SIDE3 Loader Beta
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Copyright (c) 2019-2022 Jonathan Halliday <fjc@atari8.co.uk>

Please read LICENSE for licensing details. Visit atari8.co.uk/firmware/ for updates.


CONTENTS
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In this archive, you will find the self-flashing loader update for the SIDE3 cartridge, the command processor module, and a SIDE3 ROM suitable for the Altirra emulator.

S3LOADER.XEX		Loader update
CMD.XEX			Command processor (for FATFMS)
SIDE3.ROM			Emulator ROM (includes SpartaDOS X)

You will also find - in the 'JED update' folder - stand-alone flashers for SIDE3 JEDs version 1.1 and 1.3. If you don't know what you're doing or whether you need to update from JED 1.1 to 1.3 (or in the other direction), LEAVE THESE FILES ALONE.

S3JED11.XEX             SIDE3 JED 1.1
S3JED13.XEX             SIDE3 JED 1.3

There is currently NO WAY TO RECOVER FROM A FAILED JED FLASH other than sending the cartridge to a vendor-approved third-party who can recover the hardware using a USB flasher.

INSTALLATION
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The SIDE3 loader update (S3LOADER.XEX) should be copied to a FAT partition on your SD card and launched directly from the existing loader. Ensure internal BASIC is disabled in the loader's Options menu. The flashing tool should identify the SIDE3 hardware and report the version number and revision date of the currently installed loader, as well as the same details for the incoming update. If the hardware and the existing loader version are not correctly identified, correct the problems before proceeding.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Software in this archive and its documentation is the wholly original work of the author unless otherwise noted.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Sincere thanks to Candle O'Sin for producing wonderful hardware which inspires the creation of firmware of hopefully equal quality.


DONATIONS
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Since the amount of time required to develop and maintain this firmware is considerable (and at times unmanageable), donations are most welcome and may be made via www.paypal.me/flashjazzcat.


FEEDBACK
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The author welcomes feedback, suggestions and bug reports.

Enjoy!



FJC January 2023


