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Re: ColEm Emulator

2021-06-15T06:13:44-04:00

Anyone get this to work on Linux?

Statistics: Posted by Milli — Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:13 am

Re: ColEm Emulator

2021-05-25T20:26:13-04:00

ColEm Deluxe is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe

Statistics: Posted by fms — Tue May 25, 2021 8:26 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2021-03-03T12:24:57-04:00

Hello, All!

I've published the free ColEm 5.6 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator. There is also source code for those interested in porting ColEm to other platforms:

https://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ -- homepage
https://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm56-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
https://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm56-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version
https://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm56-Source.zip -- portable source code

This release makes most command line options work on Windows and adds optional frame rate display. The emulator will now automatically switch between ColecoVision and Coleco Adam modes when loading ROMs or disk images. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now switching between ColecoVision and Adam modes when loading ROMs.
* Most command line options should now work in Windows version.
* Added "Video | Show Framerate" menu option to ColEm-Windows.
* Increased synchronization timer precision in Windows version.
* Added "-fps" command line option to ColEm-Linux.

ColEm Deluxe, the complete ColEm app for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe

Statistics: Posted by fms — Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:24 am

Re: ColEm Emulator

2021-01-21T13:13:44-04:00

Hello, All!

I've just published ColEm 5.5.2 for Android, a new version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .fms.colem -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe -- full version
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

This release fixes handling of the 5th sprite flag in the TMS9918 VDP, so that recently ported Uridium game works without glitches. I have also fixed compatibility with Android 4.2, File Selector UI on newer AndroidTV devices, and opening Coleco files from other apps. Finally, I enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer Android devices. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* ColEm Deluxe is on $2.99 sale this week.
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.5 sources.

* Made VDP compute 5th sprite status even when not drawing a screen.
* The recent Uridium port to ColecoVision works now.
* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed file selection UI on newer AndroidTV devices.
* Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
* Enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.

PS: ColEm Deluxe, the complete version of ColEm, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play until next Tuesday:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe

Enjoy!

Statistics: Posted by fms — Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:13 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2021-01-19T13:25:21-04:00

Hello, All!

I've published the free ColEm 5.5 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator. There is also source code for those interested in porting ColEm to other platforms:

http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm55-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm55-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm55-Source.zip -- portable source code

This release makes VDP compute 5th sprite status even when it is not drawing the screen, fixing the recent Uridium port to ColecoVision. The Windows version now has "Hardware | Paste Clipboard" to paste Windows clipboard contents into Coleco Adam apps. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made VDP compute 5th sprite status even when not drawing screen.
* Recent Uridium and Gauntlet ports to ColecoVision work now.
* Added "Paste Clipboard" option to ColEm-Windows in Adam mode.

ColEm Deluxe, the complete ColEm app for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe

Statistics: Posted by fms — Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:25 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2021-01-01T16:35:16-04:00

Hello, All!

I've released ColEm 5.5.1 for Android, a new version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .fms.colem -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe -- full version
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

This release fixes multiple issues that popped up after refactoring the app for "Storage Access Framework" compatibility. Files with parentheses and spaces in their names should work once again, among other things. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
* Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.

PS: VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, GB, NES, and Famicom emulator is on $2.99 sale at Google Play until the end of this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... om.fms.emu

Happy New Year!

Statistics: Posted by fms — Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:35 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2021-01-01T16:34:55-04:00

Norton is flagging your website as a known dangerous website. Any idea why?

Not a slightest idea. It is actually in plain HTML, not much to mess up there. Ask Norton.

Statistics: Posted by fms — Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:34 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-12-21T09:45:32-04:00

Norton is flagging your website as a known dangerous website. Any idea why?

Statistics: Posted by Wmaalouli — Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:45 am

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-12-17T12:49:38-04:00

Hello, All!

I've just published ColEm 5.5 for Android, a new version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .fms.colem -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe -- full version
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

Starting this November, Google no longer allows Android apps to access files on Android10+ devices, outside app's sandbox. All storage access is now supposed to be done via something called "Storage Access Framework".

I had to make major changes to ColEm in order to comply with the new regulations. If you have a newer Android10+, you will see the list of storage volumes in the File Selector. Once you click on a volume, the app may ask you for permission to access it. Otherwise, things should work the same as before. If you find any new problems with the app though, please, report them to the support group or email me directly. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
* On Android 10+, all file access is now done via content providers.
* Content is copied to a temporary folder for use, changes moved back on exit.
* You may have to give app separate permission to read each storage location.

Have fun!

Statistics: Posted by fms — Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:49 am

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-10-21T13:56:08-04:00

Hello, All!

I've published the free ColEm 5.4 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator. There is also source code for those interested in porting ColEm to other platforms:

http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm54-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm54-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm54-Source.zip -- portable source code

This release adds a simple CPU-based linear interpolation scaler, used when GPU-based scaling is unfeasible. The Windows version now supports drag'n'drop for files. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added simple CPU-based linear interpolation scaler.
* Added file drag'n'drop support to ColEm-Windows.
* Added "-linear" command line option to ColEm-Linux.

ColEm Deluxe, the complete ColEm app for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe

Statistics: Posted by fms — Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:56 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-09-10T12:26:28-04:00

Hello, All!

I have released ColEm 5.3 for Android, a new version of my Coleco emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .fms.colem -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe -- full version (on sale this week)

This release is based on the latest Windows/Linux version released earlier this week. The scaling and special effects framework has been completely refactored. There is now a separate scaling option for linear image interpolation. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning ColEm from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ColEm-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* ColEm Deluxe is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.3 sources.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

Enjoy!

Statistics: Posted by fms — Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:26 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-09-07T10:29:00-04:00

Hello, All!

I've published the free ColEm 5.3 for Windows and Linux, with the source code for those interested in porting ColEm to other platforms:

http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm53-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm53-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm53-Source.zip -- portable source code

This release comes with refactored scaling and special effects framework, optimized for larger screens and windows. It improves the Windows version behavior with multiple screens. I have also added separate options for linear interpolation, loading palette and cheat files. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* System ROM files location now defaults to where executable is.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
* Fixed ColEm-Windows behavior with multiple displays.
* Added "File | Load .PAL Palette" option to ColEm-Windows.
* Added "File | Load .CHT Cheats" option to ColEm-Windows.
* Added "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option to ColEm-Windows.
* Enabled "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Enabled "Video | Force 4:3 Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Renamed snapshot saving options in ColEm-Windows.

ColEm Deluxe, the complete ColEm app for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe

Statistics: Posted by fms — Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:29 am

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-07-27T12:09:23-04:00

Hello, All!

I've published the free ColEm 5.2 for Windows and Linux, with the source code for those interested in porting ColEm to other platforms:

http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm52-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm52-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version
http://fms.komkon.org/ColEm/ColEm52-Source.zip -- portable source code

This release reorganizes the built-in menu (F5 or CTRL+F5 in Adam mode), adding new options for hardware configuration, disk, and tape drives. The Windows version fixes window resizing and positioning, and adds saving last selected physical gamepad. Finally, the Windows version includes the new "File | Clear Settings and Quit" menu option for resetting entire configuration. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Reorganized built-in configuration menu.
* Added built-in menu options for saving printer and MIDI outputs.
* Added built-in menu for hardware model and options.
* Added built-in menu for Adam disks and tapes.
* Fixed built-in menu palette selection.
* Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to ColEm-Windows.
* Fixed small windows behavior in ColEm-Windows.
* Fixed window position behavior in ColEm-Windows.
* Saving physical joystick/gamepad selection in ColEm-Windows.
* The LoadFile() function will now try loading .STA files.

ColEm Deluxe, the complete ColEm app for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe

Statistics: Posted by fms — Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:09 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-07-02T12:18:39-04:00

Hello, All!

I have published ColEm 5.1 for Android, a new version of my Coleco emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .fms.colem -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... lem.deluxe -- full version

This release is based on the latest Windows/Linux ColEm 5.1, released last week. This release fixes a bunch of cloud-based features, such as State Exchange, Network Play, and Box Art Downloader. I have also fixed a crash on some AndroidTV devices when getting the list of storage locations. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning ColEm from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ColEm-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.1 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.

PS: Speccy Deluxe, the complete version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ccy.deluxe

Have fun!

Statistics: Posted by fms — Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:18 pm

Re: ColEm Emulator

2020-06-24T13:20:41-04:00

So I tried to use the Windows version and I'm getting nowhere with it. Sargon was the only disk image that worked, otherwise I get the typewriter screen or more commonly just a black screen in NTSC mode... Not sure what I'm missing here.

Well, let us start with two things:

1) What exact disk images have you tested? Please, point to where I can obtain them, if possible.
2) How did you load them? Please, elaborate, listing your actions step by step.

Statistics: Posted by fms — Wed Jun 24, 2020 1:20 pm