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my dev Saturn died again....
RockinB - Oct 3, 2005
  RockinB Oct 3, 2005
Just some minutes ago, I tried if I can get my CommsLink cart to work again with a DOS boot disk. Now my lovely CD-swap-only CD-RW modded Saturn has died. I bought it in Berlin and it revived my Saturn addiction some years ago.

It's been my only chance to test my Saturn apps, since my old PC is always crashing when running Saturn emus.

Too bad, really. I just came here to start a new batch of Saturn work.... I'm running out of Saturns and out of everything .

Well, I just could do some testing for VBT before it died. Now I just don't know what to do...

Back in 2003 contest, my Saturn died due to Commslink, too. Years later, I could magically revive that Saturn (though the cartridge slot is a pain in the ass), the involved EMS 4M Plus cart died just some weeks ago and I'm sure the commslink cart is dead, too.

For personal reference: I swear that I'll never ever use a commslink/freewing/whatthefuck again on my Saturn.

 vbt Oct 4, 2005

  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by Rockin'-B@Tue, 2005-10-04 @ 05:05 PM



Too bad, really. I just came here to start a new batch of Saturn work.... I'm running out of Saturns and out of everything  .


Arg really bad news, is it really dead ? what the saturn does when you swicth it on ?


  
	
	

		
		

			Well, I just could do some testing for VBT before it died.


I'm guilty


  
	
	

		
		

			Now I just don't know what to do...


You still have the Saturn of the contest.


  
	
	

		
		

			Back in 2003 contest, my Saturn died due to Commslink, too. Years later, I could magically revive that Saturn (though the cartridge slot is a pain in the ass), the involved EMS 4M Plus cart died just some weeks ago and I'm sure the commslink cart is dead, too.


I hope not everything is dead. I guess you can verify the commslink with the dos app.


  
	
	

		
		

			For personal reference: I swear that I'll never ever use a commslink/freewing/whatthefuck again on my Saturn.


the best solution is a modded saturn with cdrw support except if you have a model 1 like me. I pray to never have the same problem with my commslink.

 RockinB Oct 4, 2005

  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by vbt+Tue, 2005-10-04 @ 07:21 PM-->
QUOTE(vbt @ Tue, 2005-10-04 @ 07:21 PM)
Arg really bad news, is it really dead ? what the saturn does when you swicth it on ?




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CD spins, but no security check. Black screen. I guess some importand chips got killed. The power supply, CD drive and case can be used for repairing other Saturns. I got a model 1 Saturn without CD drive, but I guess this is not compatible.


  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by vbt@Tue, 2005-10-04 @ 07:21 PM



I'm guilty 




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No, you're not. It's absolutely my fault. I needed to correct the insertion of the GameShark cart, PC and Saturn were off, but somehow there must have been some current on the PC side. I'm so stupid.


  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by vbt@Tue, 2005-10-04 @ 07:21 PM



You still have the Saturn of the contest.




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I won't touch it, it's already packed aside for the winner . Additionally, I got a very expensive japanese Saturn, the broken but magically alive 2003 contest dev Saturn and a Saturn without CD drive. None of them are at my location, currently.


  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by vbt@Tue, 2005-10-04 @ 07:21 PM



I hope not everything is dead. I guess you can verify the commslink with the dos app.




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Damn commslink, I need a more reliable connection method via serial or pad port. Like is used on Dreamcast with the serial upload slave. Anyone?

I had a nice idea for the commslink: a Kaillera client for PC which is controled by the Saturn over commslink for online gaming of new homebrew games. Online gaming without NetLink modem. A nice idea, but commslink is no good choice...

QUOTE(Mask of Destiny @ Tue, 2005-10-11 @ 02:44 AM)
I'll get started on fixing my transfer protocol tonight and if I have time, on the saturn port.
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Wait, you already did it for Saturn? That would really be my solution.


  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by Mask of Destiny@Tue, 2005-10-11 @ 02:44 AM



What is the most appropriate address to load a binary to on the Saturn? 
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I don't know any homebrew which is not loaded to address 0x6004000. Some commercial games may use a different address.

QUOTE(Mask of Destiny @ Tue, 2005-10-11 @ 03:54 PM)
I don't see why I would need the CDC library.

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Of course, sorry I mixed it up.