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DracoDS v1.7c, an emulator for Tandy Color Computer (CoCo 2) and Dragon 32 on DS/DSi/XL/LL, has been released. The emulator primarily supports CoCo 2 with 32K and 64K variations, but also accommodates Dragon 32 configurations. Key updates include an improved sound driver for better accuracy, particularly for games like Demon Attack, and fixes for non-standard speeds on NTSC CoCo emulation. Additional enhancements include joystick mapping tweaks, Analog sensitivity options, and volume boosts for quieter games. Minor updates focused on CPU and sound accuracy, along with code optimizations. Download available: DracoDS v1.7c.
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DracoDS v1.7c has been released. DracoDS serves as an emulator for the Tandy Color Computer (CoCo 2) and Dragon 32, designed for your DS/DSi/XL/LL handheld. The Dragon and Tandy systems share many similarities, both utilizing the same Motorola reference design. A closer inspection reveals that the Dragon reverse-engineered some of the Tandy hardware, making them nearly identical in various aspects (such as cartridge pinouts). However, some distinctions exist, particularly in keyboard matrix management and disk controller operations. Consequently, this emulator is mainly a Tandy CoCo 2 emulator with support for 32K standard and 64K expanded memory, while also being compatible with the Dragon 32, which can be set up accordingly.
DracoDS Changelog:
Enhanced sound driver for improved accuracy. Games like Demon Attack now have a more accurate audio output.
Fixed issues with speeds other than 100% for NTSC CoCo emulation.
Additional tweaks for various games to ensure they operate as intended (correct joystick mapping, Dragonfire colors, etc.).
New settings added to enable Analog sensitivity adjustments on a per-axis (X or Y) basis.
An option to amplify volume for certain quieter games (e.g., Demon Attack) has been introduced.
Further refinements and minor improvements as time allowed.
1.7c includes minor updates aimed at enhancing CPU and sound accuracy, along with a slight code refactor for speed improvements.
