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by Mayhem
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:14 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: VIC-1001 main board
Replies: 9
Views: 2864

Re: VIC-1001 main board

I suppose it's possible, they made regular Vic20 computers in Japan, my PAL Vic is from there.
by Mayhem
Fri Sep 08, 2023 2:40 am
Forum: Games
Topic: APPLE BUG
Replies: 10
Views: 3318

Re: APPLE BUG

Yeah only a TAP file in GB20 mate, someone will need to convert it to PRG or D64 for you.
by Mayhem
Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:35 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Cartridges!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 2963

Re: Cartridges!!!

I will have to take a shot of my new VIC20 cartridge shelves once I have unpacked the games from my flat move. Currently doing C64, VIC20 will be next. Would probably make your ten year old persona wet himself :lol:
by Mayhem
Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:36 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Jeff's VIC 20 Book
Replies: 268
Views: 27864

Re: Jeff's VIC 20 Book

orion70 wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:54 am I must have missed much of the thread, i beg your pardon: is there a downloadable pdf of the book, so that poor EU people can peruse it on the PC or phone, or use a local print service? TIA
The page with the latest updates is here: https://jeffdaniels.itch.io/vic-20-quic ... e-handbook
by Mayhem
Fri Jun 16, 2023 3:13 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Jeff's VIC 20 Book
Replies: 268
Views: 27864

Re: Jeff's VIC 20 Book

Yeah it's something daft with USPS in general regarding envelopes. As soon as there's cardboard backing inside, or it's a bubble mailer, it instantly turns it from letter to package if the envelope size is above around 6" x 8".
by Mayhem
Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:36 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Jeff's VIC 20 Book
Replies: 268
Views: 27864

Re: Jeff's VIC 20 Book

orion70 wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:57 pm Would the shipping include custom duties? I have experienced bad surprises in the past :|
No, Jeff would have to register with IOSS and pay the yearly registration fee (expensive). So you're still going to have to pay Customs. Blame the EU there.
by Mayhem
Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:50 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter
Replies: 11
Views: 2986

Re: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter

The tape has no label on it, literally. It's blank both sides. Simple inlay, and printed folded instruction sheet. I'll try to take a shot when I can!
by Mayhem
Thu May 25, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter
Replies: 11
Views: 2986

Re: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter

I used to use MTAP on an old 486 with the datasette, but all that equipment has gradually broken down. Plus then getting the TAP off 3.5" disks onto modern equipment! Don't have any tape device except for the C2N and 1531 here. Hence the need for new equipment.
by Mayhem
Mon May 22, 2023 2:00 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Jeff's VIC 20 Book
Replies: 268
Views: 27864

Re: Jeff's VIC 20 Book

And away it goes on itch.io too! More exposure. Hopefully means any nasty little errata missed can be picked up and fixed too. Congrats :)
by Mayhem
Sun May 21, 2023 3:51 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter
Replies: 11
Views: 2986

Re: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter

I tried, a great many years ago, without any success sadly. Something about the transfers VICE just didn't like. And now the equipment I used to use for transferring tapes is rather defunct. If anyone wants to get me a DC2N or similar, I'm all ears heh.
by Mayhem
Thu May 18, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter
Replies: 11
Views: 2986

Re: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter

Mayhem wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:04 am I think it was on one of the DK'tronics compilation tapes that Jeff wrote for them. Believe I have it somewhere.
I found the tape in question for another project that's happening re Llamasoft and indeed the VIC Tricks program is on the tape I said.
by Mayhem
Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:24 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Most recent Gamebase with Newest VIC-20 Games?
Replies: 6
Views: 2950

Re: Most recent Gamebase with Newest VIC-20 Games?

I have neither the time nor the inclination or skill to consider that, so once I hand it over, it can be done with in whatever manner someone sees fit! Which includes all the scans and screenshots too.
by Mayhem
Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:29 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Most recent Gamebase with Newest VIC-20 Games?
Replies: 6
Views: 2950

Re: Most recent Gamebase with Newest VIC-20 Games?

The next GB20 is still on my HD, had been for years, was being slowly worked on and revised, and compatible with the v0.3 frontend for Gamebase itself... and then life changed, I became a dad and it's ground to quite a halt. I'm hoping slowly, eventually, I can at least bring it up to a point I can ...
by Mayhem
Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:04 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter
Replies: 11
Views: 2986

Re: "Vic Tricks" program by Jeff Minter

I think it was on one of the DK'tronics compilation tapes that Jeff wrote for them. Believe I have it somewhere.
by Mayhem
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:41 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Targ
Replies: 12
Views: 3117

Re: Targ

Wasn't aware of Spectar, I can see it's the sequel now. Interesting.