Lance Ewing
@lance-ewing.bsky.social
Retro computing & gaming enthusiast. Sierra On-Line AGI graphic adventure games, computer chip reverse engineering, 8-bit computer emulation, Oric, Commodore VIC 20, Teletext, BBC micro, digital electronics, js13kgames.
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The prototypes for the OCULA/PIVIC twins have arrived and show first signs of life! So it seems at least power, clock and USB have not been butchered in the design or production 🥰
@lance-ewing.bsky.social
@lance-ewing.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The prototypes for the OCULA/PIVIC twins have arrived and show first signs of life! So it seems at least power, clock and USB have not been butchered in the design or production 🥰
@lance-ewing.bsky.social
@lance-ewing.bsky.social
What do other people use for connecting the Oric video output to HDMI? I'm using something custom, constructed by joining two other devices together 😂
tbh, the output isn't perfect but it works. I feel like there must be a better option.
#Oric
#RetroGaming
#RGB2HDMI
tbh, the output isn't perfect but it works. I feel like there must be a better option.
#Oric
#RetroGaming
#RGB2HDMI
December 28, 2024 at 6:18 PM
What do other people use for connecting the Oric video output to HDMI? I'm using something custom, constructed by joining two other devices together 😂
tbh, the output isn't perfect but it works. I feel like there must be a better option.
#Oric
#RetroGaming
#RGB2HDMI
tbh, the output isn't perfect but it works. I feel like there must be a better option.
#Oric
#RetroGaming
#RGB2HDMI
Now that I've got the Oric Atmos working with the LOCI, it's time to try out the new Encounter release by @dbug.defence-force.org. Old school retro adventure with amazing graphics. I love it!
#Oric
#OricAtmos
#LOCI
#RetroGaming
#AdventureGames
#Oric
#OricAtmos
#LOCI
#RetroGaming
#AdventureGames
December 28, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Now that I've got the Oric Atmos working with the LOCI, it's time to try out the new Encounter release by @dbug.defence-force.org. Old school retro adventure with amazing graphics. I love it!
#Oric
#OricAtmos
#LOCI
#RetroGaming
#AdventureGames
#Oric
#OricAtmos
#LOCI
#RetroGaming
#AdventureGames
I'm about to try out the LOCI for the first time with one of my Oric Atmos machines. Let's see what this thing can do! First check, the red button brings up the LOCI UI. Looking good so far.
#Oric
#RetroGaming
#Oric
#RetroGaming
December 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM
I'm about to try out the LOCI for the first time with one of my Oric Atmos machines. Let's see what this thing can do! First check, the red button brings up the LOCI UI. Looking good so far.
#Oric
#RetroGaming
#Oric
#RetroGaming
I thought I'd try out my 2022 js13kgames entry "I've Been Ghosting" in the browser app on my Samsung TV. Turns out it works quite well.
js13kgames.com/2022/games/i...
#pointandclick #adventuregame #adventuregames #js13k #gamedevjs
js13kgames.com/2022/games/i...
#pointandclick #adventuregame #adventuregames #js13k #gamedevjs
December 27, 2024 at 10:33 AM
I thought I'd try out my 2022 js13kgames entry "I've Been Ghosting" in the browser app on my Samsung TV. Turns out it works quite well.
js13kgames.com/2022/games/i...
#pointandclick #adventuregame #adventuregames #js13k #gamedevjs
js13kgames.com/2022/games/i...
#pointandclick #adventuregame #adventuregames #js13k #gamedevjs
A few years ago, I was busy attempting to reverse-engineer the schematic of the Commodore VIC 20's 6561 video chip from a photo of the silicon die. I mostly finished that effort and produced the image below of the silicon die showing the functional blocks labelled.
#VIC20 #Commodore #VIC #MOS6561
#VIC20 #Commodore #VIC #MOS6561
December 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM
A few years ago, I was busy attempting to reverse-engineer the schematic of the Commodore VIC 20's 6561 video chip from a photo of the silicon die. I mostly finished that effort and produced the image below of the silicon die showing the functional blocks labelled.
#VIC20 #Commodore #VIC #MOS6561
#VIC20 #Commodore #VIC #MOS6561
Merry Christmas Everyone!!! 🎄🎁🎅
From AGILE, the web-based Sierra On-Line AGI game interpreter:
agi.sierra.games/play/christm...
#SierraOnline #ChristmasCard
From AGILE, the web-based Sierra On-Line AGI game interpreter:
agi.sierra.games/play/christm...
#SierraOnline #ChristmasCard
December 25, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Merry Christmas Everyone!!! 🎄🎁🎅
From AGILE, the web-based Sierra On-Line AGI game interpreter:
agi.sierra.games/play/christm...
#SierraOnline #ChristmasCard
From AGILE, the web-based Sierra On-Line AGI game interpreter:
agi.sierra.games/play/christm...
#SierraOnline #ChristmasCard
Ever wondered what a point and click adventure game might look like if emojis were used to create the scenes?
lanceewing.github.io/the-kings-mi...
Well, it looks different depending on what platform and OS version you are using. Mac v Win11.
#adventuregames #emoji #pointandclick #adventuregame
lanceewing.github.io/the-kings-mi...
Well, it looks different depending on what platform and OS version you are using. Mac v Win11.
#adventuregames #emoji #pointandclick #adventuregame
December 14, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Ever wondered what a point and click adventure game might look like if emojis were used to create the scenes?
lanceewing.github.io/the-kings-mi...
Well, it looks different depending on what platform and OS version you are using. Mac v Win11.
#adventuregames #emoji #pointandclick #adventuregame
lanceewing.github.io/the-kings-mi...
Well, it looks different depending on what platform and OS version you are using. Mac v Win11.
#adventuregames #emoji #pointandclick #adventuregame
One silicon chip I did complete the reverse engineering of was the Mullard SAA5050 TROM Teletext chip, as used in the BBC Micro, and of course TV Teletext. I created an online simulation of it in Circuitverse that can be seen here: circuitverse.org/users/5735/p... #Teletext #SAA5050 #BBCMicro
December 14, 2024 at 3:44 PM
One silicon chip I did complete the reverse engineering of was the Mullard SAA5050 TROM Teletext chip, as used in the BBC Micro, and of course TV Teletext. I created an online simulation of it in Circuitverse that can be seen here: circuitverse.org/users/5735/p... #Teletext #SAA5050 #BBCMicro
Has anyone finished reverse engineering the 6845 silicon chip yet? I started a few years ago. Let me know if you want to finish.
December 14, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Has anyone finished reverse engineering the 6845 silicon chip yet? I started a few years ago. Let me know if you want to finish.
I have a few old receipts lying around.
December 14, 2024 at 1:14 AM
I have a few old receipts lying around.
In 1982/3, Ken & Roberta Williams, of Sierra On-Line fame, built a house in Oakhurst California, complete with stained glass windows showing scenes from their games. The very same house is these days available on Airbnb! www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/745064... #SierraOnline #Oakhurst #Sierra
Home in Oakhurst · ★4.94 · 6 bedrooms · 21 beds · 5.5 bathrooms
Goldside Mansion w/sleeping for 20!
www.airbnb.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 2:23 PM
In 1982/3, Ken & Roberta Williams, of Sierra On-Line fame, built a house in Oakhurst California, complete with stained glass windows showing scenes from their games. The very same house is these days available on Airbnb! www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/745064... #SierraOnline #Oakhurst #Sierra
For those who don't know, Russ Danner, from CrafterCMS, released a fan-made Sierra AGI game earlier this year called "Let Them Eat Cake" to celebrate the 40th anniversary of King's Quest. You can now play it in AGILE here: agi.sierra.games/play/let-the... #SierraOnline #KingsQuest
Let Them Eat Cake - A fan made Sierra AGI game
Play 'Let Them Eat Cake', a fan made AGI adventure game, directly in your browser, with AGILE, the web based Sierra On-Line Adventure Game Interpreter (AGI).
agi.sierra.games
December 9, 2024 at 5:52 PM
For those who don't know, Russ Danner, from CrafterCMS, released a fan-made Sierra AGI game earlier this year called "Let Them Eat Cake" to celebrate the 40th anniversary of King's Quest. You can now play it in AGILE here: agi.sierra.games/play/let-the... #SierraOnline #KingsQuest
27 years ago, I wrote one of the first fan-made AGI adventure game demos called The Ruby Cast. It can now be played online, along with many other fan-made AGI games, using the AGILE online AGI interpreter. You can try The Ruby Cast out here: agi.sierra.games/play/the-rub... #SierraOnline
The Ruby Cast - A fan made Sierra AGI game
Play 'The Ruby Cast', a fan made AGI adventure game, directly in your browser, with AGILE, the web based Sierra On-Line Adventure Game Interpreter (AGI).
agi.sierra.games
December 7, 2024 at 12:09 AM
27 years ago, I wrote one of the first fan-made AGI adventure game demos called The Ruby Cast. It can now be played online, along with many other fan-made AGI games, using the AGILE online AGI interpreter. You can try The Ruby Cast out here: agi.sierra.games/play/the-rub... #SierraOnline
I have spent many hours studying this old video of Sierra On-Line and Oakhurst from 1982/3. It's amazing that something like this survived! #SierraOnline #KenWilliams #Oakhurst www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY_J...
Retro footage of Ken and Roberta WIlliams from 1983
YouTube video by Colossal Cave
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 1:17 AM
I have spent many hours studying this old video of Sierra On-Line and Oakhurst from 1982/3. It's amazing that something like this survived! #SierraOnline #KenWilliams #Oakhurst www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY_J...
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of King's Quest, back in May I released AGILE, the web based Sierra AGI interpreter. Check it out here: agi.sierra.games #SierraOnline #KingsQuest #SpaceQuest. Play all your favourite AGI games directly in a browser!
AGILE - The web-based Sierra On-Line Adventure Game Interpreter (AGI)
Play Sierra AGI adventure games directly in your browser, with AGILE, the web-based Sierra On-Line Adventure Game Interpreter (AGI).
agi.sierra.games
December 6, 2024 at 12:26 AM
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of King's Quest, back in May I released AGILE, the web based Sierra AGI interpreter. Check it out here: agi.sierra.games #SierraOnline #KingsQuest #SpaceQuest. Play all your favourite AGI games directly in a browser!
Six months ago, I published this article about the original Sierra AGI interpreter source code being found on Space Quest II game disks: lanceewing.github.io/blog/sierra/... #SierraOnline #SpaceQuest
The Space Quest II Master Disk Blunder
There is nothing unusual about the outside of these disks, but there is something unique about the data that is stored on them, something that Sierra On-Line would have been totally unaware of and cer...
lanceewing.github.io
December 6, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Six months ago, I published this article about the original Sierra AGI interpreter source code being found on Space Quest II game disks: lanceewing.github.io/blog/sierra/... #SierraOnline #SpaceQuest