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| ThomDS | |
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Alekmaul |
| Type | Computer Emulator |
| Version | 3.0 |
| Licence | Mixed |
| Links | |
| [Media:Thom30ds.zip Download] | |
| Website | |
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ThomDS is a Thomson MO5 Computer emulator. This emulator is not based on the sources of an existing Thomson emulator but relied on the information contained in Mess, free.fr/ DCMO5 by Daniel Coulom and emul5 by Edouard Forler.
Features
- Most things expected from an emulator.
Installation
Note: To use this emulator, you will need to prepare compatible K5/K7/ROM files.
Download and extract file.
DLDI patch the .nds file and copy it the directory you want on flashcard/SD/MMC card.
Put k7/k5 and rom files in the directory of your choice.
User guide
Operation:
When the emulator starts, click on the tape to choose a file. Use Up/Down to select a file, then use A to load it. ROM files are automatically executed.
To insert a file into the cassette/cartridge player, just click on the player and choose the file.
Loading a program:
For Basic program, type RUN "" (then Enter).
For Basic and binary program (games, commercial software), type LOADM "" ,, R (then Enter).
Or you can type LOADM.
Compatibility list
You will find below the list of K7 and ROM files which may or may not be compatible with ThomDS.
Play = Playable, Spd = Speed, Gfx = Graphics, Snd = Sound
| Thomson MO5 .K7 file compatibility list | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K7 Name | CRC | ThomDS | Submit By | Play | Spd | Gfx | Snd |
| Arkanoid (1987) (FIL) .k7 | 18C86289 | 3.0 | Lichoheadj | No | okay | okay | okay |
| Arkanoid (1987) (FIL) .k7 | 18C86289 | 3.0 | Omegas16 | No | okay | okay | okay |
| Avenger (1986) (FIL) .k7 | 4187026A | 2.0 | Jason_Raub | No | okay | okay | okay |
| Diamond Mine, La (198x) (Infogrames) [b1] .k7 | F4C549B2 | 3.0 | Valentine | No | okay | okay | okay |
| Cassebrique (1986) (Christophe Vaillant) (PD) .k7 | 707A1FDC | 3.0 | Valentine | Yes | okay | okay | None |
| the-human-body-mo5.k7 | 85FD4D3C | 2.0 | Alekmaul | Yes | okay | okay | okay |
| YETI-MO5.K7 | 9646972A | 3.0 | alekmaul | Yes | okay | okay | okay |
| Thomson MO5 .ROM file compatibility list | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K7 Name | CRC | ThomDS | Submit By | Play | Spd | Gfx | Snd |
| ATARIOSB.ROM | 3E28A1FE | 2.0 | niels | Yes | okay | okay | okay |
| the-house-of-amedee-mo5.rom | EC111E92 | 2.0 | Alekmaul | Yes | okay | okay | okay |
Controls
Stylus - Keyboard
D-Pad - Direction for keyboard
A - 0 Key
B - L Key
X - Shift Key
Y - Basic Key
X+D-Pad - Move screen (Extend mode)
R/L - Stylus mode
Start - Enter Key
Select - Space Key
Screenshots
Changelog
V3.0 21/03/2010
- Use of last devkitarm r18 and libnds 1.4.3.
- Add English menu.
- Add option to go back to DS menu (if possible, otherwise DS is power off).
- Modification of sound management.
V2.0 04/01/2009
- Graphic mode with alpha lerp to improve display.
- Update intro like my others emulators.
- Now use standard FAT and DLDI library.
- File sorting and upgrade list to 512 files.
- Add sending of game compatibility with wifi.
- Improve buzzer emulation (try Vox synthesis software to see that).
- Improve speed display (direct access to vram and assembly use).
- THOMDS directory is no longer mandatory, files can be where you want.
- Add MO5 save state (load/save state) with 999 files per tape.
- Add tape cursor move.
- Stylus mode with R & L.
- Improve stylus management on screen.
- DS Sleep mode management (a closed lid pauses thomDS running).
V1.1 25/01/2007
- Add RESET with stylus on the real RESET key on MO5 (near the MO5 logo).
- Speed x2.
- Add joystick management (mapped on the DS pad and A button).
- Keys saved with games with option menu (.KBD file), loaded automaticaly when the game is loaded.
V1.0 18/01/2007
- Initial release.
Credits
Mess, dcmo5 and emul5 authors.
Members of forum for the help and the support.