Clarissa Walker
@amisapphire.bsky.social
Hobbyist computer tweaker/repairperson, webmistress, procrastinator. Does things on my own time. Also known as CW Cyrix.
Site: http://cwcyrix.nsupdate.info/
Site: http://cwcyrix.nsupdate.info/
The former gaming install is imaged to the NAS and removed, and a new Windows 10 install exists now.
First move is Windows Updates, so no actual work on the Winamp NCSF source code, especially today.
Also, install todo:
Winamp
VS2010
VS2019
Notepad++
First move is Windows Updates, so no actual work on the Winamp NCSF source code, especially today.
Also, install todo:
Winamp
VS2010
VS2019
Notepad++
October 14, 2024 at 12:08 AM
The former gaming install is imaged to the NAS and removed, and a new Windows 10 install exists now.
First move is Windows Updates, so no actual work on the Winamp NCSF source code, especially today.
Also, install todo:
Winamp
VS2010
VS2019
Notepad++
First move is Windows Updates, so no actual work on the Winamp NCSF source code, especially today.
Also, install todo:
Winamp
VS2010
VS2019
Notepad++
New standalone NCSF file for tracking this obscure bug and testing the WInamp NCSF plugin:
000a - SEQ_BGM_POKEMON_THEME.ncsf
The Pokémon Title Theme for Pokémon Black and White.
cwcyrix.nsupdate.info/nds-ncsf_test/
000a - SEQ_BGM_POKEMON_THEME.ncsf
The Pokémon Title Theme for Pokémon Black and White.
cwcyrix.nsupdate.info/nds-ncsf_test/
Index of /nds-ncsf_test
cwcyrix.nsupdate.info
October 13, 2024 at 6:22 PM
New standalone NCSF file for tracking this obscure bug and testing the WInamp NCSF plugin:
000a - SEQ_BGM_POKEMON_THEME.ncsf
The Pokémon Title Theme for Pokémon Black and White.
cwcyrix.nsupdate.info/nds-ncsf_test/
000a - SEQ_BGM_POKEMON_THEME.ncsf
The Pokémon Title Theme for Pokémon Black and White.
cwcyrix.nsupdate.info/nds-ncsf_test/
The 4TB HDD for the NAS may arrive on October 22-23, so I will have to do the dedicated Windows 10/NCSF setup migration early.
The SSD that is to be used is only 240GiB (~256GB) in size, so there is still plenty of room on the NAS with the current 5x 4TB storage setup.
The SSD that is to be used is only 240GiB (~256GB) in size, so there is still plenty of room on the NAS with the current 5x 4TB storage setup.
October 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM
The 4TB HDD for the NAS may arrive on October 22-23, so I will have to do the dedicated Windows 10/NCSF setup migration early.
The SSD that is to be used is only 240GiB (~256GB) in size, so there is still plenty of room on the NAS with the current 5x 4TB storage setup.
The SSD that is to be used is only 240GiB (~256GB) in size, so there is still plenty of room on the NAS with the current 5x 4TB storage setup.
Finally ordered that 4TB hard drive for the NAS; that should complete the build, finally.
The system will have 20TB of total usable space.
After testing it and upgrading the NAS, the first order of operation is to create a new Windows 10 install so I can migrate any NCSF work to that install.
The system will have 20TB of total usable space.
After testing it and upgrading the NAS, the first order of operation is to create a new Windows 10 install so I can migrate any NCSF work to that install.
October 10, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Finally ordered that 4TB hard drive for the NAS; that should complete the build, finally.
The system will have 20TB of total usable space.
After testing it and upgrading the NAS, the first order of operation is to create a new Windows 10 install so I can migrate any NCSF work to that install.
The system will have 20TB of total usable space.
After testing it and upgrading the NAS, the first order of operation is to create a new Windows 10 install so I can migrate any NCSF work to that install.
Finally went to look at the Winamp NCSF plugin code.
Long story short, I managed to compile in_ncsf v1.4 and v1.5 (the code is slightly hacky at this point), and they have the slight popping bug with the one Pokémon song.
Even applied the tempo fix to v1.4 to confirm this.
Long story short, I managed to compile in_ncsf v1.4 and v1.5 (the code is slightly hacky at this point), and they have the slight popping bug with the one Pokémon song.
Even applied the tempo fix to v1.4 to confirm this.
October 10, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Finally went to look at the Winamp NCSF plugin code.
Long story short, I managed to compile in_ncsf v1.4 and v1.5 (the code is slightly hacky at this point), and they have the slight popping bug with the one Pokémon song.
Even applied the tempo fix to v1.4 to confirm this.
Long story short, I managed to compile in_ncsf v1.4 and v1.5 (the code is slightly hacky at this point), and they have the slight popping bug with the one Pokémon song.
Even applied the tempo fix to v1.4 to confirm this.
Whoops, ran into some amusing historical bit during my research. Something to do with pitch bends, lol.
Makes me want to test Opelucid City - Black with the broken May 2022 Winamp NCSF plugin to see if it was ever affected by the portamento oversights or something else:
Makes me want to test Opelucid City - Black with the broken May 2022 Winamp NCSF plugin to see if it was ever affected by the portamento oversights or something else:
October 9, 2024 at 4:49 AM
Whoops, ran into some amusing historical bit during my research. Something to do with pitch bends, lol.
Makes me want to test Opelucid City - Black with the broken May 2022 Winamp NCSF plugin to see if it was ever affected by the portamento oversights or something else:
Makes me want to test Opelucid City - Black with the broken May 2022 Winamp NCSF plugin to see if it was ever affected by the portamento oversights or something else:
Reading up on the Nintendo DS ADPCM.
A LOT of sequenced music, especially in the later NDS life, happen to use it, so I wouldn't be surprised if a bug triggers pops in very rare cases in the Winamp NCSF library.
Once I'm out of this somewhat burned out state, I'll look at the code again.
A LOT of sequenced music, especially in the later NDS life, happen to use it, so I wouldn't be surprised if a bug triggers pops in very rare cases in the Winamp NCSF library.
Once I'm out of this somewhat burned out state, I'll look at the code again.
October 9, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Reading up on the Nintendo DS ADPCM.
A LOT of sequenced music, especially in the later NDS life, happen to use it, so I wouldn't be surprised if a bug triggers pops in very rare cases in the Winamp NCSF library.
Once I'm out of this somewhat burned out state, I'll look at the code again.
A LOT of sequenced music, especially in the later NDS life, happen to use it, so I wouldn't be surprised if a bug triggers pops in very rare cases in the Winamp NCSF library.
Once I'm out of this somewhat burned out state, I'll look at the code again.
So, Sis's gaming board has a new BIOS update that contains the 0x12B microcode.
Going to flash this one tomorrow.
Her current CPU does not have the degradation flaw, as it is an Alder Lake design-based 13th Gen Core i5 CPU. That, and I would know about such issues from her anyway.
Going to flash this one tomorrow.
Her current CPU does not have the degradation flaw, as it is an Alder Lake design-based 13th Gen Core i5 CPU. That, and I would know about such issues from her anyway.
October 8, 2024 at 12:40 AM
So, Sis's gaming board has a new BIOS update that contains the 0x12B microcode.
Going to flash this one tomorrow.
Her current CPU does not have the degradation flaw, as it is an Alder Lake design-based 13th Gen Core i5 CPU. That, and I would know about such issues from her anyway.
Going to flash this one tomorrow.
Her current CPU does not have the degradation flaw, as it is an Alder Lake design-based 13th Gen Core i5 CPU. That, and I would know about such issues from her anyway.
This is a few years ago: after the demise of my first Model 2 Genesis, I bought another untested one of the same board revision.
That one had a solder issue with the power jack, which I fixed. After ~20 minutes of testing, I went to my room with it... the unit would power on, but no actual video.
That one had a solder issue with the power jack, which I fixed. After ~20 minutes of testing, I went to my room with it... the unit would power on, but no actual video.
October 7, 2024 at 5:29 PM
This is a few years ago: after the demise of my first Model 2 Genesis, I bought another untested one of the same board revision.
That one had a solder issue with the power jack, which I fixed. After ~20 minutes of testing, I went to my room with it... the unit would power on, but no actual video.
That one had a solder issue with the power jack, which I fixed. After ~20 minutes of testing, I went to my room with it... the unit would power on, but no actual video.
The Winamp NCSF plugin, after the PLAYER Record oversight fix, is now in a 'Generally Listenable' status.
Though, the recent obscure bug affecting one song (that I know of) should be fixed for it to be pretty much perfect.
Though, the recent obscure bug affecting one song (that I know of) should be fixed for it to be pretty much perfect.
October 7, 2024 at 1:55 PM
The Winamp NCSF plugin, after the PLAYER Record oversight fix, is now in a 'Generally Listenable' status.
Though, the recent obscure bug affecting one song (that I know of) should be fixed for it to be pretty much perfect.
Though, the recent obscure bug affecting one song (that I know of) should be fixed for it to be pretty much perfect.
Going to look at attempting to fix up the 'MIDI Box' again, as the 'January 1980' RTC issue sporadically returns. I did fix the CD drive on it, however. The abrupt reset issue when the cable is tapped is another thing, but I will just grab my old AT power supply to test the board first.
October 6, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Going to look at attempting to fix up the 'MIDI Box' again, as the 'January 1980' RTC issue sporadically returns. I did fix the CD drive on it, however. The abrupt reset issue when the cable is tapped is another thing, but I will just grab my old AT power supply to test the board first.
Upon reading the comments on this Ars Technica article, I facepalm as to how many in there think SD cards are backups...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024...
Samsung update bricks phones, giving harsh reminder of data backup importance
“I just really, really want my photos.”…
arstechnica.com
October 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Upon reading the comments on this Ars Technica article, I facepalm as to how many in there think SD cards are backups...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024...
Found another obscure bug in the Winamp NCSF plugin. However, this one is present in in_ncsf v1.10.3, however, so this one is older than the PLAYER Record bug.
I would have to test v1.10.2 to see if it is present; I forgot I even compiled it, actually, lol.
I would have to test v1.10.2 to see if it is present; I forgot I even compiled it, actually, lol.
October 4, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Found another obscure bug in the Winamp NCSF plugin. However, this one is present in in_ncsf v1.10.3, however, so this one is older than the PLAYER Record bug.
I would have to test v1.10.2 to see if it is present; I forgot I even compiled it, actually, lol.
I would have to test v1.10.2 to see if it is present; I forgot I even compiled it, actually, lol.
Knew Broadcom (context: VMWare) would end up pricing themselves out in some way, just didn't expect it to be from AT&T, lol:
www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/a...
www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/a...
AT&T claims VMware offered it a 1,050 percent price rise
And that Broadcom has prevented vendors from selling to the telco giant
www.theregister.com
October 2, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Knew Broadcom (context: VMWare) would end up pricing themselves out in some way, just didn't expect it to be from AT&T, lol:
www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/a...
www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/a...
Did mention earlier the Cnv_Sine section was written in the original FSS (FeOS Sound System) as is, and here's proof it is, near the end of fssdata.c:
github.com/fincs/FSS/bl...
github.com/fincs/FSS/bl...
github.com
October 2, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Did mention earlier the Cnv_Sine section was written in the original FSS (FeOS Sound System) as is, and here's proof it is, near the end of fssdata.c:
github.com/fincs/FSS/bl...
github.com/fincs/FSS/bl...
Welp, now reading the gossip now that Ryujinx is gone.
The Yuzu one was actually pretty dramatic, though.
The Yuzu one was actually pretty dramatic, though.
October 2, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Welp, now reading the gossip now that Ryujinx is gone.
The Yuzu one was actually pretty dramatic, though.
The Yuzu one was actually pretty dramatic, though.
Mom bought me an open box outdoor antenna today. All the parts are present, though some of the plastic parts are cracked. (This was why it was marked down.)
So, I'm slowly repairing it. Going well so far.
This is going to be used for my Jellyfin/NextPVR Live TV setup, which is still working well.
So, I'm slowly repairing it. Going well so far.
This is going to be used for my Jellyfin/NextPVR Live TV setup, which is still working well.
October 1, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Mom bought me an open box outdoor antenna today. All the parts are present, though some of the plastic parts are cracked. (This was why it was marked down.)
So, I'm slowly repairing it. Going well so far.
This is going to be used for my Jellyfin/NextPVR Live TV setup, which is still working well.
So, I'm slowly repairing it. Going well so far.
This is going to be used for my Jellyfin/NextPVR Live TV setup, which is still working well.
On Advance Wars: Dual Strike now.
Sonic Rush could be run again, but other than the PSG bug of yesteryear, no other bug actually broke this album.
Sonic Rush could be run again, but other than the PSG bug of yesteryear, no other bug actually broke this album.
October 1, 2024 at 1:52 AM
On Advance Wars: Dual Strike now.
Sonic Rush could be run again, but other than the PSG bug of yesteryear, no other bug actually broke this album.
Sonic Rush could be run again, but other than the PSG bug of yesteryear, no other bug actually broke this album.
Okay, I'm going to prepare the PLAYER Record fix for the NCSF Winamp plugin, but won't push the commit for it yet.
Still no issues with it so far. 🙂
Still no issues with it so far. 🙂
September 30, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Okay, I'm going to prepare the PLAYER Record fix for the NCSF Winamp plugin, but won't push the commit for it yet.
Still no issues with it so far. 🙂
Still no issues with it so far. 🙂
From [H]ardForum re: Microsoft Account: is there a technical reason people don’t use the online account, or just out of principle?
My response: Back in February 2023, I was troubleshooting an ARP issue with OpenWrt 23.05 before it went gold, and managed to 'logic break' a laptop using it.
My response: Back in February 2023, I was troubleshooting an ARP issue with OpenWrt 23.05 before it went gold, and managed to 'logic break' a laptop using it.
September 30, 2024 at 8:56 PM
From [H]ardForum re: Microsoft Account: is there a technical reason people don’t use the online account, or just out of principle?
My response: Back in February 2023, I was troubleshooting an ARP issue with OpenWrt 23.05 before it went gold, and managed to 'logic break' a laptop using it.
My response: Back in February 2023, I was troubleshooting an ARP issue with OpenWrt 23.05 before it went gold, and managed to 'logic break' a laptop using it.
Went through three NCSF albums, one being a shovelware game...
Back to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Jubilife TV! May as well go through this one for real; didn't completely finish going through BW and B2W2...
Back to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Jubilife TV! May as well go through this one for real; didn't completely finish going through BW and B2W2...
September 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Went through three NCSF albums, one being a shovelware game...
Back to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Jubilife TV! May as well go through this one for real; didn't completely finish going through BW and B2W2...
Back to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Jubilife TV! May as well go through this one for real; didn't completely finish going through BW and B2W2...
I would have to update the NDS NCSF page on my site and move the entire first note to a Bugs section at some point.
Going to release the Tetris DS (THQ) - Unreleased NCSF album soon.
Going to release the Tetris DS (THQ) - Unreleased NCSF album soon.
September 30, 2024 at 3:28 PM
I would have to update the NDS NCSF page on my site and move the entire first note to a Bugs section at some point.
Going to release the Tetris DS (THQ) - Unreleased NCSF album soon.
Going to release the Tetris DS (THQ) - Unreleased NCSF album soon.