Pinball On The Ti-83(+)
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Pinball On The Ti-83(+)
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KrYpT


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Joined: 05 Jul 2003
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Posted: 05 Jul 2003 10:49:17 pm    Post subject:
CoBB wrote:
LOL, this program uses its own interrupt routine for the timing to make its speed constant. Greyscale isn't possible with such CPU intensive games on the 83(+), because it requires you to send data to the LCD all the time (unlike the 86 for instance which has a memory mapped LCD). It is good for RPGs with still pictures or probably some sprites moving around, but not for such arcade games.

So I'm assuming that you're using the Z address on the LCD for the fast scrolling? If so, I'm very impressed. (And yes, that would make grayscale utterly impossible. Period.)
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CoBB


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Posted: 06 Jul 2003 01:27:52 am    Post subject:
Z address? No, that wouldn't help, because the LCD can hold 64 lines only, so modifying it would do nothing but wrap the picture around. This is all done from software. The whole screen is redrawn for each frame, so it isn't really a big deal.
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Darth Android
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Posted: 06 Jul 2003 07:54:13 pm    Post subject:
amzing.simply amazing //added so it wouldnt be a one word answer
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Adm.Wiggin
aka Tianon


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Posted: 07 Jul 2003 12:36:11 pm    Post subject:
ya, that is pretty darn amazing! can u see the screen, or is it blurred?
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CoBB


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Posted: 07 Jul 2003 02:27:24 pm    Post subject:
What do you mean?
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Adm.Wiggin
aka Tianon


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Posted: 07 Jul 2003 04:47:27 pm    Post subject:
well, does it move so fast that the screen blurrs into grayish colors, or is it pretty solid and clear?
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CoBB


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Posted: 08 Jul 2003 12:51:28 am    Post subject:
Of course it blurs, but this effect can be decreased if you set a higher contrast. Despite the blur, the game is quite playable, and the ball doesn't disappear because of the fast movement (because by following it with the "camera" its on-screen speed becomes small enough).
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Adm.Wiggin
aka Tianon


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Posted: 08 Jul 2003 02:11:31 pm    Post subject:
ah, cool! how close is it to completion?
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CoBB


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Posted: 08 Jul 2003 02:18:29 pm    Post subject:
I don't know. The engine is almost finished, but the tables still need to be designed and the menus are missing (the menu engine isn't ready either).
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Adm.Wiggin
aka Tianon


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Posted: 08 Jul 2003 02:35:14 pm    Post subject:
if u use Zilog, then try the MenuCreator... it is on the ti site...
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CoBB


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Posted: 08 Jul 2003 02:45:31 pm    Post subject:
You must be joking.
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Adm.Wiggin
aka Tianon


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Posted: 08 Jul 2003 05:33:29 pm    Post subject:
na, i was just messing with u!
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Job the GameQuitter


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Posted: 09 Jul 2003 09:40:56 am    Post subject:
b__ wrote:
Greyscale would be possible.  Do you know how to make your own interrupt?
Its real easy, and that is how you make greyscale.  Don't use any of those greyscale packages because they are too slow.

LOL, you obviously don't know CoBB very well, do you? Laughing
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b__


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Posted: 10 Jul 2003 09:24:36 pm    Post subject:
Not at all. To tell you the truth, I don't know that much about interrupts (or greyscale).
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Job the GameQuitter


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Posted: 11 Jul 2003 08:01:33 am    Post subject:
CoBB is pretty much the ASM Guru. His tutorials on z80 were the best until Sean McLaughin's 28 day came along. They're still good, but they're focused on z80 in general, not 83+ specific. That's why Sean's tutorials are a bit more useful.
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CoBB


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Posted: 11 Jul 2003 08:56:42 am    Post subject:
ASM Guru? Is that supposed to be an insult in disguise? Very Happy
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Job the GameQuitter


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Posted: 11 Jul 2003 09:26:12 am    Post subject:
Nah. I actually think it's pretty stupid ASM Guru is called ASM Guru. Just like most good program names have been used by Kerm Martian. What a waste.
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Darth Android
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Posted: 21 Jul 2003 06:10:38 am    Post subject:
i know. u cant call anybody what they truly are these days without them thinking you're backstabbing them.
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kermmartian
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Posted: 26 Mar 2004 01:51:51 pm    Post subject:
Hey, I resent that. I try to develop programs that live up to their titles.
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