Flamingo Emulator

Commodore Plus/? emulator for Amiga (68k & PowerPC)

Overview

Flamingo is a Commodore Plus/4 emulator designed to run on Amiga systems (both Motorola 680x0 and PowerPC-based systems). Version 1.54 is the final release for AmigaOS?3.x and WarpUp environments; later versions were intended for AmigaOS?4.0 (PowerPC) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Requirements

• Amiga Kickstart ROM version 3.0
• Joined BASIC + KERNAL ROM image (must create using “JOIN” command) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Processor: 68020+ recommended; PowerPC with WarpUp V4 for PPC version
• Graphics: ECS, AGA, or CyberGfx (native chunky mode for CGFX or PPC for Chunky2Planar)
• Memory: ~1.5?MB free RAM (depends on video driver); fast RAM recommended
• Supporting libraries: asl.library, gadtools.library, iffparse.library (for snapshot support), 6581sid.library (SID emulation), and cybergraphics.library v4.0 for video modes :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Features & Compatibility

• Full-speed playback of Plus/4 games and software on Amiga hardware
• Snapshot facility to save emulator state (requires iffparse.library)
• SID audio emulation via 6581sid.library
• Multiple video drivers: ECS, AGA, CGX, including a CGX-DeltaRefresh driver optimized for slower graphics cards :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Joystick support fixed and improved over earlier versions :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Usage Notes

• Obtain BASIC and KERNAL ROMs separately; use Amiga “JOIN” tool to merge them.
• Ensure all required external libraries are installed.
• Choose appropriate video driver based on your Amiga’s hardware.
• For better performance on PPC-based systems, install WarpUp V4 (for PPC and CGX chunky2planar support).

Download

https://futureretrof … attachs/Flamingo.lha
https://futureretrofusion.com/fp-content/attachs/Flamingo.lha

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E-UAE is just a VM, the AmigaOS can manage multiple VMs. They are part of modern computing.

miniE-UAE offers a streamlined virtualization solution for AmigaOS, catering to both developers and enthusiasts. It enables efficient testing, development, and exploration of Amiga applications without the need for physical hardware.

🔧 Key Features
Compact Deployment: Approximately 10MB download, expanding to ~23MB upon extraction.

User-Friendly Interface: Launches with a screen size selector; canceling defaults to windowed mode on the Workbench.

Intuitive Controls:

Reset VM: Ctrl + Shift + R

Quit VM: Ctrl + Shift + Q

Mount Floppy (.adf):

Ctrl + Shift + F1 for df0

Ctrl + Shift + F2 for df1

Pre-Configured Environment: Boots into a DOS menu with three pre-installed AGA-compatible applications, optimized for systems utilizing PiStorm and RTG setups.

Custom WHDLoad Integration: Mount your own WHDLoad directories by modifying the mount-list in the .uaerc configuration file, allowing for flexible testing scenarios.

🖥️ System Requirements
Hardware:

PiStorm equipped with a Raspberry Pi 4B or Compute Module 4 for optimal performance and sound support.

Pi 3A or Zero 2W are compatible but may exhibit slower performance.

Display:

RTG (ReTargetable Graphics) setup is recommended.

Native screen modes are supported; however, AGA via HAM is possible but may not be practical.

📥 Installation Guide
Download: Obtain the package from the following link:

https://futureretrof … miniEUAE-AmigaVM.lha

Extract: Copy the archive to a new folder and extract its contents.

Launch: Double-click the Start icon to initiate the VM.

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Your contributions help sustain and advance Amiga development:

JOTD’s Projects
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Skyzoo73’s Ghosts’n Goblins AGA Demo
https://skyzoo73.itc … blins-amiga-aga-demo

miniE-UAE serves as a practical solution for those seeking a reliable and efficient AmigaOS virtualization platform. Its lightweight design and straightforward setup process make it an ideal choice for development, testing, and exploration of Amiga applications.