ThomDS

ThomDS
General
Author(s)	Alekmaul
Type	Computer Emulator
Version	3.0
Licence	Mixed
Links
[Media:Thom30ds.zip Download]
Website

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ThomDS is a Thomson MO5 Computer emulator. This emulator is not based on the sources of an existing Thomson emulator but relied on the information contained in Mess, free.fr/ DCMO5 by Daniel Coulom and emul5 by Edouard Forler.

Features

• Most things expected from an emulator.

Installation

Note: To use this emulator, you will need to prepare compatible K5/K7/ROM files.

Download and extract file.

DLDI patch the .nds file and copy it the directory you want on flashcard/SD/MMC card.

Put k7/k5 and rom files in the directory of your choice.

User guide

Loading ROM file: When the emulator starts, click on the tape to choose a file. Use Up/Down to select a file, then use A to load it. ROM files are automatically run.

Loading a program:

For Basic program, use:

RUN "" (then Enter)

For Basic and binary program (games, commercial software), use:

LOADM "" ,, R (then Enter)

Or you can use:

LOADM

Loading cassette/cartridge:

To insert a file into the cassette/cartridge player, just click on the player and choose the file.

Controls

Stylus - Keyboard

D-Pad - Direction for keyboard

A - 0 Key

B - L Key

X - Shift Key

Y - Basic Key

X+D-Pad - Move screen (Extend mode)

R/L - Stylus mode

Start - Enter Key

Select - Space Key

Changelog

V3.0 21/03/2010

• Use of last devkitarm r18 and libnds 1.4.3.
• Add English menu.
• Add option to go back to DS menu (if possible, otherwise DS is power off).
• Modification of sound management.

V2.0 04/01/2009

• Graphic mode with alpha lerp to improve display.
• Update intro like my others emulators.
• Now use standard FAT and DLDI library.
• File sorting and upgrade list to 512 files.
• Add sending of game compatibility with wifi.
• Improve buzzer emulation (try Vox synthesis software to see that).
• Improve speed display (direct access to vram and assembly use).
• THOMDS directory is no longer mandatory, files can be where you want.
• Add MO5 save state (load/save state) with 999 files per tape.
• Add tape cursor move.
• Stylus mode with R & L.
• Improve stylus management on screen.
• DS Sleep mode management (a closed lid pauses thomDS running).

V1.1 25/01/2007

• Add RESET with stylus on the real RESET key on MO5 (near the MO5 logo).
• Speed x2.
• Add joystick management (mapped on the DS pad and A button).
• Keys saved with games with option menu (.KBD file), loaded automaticaly when the game is loaded.

V1.0 18/01/2007

• Initial release.

Credits

Mess, dcmo5 and emul5 authors.

Members of forum for the help and the support.