#psion3 — Public Fediverse posts

New blog post :: https://www.kianryan.co.uk/2024-08-08-cartridge-software-for-the-psion-3/

We take a look at the cartridge software available for the Psion 3 Series devices.

Screenshots from on device, with a description of each.

(This one has taken a while)

#psion #psion3 #psion3a

New blog post :: https://www.kianryan.co.uk/2024-08-08-cartridge-software-for-the-psion-3/

We take a look at the cartridge software available for the Psion 3 Series devices.

Screenshots from on device, with a description of each.

(This one has taken a while)

#psion #psion3 #psion3a

New blog post :: https://www.kianryan.co.uk/2024-08-08-cartridge-software-for-the-psion-3/

We take a look at the cartridge software available for the Psion 3 Series devices.

Screenshots from on device, with a description of each.

(This one has taken a while)

#psion #psion3 #psion3a

New blog post :: https://www.kianryan.co.uk/2024-08-08-cartridge-software-for-the-psion-3/

We take a look at the cartridge software available for the Psion 3 Series devices.

Screenshots from on device, with a description of each.

(This one has taken a while)

#psion #psion3 #psion3a

New blog post :: https://www.kianryan.co.uk/2024-08-08-cartridge-software-for-the-psion-3/

We take a look at the cartridge software available for the Psion 3 Series devices.

Screenshots from on device, with a description of each.

(This one has taken a while)

#psion #psion3 #psion3a

Continued a bit in Emily Short‘s Bronze. It is very sluggish on the Psion but it’s a very atmospheric game. I have found only two items so far, and it seems the score is the number of rooms explored…?
#interactivefiction #psion #psion3

Continued a bit in Emily Short‘s Bronze. It is very sluggish on the Psion but it’s a very atmospheric game. I have found only two items so far, and it seems the score is the number of rooms explored…?
#interactivefiction #psion #psion3

Continued a bit in Emily Short‘s Bronze. It is very sluggish on the Psion but it’s a very atmospheric game. I have found only two items so far, and it seems the score is the number of rooms explored…?
#interactivefiction #psion #psion3

Continued a bit in Emily Short‘s Bronze. It is very sluggish on the Psion but it’s a very atmospheric game. I have found only two items so far, and it seems the score is the number of rooms explored…?
#interactivefiction #psion #psion3

Continued a bit in Emily Short‘s Bronze. It is very sluggish on the Psion but it’s a very atmospheric game. I have found only two items so far, and it seems the score is the number of rooms explored…?
#interactivefiction #psion #psion3

How long was it ago that I last picked up Tristam Island? Two things that annoy me a bit: the inventory limit and illogical things. You have to look UNDER the boat and eat the seaweed. Why?? There were no hints that there might be something under the boat!
#interactivefiction #tristamisland #psion3

How long was it ago that I last picked up Tristam Island? Two things that annoy me a bit: the inventory limit and illogical things. You have to look UNDER the boat and eat the seaweed. Why?? There were no hints that there might be something under the boat!
#interactivefiction #tristamisland #psion3

How long was it ago that I last picked up Tristam Island? Two things that annoy me a bit: the inventory limit and illogical things. You have to look UNDER the boat and eat the seaweed. Why?? There were no hints that there might be something under the boat!
#interactivefiction #tristamisland #psion3

How long was it ago that I last picked up Tristam Island? Two things that annoy me a bit: the inventory limit and illogical things. You have to look UNDER the boat and eat the seaweed. Why?? There were no hints that there might be something under the boat!
#interactivefiction #tristamisland #psion3

How long was it ago that I last picked up Tristam Island? Two things that annoy me a bit: the inventory limit and illogical things. You have to look UNDER the boat and eat the seaweed. Why?? There were no hints that there might be something under the boat!
#interactivefiction #tristamisland #psion3

There'll be a write-up later, but this started out as playing with OPL and ended up as building a full D&D party char stat generator for the Psion 3.

This was all done on (emulated) device with just the docs to hand. The in-built environment is *phenominal*, and makes on-device application development a breeze.

Multiple party members, dice rolls, stat assignment.

#opl #psion3a #psion3

There'll be a write-up later, but this started out as playing with OPL and ended up as building a full D&D party char stat generator for the Psion 3.

This was all done on (emulated) device with just the docs to hand. The in-built environment is *phenominal*, and makes on-device application development a breeze.

Multiple party members, dice rolls, stat assignment.

#opl #psion3a #psion3

There'll be a write-up later, but this started out as playing with OPL and ended up as building a full D&D party char stat generator for the Psion 3.

This was all done on (emulated) device with just the docs to hand. The in-built environment is *phenominal*, and makes on-device application development a breeze.

Multiple party members, dice rolls, stat assignment.

#opl #psion3a #psion3

There'll be a write-up later, but this started out as playing with OPL and ended up as building a full D&D party char stat generator for the Psion 3.

This was all done on (emulated) device with just the docs to hand. The in-built environment is *phenominal*, and makes on-device application development a breeze.

Multiple party members, dice rolls, stat assignment.

#opl #psion3a #psion3

There'll be a write-up later, but this started out as playing with OPL and ended up as building a full D&D party char stat generator for the Psion 3.

This was all done on (emulated) device with just the docs to hand. The in-built environment is *phenominal*, and makes on-device application development a breeze.

Multiple party members, dice rolls, stat assignment.

#opl #psion3a #psion3

A summary of my first impressions of #Psion's object oriented ecosystem for #EPOC16.

TL;DR: It feels janky, but I'm also a noob. Plus what about Objective-C?

I'm certain there's loads that I've missed with this. Do feel free to comment with constructive information.

#retrocomputing #retrodev #ObjectOriented #OOP #OO #ObjectiveC #programming #16bit #oldtech #smalltalk #epoc #psion3

https://hackaday.io/project/161291-the-last-psion/log/226441-beginning-olib-an-entirely-uneducated-look-at-psions-proprietary-object-oriented-c

A summary of my first impressions of #Psion's object oriented ecosystem for #EPOC16.

TL;DR: It feels janky, but I'm also a noob. Plus what about Objective-C?

I'm certain there's loads that I've missed with this. Do feel free to comment with constructive information.

#retrocomputing #retrodev #ObjectOriented #OOP #OO #ObjectiveC #programming #16bit #oldtech #smalltalk #epoc #psion3

https://hackaday.io/project/161291-the-last-psion/log/226441-beginning-olib-an-entirely-uneducated-look-at-psions-proprietary-object-oriented-c

A summary of my first impressions of #Psion's object oriented ecosystem for #EPOC16.

TL;DR: It feels janky, but I'm also a noob. Plus what about Objective-C?

I'm certain there's loads that I've missed with this. Do feel free to comment with constructive information.

#retrocomputing #retrodev #ObjectOriented #OOP #OO #ObjectiveC #programming #16bit #oldtech #smalltalk #epoc #psion3

https://hackaday.io/project/161291-the-last-psion/log/226441-beginning-olib-an-entirely-uneducated-look-at-psions-proprietary-object-oriented-c

A summary of my first impressions of #Psion's object oriented ecosystem for #EPOC16.

TL;DR: It feels janky, but I'm also a noob. Plus what about Objective-C?

I'm certain there's loads that I've missed with this. Do feel free to comment with constructive information.

#retrocomputing #retrodev #ObjectOriented #OOP #OO #ObjectiveC #programming #16bit #oldtech #smalltalk #epoc #psion3

https://hackaday.io/project/161291-the-last-psion/log/226441-beginning-olib-an-entirely-uneducated-look-at-psions-proprietary-object-oriented-c

A summary of my first impressions of #Psion's object oriented ecosystem for #EPOC16.

TL;DR: It feels janky, but I'm also a noob. Plus what about Objective-C?

I'm certain there's loads that I've missed with this. Do feel free to comment with constructive information.

#retrocomputing #retrodev #ObjectOriented #OOP #OO #ObjectiveC #programming #16bit #oldtech #smalltalk #epoc #psion3

https://hackaday.io/project/161291-the-last-psion/log/226441-beginning-olib-an-entirely-uneducated-look-at-psions-proprietary-object-oriented-c

Of course, if you want truly era-appropriate, genuine #Psion artwork, look no further than these gems.

#RetroComputing #Psion3 #Art

(cc @blogmywiki)

Of course, if you want truly era-appropriate, genuine #Psion artwork, look no further than these gems.

#RetroComputing #Psion3 #Art

(cc @blogmywiki)

Of course, if you want truly era-appropriate, genuine #Psion artwork, look no further than these gems.

#RetroComputing #Psion3 #Art

(cc @blogmywiki)

Of course, if you want truly era-appropriate, genuine #Psion artwork, look no further than these gems.

#RetroComputing #Psion3 #Art

(cc @blogmywiki)

Of course, if you want truly era-appropriate, genuine #Psion artwork, look no further than these gems.

#RetroComputing #Psion3 #Art

(cc @blogmywiki)

I'll also be making a "2.21" with a few fixes, such as checking for includes properly.

I'm going to boldly say that my 2.21 version is the one you should use, but of course I'll distribute the older versions. I've definitely had projects that will compile with 2.00 but not with 2.20. I think these projects are more likely to compile with 2.21.

#Psion #epoc16 #psion3 #retrodev #retrocomputing

I'll also be making a "2.21" with a few fixes, such as checking for includes properly.

I'm going to boldly say that my 2.21 version is the one you should use, but of course I'll distribute the older versions. I've definitely had projects that will compile with 2.00 but not with 2.20. I think these projects are more likely to compile with 2.21.

#Psion #epoc16 #psion3 #retrodev #retrocomputing

I'll also be making a "2.21" with a few fixes, such as checking for includes properly.

I'm going to boldly say that my 2.21 version is the one you should use, but of course I'll distribute the older versions. I've definitely had projects that will compile with 2.00 but not with 2.20. I think these projects are more likely to compile with 2.21.

#Psion #epoc16 #psion3 #retrodev #retrocomputing

I'll also be making a "2.21" with a few fixes, such as checking for includes properly.

I'm going to boldly say that my 2.21 version is the one you should use, but of course I'll distribute the older versions. I've definitely had projects that will compile with 2.00 but not with 2.20. I think these projects are more likely to compile with 2.21.

#Psion #epoc16 #psion3 #retrodev #retrocomputing

I'll also be making a "2.21" with a few fixes, such as checking for includes properly.

I'm going to boldly say that my 2.21 version is the one you should use, but of course I'll distribute the older versions. I've definitely had projects that will compile with 2.00 but not with 2.20. I think these projects are more likely to compile with 2.21.

#Psion #epoc16 #psion3 #retrodev #retrocomputing

#Psion poll!

I'm going to make a video about how to install the SIBO C SDK in #DOSBox, so that people can compile apps for #EPOC16 computers (Series 3/3a/3c/3mx, Siena, Workabout, MC range).

If you are one of the tiny number of people who might be interested in using this, which modern OS do you use?

I want to know so that I can tailor the tutorial.

#retrocomputing #Psion3 #Psion3a

#Psion poll!

I'm going to make a video about how to install the SIBO C SDK in #DOSBox, so that people can compile apps for #EPOC16 computers (Series 3/3a/3c/3mx, Siena, Workabout, MC range).

If you are one of the tiny number of people who might be interested in using this, which modern OS do you use?

I want to know so that I can tailor the tutorial.

#retrocomputing #Psion3 #Psion3a

#Psion poll!

I'm going to make a video about how to install the SIBO C SDK in #DOSBox, so that people can compile apps for #EPOC16 computers (Series 3/3a/3c/3mx, Siena, Workabout, MC range).

If you are one of the tiny number of people who might be interested in using this, which modern OS do you use?

I want to know so that I can tailor the tutorial.

#retrocomputing #Psion3 #Psion3a

#Psion poll!

I'm going to make a video about how to install the SIBO C SDK in #DOSBox, so that people can compile apps for #EPOC16 computers (Series 3/3a/3c/3mx, Siena, Workabout, MC range).

If you are one of the tiny number of people who might be interested in using this, which modern OS do you use?

I want to know so that I can tailor the tutorial.

#retrocomputing #Psion3 #Psion3a

#Psion poll!

I'm going to make a video about how to install the SIBO C SDK in #DOSBox, so that people can compile apps for #EPOC16 computers (Series 3/3a/3c/3mx, Siena, Workabout, MC range).

If you are one of the tiny number of people who might be interested in using this, which modern OS do you use?

I want to know so that I can tailor the tutorial.

#retrocomputing #Psion3 #Psion3a

I keep wondering whether to add a switch for the 5V Vbackup line to the SSD. It's there as an alterative to the on-board battery backup for RAM SSDs. It's not connected on ROM and Flash SSDs. Would it be useful to be able to turn it off? Not sure.

Allegedly Vbackup can also be used as an interrupt for peripherals on the 3a/c/mx by pulling it low. But AFAIK no SSD-sized peripherals exist (yet), so it was never used.

#Psion #Psion3

I keep wondering whether to add a switch for the 5V Vbackup line to the SSD. It's there as an alterative to the on-board battery backup for RAM SSDs. It's not connected on ROM and Flash SSDs. Would it be useful to be able to turn it off? Not sure.

Allegedly Vbackup can also be used as an interrupt for peripherals on the 3a/c/mx by pulling it low. But AFAIK no SSD-sized peripherals exist (yet), so it was never used.

#Psion #Psion3

I keep wondering whether to add a switch for the 5V Vbackup line to the SSD. It's there as an alterative to the on-board battery backup for RAM SSDs. It's not connected on ROM and Flash SSDs. Would it be useful to be able to turn it off? Not sure.

Allegedly Vbackup can also be used as an interrupt for peripherals on the 3a/c/mx by pulling it low. But AFAIK no SSD-sized peripherals exist (yet), so it was never used.

#Psion #Psion3

I keep wondering whether to add a switch for the 5V Vbackup line to the SSD. It's there as an alterative to the on-board battery backup for RAM SSDs. It's not connected on ROM and Flash SSDs. Would it be useful to be able to turn it off? Not sure.

Allegedly Vbackup can also be used as an interrupt for peripherals on the 3a/c/mx by pulling it low. But AFAIK no SSD-sized peripherals exist (yet), so it was never used.

#Psion #Psion3

I keep wondering whether to add a switch for the 5V Vbackup line to the SSD. It's there as an alterative to the on-board battery backup for RAM SSDs. It's not connected on ROM and Flash SSDs. Would it be useful to be able to turn it off? Not sure.

Allegedly Vbackup can also be used as an interrupt for peripherals on the 3a/c/mx by pulling it low. But AFAIK no SSD-sized peripherals exist (yet), so it was never used.

#Psion #Psion3

Anyone remember the Graphic Adventure Creator?

Originally made for the #Amstrad #CPC, my experience of it was from a #YourSinclair covertape.

Anyway, it's been on my list to attempt porting it to #Psion #EPOC16 for ages. It's not top priority, but the machine is perfectly designed for playing #textadventure games (see @root42's escapades with #Infocom).

Be great if it could decompile and play old games, too.

#retrocomputing #Psion3 #adventure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_Adventure_Creator
https://gac.interface1.net/

Has anyone done any flex cable design in #KiCad?

I'm just thinking about a future project. I'd like to draw up a #Psion Series 3a/c/mx ribbon cable. I know places like PCBWay and JLCPCB will make them to order.

The second thing to go on a SIBO PDA is the ribbon cable (the first being, of course, the hinges). I think we need an open source one.

#Psion3

Has anyone done any flex cable design in #KiCad?

I'm just thinking about a future project. I'd like to draw up a #Psion Series 3a/c/mx ribbon cable. I know places like PCBWay and JLCPCB will make them to order.

The second thing to go on a SIBO PDA is the ribbon cable (the first being, of course, the hinges). I think we need an open source one.

#Psion3

@thelastpsion Is it possible to make your own series 3a/3c serial cable? Was trying to find info online but can't really find much #psion3 #psion #retrocomputing

@thelastpsion Is it possible to make your own series 3a/3c serial cable? Was trying to find info online but can't really find much #psion3 #psion #retrocomputing