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Adding the datetime and mouse devices has turned this into a productivity machine! #uxn #palmos
Nov 22, 2023 at 4:16amWeb
Show threadtbspNov 22, 2023
Perhaps a new desk clock...
Show threadDevine Lu LinvegaNov 22, 2023
@tbsp cc @rek
Show threadDevine Lu LinvegaNov 22, 2023
@tbsp responsive design 100% XD
Show threadCsepp 🌢Nov 22, 2023
@tbsp Is it self hosting? 🤔
Like, could you run the assembler from it and write new uxn apps in Left?
Show threadtbspNov 22, 2023
@csepp Not quite yet. I still have to implement the file device. Left would also have to be tweaked to allow collapsing the left sidebar, and I need to add a way to write symbols for runes (|@;, etc). In theory I think it should be possible though.
Show threadgustavNov 22, 2023
@tbsp Noodle is so cute in PDA-form!
Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023
It's the week of the noodle(.tal)! After weeks of painstaking ps/2 driver trial and error, the Mouse device is now working in #uxnfloppy as well! @tbsp #uxn #osdev #theWorkshop #theFurnace
Show threadtbspNov 23, 2023
@gustav Fantastic! That looks so good. Congratulations! 🎉✏️
Show threadR. L. Dane  Nov 23, 2023

@gustav @tbsp

Is there a project page for #uxnfloppy?

Am I guessing correctly that it's a bootloader-level uxn implementation? Or is it a custom OS that bootloads uxn roms? Or is it a DOS implementation of #uxn?

Inquiring minds. XD

Show threadRichie CynglerNov 23, 2023

@rl_dane @gustav @tbsp

I'm also very interested in the answer to this please. I'm working towards a baremetal pi implementation.

Show threadR. L. Dane  Nov 23, 2023

@glitchpop @gustav @tbsp

I searched their homepage and did some websearches for "uxnfloppy," nothing.

BTW: love your monochrome avatar.

I miss monochrome. :'(

Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023
@glitchpop @rl_dane @tbsp it's currently a bootloader that loads a custom "os"/program (~2000 loc 16bit x86 assembly) that can interpret a bundled uxn .rom file. it uses vga for gfx and ps/2 for mouse input. the plan is to have a FAT partition that one can drop any number of roms into when its written to a floppy disk or usb stick (not sure how feasable that is), and also allow roms to read/write files (so that one can use Left to edit txt files for example).
Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023
@glitchpop @rl_dane @tbsp it's still very wip, but the plan is to eventually make everything open source :)
Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023
@glitchpop @rl_dane @tbsp I basically want to see if I can use the uxn ecosystem as a standalone os
Show threadtbspNov 23, 2023
@gustav I've been pondering using Uxn as a way to host a simple "kids learning laptop" on older laptops, including a mix of various ROMs. Something akin to this: https://www.japantrendshop.com/sumikko-gurashi-pc-premium-p-6443.html, but using existing hardware. Similar projects are things like Qimo, Edubuntu, DoudouLinux, or the GCompris program. uxnfloppy could be a great host VM for something like that.
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Show threadR. L. Dane  Nov 23, 2023

@tbsp @gustav

I love this!

You could do a minimal Linux or BSD install with X11 and OpenBox or FVWM, and slowly replace desktop apps (like a file manager) with #uxn-based applications

Show threadDHeadshot's AltNov 25, 2023
@rl_dane
Did you see @neauoire is currently working on a multiplexer, which would make all that work a lot better?
@tbsp @gustav
Show threadR. L. Dane  Nov 25, 2023

@ddlyh @neauoire @tbsp @gustav

No, I hadn't noticed! I'll have to go look that up

Show threadR. L. Dane  Nov 25, 2023

@ddlyh @neauoire @tbsp @gustav

Ok, now I read their latest posts in context.

WOW! This is amazing news.

Right after #NaNoWriMo, it's going to take the plunge to seriously learn #uxn! 😁

Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023
@tbsp cool! I think uxnfloppy would be perfect for this, as long as uxn apps are the _only_ apps you need :p
Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023
@tbsp now that I think about it, that would be a wonderful project to work on!!
Show threadDevine Lu LinvegaNov 24, 2023
@gustav @tbsp I agree!
Show threadR. L. Dane  Nov 23, 2023

@gustav @glitchpop @tbsp

That's a fantastic idea!

Show threadRichie CynglerNov 28, 2023
@gustav @rl_dane @tbsp me too! but im a novice. can I follow your project somewhere?
Show threadgustavNov 28, 2023
@glitchpop @rl_dane @tbsp here on mastodon is the best way atm! will publish public repo once its a bit more mature though
Show threadDHeadshot's AltNov 25, 2023
@gustav
Fantastic idea!
@glitchpop @rl_dane @tbsp
Show threadDHeadshot's AltNov 25, 2023
@gustav @glitchpop @rl_dane @tbsp
Oops, just noticed that I used the same wording as someone else without realising and I can't edit posts from this client...
Show threadR. L. Dane  Nov 25, 2023

@ddlyh @gustav @glitchpop @tbsp

Not a problem, great minds think alike 😁

Show threadDevine Lu LinvegaNov 23, 2023

@gustav @tbsp your nipple drawing skills are astounding 💯

Is there a problem drawing the top menu?

Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023

@tbsp @neauoire haha, thanks :)

yea, not quite sure what that is.. maybe related to the vsync or "blit to screen" code. will investigate it further after I try 640x480 mode!

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@gustav @tbsp Maybe I have some kind of imprinting, but I find the old Thinkpad X200 series the coolest laptops ever made. I know the LCDs are not the best, but they're just beautiful, light objects with very good keyboards.
Show threadgustavNov 23, 2023
@tbsp @zabow I agree! I replaced the display on this one to a panel with better color reproduction and now its very nice imo
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@gustav @tbsp great! what a pity doing that to my X200s is an expensive mess. but it's ok though.
Show threadgustavNov 30, 2023
@tbsp Got VGA mode 12 (640x480x4bpp @ 60hz) working!
Show threadtbspNov 30, 2023
@gustav Fantastic work!