Aris
12eb29c2fd
Add search bar
2026-07-29 16:03:25 +01:00
Aris
610c4a0fe4
Initial Setup for Properdocs
2026-07-29 15:57:58 +01:00
Ilia Sharin
c6f6253ea0
docs(amiga): add comprehensive .info icon format article with real icon examples
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New article covering all five icon format generations:
- Old-Style (OS 1.0, 4-color planar)
- MagicWB (Stefan Stuntz, 8-color standardized palette)
- NewIcons (Nicola Salmoria, 256-color ASCII in ToolTypes)
- ColorIcons (OS 3.5, FORM ICON IFF with palette chunky)
- GlowIcons/PNG (OS 3.5+, NeXTSTEP-inspired, ARMS chunks)
Includes binary layout specs, API reference, 5 practical examples
(C + Python), decision guide, historical timeline, and real icon
images extracted from actual .info files across all formats.
2026-07-15 18:51:18 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
5bf51819af
docs(amiga): expand RDB partitioning details, LSEG driver chains, and clarify Boot Block vs RDB
2026-07-02 16:39:28 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
2678744be0
docs: comprehensive rewrite of kickstart_rom.md
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- Detailed ROMTag structure and exec.library module initialization
- Explained 32-bit physical ROM interleaving
- Added section on wrapping disk-based devices (e.g. ehide.device) for ROM
- Expanded MapROM history (A1000 WCS and A3000 SuperKickstart)
- Injected storytelling narrative into data sections
- Updated NDK references to 3.1/3.2
2026-07-01 14:15:20 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
db11580e79
docs(boot): Rewrite floppy_vs_hdd_physical_boot as disk_boot.md
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- Renamed to disk_boot.md for conciseness
- Completely rewrote to meet Type A concept article standards
- Fact-checked IDE (PIO) vs SCSI (DMA) behavior
- Documented exact OS 3.2 strap and bootblock implementation details
- Updated references in all related README files
2026-07-01 11:00:01 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
ff69a14a36
Added mouse article
2026-06-15 13:30:24 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
aa72007e48
Added ATA/ATAPI article - dramatic story as always
2026-06-02 23:48:29 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
b915524667
docs: Document CDFS architecture and handler ecosystem
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- Add comprehensive cdfs.md covering ISO 9660, UDF, handlers, and hardware.
- Update relevant section indexes (07_dos, 10_devices, 02_boot_sequence) and root README.
- Expand scsi.md to link to the new CDFS coverage.
2026-06-02 22:38:38 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
36b2ea8af3
Fixed section numeration
2026-06-02 12:27:43 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
a1137ebfab
Since GitHub strips any embedded - we have to use separate files
2026-06-02 12:23:37 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
4746804d8c
HTML span colors replaced with embedded PNGs
2026-06-02 12:14:09 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
9b1e170439
kickstart-boot-diagnostics: HTML color swatches, 12-bit conversion table, fix dead link
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- Replace emoji color squares with HTML <span> swatches using exact
Amiga 12-bit to 24-bit RGB conversion (nibble x 17)
- Add 12-bit to 24-bit Color Conversion reference section with nibble
lookup table, formula, and worked examples for all diagnostic colors
- Include AGA 24-bit color note (LOCT bypass, diagnostics use 12-bit)
- Remove emojis from Mermaid diagram node labels (incompatible)
- Fix dead Big Book of Amiga Hardware link -> wordpress.hertell.nu
- Add AmigaLove Boot Color Checklist as supplementary reference
2026-06-02 12:08:55 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
97b4cb26cc
Kickstart boot diagnostics article added
2026-06-02 11:57:54 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
2283178f09
Add Copper ISA Complete Reference Manual
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New file: 08_graphics/copper/copper_reference.md
- Full instruction set reference with opcode encoding table
- Bit-level encoding for MOVE, WAIT, SKIP (7-bit masks)
- Beam position encoding: V counter (8-bit), H counter (7-bit)
- Copper control registers (COP1LC, COP2LC, COPJMP, COPCON, DMACON)
- Copper list structure, dual lists, SKIP-based double buffering
- DMA timing budget calculations per scanline
- Register reference for all copper-writable targets
- OCS/ECS/AGA differences (AGA 24-bit color via BPLCON3 LOCT)
- Programming models: bare metal, OS-friendly UCopList, self-modifying
- Common patterns: rainbow, split screen, status bar, sprite mux
- Debugging: 8 common pitfalls with symptoms and fixes
- Mermaid fetch-execute cycle diagram
Updated files:
- 08_graphics/README.md: add copper_reference.md to index
- 08_graphics/copper/copper.md: cross-reference link, fix MOVE/WAIT
encoding, fix UCopList CMOVE syntax
- 08_graphics/copper/copper_programming.md: cross-reference link, fix
horizontal resolution (2 color clocks, not 4)
2026-06-01 14:39:43 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
a0fc3e05db
Restructure - dedicated for copper and blitter separate subfolders to have the room to expand
2026-05-31 13:52:45 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
616add20cf
Add Scoopex YouTube tutorial and Amiga Graphics Archive references to sprites.md
2026-05-13 18:23:00 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
f8f8d1c834
docs(amiga): add Tier 4 content — AHI, cross-compilation, RTG, demoscene section
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- New: 11_libraries/ahi_programming.md — AHI retargetable audio API
- New: 13_toolchain/cross_compilation_guide.md — cross-compiling for Amiga
- New: 08_graphics/rtg_programming.md — RTG Picasso96/CyberGraphX programming
- New: 17_demoscene/ — full demoscene techniques section:
- copper_effects.md (6 techniques, 10 Pouet screenshots, antipatterns)
- sprite_techniques.md (5 techniques, antipatterns)
- pixel_tricks.md (5 techniques, antipatterns)
- 3d_rendering.md (fixed-point math, 4 techniques, antipatterns)
- timing_optimization.md (7 techniques, instruction timing tables)
- README.md (section index with Mermaid diagrams)
- images/ (10 authentic Amiga screenshots from Pouet.net)
- New: 05_reversing/games/ (4 copper-analysis screenshots)
- Updated: README index, TODO status (30/30 complete)
- Added external references: Pouet/Demozoo links, Scoopex YouTube
tutorial series, Amiga Graphics Archive, coppershade.org
2026-05-13 17:49:28 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
7e327e6640
docs: update TODO.md — Tiers 1-3 fully complete, 26/30 done (87%)
2026-05-13 12:14:23 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
27cad8128d
docs: expand final 3 Tier 3 articles + update all README indexes
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Articles expanded:
- gadgets.md: 403→804 lines — 5 antipatterns, GadTools→BOOPSI migration,
form cookbook, historical timeline, modern analogies, 6 FAQ
- screens.md: 582→992 lines — decision guide, 5 antipatterns, screen
flipping/borderless/PAL-NTSC cookbooks, historical comparison, 7 FAQ
- custom_loaders_and_drm.md: 152→500 lines — bootblock structure,
6 DRM systems, 5 antipatterns, trackloader cookbook, cracking scene
history, modern analogies, 7 FAQ
README indexes updated in 6 sections to reflect expanded content.
2026-05-12 23:02:22 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
fa8ce16936
docs(amiga): fix README navigation indexes, add missing entries, and update Tier 3 statuses
2026-05-12 22:18:43 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
7960cbdf25
docs: minor updates to zorro_bus, game_reversing, expansion
2026-05-12 22:04:26 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
9f5d9de1ed
docs: expand 7 Tier 3 articles to Deep quality
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- gcc_amiga.md: 101→606 lines — pipeline, Docker, platform builds, flags, antipatterns, FAQ
- trackdisk.md: 178→428 lines — MFM encoding, 16-command reference, antipatterns, FPGA impact
- console.md: 244→470 lines — decision guide, TUI/progress cookbooks, antipatterns, pitfalls
- layers.md: 224→739 lines — ClipRect engine, LVO API, backfill hooks, 4 antipatterns, optimization
- text_fonts.md: 215→708 lines — ColorFont, Compugraphic outlines, 3 cookbooks, 4 antipatterns
- windows.md: 370→778 lines — 5 antipatterns, decision guide, 3 cookbooks, modern analogies
- menus.md: 378→695 lines — render chain diagram, 5 antipatterns, lifecycle cookbook, 6 FAQ
2026-05-12 22:04:16 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
ab88118dc1
docs: change license from MIT to CC BY-SA 4.0
2026-05-12 20:42:01 -04:00
Stefan
ef65678203
Fixed frame again ( #2 )
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* Fixed frame again
Correct vtable layout differences between GCC and StormC++.
* Fixed frame once again
2026-05-12 19:16:07 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
05e4c79762
Merge pull request #1 from polluks/patch-1
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Fixed frame
2026-05-09 23:05:37 -04:00
Stefan
89a7bb6782
Fixed frame
2026-05-02 16:38:49 +02:00
Ilia Sharin
cdc18c4ae3
Bus and memory updates
2026-04-30 11:15:34 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
f11d9a2882
Video timings
2026-04-30 10:55:09 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
a83d89ce22
Sprites and DMA
2026-04-30 10:34:52 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
f19e3f16b5
Autoconfig and more details about expansion library
2026-04-30 09:00:24 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
b01763982e
More interesting hot stuff!
2026-04-29 23:18:55 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
0aafceb31e
More information. Especially about RE and AREXX automation
2026-04-29 21:42:28 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
05452c6c12
More information added
2026-04-27 18:34:07 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
a383d4c065
docs(amiga): Mermaid syntax fixes, 68040 FPU elaboration, Gayle trapezoid→quoted, gcc toolchain integration
2026-04-27 17:29:29 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
a59d8350b3
More content
2026-04-27 12:42:42 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
9b0dfbcf32
Timer content improved
2026-04-26 23:06:26 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
cb14c243b6
Views content update
2026-04-26 17:38:01 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
d977480a69
Audio article expanded
2026-04-26 17:14:39 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
371d3d551c
FPU dramatic story added
2026-04-26 16:29:28 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
9f82b35efd
Added diskfont details
2026-04-26 15:29:06 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
8133b3a6cb
More content added
2026-04-26 14:46:18 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
5fac29ccd5
collapse large C2P assembly listing with <details> toggle
2026-04-25 17:36:13 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
d514ccc4e8
rename 15_cpu_and_mmu → 15_fpu_mmu_cache; elaborate why 68040/060 instructions were removed with pros/cons tradeoff table; move Software That Uses the MMU catalog before FPGA/Emulation
2026-04-25 17:29:22 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
a0e21dc366
Chunky-2-Planar article improvements
2026-04-25 16:27:10 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
2eb8321d00
Minor fixes in layout and indexing
2026-04-25 14:58:33 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
a5b49d073f
Peripherals and models description improved and expanded
2026-04-25 14:51:45 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
94fb74680f
memory_types: add segue to address_space.md from memory type table
2026-04-25 14:15:57 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
c4522ef2ed
Add memory types article, expand blitter cookbook, update cross-references
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New articles:
- 01_hardware/common/memory_types.md: comprehensive Chip/Fast/Slow RAM reference
with DMA accessibility matrix, per-model configurations (A500-A4000),
accelerator memory expansion (classic + modern), adaptive software behavior,
pitfalls with impact analysis, FPGA/emulation notes
- AGENTS.md: documentation standards and methodology guidelines
Blitter programming (08_graphics/blitter_programming.md):
- Rewrote minterm truth table with narrative explanation and worked example
- Added 7 advanced use cases with assembly/C code: shifted BOB, hardware scroll,
area fill polygon, interleaved bitplane BOBs, double-buffered game loop,
GUI window drag, tile map renderer
- Added Good/Bad Patterns section with 5 named antipatterns
- Added Practical Limitations table (10 constraints with workarounds)
- Expanded Common Minterms table with Description and Real-World Use Case columns
Cross-reference updates:
- Root README: added memory types to coverage, quick start, section index
- 01_hardware/README: updated common/ folder description
- address_space.md: linked to memory_types.md and chip_ram_expansion.md
- memory_management.md (exec): linked to hardware memory types reference
- bitmap.md, sprites.md, animation.md, audio.md: linked to memory_types.md
explaining DMA Chip RAM requirement for each subsystem
- chip_ram_expansion.md: linked to comprehensive memory types article
2026-04-25 14:12:46 -04:00
Ilia Sharin
26dfed8b44
docs(amiga): fix Quartz Composer typo and add hyperlink
2026-04-24 16:19:47 -04:00
