Thank you but more questions!

bluebrummie · 08 April 2006, 13:03

Thanks to everyone with there help on my previous questions and to Chris for offering to take a look at my Amiga!

A few more questions if that's ok?

On the main page, what does "prb" stand for? I presume "req" is request? What are "ADF" files? What is "WinUAE" for? What is "WHD"? Are there any other shortened names I should know of?

Sorry to ask but as I say, if you don't ask you don't learn! The more I understand things the more I can help, hopefully!

CodyJarrett · 08 April 2006, 13:06

prb = problem

req = request

ADF files are Amiga Disk Files - images of floppy disks

WinUAE is an Amiga emulator for Windows

WHD is WHDLoad, a tool for running Amiga games from hard disk

Belgarath · 08 April 2006, 13:10

prb=Problem

ADF=Amiga Disk File, basically images of amiga floppy disks.

WinUAE, Windows port of UAE which is an amiga emulator, allowing you to use amiga programs on your computer. Check out http://www.winuae.net

WHD, a wonderful project that allows amiga games (and other stuff) to be installed to HD. Including games that were never meant to be installable from hd, and patching bugs and making sure it works on a variety of amiga configurations as well. Check out http://www.whdload.de

And always make sure you read the FAQ which i'm sure will answer lots of other questions you may have.

edit: beaten by cody but my reply is better

bluebrummie · 08 April 2006, 19:42

LOL, thanks both.

Which is the best version of WinUAE to work with Windows XP Home? After installing, do I just play straight from the Amiga disks on my PC?

DamienD · 08 April 2006, 21:31

Hey bluebrummie,

The best version of WinUAE to use on your PC is the latest one i.e. 1.2.

As Belgarath mentioned, get it from http://www.winuae.net/. This is Toni Wilen's awesome baby

After installing you will need to download .adf files. Try http://www.planetemu.net/

bluebrummie · 08 April 2006, 22:42

Nice one DamienD, cheers!

bluebrummie · 10 April 2006, 11:43

Ok more questions? Can a USB printer, joypad etc. be converted to work on an Amiga? Are there any leads etc to buy? Is it possible to link more than 1 Amiga to my Commodore monitor e.g. via switcher box or similar?

Rogueraven · 15 April 2006, 02:57

it is possible to run 2 amiga's off 1 monitor but not at sametime, would take a fancy bit of electrical work building the switcher, but i cant see why it cant be possible

basicly it would just require you to build a switch where you can plug monitor lead into one end and the switch then splits off into 2 leads and into your Amigas,

maybe you could reverse engineer using some old ports and a Amiga Gameport Switcher into a monitor switcher shouldnt be too hard if your know electronics or know a electrician

or am i just going

bluebrummie · 15 April 2006, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogueraven

it is possible to run 2 amiga's off 1 monitor but not at sametime, would take a fancy bit of electrical work building the switcher, but i cant see why it cant be possible

basicly it would just require you to build a switch where you can plug monitor lead into one end and the switch then splits off into 2 leads and into your Amigas,

maybe you could reverse engineer using some old ports and a Amiga Gameport Switcher into a monitor switcher shouldnt be too hard if your know electronics or know a electrician

or am i just going

Lol, I haven't a clue! Thanks anyway.

Rogueraven · 15 April 2006, 14:03

if you network your Amiga to your PC using the PCMCIA network kit you can get access to most devices plugged into your PC e.g printer,scanner,internet, but i'm working from advertisement message on the pcmcia network kit and not from experience.

pretty sure you can manipulate things plugged into your PC to work on your Amiga obviously if there networked together but best bet is to ask the question about USB printers and Joysticks in prb.hardware forum.

Anticipation of next question

you can use PC monitors on the Amiga this might eliminate the need for that switcher, however not sure how reliable but here is the information
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Amiga-Video-Ad...QQcmdZViewItem

amigakit.com · 15 April 2006, 21:45

SVGA to Amiga adapter: £12.99

A couple of pounds cheaper :-)

Ze_ro · 16 April 2006, 01:26

Keep in mind that those SVGA converters will only work for specific video modes, ie modes that are 30kHz or higher... That's fine for Workbench, but most games use 15kHz video modes, which will not work on most VGA monitors. Unless you know you have a monitor that can handle a 15kHz signal (they are rare), or unless you only ever use your Amiga for Workbench stuff, then I think you'll be disappointed with those cheap converters.

bluebrummie · 18 April 2006, 04:22

Thanks everyone, as soon as cash allows I will look into those options!

08 April 2006, 13:03	#1
bluebrummie bluebrummie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birmingham, England Age: 58 Posts: 27	Thank you but more questions! Thanks to everyone with there help on my previous questions and to Chris for offering to take a look at my Amiga! A few more questions if that's ok? On the main page, what does "prb" stand for? I presume "req" is request? What are "ADF" files? What is "WinUAE" for? What is "WHD"? Are there any other shortened names I should know of? Sorry to ask but as I say, if you don't ask you don't learn! The more I understand things the more I can help, hopefully!

08 April 2006, 19:42	#4
bluebrummie bluebrummie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birmingham, England Age: 58 Posts: 27	LOL, thanks both. Which is the best version of WinUAE to work with Windows XP Home? After installing, do I just play straight from the Amiga disks on my PC? Last edited by bluebrummie; 08 April 2006 at 21:25.

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08 April 2006, 13:06	#2
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	prb = problem req = request ADF files are Amiga Disk Files - images of floppy disks WinUAE is an Amiga emulator for Windows WHD is WHDLoad, a tool for running Amiga games from hard disk

08 April 2006, 13:10	#3
Belgarath HOL Team Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,513	prb=Problem ADF=Amiga Disk File, basically images of amiga floppy disks. WinUAE, Windows port of UAE which is an amiga emulator, allowing you to use amiga programs on your computer. Check out http://www.winuae.net WHD, a wonderful project that allows amiga games (and other stuff) to be installed to HD. Including games that were never meant to be installable from hd, and patching bugs and making sure it works on a variety of amiga configurations as well. Check out http://www.whdload.de And always make sure you read the FAQ which i'm sure will answer lots of other questions you may have. edit: beaten by cody but my reply is better

08 April 2006, 21:31	#5
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Hey bluebrummie, The best version of WinUAE to use on your PC is the latest one i.e. 1.2. As Belgarath mentioned, get it from http://www.winuae.net/. This is Toni Wilen's awesome baby After installing you will need to download .adf files. Try http://www.planetemu.net/

08 April 2006, 22:42	#6
bluebrummie bluebrummie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birmingham, England Age: 58 Posts: 27	Nice one DamienD, cheers!

10 April 2006, 11:43	#7
bluebrummie bluebrummie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birmingham, England Age: 58 Posts: 27	Ok more questions? Can a USB printer, joypad etc. be converted to work on an Amiga? Are there any leads etc to buy? Is it possible to link more than 1 Amiga to my Commodore monitor e.g. via switcher box or similar?

15 April 2006, 02:57	#8
Rogueraven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birmingham/England Age: 40 Posts: 79	it is possible to run 2 amiga's off 1 monitor but not at sametime, would take a fancy bit of electrical work building the switcher, but i cant see why it cant be possible basicly it would just require you to build a switch where you can plug monitor lead into one end and the switch then splits off into 2 leads and into your Amigas, maybe you could reverse engineer using some old ports and a Amiga Gameport Switcher into a monitor switcher shouldnt be too hard if your know electronics or know a electrician or am i just going

15 April 2006, 14:03	#10
Rogueraven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birmingham/England Age: 40 Posts: 79	if you network your Amiga to your PC using the PCMCIA network kit you can get access to most devices plugged into your PC e.g printer,scanner,internet, but i'm working from advertisement message on the pcmcia network kit and not from experience. pretty sure you can manipulate things plugged into your PC to work on your Amiga obviously if there networked together but best bet is to ask the question about USB printers and Joysticks in prb.hardware forum. Anticipation of next question you can use PC monitors on the Amiga this might eliminate the need for that switcher, however not sure how reliable but here is the information http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Amiga-Video-Ad...QQcmdZViewItem

15 April 2006, 21:45	#11
amigakit.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.amigakit.com Posts: 2,015	SVGA to Amiga adapter: £12.99 A couple of pounds cheaper :-)

16 April 2006, 01:26	#12
Ze_ro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winnipeg / Canada Posts: 50	Keep in mind that those SVGA converters will only work for specific video modes, ie modes that are 30kHz or higher... That's fine for Workbench, but most games use 15kHz video modes, which will not work on most VGA monitors. Unless you know you have a monitor that can handle a 15kHz signal (they are rare), or unless you only ever use your Amiga for Workbench stuff, then I think you'll be disappointed with those cheap converters.

18 April 2006, 04:22	#13
bluebrummie bluebrummie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birmingham, England Age: 58 Posts: 27	Thanks everyone, as soon as cash allows I will look into those options!

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