Technical documents and community made development tools. Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:40:18 +0000 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:40:18 +0000 ASSEMbler - Home of the obscure http://assemblergames.com/forums/technical-documents-and-software-tools.68/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:42:46 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps3-service-manual.28686/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps3-service-manual.28686/ invalid@example.com (lherre) lherre
The service manual for ps3 was leaked, the link to download is "public".]]> 16 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:04:14 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps3-decr-1400a-instruction-manual.70202/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps3-decr-1400a-instruction-manual.70202/ invalid@example.com (Socct Lu) Socct Lu Who has the official instruction manual for this console?
Please give a download link, thank you!]]> 1 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:28:53 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/game-boy-advance-schematic-cadsoft-eagle-files.54814/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/game-boy-advance-schematic-cadsoft-eagle-files.54814/ invalid@example.com (Arcade) Arcade It's still work-in-progress but updated frequently.
I could use some help:
If you have some time to spare you could help finding flaws or help to complete it that'd be very much appreciated!

There are hires scans of the mainboard that I've uploaded to the strip club:
http://stripclub.arcade-tv.de/

Also I colorized some signals like GND, VCC, VDD5, VDD3 etc
here's bigger file of that:...

Game Boy Advance Schematic (Cadsoft Eagle Files)]]> 12 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:56:21 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/dreamcast-docs.69653/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/dreamcast-docs.69653/ invalid@example.com (Zeigren) Zeigren https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YJMsZO2qgeCo7G8NCm8U-xxzbZdyoGWB?usp=sharing

The majority of this has been uploaded here before in one way or another, but I've done my best to clean it up a little bit.

All the SDK stuff is from @Shane McRetro. I sorted through it, removed duplicates, renamed things, and included the files that the various SDKs install. I also plucked all the...

Dreamcast Docs]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 22:38:47 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps2-hardware-documentation-and-service-manuals.20058/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps2-hardware-documentation-and-service-manuals.20058/ invalid@example.com (SilverBull) SilverBull Hi,

as such a thread didn't exist yet, I though it was time to create one :110:. I have attached links to some of the more interesting documentation files for the PS2 hardware; nothing new for old school members, but it might be useful to have them all listed in one location.

If you have any other files you want to contribute to this thread, please respond or PM so I can add them to the first post.

Contributors in alphabetical order (see Contents Overview and Update...

PS2 Hardware Documentation and Service Manuals]]> 81 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:57:02 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/snes-cd-rom-overview-1993.50907/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/snes-cd-rom-overview-1993.50907/ invalid@example.com (roberto_blankhoe) roberto_blankhoe http://1morecastle.com/2014/03/snes-cd-documentation/

PDF:
https://mega.co.nz/#!tshXjZyQ!XtCpCyvjvqRHHJVv4hWKMCM5vP5GEmiaWU1MRbNAXiU]]> 12 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:17:28 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/xbox-xdk-5849.25058/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/xbox-xdk-5849.25058/ invalid@example.com (Stone) Stone
My copy of XDK 5849 got corrupted :banghead: Can anyone help me out by pointing me in the right direction?

Hopefully this should be OK in here if I read the rules correctly...if not obviously feel free to delete.

Cheers

Stone]]> 4 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:41:29 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/psy-q-1995-press-kit.66918/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/psy-q-1995-press-kit.66918/ invalid@example.com (Logi26) Logi26
The brochure contains a bunch of thick paper/card inserts detailing the PSY-Q dev tools for various consoles such as SNES, Mega Drive, 32x, Mega CD, Saturn and PlayStation.
There is also an extensive SNASM price list included.





I have scanned the brochure...

PSY-Q 1995 Press Kit]]> 9 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:30:22 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/nuon.63501/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/nuon.63501/ invalid@example.com (mmmniple) mmmniple It is a shame it was no succesfull,it seem it could had added a lots of extra for the DVD-players ,games included.
There are two great websites with info about them.

http://www.playerschoicegames.com/nuon.html

and

http://www.nuon-dome.com/

In the latest you can found two versions of its SDK,one is the...

NUON]]> 2 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:19:25 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/gba-official-sdk-docs.66818/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/gba-official-sdk-docs.66818/ invalid@example.com (Nitroiris) Nitroiris 4 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:04:27 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/netyaroze-official-websites-backup.19665/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/netyaroze-official-websites-backup.19665/ invalid@example.com (unclejun) unclejun I removed all the personal pages of the members, so what you have is:
-docs
-various tools and updates for pc/mac
-tutorials
-samples
-the newsgroup archive (around 25000 html files)
-the top ten yaroze creations (if anyone of you is the creator of one of the top ten and want it removed from the archive, let me know)
Most, if not all, of the top ten games were available on various Playstation Mag. cover discs....

NetYaroze official websites backup]]> 23 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:39:56 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/nintendo-notes-on-commercialism.66669/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/nintendo-notes-on-commercialism.66669/ invalid@example.com (graphique) graphique A lot of this seems to be a direct backlash against "Yo Noid" which breaks every single rule in here

I also scanned the front cover of the manual binder since someone had asked for it back in the...

Nintendo - Notes on commercialism]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2017 10:11:19 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/documenting-console-sdks-and-dev-tools-versions-and-details.64749/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/documenting-console-sdks-and-dev-tools-versions-and-details.64749/ invalid@example.com (pool7) pool7 Mods/Admins: I wasn't sure if I should post this here, or in the Game Development General Discussion section; feel free to move it as you see fit.

DISCLAIMER:
By accessing/reading/using/etc the link below, you agree and understand the following:
-This is being done with research/education/preservation in mind
-This is a constant work-in-progress, and as such information will be added/modified/fixed as time permits. I may abandon...

Documenting console SDKs and dev tools versions and details]]> 7 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:36:26 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/genesis-32x-segacd-tech-manuals-complete-re-upload.45716/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/genesis-32x-segacd-tech-manuals-complete-re-upload.45716/ invalid@example.com (roberto_blankhoe) roberto_blankhoe
i've downloaded these files about 3 years ago from the file section. After seeing the partitial 32x docs in this forum, I thought that some ppl might be interested in a re-upload of a complete scan (quality is worse though). All credit goes to the original uploader :smile-new:

link

by request i can upload the corresponding toolchain and samples aswell.]]> 18 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:21:30 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/several-super-famicom-snes-and-shvc-dev-documents-from-nintendo.61749/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/several-super-famicom-snes-and-shvc-dev-documents-from-nintendo.61749/ invalid@example.com (SONIC3D) SONIC3D

I started the scan progress last weekend.Actually I no longer have a real scanner.So all images are taken by my iPhone.May not as clear as those scanned by high-end scanner but at least readable.

-The first 2 manual are completely shotted.
-For the 3rd one.As there are too many pages in it.And it's a FAXed copy.I...

Several Super Famicom(SNES) and SHVC dev documents from Nintendo]]> 6 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:07:43 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/sf-box-ii-debugger-manual.62470/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/sf-box-ii-debugger-manual.62470/ invalid@example.com (antilosa) antilosa Here is the SF-BOX II Debugger manual
Enjoy]]> 1 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 21:11:13 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/cross-products-snasm68k-user-manual-8-8-1991.58559/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/cross-products-snasm68k-user-manual-8-8-1991.58559/ invalid@example.com (Headcrab) Headcrab
Here's the SNASM68K User Manual from 1991. It includes the following:

- SNASM components overview, SNASM usage, system requirements
- Hardware installation
- Software installation
- SNASM68K.EXE manual
- SNBUG68K.EXE manual
- SNLINK.EXE manual
- SNLIB.EXE manual
- SCSILINK.EXE manual and SCSILINK command protocol...

Cross Products SNASM68K User Manual (8/8/1991)]]> 4 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:39:05 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/genesis-software-development-manual-version-2-0-1991-07-09.44073/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/genesis-software-development-manual-version-2-0-1991-07-09.44073/ invalid@example.com (Shane McRetro) Shane McRetro I have one or two of their hardware development bits and pieces too. I think one Mega Drive and one Sega CD.
More to come on that one day anyhow, in the meantime enjoy this!

Genesis Software Development Manual [Version 2.0] [1991-07-09]]]> 20 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:26:03 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/cross-products-snasm2-68000-development-system-users-manual-2-01.58574/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/cross-products-snasm2-68000-development-system-users-manual-2-01.58574/ invalid@example.com (Headcrab) Headcrab
Includes:

- Quick Reference Guide
- SNASM2 hardware installation
- SNASM2 software installation
- Exception vectors
- SNASM68K.EXE manual
- SNBUG68K.EXE manual
- SNMAKE.EXE manual
- SNTEST.EXE manual
- SNGRAB.EXE manual
- SNLIB.EXE manual
- SNBUTTON.EXE manual
- SCSILINK.EXE manual and SCSILINK command protocol
- DOS extender config

SNASM2_68000.PDF:...

Cross Products SNASM2 68000 Development System Users Manual 2.01]]> 1 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:47:52 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/sound-box-sfs-t1-setup-manual.61924/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/sound-box-sfs-t1-setup-manual.61924/ invalid@example.com (antilosa) antilosa I own a SFS-T1 sound box, here is the setup manual for SFS-T1 and SFS-T2 parts.
I don't have a lot information about this stuff and SFS-T2 is missing for working.
It seems to be a very early sound developpement system for Super Famicom since 89' year is indicated on it and working with NEWS computer.
All information about this stuff is very welcome ;-)]]> 3