Using the HARDWARE REF MANUAL on a Amiga 1200

27 October 2007, 16:22

Hi there, can i use the AMIGA HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL on a Amiga 1200 (using the coding examples etc.)

Please help!

alexh · 27 October 2007, 22:16

The HRM is valid but only describes OCS/ECS register features.

Some registers may have changed slightly.

28 October 2007, 08:30

Thanks for your reply alexh, i want to learn Amiga 68000 assembly coding and tought that ther HRM was a good place to start. I got to start somewhere? But if anybody has a better way to start please inform me about it.

thanks

musashi5150 · 28 October 2007, 09:23

It did the job for me

Here is how I did it...

Learn 68000 from a book. Read the Hardware Manual twice.

I started by making patterns with the Copper and moved along from there. ("Mastering Amiga Programming Secrets" by Paul Overaa gave me the kick in the ass I needed to get going with Copper but probably isn't necessary

)

28 October 2007, 12:01

I am very happy to hear that the programs from the HRM also work on a Amiga 1200 so I will follow the advise from musashi5150

(thanks by the way). I got some Dutch and English 68000 programming books and in this forum I saw some info and links about using a assembler.

The books from Paul Overaa are high on my want list but they are hard to find

.

I was wondering how many people are learning to code 68000 these day’s?

Toni Wilen · 28 October 2007, 12:06

Note that you either need to use proper startup code (that does LoadView(0) etc..) or at least set AGA in "ECS emulation" mode. (Clear FMODE, BPLCON3, BPLCON4, perhaps more..)

28 October 2007, 12:26

That’s the problem I was afraid of and that’s the thing I can’t do! at least not yet.

I just want to start learning and learn from code that works so I don’t get more lost

So can I use the HRM on the Amiga 1200 without adjusting the code? or must I use a Amiga 500/2000

musashi5150 · 28 October 2007, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by xampi

So can I use the HRM on the Amiga 1200 without adjusting the code? or must I use a Amiga 500/2000

Yes, for the most part A1200 should be fine. Check your PM/Email

korruptor · 30 October 2007, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by musashi5150

I started by making patterns with the Copper and moved along from there. ("Mastering Amiga Programming Secrets" by Paul Overaa gave me the kick in the ass I needed to get going with Copper but probably isn't necessary

)

Where'd you get your copy from? I've been searching for this for ages

musashi5150 · 30 October 2007, 20:01

I bought mine new from Amazon several years ago - out of stock now I see. Then I wrote the Amazon review of it and won £50

korruptor · 01 November 2007, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by musashi5150

I bought mine new from Amazon several years ago - out of stock now I see. Then I wrote the Amazon review of it and won £50

gah I've not even been able to find it in a library

06 November 2007, 07:52

The Book is not for sale new or second hand and not in the library, maybe it’s time for a digital version.

I would love it as an e-book! Don’t you?

BippyM · 07 November 2007, 02:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by musashi5150

I bought mine new from Amazon several years ago - out of stock now I see. Then I wrote the Amazon review of it and won £50

any chance you can scan in the pages relating to copper h/w etc

Pyromania · 07 November 2007, 02:50

@xampi

Here is a good ASM project to sink your teeth into.

www.openvideotoaster.org

BippyM · 07 November 2007, 02:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyromania

@xampi

Here is a good ASM project to sink your teeth into.

www.openvideotoaster.org

??

07 November 2007, 13:33

?????? www.openvideotoaster.org ??????

I think i must learn something first, don't you?

cosmiq · 03 December 2007, 13:22

Interesting.. I'm also new to Amiga ASM programming. After 20 years I finally want to know the inner heart of my beloved Ami.. I've got a book about 86000 programming from paul overaa, but it doesn't cover much of the amiga.
Also, I would LOVE to peek into that HRM. Is there any possibility to get a digital version somewhere?

BippyM · 03 December 2007, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmiq

Interesting.. I'm also new to Amiga ASM programming. After 20 years I finally want to know the inner heart of my beloved Ami.. I've got a book about 86000 programming from paul overaa, but it doesn't cover much of the amiga.
Also, I would LOVE to peek into that HRM. Is there any possibility to get a digital version somewhere?

You lot really should look a little deeper

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=28085

I'm always idling or IRC if you ever wanna chat about asm etc..

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27 October 2007, 22:16	#2
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	The HRM is valid but only describes OCS/ECS register features. Some registers may have changed slightly.

28 October 2007, 08:30	#3
xampi Posts: n/a	Thanks for your reply alexh, i want to learn Amiga 68000 assembly coding and tought that ther HRM was a good place to start. I got to start somewhere? But if anybody has a better way to start please inform me about it. thanks

28 October 2007, 09:23	#4
musashi5150 move.w #$4489,$dff07e Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 42 Posts: 2,351	It did the job for me Here is how I did it... Learn 68000 from a book. Read the Hardware Manual twice. I started by making patterns with the Copper and moved along from there. ("Mastering Amiga Programming Secrets" by Paul Overaa gave me the kick in the ass I needed to get going with Copper but probably isn't necessary )

28 October 2007, 12:01	#5
xampi Posts: n/a	I am very happy to hear that the programs from the HRM also work on a Amiga 1200 so I will follow the advise from musashi5150 (thanks by the way). I got some Dutch and English 68000 programming books and in this forum I saw some info and links about using a assembler. The books from Paul Overaa are high on my want list but they are hard to find . I was wondering how many people are learning to code 68000 these day’s?

28 October 2007, 12:06	#6
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,505	Note that you either need to use proper startup code (that does LoadView(0) etc..) or at least set AGA in "ECS emulation" mode. (Clear FMODE, BPLCON3, BPLCON4, perhaps more..)

28 October 2007, 12:26	#7
xampi Posts: n/a	That’s the problem I was afraid of and that’s the thing I can’t do! at least not yet. I just want to start learning and learn from code that works so I don’t get more lost So can I use the HRM on the Amiga 1200 without adjusting the code? or must I use a Amiga 500/2000

30 October 2007, 20:01	#10
musashi5150 move.w #$4489,$dff07e Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 42 Posts: 2,351	I bought mine new from Amazon several years ago - out of stock now I see. Then I wrote the Amazon review of it and won £50

06 November 2007, 07:52	#12
xampi Posts: n/a	The Book is not for sale new or second hand and not in the library, maybe it’s time for a digital version. I would love it as an e-book! Don’t you?

07 November 2007, 02:50	#14
Pyromania Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,375	@xampi Here is a good ASM project to sink your teeth into. www.openvideotoaster.org

07 November 2007, 13:33	#16
xampi Posts: n/a	?????? www.openvideotoaster.org ?????? I think i must learn something first, don't you?

03 December 2007, 13:22	#17
cosmiq Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Holland Age: 41 Posts: 314	Interesting.. I'm also new to Amiga ASM programming. After 20 years I finally want to know the inner heart of my beloved Ami.. I've got a book about 86000 programming from paul overaa, but it doesn't cover much of the amiga. Also, I would LOVE to peek into that HRM. Is there any possibility to get a digital version somewhere?

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