Question: Epyx Fast Load Cartridge
Robert Watson
I recently acquired an Epyx Fast Load Cartridge, and need to get a list
of the commands available for it, ie, C="x", or whatever. This particular
cartridge is for the C64, and was manufactured circa 1984.
Thanks,
Robert
rmwa...@eskimo.com
Ghislain Fortin
In fact, I have sold mine a long time ago.
The only command I remember is the $ command that replace load"$",8 and
list.
Hope that could help.
Ghislain.
P.S. I'd really appreciate to have a list too.
Please send it to me if you got one in your email.
I think I will get the cartridge if I find one somewere.
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sto...@andrew.sca.usherb.ca
Ghislain Fortin
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke (Québec)
CANADA
Ghislain Fortin
Chris McCormack
:
: I recently acquired an Epyx Fast Load Cartridge, and need to get a list
: of the commands available for it, ie, C="x", or whatever. This particular
: cartridge is for the C64, and was manufactured circa 1984.
Here is what I've collected from the newsgroup. cjm
Date: Sat, 1 Apr 1995 14:39:47 -0500 (EST)
From: -ZzZ- <z...@phantom.com>
Subject: Re: FastLoad Docs
On Sat, 1 Apr 1995, Chris McCormack wrote:
> That would be fantastic! No need for apologies on the lack of manual.
> I was kind of expecting it since you made no mention of including one.
> Since the cartridge has to sit until I get the c64 to ship my Dad, I
> can wait for some more info.
> chr...@eecs.umich.edu
Ok - The txt file will be ready in a little while!
If you want, I can compile a text file which contains all of the
information DIRECTLY From the Manual. I would have sent it if I had a
spare - Sorry. I'll type it up for you though! -ZzZ-
From: slic...@xmission.xmission.com (Slick_rk)
Subject: Re: FASTLOAD CART
Date: 20 Apr 1995 08:51:56 GMT
Fastload uses several 1 key commands to do things. I don't remember them
all but here is a few(for epyx fastload)
$= list disk directory
@= read disk drive error channel
/= basic load (ie load"filename",8)
%= machine language load (ie load"filename",8,1)
commodore key and then run-stop key load first thing on the disk.
Hope this helps some.
--
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500 / / Rick Kelley
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From: Bi...@sys363.chatlink.com
Date: 26 Apr 1995 23:32:13 PST
Subject: FASTLOAD CART
XE>Does anyone know of some of the quick commands to the fastload cart
XE>i know how to get the menu up but is there any other commands.
Sure. Here's some commands you can use:
/(filename) - loads a file from current drive with whatever file name
you specify. example: /draw
<-(filename) - save a file to disk. I couldn't type the left arrow so
use the left key found at the top left of the keyboard.
%(filename) - does an unrelocated load. Use this for example to load
autoloading files like the geos boot file
commodore-run/stop - press this combination to immediately do an
unrelocated load and run. It will tell your 1541 to look for the first
program on the disk, load it, and run it. very convenient
! - takes you into the assembly language monitor. This is for
programmers and I use it all the time. to exit, press %
(pound sign) - use this for the disk utilities menu. Again, I couldn't
type out that darn sign. sorry
that should be all! Reply back to me if you have more questions.
Date: 24 Apr 1995 23:14:08 PST
Subject: C-64 tip #1!
Commodore 64 users tip #1 !
Need an easier way to switch to a different device number when using a
multiple drive system? Try this:
poke 186,<device number>
doing that will change your current device you're using to the number
specified. This can be very handy when using the fastload cartridge
instead of typing the load command.
From bgr...@freenet.niagara.com Fri Jul 21 23:32:48 1995
Subject: Re: FastLoad Instructions
: didn't come with any documentation. Does anyone out there have a
: machine readable version of the manual (or know where I can find it)?
Umm, well I haven't entered that particular documentation into my word
processor yet but if enough requests come in maybe I will :)
Chances are I could snail mail you a copy of those docs (I also have a
Fastload, with manual) if you'd like to send me your address.
-- Byron Gracey Fido: 1:247/105 bgr...@freenet.niagara.com
From Uncl...@aol.com Sun Jul 23 14:22:04 1995
Subject: Re: FastLoad Instructions
I can't find my FastLoad manual, but I do remember a few things about it.
Pressing the English Pound key (top row, 3rd in from the right) will lead
you to a series of utility menus.
From the READY prompt, $/ and <return> will list a disk directory.
Pressing the C= key and RUN/STOP at the same time will automatically LOAD the
first program on whatever disk is in the disk drive at that time.
If you've disabled the FastLoad and want to re-enable it, at the READY prompt
type: SYS57194 <return>. (Easier on the computer than shutting the whole
thing off and then turning it back on again.)
That's about all that I can remembe right now. If I find the manual, I'll
try to remember to mail you the rest of the commands.
George Brock-Nannestad
Ghislain Fortin (sto...@andrew.sca.usherb.ca) wrote:
: Robert Watson wrote:
: >
: > I recently acquired an Epyx Fast Load Cartridge, and need to get a list
: > of the commands available for it, ie, C="x", or whatever. This particular
: > cartridge is for the C64, and was manufactured circa 1984.
: >
: > Thanks,
: >
: > Robert
: > rmwa...@eskimo.comHi Bob!
: In fact, I have sold mine a long time ago.
: The only command I remember is the $ command that replace load"$",8 and
: list.
Many of the commands are the same as the ones for the Action Replay cartridge
(and perhaps others, I don't know).
Use / to load a program
Use % to load and run a program (I think)
The pound-sign should bring up a menu where you can disable the fastload
routines.
You can also use @command instead of OPEN "something..."
eg. @S:filename will scratch a file.
@ alone will read the error-channel
This is all I can remember. I haven't used my Epyx cartridge since I got my
Action Replay (One of my best investments), but I have the instructions
somewhere, so if anyone is interested I can find them and post a command-
list.
-Laust
Andrew Davie
Load cartridge. I have access to a photocopier, so if you e-mail me i
will photocopy and send (domestic address only, please i'm a _poor_
college student) to you.
The basics are:
type "$" (without quotes) and RETURN to get a disk directory
to load a BASIC program type "/FILENAME"
to run most disk software hold down the C= key and press the RUN/STOP
key. This will eliminate typing LOAD "*",8,1 and then RUN
to save a basic program type "<-FILENAME"
to load a machine language file type "%FILENAME"
to send a command to the disk drive type "@COMMAND" instead of typing
OPEN 15,8,15,"COMMAND":CLOSE 15
to read the error channel (when the red light on the drive is
flashing) type ">" or "@"
DISK TOOLS
To run the disk tools type "(english pound sign)". This will bring up
the menu screen
Most are self-explanatory
UNDER "COPY"
A- DIRECTORY lists directory
B- RETURN TO THE FIRST MENU
C-COPY ENTIRE DISKETTE Will copy every sector of one diskette to
another diskette. Note: the new diskette must be formatted for this
option to work properly
D-BAM COPY: Will copy only those sectors on the disk that have be
allocated by DOS. This is much faster than copying the entire
diskette. The new diskette must be formatted for this to work
properly
E-COPY A FILE. Wild card characters ("*" or "?") are allowed in the
file name.
F-FORMAT DISKETTE
Under the main menu you then have
D- DISABLE FASTLOAD
E-EDIT DISK (You may wish for me to send a copy of this part)
F-FILE UTILITY
A-DIRECTORY
B-RETURN TO FIRST MENU
C-COPY A FILE
D-DELETE A FILE
E-LOCK A FILE
F-UNLOCK A FILE
G-RENAME A FILE
There is alos "SMON", an assembly monitor. To invoke it type "!"
to exit the monitor type "%"
There are a bunch of different commands under the SMON, but if you
want them, e-mail me for a photocopy.
That about does it. I manage to get through life almost entirely on
"$" and "%FILENAME" alone...
Andy