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AmEDS is an Amstrad CPC 6128 Computer emulator | AmEDS is an Amstrad CPC 6128 Computer emulator. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
*Most things expected from an emulator | * Most things expected from an emulator | ||
==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
'''Note:''' In order to use this emulator, you need to also obtain compatible disk/images in DSK or SNA format. | |||
Download and extract file. | |||
[[DLDI|DLDI]] patch the .nds file. | |||
Unzip AmeDS.nds from the AMEDS.zip archive in a directory of flash/(micro)SD/MMC card. | |||
Put the dsk/sna file where you want on your flashcard. | |||
For compatibles disk, some free sna files from Vortex Software are provided with the package. | For compatibles disk, some free sna files from Vortex Software are provided with the package. | ||
==User guide== | ==User guide== | ||
When the emulator starts, click on the disks to choose a file. | When the emulator starts, click on the disks to choose a file. Use Up/Down to select a file, then press A to load it. | ||
[[File:Ameds2.png]] [[File:Ameds3.png]] | [[File:Ameds2.png]] [[File:Ameds3.png]] | ||
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Stylus - Keyboard | Stylus - Keyboard | ||
D-pad - | D-pad - Joystick | ||
A - Fire button #1 | A - Fire button #1 | ||
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Y - Control key | Y - Control key | ||
X + | X+D-Pad - Move screen when you are in normal resolution | ||
R - Shift key | R - Shift key | ||
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==Changelog== | ==Changelog== | ||
'''V4.0 25/04/2010''' | '''V4.0 25/04/2010''' | ||
*Change to devkit r30 and libnds 1.4.3 | * Change to devkit r30 and libnds 1.4.3. | ||
*Change sound engine | * Change sound engine. | ||
*Change url to download play games to http://www.cpc-power.com/ | * Change url to download play games to http://www.cpc-power.com/. | ||
*Compress menu sounds with ADPCM | * Compress menu sounds with ADPCM . | ||
*Change intro screens (and compress them) | * Change intro screens (and compress them). | ||
*Load wifi list only if list is different | * Load wifi list only if list is different. | ||
'''V3.0 26/11/2008''' | '''V3.0 26/11/2008''' | ||
* Fix a stupid bug about key redefinition (the new one couldn't be assign) | * Fix a stupid bug about key redefinition (the new one couldn't be assign). | ||
* New interface with tab (thanks zeblackos | * New interface with tab (thanks zeblackos). | ||
* Add alpha lerp for a better screen rendering | * Add alpha lerp for a better screen rendering. | ||
* Add list management for download play (a lots of games are now available) | * Add list management for download play (a lots of games are now available). | ||
* Change EI_delay for each instruction (slower but more compatible, Tetris can be play again now) | * Change EI_delay for each instruction (slower but more compatible, Tetris can be play again now). | ||
* A little faster (screen rendering optimization) | * A little faster (screen rendering optimization). | ||
* DS Sleep mode management (a closed lid pauses AmeDS execution) | * DS Sleep mode management (a closed lid pauses AmeDS execution). | ||
* Improve keyboard management with stylus | * Improve keyboard management with stylus. | ||
'''V2.1 07/04/2008''' | '''V2.1 07/04/2008''' | ||
* Play with WIFI | * Play with WIFI. Download the game through the web and play it using the menu "PLAY GAME FROM THE WEB". | ||
* Compilation with devkitarm r21 | * Compilation with devkitarm r21 | ||
* Screenshot saves are now in "no resize" mode, so we have the complete CPC screen | * Screenshot saves are now in "no resize" mode, so we have the complete CPC screen. | ||
* Multi save for snapshots and screenshots (the name ends between 000 and 999) | * Multi save for snapshots and screenshots (the name ends between 000 and 999). | ||
* Add keys \ ] [ : ; * ? > < in the keys configuration menu | * Add keys \ ] [ : ; * ? > < in the keys configuration menu. | ||
* Sound optimization in AY 8912 (but still have pb with game EXIT for example) | * Sound optimization in AY 8912 (but still have pb with game EXIT for example). | ||
* Fix screen blink when scrolling with X | * Fix screen blink when scrolling with X. | ||
* Accelerate Z80 management (thanks zx81 for the case / goto tip) | * Accelerate Z80 management (thanks zx81 for the case / goto tip). | ||
* We have now 1024 files in the file list | * We have now 1024 files in the file list. | ||
'''V2.0 10/10/2007''' | '''V2.0 10/10/2007''' | ||
* Even more fast now | * Even more fast now. | ||
* New design | * New design. | ||
* Display optimization (direct memory access) | * Display optimization (direct memory access). | ||
* Optimization/Hack of CRTC code (so it is faster ... thanks redbug for your help) | * Optimization/Hack of CRTC code (so it is faster ... thanks redbug for your help). | ||
* Better Overscan mode management | * Better Overscan mode management. | ||
* Add automatic resize mode | * Add automatic resize mode. | ||
* Rewrite of dsk / sna files choice | * Rewrite of dsk / sna files choice . | ||
* Rewrite of keyboard management (with correct management of SHIFT and CONTROL) | * Rewrite of keyboard management (with correct management of SHIFT and CONTROL). | ||
* Add DSK autostart (activate with OPTIONS menu) | * Add DSK autostart (activate with OPTIONS menu). | ||
* New AY-8912 sound management | * New AY-8912 sound management. | ||
* The sending of a DSK / SNA file compatibility with WIFI on portabledev web site. You can see it | * The sending of a DSK / SNA file compatibility with WIFI on portabledev web site. You can see it [http://www.portabledev.com/pages/ds/jeuxdev.-perso/ameds/liste-de-compatibilitE9-des-fichiers.php here]. | ||
* Tracks with no length management (Nexor [original]works now) | * Tracks with no length management (Nexor [original]works now). | ||
'''V1.1 30/12/2005''' | '''V1.1 30/12/2005''' | ||
* A little bit faster | * A little bit faster. | ||
* Add sound | * Add sound. | ||
* Add scrolling in file choice when the touch is still pressed | * Add scrolling in file choice when the touch is still pressed. | ||
* Add an option menu (replace icons from the bottom of the screen) | * Add an option menu (replace icons from the bottom of the screen). | ||
* Ability to change each DS key with the Amtrad keyboard | * Ability to change each DS key with the Amtrad keyboard. | ||
* Better screen resize | * Better screen resize. | ||
* Save in SNA format (in OPTIONS menu) | * Save in SNA format (in OPTIONS menu). | ||
'''V1.0 24/12/2005''' | '''V1.0 24/12/2005''' | ||
* Initial release too | * Initial release too slow. | ||
==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
Thanks zx81 for the z80 tip | Thanks zx81 for the z80 tip. | ||
Thanks to Kukulcan for | Thanks to Kukulcan for [http://www.cpc-power.com his website access] and for help to debug. | ||
Thanks to Ludovic Delplanque and his emulator PC-CPC. | Thanks to Ludovic Delplanque and his emulator PC-CPC. | ||
Huge thanks to the authors of Caprice32, without it this 1.0 version would | Huge thanks to the authors of Caprice32, without it this 1.0 version would probably never have been made. | ||
probably never have been made | |||
Huge thanks to redbug for help on forum and for CrocoDS, the best amstrad emulator for DS. | |||
Very Huge thanks to members of forum for the help and the support. | |||
Special thanks to NiNxPe for the DS cover and keybard design. | |||
[[Category:Homebrew | <br> | ||
[[Category:DS homebrew emulators]] | |||
[[Category:Homebrew computer emulators on DS]] | |||
Revision as of 09:52, 30 May 2021
| AMEDS | |
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| General | |
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| Author(s) | Alekmaul |
| Type | Computer Emulator |
| Version | 4.0 |
| Licence | Mixed |
| Links | |
| [Media:Ameds40.zip Download] | |
| Website | |
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