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Emulator Release: Speccy-Android Release News

fms

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Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have released Speccy 3.6 today, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for Android, Windows, and Linux:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy (free Android version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe (full Android version)
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy (free Windows and Linux versions)

The most important addition is the fast tape loading, via patched LD-BYTES ROM call, requested by many users. Any standard tape will now load instantly. Custom tape loaders will still run at their normal pace (i.e. slow).

Based on the discussion at the WorldOfSpectrum forum, I have also added Magnum Phaser light gun emulation (Lightgun Games pack) and the second Kempston joystick connected to port 5Fh (Bomb Munchies).

ALL CHANGES:
* Released new Speccy 3.6 for Windows and Linux.
* Added Magnum Light Phaser emulation (Lightgun Games).
* Added fast tape loading, via patched LD-BYTES ROM call.
* Tapes with custom loaders still load at original speed.
* Fixed current attribute at port FFh (Solar Invasion, etc).
* Added second Kempston joystick at port 5Fh (Bomb Munchies).
* Fixed automatic tape startup to happen when ENTER pressed.
* Now disabling TRDOS when loading a tape image.
* Fixed freeing tape memory on exit.
* Added "Emulation | Fast Tape Loader" option to Speccy-Android.
* Added "Emulation | Input | Magnum Phaser Light Gun" option to Speccy-Android.
* Added -fasttap and -nofasttap command line options to Speccy-Linux.
* Added -lightgun and -amouse command line options to Speccy-Linux.
* Added "Fast Tape Loader" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Added "Tape Running" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Fixed ALT key in Sam Coupe mode on Speccy-Windows.
* Fixed "Draw All Frames" menu option in Speccy-Windows.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

I have published Speccy 3.7 for Android, Windows, and Linux:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy (free Android version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe (full Android version)
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy (Windows and Linux versions)

This release adds working second joystick support everywhere, including Android. The developers will find the new overlay showing graphics information under the pointer, as well as an optional screen grid. Both Windows and Linux versions will now save/load state to *.STA files when you press F7/F6, in Z80 format. The Android version got the new Material Design icons, cleaner virtual joystick skins, and bugfixed Joystick Layout Editor. See below for all changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional debug information overlay (F10 to toggle).
* Added optional 16-pixel debug screen grid (ALT+F10 to toggle).
* Added second Kempston joystick at port 37h (Bomb Munchies).
* Added "Settings | Emulation | Show Debug Info" option on Android.
* Added "Settings | Emulation | Show Grid" option on Android.
* Added second player on Android, if you have two gamepads connected.
* To play together, connect both gamepads before starting Speccy.
* Fixed Android Joystick Layout Editor to properly show labels and gravity.
* Retouched virtual gamepad images and added Material Design icons on Android.
* Added proper texture-based Direct3D rendering on Windows.
* Added "Simulate LCD Scanlines" option on Windows.
* Added "Debugger", "Info Overlay", "Grid" options on Windows.
* Added links to World Of Spectrum to Speccy-Windows.
* Added -lcd and -nolcd command line options.
* Fixed save/restore function in Windows and Linux (F7/F6).
* Fixed saving the last filename on Windows.
* Fixed second joystick support everywhere.
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have released Speccy 3.8, an update to my universal Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for Android, Windows, and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy -- free Windows and Linux versions
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free Android version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full Android version

The new release adds instant replay feature on all platforms. The replay lets you instantly "rewind" your gameplay several seconds into the past. To activate instant replay, press F8 on Windows or Linux, or the replay icon in the Android action bar.

The Speccy-Android version has now been specifically optimized for Nvidia SHIELD AndroidTV boxes. Press both thumbsticks down to open the menu during gameplay.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added replay function letting you "rewind" gameplay at any time.
* Tested and optimized Speccy-Android for Nvidia Shield AndroidTV device.
* On AndroidTV, press both thumbsticks down to invoke the menu.
* Reenabled action bar in Speccy-Android on devices with physical MENU key.
* Made separate AndroidTV banners for free and deluxe versions.
* Made fullscreen mode more robust in Speccy-Windows.
* Added "Stretch Full Screen" option to Speccy-Windows.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have made a quick bugfix release of Speccy 3.8.1 for Android, Windows, and Linux:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy (free Android version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe (full Android version)
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ (free Windows and Linux versions)

This release fixes the tape and disk auto-loading feature, accidentally broken when I added instant replay to Speccy 3.8. The Android version has a few other fixes that some may find helpful.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed autoload functionality broken in Speccy 3.8.
* Fixed a crash in the State Exchange browser.
* Speccy will automatically start Speccy Deluxe, if both are installed.
* Improved the Speccy Deluxe banner.

Enjoy!
 
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fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 3.8.2 for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

Starting with this release, you can supply your own on-screen gamepad skin in the /sdcard/Speccy/Controls.png file. The template for creating skins can be downloaded from

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin

After you edit template and copy it to your Android device, go into "Settings | Input | Layout Editor | Shape" and select the "Custom Skin" option. Users with physical MENU buttons will find that I once again disabled action bar on these devices: contrary to what Google says, many people hate the action bar icons and prefer menu options instead. If you prefer the action bar though, it can be enabled via "Settings | General | Enable Action Bar" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added joystick skins, place your own skin into /sdcard/Speccy/Controls.png.
* Added "Input | Layout Editor | Shape | Custom Skin" option for choosing your skin.
* Sample joystick skin image available at http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin.
* Made action bar optional on devices with MENU button (off by default).
* Added "General | Enable Action Bar" option for devices with MENU button.
* Added exception for LG Optimus Zone 2 (does not show submenus).

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I had to make an emergency bugfix release of Speccy 3.8.3 for Android, Windows, and Linux:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free Android version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.delxue -- full Android version
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- free Windows and Linux versions

This release fixes Cursor and Interface II joysticks support, accidentally broken in Speccy 3.8, fixes autofire feature, and also fixes mouse handling in full-screen mode on Windows. Sorry for the trouble!

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Cursor and Interface II joysticks, broken in version 3.8.
* Fixed automatic fire functionality.
* Fixed full-screen mouse operation in Speccy-Windows.
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

The new Speccy-Android 3.8.4 is out tonight:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

The new version adds a separate icon to Speccy-Deluxe and tones down the portrait mode background image. It will also automatically create /sdcard/Speccy and save there if your external SD card cannot be written.

ALL CHANGES:
* Toned down background image, so that it does not interfere with controls.
* Added new icon for Speccy-Deluxe, to differentiate from Speccy.
* Now automatically creating /sdcard/Speccy if missing.
* When Speccy cannot write SD card, it will save to /sdcard/Speccy.
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just uploaded the new Speccy 3.9 binaries for Windows and Linux to the Speccy site:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy39-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy39-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

This version fixes multiple issues with the instant replay feature, including possible memory corruption, no saving the initial state, and not restoring recorded states during replay (only the first one was restored).

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have updated Speccy-Android to version 3.9:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This update is based on the Windows/Linux releases made yesterday. It fixes a memory corruption and several other bugs in the instant replay recorder. Starting with Speccy 3.9, the instant replay should be much more useful.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free Speccy 3.9 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.
* Updated Speccy-Deluxe icon a little bit.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

The new Speccy-Android 3.9.1 release is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

It adds EPX and EAGLE image scalers, and two pixel raster effects, simulating CMY and RGB pixels. Because of all the new screen options, I had to reorganize the "Settings | Video" tab a little bit. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Interpolation Effect" selector.
* Added "EPX interpolation" and "EAGLE interpolation" effects.
* Renamed "Soften Video" to "2xSal interpolation".
* Added "Video | Color Mask Effect" selector.
* Added "CMY pixels" and "RGB pixels" raster effects.
* Merged "Scale Video" and "Stretch Video" into one selector.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

The Speccy 4.0 release is now available for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy40-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy40-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux version

This release adds pixel raster simulation and new scaling algorithms, originally introduced on Android. The Windows version now lets you play Spectrum music while working in a different window, by enabling "Audio | Play Sound When Inactive" option. The Windows menus got reshuffled to accommodate all the new options.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added special effects simulating individual pixel components.
* Added EPX and EAGLE image scaling algorithms.
* Merged scanline options into "Simulate Scanlines" in Speccy-Windows.
* Merged scaling options into "Interpolate Video" in Speccy-Windows.
* Merged palette options into "Color Palette" in Speccy-Windows.
* Added "Clear File Associations" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Added "Play Sound When Inactive" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Added "Apply Color Raster" submenu to Speccy-Windows.
* Added -rgb and -cmy command line options.
* Added -epx and -eagle command line options.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

Today's Speccy-Android 4.0 release adds the much requested function to assign arbitrary keyboard keys to gamepad buttons:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

If you want to keep using Speccy on your computer, there are also new Windows and Linux versions:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free Speccy 4.0 for Windows and Linux.
* Added "Input | Assign Keyboard Keys" option for mapping arbitrary keys.
* Renamed "Assign Keys" to "Assign Joystick Buttons".
* Switched to android-22 (Lollipop 5.1.1) Android SDK.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just released Speccy-Android 4.0.1, fixing several user-reported bugs, adding title bar gradients, and switching to the new DropBox SDK version:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed BACK key on devices where it did not exit emulation.
* Fixed the first/second gamepad detection.
* Fixed a crash in the File Selector when showing grid.
* Returned gradient to the action bar (sorry, Material Design).
* Amplified pixel color raster effects.
* Switched to v2 authentication in DropBox.
* Upgraded to DropBox SDK 1.6.3.
* Improved the What's New dialog.
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

Speccy-Android 4.0.2 fixes screenshots in the World Of Spectrum browser and adds the ability to periodically save your gameplay:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed World Of Spectrum screenshots.
* Added ability to periodically save gameplay.
* Added "General | Save Emulation State" selector.
* Removed "General | Save State on Exit" option.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just published Speccy 4.0.3 for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This version fixes RAM bank switching in the Czech Didaktik Gama emulation, lets you add shortcuts to your favorite Spectrum games to the Android home screen, and makes on-screen FFWD button optional. I have also fixed a bunch of things in the State Selector, adding ability to delete states. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Didaktik RAM bank switch, should work properly now.
* Add home screen shortcuts via File Selector context menu.
* Long press to delete state in the State Selector.
* State Selector now starts with autosaved slot selected.
* Fixed error messages when screenshots not found in State Selector.
* Fixed individual slot heights in State Selector.
* Fixed State Selector crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Added option to hide FFWD button ("General | Show FFWD Button").
* Now disabling FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices.
* Fixed disappearing FAB button.
* Refactored and simplified all EMULib activities.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 4.0.4 for Android today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

The new release lets you assign special functions (such as start/stop tape or invoke the menu) to the Android hardware buttons (like volume controls or camera button). I have also made high-frequency PSG noise quieter, as it should be, given that most of the harmonics are outside of the audible range. There also was a major code refactoring to remove the outdated code.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Input | Assign Special Keys" setting.
* Use new setting to assign functions (menu, ffwd, etc) to hardware keys.
* Removed "General | Use PLAY/RECORD Media Keys" option.
* Removed "General | Use FFWD/REWIND Media Keys" option.
* Fixed volume for high-frequency white noise.
* Added a "Rate Me" FAB button to the Settings (disappears when pressed).
* Cleaned up the Java side, removing deprecated code.
* Merged pre-Gingerbread and post-Gingerbread native code.
* Removed some debug messages from the native side.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

The new Speccy-Android 4.0.6 is out this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.android -- full version
http://garageresearch.store.aptoide.com/ -- if you do not like Google

This version comes with a lot of enhancements and fixes to the Joystick Layout Editor, available via "Settings | Input | Edit Joystick Layout". You can now change virtual keyboard location/size and have separate layouts for portrait and landscape modes. The dashed lines are back, even on devices where Android's hardware renderer bug prevented them from drawing. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Layout Editor now allows you to change keyboard location.
* Move keyboard rectangle around, or resize it with two fingers.
* Layout Editor got separate layouts for landscape and portrait modes.
* Fixed Layout Editor to always save changes before emulation resumes.
* Made Layout Editor always rotate when device rotated.
* Fixed dashed lines display in the Layout Editor.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

Speccy 4.0.7 for Android is now available on Google Play and Aptoide. This release improves virtual keyboard navigation on devices with gamepads (AndroidTV), fixes fast-scroll and search features in the File Manager. For the AndroidTV users who have system-wide overscan setting (ShieldTV), I have also added an option to disable overscan margins in the app itself. Finally, the annoying video ads are gone from the free version.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.store.aptoide.com/ -- if you do not like Google

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "General | Add Overscan Margins" option for AndroidTV.
* Made virtual keyboard wrap when navigating with gamepad.
* Fixed fast-scroll index in the File Selector.
* Fixed File Search feature on newer Androids.
* Fixed missed item clicks in the File Selector.
* Disabled annoying video ads in the free version.
* Declared emulation activities enabled for external use.
* Adjusted portrait background image in the Layout Editor.
* Optimized default preferences update on startup.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

Speccy 4.0.8 for Android is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.store.aptoide.com/ -- if you do not like Google

The two main improvements are the menus, finally working on AndroidTV, and the bugfixed Joystick Layout Editor. Since Google Nexus Player devices appear to be incapable of showing the standard options menu, I had to replace it with the context menu inside the emulator. Simply press both thumbsticks at the same time to make it appear. Also, the Layout Editor no longer misplaces your controls after you adjusted them.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Joystick Layout Editor!
* No more unexpected button placement.
* Custom screen and keyboard placements go where they should.
* Button labels will not distort when custom screen selected.
* Menu should now work on AndroidTV.
* Added a menu workaround for Google's political idiocy.
* Added "Toggle cheats" special key function.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

The next Speccy-Android release is now available. Speccy 4.0.9 switches video rendering from OpenGLES1 to OpenGLES2, for better performance and future special effect enhancements:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.store.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en_us/catalog.php?vendor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store
http://www.getjar.mobi/mobile/891974/Speccy-Free -- on GetJar

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to OpenGLES2 rendering for accelerated video.
* Press X to apply changes, Y to reset them in Palette Editor.
* Now disabling Joystick Layout Editor on devices with no touchscreen.

Enjoy!
 
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