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gloriouscow
gloriouscow
@gloriouscow@oldbytes.space  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

Improving #MartyPC's video emulation with monitor emulation!

Instead of letting the CGA card's hsync and vsync outputs drive the display directly, we simulate a monitor that must lock on to these signals via vertical and horizontal PLLs.

This provides a semi-realistic 'bounce' when you change video-modes (needs a lil tweaking), but also means if you program an invalid video mode the screen will start to roll, like a real monitor.

#retrocomputing #emulation

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a video capture from the MartyPC emulator showing a system booting, then a mode change to 40 columns and back, finally launching the game alleycat. With each mode change there is a slight bounce as the monitor regains sync against the video signal.
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gloriouscow
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@gloriouscow@oldbytes.space replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

@thomasfuchs I have considered adding an on-screen notification when you're using the MDA card to inform you that you have, unfortunately, blown out the horizontal output transistor

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Hak Foo :verified_blobcat:
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@hakfoo@mstdn.party replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

@gloriouscow @thomasfuchs Does MartyPC have achievements? If so, that should be on the list!

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