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Good luck! I'll tell you how my new cable works! -RSL-
I have this pessimistic feeling that GenLock might need more power from my Amiga than it can get, while its power supply is moving the heads in the disk drive and running the insider memory chips. I hope this isn't the problem, and that it is a bad cable, but…
Will do! What monitor do you have, also where did you get your cable and how long is it? I will post a message on AmigaForum if a new shorter cable cures the problem! -RSL-
I'm glad that you solved your problem. I'm not trying to hide any great programming secrets, it's just that the source would be embarassing to show without significant "cleaning up"! As always, I'm always available to post bits and pieces of source to show how I got RSLClock to due…
Hi Rae, Let me see if I can make the following make sense!: long *tloc,*clock; struct tm *timevalue,*localtime(); . clock = (long *)time(tloc); timevalue = (struct tm *)localtime(&clock); printf("This is the %dth month in the year.\n",timevalue->tm_mon); . etc. . I hope that this doesn't get reformatted into obscurity! If you're…
#59257-
RSLclock 1.32
Message #59310
I hope my GenLock doesn't have a bad ground! I'll have to wait until I get my new, shorter cable, and if I still have problems I give a look at what might be doing this (not to mention asking C-A!)!!! -RSL-
Thanks for th esuggestion. Was it only symptomatic when connected through a GenLock? I've disconnected my GenLock and the monitor image is totally "glitchless" now. I hope a smaller cable is the answer! -RSL-
Thanks for th esuggestion. Was it only symptomatic when connected through a GenLock? I've disconnected my GenLock and the monitor image is totally "glitchless" now. I hope a smaller cable is the answer! -RSL-
#59085-
#RSLclock 1.32
Message #59237
Gosh, that IS wierd. Is there anyway to maintain a fullwidth window, yet allow operation of gadgets that are "underneath it"? I guess that if you really got fancy and used all kinds of low level system calls it MIGHT be possible. As far as just dimming the screen, instead…
#59085-
#RSLclock 1.32
Message #59237
Gosh, that IS wierd. Is there anyway to maintain a fullwidth window, yet allow operation of gadgets that are "underneath it"? I guess that if you really got fancy and used all kinds of low level system calls it MIGHT be possible. As far as just dimming the screen, instead…
I'm glad that you're enjoying it! In Ver. 1.34+ RSLClock runs faster and a toggle exists to "rev" up the priority back to 20 for those who don't like to see "time stop". I've modified Ver 1.35 to use the trackdisk.device instead of making higher level AmigaDOS calls. This will…
Theoretically, once de-selected, the disk device should not be polled under any circumstance, but I will check through the source! The "hardware" problem was purely with Manx' disk, and they report that they will be shipping me another copy today! As far as the highlight feature, I thought it was…
Hi Jim, I will try in the next version of RSLCLock to poll whether the disk drive is loaded with a medium-level call to the trackdisk.device, rather than relying on a higher level AmigaDos call. I had high hopes to do it with my brand new copy of 3.40a that…
Hi Jeff, Thanks for the information. There exists a split second at the 59th second when the device is checked to be occupied with a disk and then polled. If the disk is yanked during that short interval when RSLCLock thinks there's a disk and there isn't all hell can…
Hi Bill, That's the beauty of using RTN to read messsages and their responses. Some responses are VERY confusing without knowing the question that evoked it! Sorry about that. -RSL-
#RSLClock1.31
Message #51574
Bill, The first idea would be difficult since I don't own a 5-1/4" to test it on. The second would be a real tough one! -RSL-
Thanks again! Off to DEFALT! -RSL-
RSLClock 1.3
Message #51253
I understand! Gee I seem to remember having gotten an Account on PLink somewhere, maybe I'll see what those guys are saying about RSLClock (but AmigaForum will always be my network base of operations ;->) -RSL-
I reset the priority down to -1. It was original set to 20 to insure the seconds counter not becoming "sluggish", besides it seemed to run well, except by 1.3! As far as noticing the slowdown, it wasn't that obvious to me. It seems to be a matter of how…
Sorry for any inconvenience, 1.32 has its priority set to -1! -RSL-
Your welcome! I originally wanted my next project to be a low cost system clock using the BSR X-10 controller heavily discounted by DAK, but unfortunately I believe that my controller is partially inoperative, so it has been put on semi-permanent hold. I have received numerous suggestions and wouldn't mind…
No, I just wanted to try an experiment and see if I would generate the same noise if I reset my terminal program back to 7 bit – space. I did, and now STRONGLY believe that that was the problem! -RSL-
Your welcome. My best guess is that in breaking up the window's character string so that alternate parts could be highlighted I simply am using too many CPU cycles. All the other versions also ran with a task priority of 20 without problems. I have uploaded yet another version 1.32…
Hi Lon, I have just uploaded a revised version of RSLClock (Ver 1.32) that has its task priority reset to -1. This is intended as a "quick fix" pending further re-writes to cure the problem, and also making it unnecessary to patch my program. Out of curiousity, what other Service…
I've read ALL the messages! MEA CULPA! I have recompiled RSLClock with a task priority of -1 (instead of the previous 20). This is a temporary "quick fix" that will solve the problem temporarily and not make it neccessary to patch 1.31! I will try to see if the added…
Oh well, back to the drawing board! I'll have to take a good and long look at the source and see what I'm doing differently|~?~?~?~? every second that I did not do in 1.2. I really didn't notice the deterioration in system performance! -RSL-
I'm afraid to say that I forgot to list FULLWIDTH in the docs, but did include it in the program itself when you type a '?' when invoking the program. I will see what I can do. I will re-compile another version with the change you suggested and see what…
Interesting!?!?!? What have you enabled on 1.3? Have you tried 1.31? I really don't know what may be causing it. I will try running 1.31 under al possible conditions and see what happens. Is the slow down significant in your opinion, or just annoying? -RSL-
It may be memory expansion. I still am only using 512K, and have no way of testing that possibility. I'm interested if this is the cause, and if the type of expansion memory makes a different. I wonder if anyone else out here has noticed a perceptible slow down using…
I don't know what to tell you about that strange effect. I tried to simulate it and with all possible features enabled I did not see an appreciable slow down in pointer positioning. Any program that always runs, though in the background, can slow up the pointer. Perhaps you were…
I'll have to check the docs, but I was sure that I listed FULLWIDTH as an argument line toggle. It also should be given when you type RSLClock ? . As far as blanking out Time:, that's what the highlight function is for. If you type: RSLClock HIGHLIGHT INVISIBLE ,…
#Your modem
Message #50592
I shall give it a try, although I have not noted any more noise strings since changing to 7 bit no parity (but then maybe it's because my phone line is less noisey lately?)! -RSL-
Zorro?
Message #46279
Never had a chance to read it. Now that I am back to almost full power (down to one disk drive) I will check it out! -RSL-
#BSR-SO.ARC
Message #43763
Hi ALL, BAH HUMBUG!!! Either my BSR-X10 controller is not operational or BSR-SO doesn't work! I bought it as a cheap manual controller with the chance of actually using it with my Amiga! I would appreciate knowing if anyone out there with a X-10 interface can get BSR-SO to work.…
That's the way that I figured it! It's always a matter of compromising! Now all I have to do is figure out why what Perry K. did in ScreenSaver doesn't seem to work "reproducibly" by me. Albeit when I ran SSV to black out in 3 minutes it took more…
Not really that strange. As far as I know the IDCMP Flags can only tell if any disk has been removed, not any disk specifically. If I didn't disable the info function and the disk drive in question was empty during "polling" Intuition would stop your active window and put…
Thanks for the description of the CP6. I have running a version of RSLCLock\.~~?~?~?~with a timed backdrop screen. The technique to check on whet whether or not the input device has been used (i.e. the keyboard) is the one Perry K. demonstrated in an article in Amazing Computing! Either my…
The schematic is (hopefully) easy. It would be the simple matter of a RS-232 "Y" connector ( a few simple parts from Radio Shack). Whether or not it works will only be tested once I figure out the software part! Never fear! I will keep everyone informed if (when) I…
I have been thinking about it. maybe on startup you can determine the number of minutes before the backdrop (i.e. BACKDROP 3 – for a three minute wait, and BACKDROP 0 for no timed forced backdrop). Since I don't care for a quick forced backdrop I would probably set the…
#42862-
#BSR X-10
Message #43030
"It ain't necessarily so…" According to the docs for the controller it requires a very structured series of inputs before it will acknowledge any command. I have presently connected both my modem and the controller to the single RS-232 interface. My modem is functioning normally. It may be possible to…
#]Printer Driver
Message #42598
Hi ALL, I have lately become VERY interested in a color 24 pin matrix printer for my Amiga. My chief focus has been on large carriage versions such as the Toshiba P351C and NEC 5CP! Does ANYONE have any idea of a full implementation of a printer driver for these…
#]Printer Driver
Message #42598
Hi ALL, I have lately become VERY interested in a color 24 pin matrix printer for my Amiga. My chief focus has been on large carriage versions such as the Toshiba P351C and NEC 5CP! Does ANYONE have any idea of a full implementation of a printer driver for these…
#2365-
Looking for NY group
Message #2419
Hi Chip, I am also a Brooklyn Amiga enthusiast! The Amiga User Group of New York, AMUSE, meets every 1st and 3rd thursday of the month. We maintain a BBS whose number is: 212-269-4879. Welcome aboard!!!
#2365-
Looking for NY group
Message #2419
Hi Chip, I am also a Brooklyn Amiga enthusiast! The Amiga User Group of New York, AMUSE, meets every 1st and 3rd thursday of the month. We maintain a BBS whose number is: 212-269-4879. Welcome aboard!!!
Hi Roy, If you don't mind traveling into Manhattan, might I suggest that you consider AMUSE, the New York Amiga User Group. We meet on the first and third thursdays of the month. We arrange demo's, exchange public domain software and maintain a BBS. If you are interested try our…
Hi Steve, I gave 30/sec as the refresh rate of each of the two frames that are interlaced. If you consider both frames TOGETHER you get 60/sec. I'm sorry if you misunderstood what I was alluding to. -RSL-
Your welcome Larry! I'm afraid that unless we all want to change NTSC standards, we'll continue to suffer (or tolerate) that damned flicker!!!! -RSL-
#SETLACE
Message #42267
Attention all of you! I have just uploaded a copy of Bob Pariseau's "SETLACE". It is a utility to force the AMIGA into 400 line resolution, independent of the graphic resolution used! If you have a copy of Lattice C download it and enjoy it!!!! -RSL- *** There is a…
Thanks again Jeff!!!! -RSL- Enter command, N for next message or for menu : n
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