C64 Improvements On Gp2x

[jwh1977]

Hi peeps!

I'm am a real big C64 fan and have been waiting for USB keyboard and joystick support on the GP2x for ages. It's a real shame VICE and FRODO are lacking it and I can't see why as the standard Linux port works fine with these USB devices.

Lets start a bounty up for successful implementation of the code.

I am willing to contribute £30 into the pot. Who else will join the fray??

:unsure:

 

[Pickle]

Hi peeps!

I'm am a real big C64 fan and have been waiting for USB keyboard and joystick support on the GP2x for ages. It's a real shame VICE and FRODO are lacking it and I can't see why as the standard Linux port works fine with these USB devices.

Lets start a bounty up for successful implementation of the code.

I am willing to contribute £30 into the pot. Who else will join the fray??

:unsure:

Ive never tried a USB keyboard with either C64 emu's. Seems if they support keyboard actions when run on a system that always has a keyboard it should work on the GP2X side.
The keyboard your trying to use, does it work with other applications that are known to support keyboards?

 

[b._.o._.b]

Always nice to see improvements on c64 emulation. I don't care about USB keyboard or USB joystick support though, I've got a PC
Would love to see touch screen support, that would make a lot more games fully playable on the F200.

 

[jwh1977]

Yea - both the joysticks and keyboard work on other Apps fine so I know its definitely a Frodo and VICE issue.

I basically want to be able to use the GP2X as a C64 replacement - the on screen keyboard is no good for many games and I don't want to wear out the GP2x buttons - so USB with cradle seemed to be the way to go.

 

[foleyjo]

I basically want to be able to use the GP2X as a C64 replacement - the on screen keyboard is no good for many games and I don't want to wear out the GP2x buttons - so USB with cradle seemed to be the way to go.

Nothing can replace a real C64

 

[bourbon]

Nothing can replace a real C64

That is so true

 

[b._.o._.b]

Nothing can replace a real C64

The pandora will be a fantastic mini C64

Yea - both the joysticks and keyboard work on other Apps fine so I know its definitely a Frodo and VICE issue.

I basically want to be able to use the GP2X as a C64 replacement - the on screen keyboard is no good for many games and I don't want to wear out the GP2x buttons - so USB with cradle seemed to be the way to go.

There is no on screen keyboard yet, so it's even worse. For real C64 addicts like you, it could be a nice addition. Good luck

 

[foleyjo]

Nothing can replace a real C64

The pandora will be a fantastic mini C64




Maybe

But it wont be a replacement,

 

[TrevorBradley]

VICE GP2X does have one of the best virtual keyboards I've seen for any GP2X emulator. It's *almost* as good as the real thing. I've even written in BASIC with it.

Is this only for F100s? Does the F200 USB situation make keyboards impossible?

 

[dockthepod]

Send me a cradle and I'd hook it up for you

 

[centrlink]

Yes, I'd say put your 30 quid towards a Pandora - I expect there will, at some stage, hopefully be a great, touchscreen support, C64 emu

I am very much looking forward to when pre-orders open....

 

[goobers]

Nothing can replace a real C64

I ripped the SID chip out of mine and put it into a synth I built for exactly that reason.

 

[quatermazz]

Yes, I'd say put your 30 quid towards a Pandora - I expect there will, at some stage, hopefully be a great, touchscreen support, C64 emu

I am very much looking forward to when pre-orders open....

Doesn't help us F100 users (sniff)