Atarimax Maxflash
Astrocade Cartridge



What's New


December 18, 2015

  1. Archived the Atarimax Maxflash Astrocade Cartridge website (formerly known as bally128k.com or "Bally/Astrocade Maxflash Files") to BallyAlley.com. This website was previously for owners, users and developers of the prototype flash cartridge for the Bally Arcade/Astrocade. Even though this cartridge has not been released (yet?), all of the documentation and programs have been archived for reference for anyone that is interested in knowing more about this project.
    1. Bally/Astrocade Maxflash Files (Index Page)

September 14, 2011

  1. Added "Bally Alley Videogame Engine" (BAVE) v0.10. This is an example of a BAVE welcome screen, splash screen, and a version of the Memory Monitor.
    1. "Bally Alley Videogame Engine" (BAVE) v0.10
  2. Added "512K Memory Monitor." Since this ROM requires a 512K Flashcart, this version of "Memory Monitor" is mainly for use by Steve Tucker for testing a 512K bankswitched cart.
    1. "512K Memory Monitor"
  3. Added "Machine Language Manager" information and links. This includes links to the cart label, manual, keyboard overload and 2K cartridge source code.
    1. "Machine Language Manager" Information
  4. Added 512K Memory Map for the Basic Astrocade Maxflash Cartridge. This document lists the 128 banks of the 512K carts memory ($00000-$7FFFF). The map also includes the information required to switch the 128 banks to be in the Astrocade's cartridge area from $3000-$3FFF.
    1. 512K Memory Map for the Basic Astrocade Maxflash Cartridge
  5. Added a special version of "512K Memory Monitor" that is pre-loaded with 127 banks of data for testing purposes. Also added explanation on the use of these pre-loaded banks.
    1. "512K Memory Monitor" 1.0 (With 127 Pre-Loaded Banks)
    2. "512K Memory Monitor" 1.0 (Pre-Loaded Banks) Use Explanation
  6. Added a special version of "Machine Language Manager" that is pre-loaded with 127 banks of data for testing purposes.
    1. Machine Language Manager (512K)(With 127 Pre-Loaded Banks)
  7. Added two batch files ("Make256k.bat" and "Make512k.bat") which are used to create either a 256K or 512K file that can be used to create test data for a Bally / Astrocade bankswitched flash cart.
    1. 256K or 512K Files.zip

September 9, 2011

  1. Added "Memory Monitor" (With 63 Pre-Loaded Banks):
    1. "Memory Monitor" (With 63 Pre-Loaded Banks)
    2. "Machine Language Manager" (With 63 Pre-Loaded Banks)

September 6, 2011

  1. Added 256K GFX Demo 1.20:
    1. "Memory Monitor" - For Use with MaxFlash Cart
    2. Memory Monitor" - For Use with MESS Emulator
  2. Added "Memory Monitor." This useful utility program lets you observe the various areas of ROM and RAM using a small font set. This allows MUCH more memory to be observed at one time. Two versions are available, one for use with the Maxflash cart and one that will work with MESS.
    1. Binary Only
    2. Binary Only

September 1, 2011

  1. First Day of Site - Enjoy!
  2. Added documents and files about the Atarimax Maxflash Astrocade Cartridge.
    1. 256K Batch File Example
      By Adam Trionfo, September 1, 2011

      This batch file is used to create a 256K file for use with the AtariMax Astrocade 256K Bankswitched Flashcart, which is copyright 2011 by Steven J Tucker.

      The batch file takes a 4K (or less) Bally/Astrocade program file and places it at $3F000-$3FFFF of a 256K file. This location is the 64'th bank (Bank 63) of the cart, which is mapped to $2000, the start of the Bally/Astrocade console's cartridge area.
    2. 256K Memory Map for the Basic Astrocade Maxflash Cartridge
      By Adam Trionfo, September 1, 2011

      Lists the 64 banks of the 256K carts memory ($00000-$3FFFF). The map also includes the information required to switch the 64 banks to be in the Astrocade's cartridge area from $3000-$3FFF.
    3. Bank Test
      By Adam Trionfo, September 1, 2011

      This program requires the Atarimax Maxflash Astrocade cartridge to work. This program will NOT work properly as a regular cartridge.

      "Bank test" will assemble as a 4K program. In order to create the proper 256K file with the required string in the correct location, the batch file "256kcart.bat" must be run (it is included in the archive).

      "Bank Test" displays a short string, depending on if Bank 32 of the Maxflash cartridge has been properly bankswitched to be in the Astrocade memory area $3000-$3FFF.
    4. 256K GFX Demo .01
      By Michael Garber, September 1, 2011

      This graphics demo is for the Bally/Astrocade. It requires the 256K Maxflash Cart.

      This demo, which is an animation, isn't complete and polished, but it is a GREAT example of what can be done with extra ROM space and some graphics tools.