Sega Dreamcast Development and Research Katana, Naomi, Naomi 2, Atomiswave. Bios hacking, SD loader and more. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:32:02 +0000 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:32:02 +0000 ASSEMbler - Home of the obscure http://assemblergames.com/l/forums/sega-dreamcast-development-and-research.35/ KallistiOS and 5.24 DevBox Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:05:07 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/kallistios-and-5-24-devbox.62216/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/kallistios-and-5-24-devbox.62216/ invalid@example.com (dmtnkl) dmtnkl
i would like to ask if anyone has managed to get KallistiOS and the 5.24 DevBox to work together.

More specifically, has anyone had success in getting a KallistiOS executable with debug information to load successfully in Codescape and the included pipeline simulator?

The reason i ask is because i have absolutely no time right now to do tests. If something like this worked, it would open up new and great possibilities for optimizing code with the homebrew...

KallistiOS and 5.24 DevBox]]> Katana GD-ROM does not read any disc Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:02:17 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/katana-gd-rom-does-not-read-any-disc.62191/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/katana-gd-rom-does-not-read-any-disc.62191/ invalid@example.com (Jackhead) Jackhead
had some time for testing and working with my Katana.

First i installed the R11b SDK and setup any correctly.
So i flashed the firmware from the sdk. after that i go to the DA-Check tool from the SDK and flashed the DA to 4.9 0a and the GD-M to 2.9 1b. After that i start the check and anything OK all test passed.
Than i switch to GD-Rom mode and start my Katana with a retail game. The drive start checking the discs but i got nothing back. Disc not start. So i put in a audio cd with...

Katana GD-ROM does not read any disc]]> 9 Replacing the DC PSU Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:38:24 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/replacing-the-dc-psu.53856/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/replacing-the-dc-psu.53856/ invalid@example.com (Rocky5) Rocky5 Since the old PSU isn't very power efficient (GDEmu & UGC make the voltage increase to 14v on the 12v rail & causes excess heat) I thought I would replace it with a modern more efficient PSU & now instead of 14v with load its now 11v. (also alot cooler)

Here is the PSU if you would like to buy one....

Replacing the DC PSU]]> 261 DreamPi Software (DC <> Pi) Tue, 05 Jul 2016 22:41:20 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dreampi-software-dc-pi.57954/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dreampi-software-dc-pi.57954/ invalid@example.com (kazade) kazade
Here's a preview video of it in action:



I've still got a couple of things to finish up before I upload an SDcard image, then I'm going to work on producing a dial tone for games that require it. I'll keep this thread updated.]]> 310 Widescreen Hacks Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:36:42 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/widescreen-hacks.58620/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/widescreen-hacks.58620/ invalid@example.com (S4pph4rad) S4pph4rad https://segaretro.org/List_of_Dreamcast_Widescreen_Codes

It's a Wiki, so feel free to add additional codes as you make them.


Original post:
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These have been done on Gamecube, PS2, and even PS1, so I was wondering why nobody has attempted it on Dreamcast prior to now. I decided to do so, to give me an excuse to play though Shenmue 1 and 2 again. These are codebreaker codes, you still need the enable code for the...

Widescreen Hacks]]> 509 XCKDIY Dreamcast IDE Board: Inexpensive GD-ROM HDD Replacement Mon, 04 Jul 2016 22:56:12 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/xckdiy-dreamcast-ide-board-inexpensive-gd-rom-hdd-replacement.60458/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/xckdiy-dreamcast-ide-board-inexpensive-gd-rom-hdd-replacement.60458/ invalid@example.com (smoke monster) smoke monster
IDE board only
View attachment 16881

IDE/CF combo board
View attachment 16882]]> 94 USB GDrom Thread Mon, 04 Jul 2016 18:49:45 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/usb-gdrom-thread.56946/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/usb-gdrom-thread.56946/ invalid@example.com (nonosto) nonosto
For clarity I would like create this topic for USB GD ROM from MNEMO:

http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm

It would be nice to centralize everything here.


Thanks]]> 513 New Custom Dreamcast BIOS v1.032 Relased Sun, 03 Jul 2016 08:48:00 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/new-custom-dreamcast-bios-v1-032-relased.62035/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/new-custom-dreamcast-bios-v1-032-relased.62035/ invalid@example.com (RaZiel) RaZiel http://japanese-cake.livejournal.com/10056.html

It is here and didn't seem to go noticed but I wanted to share as I donated to this as it is so amazing. THought you all might enjoy as well.

New Custom Dreamcast BIOS v1.032 Relased]]> 32 Unofficial Deunan's GDEMU Thread Sun, 03 Jul 2016 04:17:23 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/unofficial-deunans-gdemu-thread.57247/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/unofficial-deunans-gdemu-thread.57247/ invalid@example.com (duskdawn) duskdawn
I am creating this thread for the sole purpose to place all information, guides, firmware and software pertaining Deunan's GDEMU for the Sega Dreamcast.

Latest firmware: 5.13.0
Download
https://www.sendspace.com/file/51k7ge

Official Website
https://gdemu.wordpress.com/

madsheep's GDEMU SD CARD MAKER 1.04
[spoiler="GDEMU SD CARD MAKER 1.05 Change...

Unofficial Deunan's GDEMU Thread]]> 248 Selfboot 45000LBA DATA/DATA Pack v1.4 - All-32bit edition Sat, 02 Jul 2016 07:55:35 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/selfboot-45000lba-data-data-pack-v1-4-all-32bit-edition.41388/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/selfboot-45000lba-data-data-pack-v1-4-all-32bit-edition.41388/ invalid@example.com (-=FamilyGuy=-) -=FamilyGuy=- *** Works from WinXp 32bit through Win7 64bit, and for future versions as long as they keep x86 support and don't change bat files syntax ***

Here's an updated version of my selfboot pack that uses binhack32 (http://bit.ly/LHnhS8) and a recompiled version of bincon in order to be completely compatible with 64bits windows releases. It works just like the older versions, see...

Selfboot 45000LBA DATA/DATA Pack v1.4 - All-32bit edition]]> 27 DreamShell 4.0.0 RC4 is out Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:02:29 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dreamshell-4-0-0-rc4-is-out.59997/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dreamshell-4-0-0-rc4-is-out.59997/ invalid@example.com (zero35) zero35 http://www.dc-swat.ru/blog/dreamshell/1139.html

Applications (eng)
Main (Desktop)
Support for a widescreen
Support for icons of any sizes
Improved positioning of icons
Display the date and time
Scroll through the list of icons instead of switching pages
The ability to draw script icons without label, if the script file name begins with _
Added support PVR format of script icons
Improvements in UI XML
File Manager
Improvements in UI XML
Bios Flasher
Improvements in UI XML
Support...

DreamShell 4.0.0 RC4 is out]]> 17 Sega Dreamcast HDMI Adapter coming soon .. Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:16:02 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/sega-dreamcast-hdmi-adapter-coming-soon.56357/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/sega-dreamcast-hdmi-adapter-coming-soon.56357/ invalid@example.com (Venatus Usque) Venatus Usque Dreamcast HDMI adapter add-on


Test video by electronash:

]]> 183 RE2 Dreamcast uncensor ..? Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:04:55 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/re2-dreamcast-uncensor.62040/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/re2-dreamcast-uncensor.62040/ invalid@example.com (mistamontiel) mistamontiel
I bought this @ a high price , unfortunately the deaths are censored across all three regions .

The deaths fade to black rightoway

Is there hopeful some kind of hex that can prevent the screen blacking out ={]]> 3 Decoding/Decrypting Sonic Adventure Ranking Data Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:18:36 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/decoding-decrypting-sonic-adventure-ranking-data.60036/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/decoding-decrypting-sonic-adventure-ranking-data.60036/ invalid@example.com (TerdFerguson) TerdFerguson
Here is the string I am trying to decode http://pastebin.com/yZswPdQM

It is Base64 encoded. But with another layer of encryption on top of that. That is my issue as of now is the second layer of encryption. I was wondering if anyone here had any suggestions. Here is the string after the Base64 layer has been...

Decoding/Decrypting Sonic Adventure Ranking Data]]> 11 about lastest firmware & special update Tue, 21 Jun 2016 01:20:11 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/about-lastest-firmware-special-update.62018/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/about-lastest-firmware-special-update.62018/ invalid@example.com (hankuguy) hankuguy
I don't know english well.
please understand even if you can't understand me clearly.


I updated lasted firmware & special update a few days.
but GDI images is not working.

I only playing GDI images.

and I have ver.4.
but korean seller tuned up internal usb type. (ver.5 type)

What is difference?

How can I fix it?

How can I play dreamcast games again?

Please help me!!!
I want play the games again.

Thank you...]]> Overclock Dreamcast VMU HKT-4100... Mon, 20 Jun 2016 02:26:58 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/overclock-dreamcast-vmu-hkt-4100.61922/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/overclock-dreamcast-vmu-hkt-4100.61922/ invalid@example.com (Teddy Rogers) Teddy Rogers

I am preferably after something in the 8.00MHz range which should cover the Dreamcast being overclocked to around 260MHz. The type in the HKT-4100 looks to be an SMD made by Matsushita which, is now part of Panasonic. I am guessing from it's dimensions the part number in the attached photo may...

Overclock Dreamcast VMU HKT-4100...]]> 4 KOS Toolchain Assistance? Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:31:41 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/kos-toolchain-assistance.61977/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/kos-toolchain-assistance.61977/ invalid@example.com (TerdFerguson) TerdFerguson @kazade guide here:
http://blog.kazade.co.uk/2016/01/setting-up-kallistios-on-fedora.html

I have a fresh install of Fedora on an SD card. I followed all the steps correctly, but I'm getting these errors after you ./download , ./unpack , then make the makefile
[​IMG]

This is where I've gotten stuck on other distros. I figured using a fresh Fedora install would fix that. But I'm not sure how to go...

KOS Toolchain Assistance?]]> 9 Proto on a Dreamcast Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:07:42 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/proto-on-a-dreamcast.61906/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/proto-on-a-dreamcast.61906/ invalid@example.com (steven78) steven78
what to use and or wich boot disk do i need ?]]> 17 Help using a HKT-01 Dev Kit (Dials and Dip Switches) Wed, 15 Jun 2016 23:37:24 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/help-using-a-hkt-01-dev-kit-dials-and-dip-switches.61483/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/help-using-a-hkt-01-dev-kit-dials-and-dip-switches.61483/ invalid@example.com (dyer60) dyer60
Here she is in all her beauty:

[​IMG]

Anyway, at the moment I don't have a PC to connect it up to but anted to test GDRs and retail games just to be sure it is fully working.

I have had a look at some other threads but can't seem to find any info on what settings to what, so any guidance on what the numbers on the dials represent and also the dip switches please. So to be so...

Help using a HKT-01 Dev Kit (Dials and Dip Switches)]]> 26 DC JAM 2016 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 02:02:03 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dc-jam-2016.61947/ http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/dc-jam-2016.61947/ invalid@example.com (gamecast) gamecast https://itch.io/jam/dcjam-2016

"The competition will run from September 09, 2016 to January 9th, 2017. Voting will last between the 9th and the 16th of January 2017. After the games are voted on, a compilation disk(s) will be created so that we have a nice collection of homebrew to play with."

Hopefully someone will port serious sam or a 3do emulator :)]]>