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NullDC Not Loading KOS Examples

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Ok, I have compiled my examples from the KOS directories after I downloaded DC Dev ISO but when I load the bin and/or elf file on NullDC nothing happens and sometimes I get an error report message...

Please help. :(
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Re: NullDC Not Loading KOS Examples

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Lord Pingas wrote:Ok, I have compiled my examples from the KOS directories after I downloaded DC Dev ISO but when I load the bin and/or elf file on NullDC nothing happens and sometimes I get an error report message...

Please help. :(
I don't even have to know how to compile for the dreamcast and I can tell you already that you haven't given enough information to get your problem solved. Post what the error message says, and perhaps a step-by-step procedure that someone could follow so they can actually help you..
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Re: NullDC Not Loading KOS Examples

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Well...

I compiled the primitaves example in the SDL KOS examples directory and it made me an elf and bin file.

I set up NullDC correctly with the dc_boot and dc_flash files in the data folder and the d3dx9_35.dll in the NullDC directory.

When I run "nullDC_100b1_6" and try to load the primitaves elf or bin file I get an send error report message and it closes down.

When I run "nullDC_100b1_6_mmu" and try to load the elf or bin nothing happens and it just stays a blank screen.

Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

PS: I am using DC Dev ISO r4.
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Re: NullDC Not Loading KOS Examples

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Come on guys, please help me out! :cry:
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Re: NullDC Not Loading KOS Examples

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I have never used a DC emulator in my life. I always test on actual hardware. I would say tha you might be sending the wrong kind of bin (scrambled v unscrambled), but since the elf isn't working either, that can't be the case.

I would try posting your issue ot dcemulation.org. Also, try building and running other examples.
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Oh cool, but how do you test it on the actual hardware itself?

Oh and sorry I've been bombarding you with questions lately.
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Oh cool, but how do you test it on the actual hardware itself?

Oh and sorry I've been bombarding you with questions lately.
GyroVorbis wrote:I have never used a DC emulator in my life. I always test on actual hardware. I would say tha you might be sending the wrong kind of bin (scrambled v unscrambled), but since the elf isn't working either, that can't be the case.

I would try posting your issue ot dcemulation.org. Also, try building and running other examples.
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Re: NullDC Not Loading KOS Examples

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Ok, I'm having a look at the Coders Cable because I might use that to test my Dreamcast programs if I can get my hands on one that is.
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I just joined the DCEmulation forums...

You will be seeing me alot in there newbing around.

My username on DCEmulation is, as you guessed it, Lord Pingas. ;)
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Re: NullDC Not Loading KOS Examples

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Hey, can any of you guys tell me where I can find syscalls.bin and IP.bin for nullDC?
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