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* High resolution pictures of the ''Epyx FastLoad'' board | * High resolution pictures of the ''Epyx FastLoad'' board | ||
* [[:File:Epyx_FastLoad_Schematics_large.png|Epyx FastLoad Schematics]] by ALARD EALES ( BitBlaster66 ) | * [[:File:Epyx_FastLoad_Schematics_large.png|Epyx FastLoad Schematics]] by ALARD EALES ( BitBlaster66 ) | ||
* [https://github.com/svenpetersen1965/Epyx-FastLoad Epyx FastLoad Schematics by a git clone of https://github.com/svenpetersen1965/Epyx-FastLoad | * [https://github.com/svenpetersen1965/Epyx-FastLoad Epyx FastLoad Schematics] by a git clone of https://github.com/svenpetersen1965/Epyx-FastLoad | ||
==Weblinks== | ==Weblinks== | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 15 February 2021
 Epyx FastLoad Screenshot | |
| Technical Info | |
|---|---|
| ROM | 8/16 kbyte (C64/C128) |
| RAM | None |
| Manual | PDF: Epyx FastLoad Manual Epyx FastLoad Manual Project64.txt |
| CRT ID | 10 |
FastLoad(tm) by Epyx was released in 1984 and quickly became very popular in the USA. It supplies all basic functions and speed ups a user _really_ requires and is said to be quite compatible towards original software. Makes us wonder why there are several documentations found on adding an ON/OFF switch to the cartridge. Especially since there is a software option to disable the cartridge. FastLoad was designed by Scott Nelson who also did the Vorpal utility kit, loading and protection system for Epyx. A C128 version of the Epyx FastLoad is also available. www.retroport.de notes over 650.000 sold units without a source though. Would be interesting to know the origin of that number.
Functionality
- Fast serial I/O (1541 floppy disk drives)
- DOS wedge
- Monitor
- Disk and file copy
- Basic disk editor
Trivia
Binaries
Cartridge_Speeder_all_rr.c64.org.rar contains:
- Epyx FastLoad .bin and converted .crt for three versions
- Epyx FastLoad Charger Hack, Express Hack and Jet Load Hack .bin and converted .crt
- PDF: Epyx FastLoad Manual
- Epyx FastLoad Manual Project64.txt
- Epyx FastLoad ON/OFF switch howto by The Transactor April 1987
- Epyx FastLoad ON/OFF switch howto by Commodore Magazine Januar 1988
- Epyx FastLoad Dumper by Markus Brenner
- High resolution pictures of the Epyx FastLoad board
- Epyx FastLoad Schematics by ALARD EALES ( BitBlaster66 )
- Epyx FastLoad Schematics by a git clone of https://github.com/svenpetersen1965/Epyx-FastLoad
Weblinks
- Epyx FastLoad at english wikipedia
- Epyx FastLoad (ripoff?) at CSdb (in T64 format - very funny)
- Multi Easy by Lord Crass at CSDb contain an Easyflash3 version of Epyx FastLoad
- retrohackers.com has a thread and the original schematics archive
Thanks to Alard Eales (BitBlaster66) for the schematics!
Thanks to Pete Rittwage from C64 Preservation Project for the early 'v1' version without the file menu.
