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Banked memory running slower?I've just compiled a TAP which includes bank6, it loads ok, but the routines that are paged in run slightly slower. The Z80 snapshot has no such pro…
... basically checking the ROM for 'Amstrad' or 'Sinclair' isn't it ... Amstrad copyright. You should detect the differences between 48k (easy, no paging ... -
New Floppy Interface for the +2a/b (black case)Hello everybody! For a long time I wondered about the posibility of adding a FDD to the +2a/b (black). I knew it was possible; All the logic is alre…
... on the machines with the Amstrad gate array. That does all ... the extra ROM and RAM paging but why bother :lol: -
Grey +2 and +2A differencesWas the grey +2 incompatability of some of the Spectrum games fixed with the +2A -B?<br><br>
... gotten worse as I think Amstrad kept tinkering with the ROM ... /> You're quite right about Amstrad "tinkering"; basically the +2A/B ... filled with 00, or contains paging routines. Also the "floating bus ... if this isn't enough, Amstrad also made some changes to ... -
What is the "SPECTRUM" keyword on a 128K?The 128K replaced UDG characters T and U with new commands; PLAY and SPECTRUM (or possibly the other way around.) The manual ([url="http://www.wor…
... "OUT 7I" message is because Amstrad changed what they thought was ... reverts to "0 OK". The paging remains unlocked, though. -
What is the "SPECTRUM" keyword on a 128K?The 128K replaced UDG characters T and U with new commands; PLAY and SPECTRUM (or possibly the other way around.) The manual ([url="http://www.wor…
... "OUT 7I" message is because Amstrad changed what they thought was ... reverts to "0 OK". The paging remains unlocked, though.[/quote]
Things you hated about the speccyFor me it would be the Kempston interface coming loose and the machine crashing after a good session of waggling my joystick.
... /> Doubly so if the 64K paging mode had a less silly ... was too late (especially since Amstrad then went with the 3 ...Things you hated about the speccyFor me it would be the Kempston interface coming loose and the machine crashing after a good session of waggling my joystick.
... /> Doubly so if the 64K paging mode had a less silly ... was too late (especially since Amstrad then went with the 3 ...BREAK key on 128k SpectrumWhat happens when BREAK is pressed on a 128k Spectrum? Why is it different from what happens on a 48k Spectrum. Is there a way to disable it or to …
... ,$5b2f ;REGNUOY (+2A/+3/+3e paging)
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add a,d ;A ... ,$5b2f ;REGNUOY (+2A/+3/+3e paging)
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New Utility to Transfer Z80 Snapshot to +3 DiskSince getting a Gotek for my +3 it has been my go to machine. The biggest downside however is the lack of older games on disk format with pretty much…
v1 is now ready, hopefully no bugs but let me know if you find any. You can download it from my website [url="http://tomdalby.com/speccy/Z80onDSK.zip"]tomdalby.com/speccy/Z80onDSK.zip[/url]
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Z80onDSK v1.0 (c) 2019 Tom Dalby
New Utility to Transfer Z80 Snapshot to +3 DiskSince getting a Gotek for my +3 it has been my go to machine. The biggest downside however is the lack of older games on disk format with pretty much…
... stored, retain AY chip & paging off.
Useful for 128k ... /> are blank. Will keep paging on with original Amstrad ROM.
New Utility to Transfer Z80 Snapshot to +3 DiskSince getting a Gotek for my +3 it has been my go to machine. The biggest downside however is the lack of older games on disk format with pretty much…
... as 48k but retains paging and the Amstrad 48k ROM. Before it ... was turning off paging and patching ... ; 0 but keeps paging on and the Amstrad 48k ROM.
New Utility to Transfer Z80 Snapshot to +3 DiskSince getting a Gotek for my +3 it has been my go to machine. The biggest downside however is the lack of older games on disk format with pretty much…
... br /> ║ are stored, retains paging & Amstrad ROM.
║ 3: force ... 48k no paging. For 128k ... ; 2 are stored, paging off & Amstrad ROM in place.
paging off &
║ ...Z80onDSK now compatible with +3e with ZXMMC or similarJust updated my utility to work on Spectrums equipped with +3e ROMs and IDE storage. I've tested this with ZXMMC at the moment but don't think there …
... br /> ║ are stored, retains paging & Amstrad ROM.
║ 3: force ... 48k no paging. For 128k ... ; 2 are stored, paging off & Amstrad ROM in place.
paging off &
║ ...Adventures Inchi! I'm a BIG fan of adventures. I have a huge collection of them on my PC. By this I mean of course, games for Speccy, Amstrad, C64, Atari ST AND …
... of course, games for Speccy, Amstrad, C64, Atari ST AND the ... .tacgr.emuunlim.com[/url] - The Amstrad CPC Games Resource - just wot ...Spectrum Games Centre ??<a href="http://www.amstrad.com/ams121101/emp_games.html Anyone" target="_blank">[url]http://www.amstrad.com/ams121101/emp_games.html[/url] Anyone<…
[url]http://www.amstrad.com/ams121101/emp_games.html[/url]
Anyone have anymore info on this ?
Regards,
Spectrumer The Speccy GamerWhere did my 'Amstrad telephone thread' go?I cant seem to see it anywhere. I posted a reply to it and it disappeared? Anyway, I have an 'update' of sorts, well actually it is just a copy from…
I cant seem to see it anywhere. I posted a reply to it and it disappeared?
Anyway, I have an 'update' of sorts, well actually it is just a copy from a magazine article....Read This!.......Looking through some emulation sites and came across this in NEWS section.... Spectrum returns! Amstrad are planning on reviving the Spectrum and S…
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Spectrum returns!
Amstrad are planning on reviving the ... suggesting that home computer veterans Amstrad are to unveil plans ... the games sector', and Amstrad look set to sign up ... It's more likely that Amstrad are planning a budget range ...[newbie warning :)] Spectrum +3 questionsHello all, Yes, I am a Speccy newbie [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] My Spectrum +3 arrived today, and I already have a few questi…
... this beast, like on the Amstrad CPC6128?
And third ...Prices of old games/consolesHas any1 seen the latest issue of Edge magazine with the list of old games/consoles/computers and their prices? A boxed Speccy seemed pretty reasona…
... a copy of Amtix! (the Amstrad version of Crash) issue 0 ...Amstrad PCW8256 - need a master discHi, off topic i know I desperatley need an Mstrad PCW8256 CPM - master disc. Will pay cash or swap some Spectrum stuff for it. cheers M Brown
Hi,
off topic i know
I desperatley need an Mstrad PCW8256 CPM - master disc.
Will pay cash or swap some Spectrum stuff for it.
cheers
M BrownQuiz II - Son of QuizA small quiz that covers mostly Spectrum stuff, with the odd C64 question - extend your knowledge. Copy/paste into a reply - add your answers in the…
... 4 games on the Spectrum/Amstrad release of the "They Sold ...SPIN Public Beta 0.1b Available for downloadHi all, back again, and as just recently announced on CSS, SPIN has been updated. Here's the post to CSS (or the relevant parts): It's been a bu…
... block compression
Fixed a paging bug in the +3 code ...SaleAnyone interested in a spectrum ZX48(working)complete with all leads and casette player, spectrum 128 plus 2 complete and working, 2 Light phaser gun…
... phaser guns, 2 joysticks - one Amstrad, one Kempston with joystick interface ...Quiz V - the revenge of D`n`C Ok, 50 quick fire questions.. some cryptic - you`ll have un unravel the clues to get the game name, while others are description of the game. Ther…
Ok, 50 quick fire questions.. some cryptic - you`ll have un unravel the clues to get the game name, while others are description of the game.
There are 63 points available this time.
You can either email your completed answers (along ...SPIN V0.2 Now Available[Standard CSS cut'n'paste message] Hi all! Well, again another update, but we think this one's well worth it. There's numerous additions and fixes,…
... new port behaviour
+3 Paging bugs fixed
Fixed the ...Magzine valuesCould any1 give me an idea of an old '80s computer magazine value? I've seen on ebay the prices going for old Crash magazines, and although the one …
... a games magazine for the Amstrad CPC 8-bit computer released ...I just bought the Amstrad e mailer with ZX Spectrum emulator built ini am i Its not a bad phone, i am posting this meesage with it. I wanted the phone anyway, the games centre was an extra bonus. Mind you , i think the games…
Its not a bad phone, i am posting this meesage with it. I wanted the phone anyway, the games centre was an extra bonus. Mind you , i think the games centre was a bit of an afterthought, its not that great.ID this game pleaseIt was a snooker game from 1986/1987 and released on some budget label (I think) The balls were small and to help those with green screen (Amstrad C…
... help those with green screen (Amstrad CPC) or b/w Televisions ...Spectrum 128+ production periodMy favourite version of the Speccy is the 128, the heatsink version, and I'm wondering when mine was made. I got it Xmas 1986 (after seeing the +2 on…
... to the Sinclair sellout to Amstrad. Does anyone know what month ...SUUG MagazineDoes anyone remember the Spectrum Unemployed User Group? It had only a very short life in the UK during the mid '80s - It was a tape based magazine p…
... time Clive sold out to Amstrad (84 or 85 - my memory ...
