So how many undefined pins are we talking about?

Never actually checked that out. Maybe I will some day.

A little while ago ROMLOAD 1.99r was released. The following requested features are added:

• Redirect boot code to a hotkey test to disable software boot
• Double cartridge entry without the need of a second Sound Cartridge
• Support for BASIC in ROM

As usual, this thread can be used to request more features.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Do you have paypal account? I'll send you my $5 to buy you a beer

Hehehe... No, I don't have a paypal account.

Current unimplemented requests are better suited for version 2.0:

• User interface (SCREEN0:WIDTH40 browser with optional CPU selector)
• CRC database
• Load from an archive

You can of course still request new features and if one's useful to add in a 1.99 release it'll be taken into serious consideration.

The features to change the BIOSes is close to impossible and the most common ones are done using some switches. Adding some debugging feature by bending the BIOS entry addresses unfortunately fits that description as well. Most hooks called by BIOS routines are routines which are hardly used by most games. Those things are still on the feature request list, if there's a solution for these problems.

Masses are craving for Ademir's MegaRAM / Pazos MegaFlashSCC / Padial FLASH-G support!!!

That would require an internal restructuring which is planned for v2.0 (or later) as well. I really would like to maintain the on-the-fly conversions. I have a Padial Flash-G which most likely be the first thing I'll support then, MegaRAM support would be tested on an MSX-emulator only since I don't have such a cartridge and the same goes for the MegaFlashROM, though I don't know if it's emulated already.

I heard that MegaFlashRom is almost identical to Padial's cart, OPF (MFR program) is based on FL2 (FLASH-G program)

As of MegaFlashRom, try negotiating discount with Manuel He is a very good fella

And I promise if he gives you a good price I'll buy two carts from him: MegaFlashSCC 512K and MegaFlashASCII 1MB

About MegaRAM: a friend of mine from Brazil can get a big amount of MegaRam PCBs with GAL only for about 20$ a unit, but shipping is not very cheap. I think the emulator option is cheaper, it's free

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Do you have paypal account? I'll send you my $5 to buy you a beer

If you want, you can send it to my paypal account, and I'll make sure BiFi gets it @ Bussum.

Please do not overload program with graphics once you'll start working on interactive interface. Please keep it simple and functional. This will keep executable small and will result in faster load time from floppy disk and more space for games

Version 2 is still in its pre-pre-pre-design stage. I wasn't intending to overdo the graphical aspect of the user interface more than really necessary.

ROMLOAD 1.99s has been released. New things:

• Added the /B text to the usage text since it was commented out in the previous one
• Added option to set SCC+ mode before the ROM is booted

It's always possible to discuss and request features for ROMLOAD. Also remember patches can be sumbitted here as well.

Your work is much appreciated!