OneChipMsx OCM-PLD Pack v3.5

MRC user KDL is a bussy bee; just a few weeks ago we reported about OCM-PLD Pack 3.4 and now 3.5 has been released.

Here's the change log:

Updated Switched I/O ports ($40-$4F) module to Revision 6: added Slot-0 Primary Mode signal to the smart commands, useful to disable FM-BIOS or to run some old games.
Updated DIP-SW User Manual in the [docs\] folder.
Updated some scripts to compile and collect firmware.
New ESE-MegaSCC+ 1024kB for the Slot-1, shared with the 2nd half of ESE-MegaSCC+ Slot-2.
New ESE-MegaSCC+ 2048kB for the Slot-2, tested with the beta version of Super Mario World.
New 'mglOCM.com' with 16 Mbits ROM support in the [msxtools\mglocm\] folder.
Improved Slot3-3 allocation, BASIC'n and IPL-ROM are shared now and Slot0-1 is free to use any novelties.

Notes, warnings and known issues:

Nextor kernel for OCM is unable to flash the PLD firmware using 'pldload.com' and the machine can be BRICKED!! The last 'pldflash.com' v1.5 automatically detects Unsupported Kernels, pay close attention to this.
The timings of VDP TH9958 are too fast: the intros of Fray and Space Manbow confirm the issue. Hint! The most of Microcabin games can run better with the 'runit.com' tool.
The 'Break' command of ESE-PS2 module do not work during the hard reset or if you unplug the keyboard at warm.
Sometimes the SD-Card is not detected after a hard reset but you can re-insert it on the fly to solve.
The current version of MSX turbo-R BIOS can be started with Internal Mapper 4096 kB only using Nextor kernel.

now, go update your machine.
relevant link: Download at KdL Index

Comentários (28)

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

12-10-2017, 15:58

Always thanks ro!

Por Sebbeug

Champion (397)

12-10-2017, 19:24

As said on twitter : A very very nice release !

Now, you can play Pointless Fighting, Aleste 2, Super Mario World, etc.
With MgLunch! from ToughKidCST we are close to perfection

Thx a lot !

Por mfeingol

Champion (293)

13-10-2017, 07:52

I just ran the Aleste 2 ROM on my Zemmix Neo. Totally awesome.

Por bakoulis

Master (166)

13-10-2017, 13:42

Can anybody update the MiST core of MSX with the 3.5 version?
The last update has done 10 month ago:
MSX core for MiST
:)

Por -Neo-

Champion (396)

14-10-2017, 00:32

i am currently running Nextor. As pldload does not work, how can I best move to this version?

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

14-10-2017, 18:28

Hi -Neo-, you can update the new firmware using the MEGASDHC kernel only: this is just one of the reasons I did not want to integrate Nextor into SRAM of EPCS4. I suggest you to do these simple steps:

Power Off > Remove the SD-CARD > Power On > Wait the logo and insert the SD-CARD > Run PLDFLASH (these steps are also valid for applying RTCSAVE to the NEXTOR SDBIOS).

All the MEGASCSI/SD/SDHC tools, like PLDLOAD.COM, PLDFLASH.COM, RTCSAVE.COM, EP.COM and ESET.COM, are NOT intended for Nextor kernel and need to be rewritten for it. Anyway Nextor kernel is not really required for the OCM because OKEI has patched the MEGASDHC BIOS with some parts of Nextor code. Unfortunately the Nextor tools are not supported by the current MEGASDHC BIOS and I think not convenient to co-exist the two kernels at same time.

PS: I recommend you keep a USB BLASTER cable at your fingertips.

Por -Neo-

Champion (396)

15-10-2017, 21:11

Ok. Thanks a lot for the clear instructions. I indeed have a USB BLASTER cable available luckily

Por AxelStone

Prophet (3189)

16-10-2017, 08:24

Really a great release, big roms loads perfectly!

Por spl

Paragon (1470)

16-10-2017, 11:46

bakoulis wrote:

Can anybody update the MiST core of MSX with the 3.5 version?
The last update has done 10 month ago:
MSX core for MiST
:)

As far as I know, MiST 1chipMSX code is based in Caro's work on Altera DE0-DE1. But yes, hope somebody will update the MiST MSX core :)

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

18-11-2017, 15:45

NEW!!

mgLunch! by ToughkidCST (2017.11.18)

Por MSX4ever

Master (251)

19-11-2017, 10:07

Hi Kdl,

I'm happy your back and thanks for the update mgLunch! by ToughkidCST.

MSX4ever

Por Sebbeug

Champion (397)

19-11-2017, 12:13

Nice. It's the 1.9a ?

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

19-11-2017, 17:21

Hi guys. My back surgery went very well, thank you!

mgLunch! by ToughkidCST (2017.11.18) has:
- mgLunch! v1.2f for MSXDOS2
- mglOcm v1.9a for MSXDOS2 with 2048kB ROM size support
- MGLCook for Windows OS v0.8b in English

Por Sebbeug

Champion (397)

20-11-2017, 08:37

Nice release thanks !
The same menu program for .disk could be great

Por Sebbeug

Champion (397)

20-11-2017, 19:39

hmmm...
I got a "File open Failed" with this mglunch..

Por Sebbeug

Champion (397)

21-11-2017, 00:05

After a few tests with ToughKidCST, it appears mglcook.exe needs a registry modification under Windows10 (not on all...)

If you have problems (="File open failed"), use this tip :

Execute regedit, and update to 0 this Key (2 on screenshot) :

Thanks to ToughKidCST for the tip !

Por Grauw

Ascended (10707)

21-11-2017, 00:36

Quote:

0 NTFS creates short file names. This setting enables applications that cannot process long file names and computers that use differentcode pages to find the files.
1 NTFS does not create short file names. Although this setting increases file performance, applications that cannot process long file names, and computers that use different code pages, might not be able to find the files.
2 NTFS sets the 8.3 naming convention creation on a per volume basis.
3 NTFS disables 8dot3 name creation on all volumes except the system volume.

I guess that’s ok, not harmful. Strange that apparently one of your volumes has it set to not create them, should be enabled by default… although maybe it changed in NTFS volumes formatted on Windows 10? On FAT32 it always creates short filenames btw.

The official way to set it seems to be this btw:

fsutil behavior set disable8dot3 0

With that tool you can also change the per-drive setting if you prefer, rather than changing the global default. You may need to copy your directories to force generation of the 8.3 filenames since it doesn’t apply the setting retroactively.

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff621566.aspx

p.s. Funny that I just happened on that setting as well today while looking at some FAT documentation.

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

22-11-2017, 09:23

I think it's simpler to directly run MGLCook.exe from SD-Card (FAT16).

Por Sebbeug

Champion (397)

23-11-2017, 19:05

KdL wrote:

I think it's simpler to directly run MGLCook.exe from SD-Card (FAT16).

It's same...

Por toughkid

Rookie (28)

24-11-2017, 02:07

Hi guys.
Thank you for introducing 'mgLunch!'

For details on, watch this video clip -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cmA5ZL4a7k&t=16s

Por journey

Hero (574)

24-11-2017, 10:14

toughkid wrote:

Hi guys.
Thank you for introducing 'mgLunch!'

For details on, watch this video clip -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cmA5ZL4a7k&t=16s

Hi!
A little OT:
Any news about your MIDI-PAC Configurator?

Thanx! :)

Por toughkid

Rookie (28)

24-11-2017, 13:33

The early concept prototype result here. (just private use now. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpxU4qYQHpo

The work is proceeding at a snail's pace.
I'm allergic to user interfaces. . . . oO

Por journey

Hero (574)

24-11-2017, 18:36

toughkid wrote:

The early concept prototype result here. (just private use now. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpxU4qYQHpo

The work is proceeding at a snail's pace.
I'm allergic to user interfaces. . . . oO

Great!
I hope you can complete your work!

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

28-11-2017, 21:25

Like +1

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

30-11-2017, 00:18

NEW!! OCM-PLD Source Code Repository

Por KdL

Paragon (1450)

27-03-2018, 09:49

OCM-PLD v3.6 is near to be released.

- New MULUB/MULUW into MSXtR experimental mode.
- Improved VDP speed accuracy that fix games.
- Improved audio settings.
- Fixed VGA signal to try ratio 1:1 on LCD.

Say "Thank You" or support the development at https://paypal.me/gnogni

(https://twitter.com/ocm_pld_news/status/978535150823895040?s=03)

Por alexito

Paladin (761)