Atari Screensaver for Firebee

[mfro]

... I am going to buy a big Multi-sync monitor soon...

So that particular screen saver appears definitively counter productive, as you didn't save anything on screens

SCNR

[Gamer]

In my case only few modules of screensaver worked with the FireBee. But I stil had some problems after screensaver stoped and resumed back to desktop. I dont remember what was the problem. After that I deleted Twilight from my FireBee.

I can see your point, but it still would be nice to use it. If I cannot, then I will just go with out one. Who knows, maybe the next monitor I get will have a built in one.

[wongck]

I can see your point, but it still would be nice to use it. If I cannot, then I will just go with out one. Who knows, maybe the next monitor I get will have a built in one.

Any screensaver works for you? even the one that is built in to the monitor?

http://didier.mequignon.free.fr/firebee.htm
Look at the Firebee CPX, configuration states it can blank screen after few minutes. Does that work for you?

[Gamer]

I can see your point, but it still would be nice to use it. If I cannot, then I will just go with out one. Who knows, maybe the next monitor I get will have a built in one.

Any screensaver works for you? even the one that is built in to the monitor?

http://didier.mequignon.free.fr/firebee.htm
Look at the Firebee CPX, configuration states it can blank screen after few minutes. Does that work for you?

Well I am using a Vizio TV/Monitor that I got from my wife's garage sale. It actually work well with the Firebee. I am not sure it has a screen saver. I have left it on for 5-10 minutes and nothing, but I will it it's settings. I will also try the Rage screensaver and see if it works. It still boggles my mind why a lot of people can run Twilight with their FB. I have load ed my FB with the original CF that came with it and it still did not work.

[wongck]

well, i will try that CPX screen saver next time I have my FB out.
My Falcon/CT63 is currently setup in my small man cave.

[Gamer]

well, i will try that CPX screen saver next time I have my FB out.
My Falcon/CT63 is currently setup in my small man cave.

Well that screen does work for me. I get a blank screen, so I guess that works for me until I can figure out Twilight. I tried 256 and 16bit color and Twilight still crashes when it tries to display what ever screen saver I have set it to. I would love to get it working, but for now, I will settle for a blank screen. If any has any ideas, please let know. Thanks....

[wongck]

Glad that at least one saver worked for you.
I do not use Twilight, never used any screen savers, even on my windows.
I use all with LCD, which still burn-in but not as bad as CRT.

[Latz]

Hi,
i´d like to mention that you can use the always available and most efficient screensaver - the monitor power switch

Latz

[wongck]

i´d like to mention that you can use the always available and most efficient screensaver - the monitor power switch

Actually that's what I do if I leave my Falcon on and I need to go off for 10 mins. Any longer, I would just shutdown. Would be nice to have a sleep mode.
On my windoze, I put it to sleep mode and power off my monitor.

[jury]

Actually that's what I do if I leave my Falcon on and I need to go off for 10 mins. Any longer, I would just shutdown. Would be nice to have a sleep mode.

From the CT6x official hyp guide:

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A SLEEP function (SLP) was even added in the hardware and manageable
by a software (an ACC or a CPX) to 'sleep" the machine (like the
windows menu).

I have never tried it, so I do not know if it works, but it seems there is a chance that its implemented and works.

[Gamer]

i´d like to mention that you can use the always available and most efficient screensaver - the monitor power switch

Actually that's what I do if I leave my Falcon on and I need to go off for 10 mins. Any longer, I would just shutdown. Would be nice to have a sleep mode.
On my windoze, I put it to sleep mode and power off my monitor.

I must confess I do that also.

[wongck]

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A SLEEP function (SLP) was even added in the hardware and manageable
by a software (an ACC or a CPX) to 'sleep" the machine (like the
windows menu).

I have never tried it, so I do not know if it works, but it seems there is a chance that its implemented and works.

I never saw that in my CT60 CPX.
You have it on your's ??
What version is your's.... mine is 2.02 from May 2012

[jury]

Its from version 2.01 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​July 24, 2011. Under chapter 1.9 ATX Tower

[wongck]

Yes, it was also in the HYP of v2.0 which I have ( I do not have the v2.01 HYP).
I mean the software ACC/CPX mentioned, I do not see it in my CT60CONF.CPX.
My guess is there is another ACC/CPX for it?

[mikro]

I think by that 'sleep' it is meant software power off. :)

EDIT: Indeed it is:

10.2.5 ABE60 REGISTERS DETAILS CT60
[..]
SLP (SleeP)
Write at $FA800000 : Turn OFF the power supply.

Funny thing is that in registers summary just one page further it is said to be $FA000000 register.

[wongck]

I think by that 'sleep' it is meant software power off.
EDIT: Indeed it is:

Oh, In that case, i found the software to do that.... years ago already.

[jfl]

Actually that's what I do if I leave my Falcon on and I need to go off for 10 mins. Any longer, I would just shutdown. Would be nice to have a sleep mode.

From the CT6x official hyp guide:

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A SLEEP function (SLP) was even added in the hardware and manageable
by a software (an ACC or a CPX) to 'sleep" the machine (like the
windows menu).

I have never tried it, so I do not know if it works, but it seems there is a chance that its implemented and works.

That feature never worked for me. I wish it would because contrary to Latz I hate having to switch the monitor off manually