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Semi-official repository for the BeebEm emulator.
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Make a test environment without using protected material #5

Open simoninns opened 4 years ago

simoninns commented 4 years ago

For development it would be useful to provide a test environment (i.e. VFS data and frame images) for a LaserDisc image which does not have any restrictions on use and distribution.

A suggestion would be a short LaserDisc (<10K frames) made up of a short video with analogue audio and then all of the testcards from the Domesday discs as well as the PAL test cards from the Jason discs.

The VFS image should include a BASIC program (or programs) that test the various documented features of the VP415 to aid regression and functional testing.

IanSmallshire commented 4 years ago

The countryside disc has dual video/audio where the application rendered graphics over half of the screen and selected the correct audio channel. From memory the VP415 routes a single channel selection to both L and R outputs.

Audio channel select

simoninns commented 4 years ago

Running through the VP415 manual and testing the documented F-Codes is a sure-fire way of testing support required for all discs.

Manuals (including F-Codes and responses) are here: https://www.domesday86.com/?page_id=316