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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: felicitydavis1556 on November 18, 2022, 03:41:55 AM

Title: Commodore 1084s
Post by: felicitydavis1556 on November 18, 2022, 03:41:55 AM

Hi,

Is there anyway I can get my commodore 1084s to run in PAL high res laced without flickering?


Thanks!

Title: Re: Commodore 1084s
Post by: gertsy on November 18, 2022, 01:27:42 PM

Turn the brightness right down low?

Title: Re: Commodore 1084s
Post by: F0LLETT on November 18, 2022, 02:07:56 PM

I remember using a program from aminet.
You ran program and reduced colours down to 128, if I recall.
Cant remember name of program though.

https://aminet.net/search?query=flicker

Title: Re: Commodore 1084s
Post by: RussellB on November 18, 2022, 02:57:32 PM

I used a program called MagicTV but I think you are limited to 16 colours and it is for an AGA machines only.

http://aminet.net/package/util/wb/magictv2 (http://aminet.net/package/util/wb/magictv2)

Title: Re: Commodore 1084s
Post by: F0LLETT on November 18, 2022, 03:54:16 PM

Thate the one, I dont remember having to set it that low. It was either 128 or 64, but no lower.


Sorry, accidently modified your post instead of quoting, :(.

Quote from: RussellB on November 18, 2022, 02:57:32 PM

I used a program called MagicTV but I think you are limited to 16 colours and it is for an AGA machines only.

http://aminet.net/package/util/wb/magictv2 (http://aminet.net/package/util/wb/magictv2)

Title: Re: Commodore 1084s
Post by: Matt_H on November 18, 2022, 05:45:00 PM

Quote from: felicitydavis1556 on November 18, 2022, 03:41:55 AM

Hi,

Is there anyway I can get my commodore 1084s to run in PAL high res laced without flickering?


Thanks!

Short answer: not really.

Longer answer: there are some tweaks to monitor drivers and color palettes (like those linked in this thread) that can make a little bit of difference. My understanding is that the main cause of flicker is the sharp contrast between black and white lines on the screen, so if you soften those colors it should calm things down a bit. I also remember using a monitor filter back in the day that helped some as well - have a look on eBay for a vintage CRT filter.

I eventually became accustomed to the flicker. :)

Title: Re: Commodore 1084s
Post by: BozzerBigD on November 19, 2022, 06:21:11 PM

Quote from: F0LLETT on November 18, 2022, 03:54:16 PM

Thate the one, I dont remember having to set it that low. It was either 128 or 64, but no lower.


Sorry, accidently modified your post instead of quoting, :(.

Yep,that's the best bet! It made PageStream 2.2 and AmigaWriter usable on a RGB TV back in the day though think it was limited to 16 colours. I think my eyesight might have started failing in my 20s without this great program!