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Which computer is most similar to Zx Spectrum?I have wondered recently wihch other 8-bit computer is most of all similar to Zx Spectrum. I mean similar graphics, similar gameplay, similar program…
... is most of all similar to Zx Spectrum. I mean similar ... Timex. It isn't similar to Zx Spectrum, it is Zx ... , but my vote would go to MSX. I didn't try ... in emulator, but it has Z80 processor like Zx Spectrum and ... -
Xor-shift random number generator for Z80[QUOTE=Patrik Rak;320244]Come on, people, [URL="http://www.jstatsoft.org/v08/i14/paper"]xor-shift generators[/URL] devised by Marsaglia, that's the w…
... Marsaglia, that's the way to go.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Patrik ... it would work on a Z80. Yesterday I had a bit ... the Marsaglia's 81 parameters to make sure I got it ... to do reasonably well on the Diehard test. Here is the Z80 ... -
converter to diskHello,maybe noob question, can be files like tap,z80 ect,converted to DSK image for +3 ?
Hello,maybe noob question,
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Recommended book (in WOS archive) for learning Z80 instructions?I have a very vague knowledge of a few Z80 instructions, but would like a comprehensive reference book. Can anyone recommend a decent book in the WO…
I have a very vague knowledge of a few Z80 instructions, but would like a comprehensive reference book.
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Which tools did developers use to create classic Spectrum games?Does anybody know which tools developers used in classic Spectrum game development? I tried to search web, but unfortunately didn't find anything hel…
... game development?
I tried to search web, but unfortunately didn ... PC (?) tools do they use to create those great games like ... all the games strictly on Z80 assembler or maybe they used ... -
Maya - .z80 snapshot = original release?[url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0016713[/url] The loading screen raised a red flag, so I checked the BASIC listing and found t…
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Goldfinch - an open software stack for mass storageYep, another pet project of mine to compete with all the others I've started. But hey, if I didn't get distracted by things like this I'd just get di…
... is to create a set of libraries for C and Z80, in ... ZXCF-attached disk, or a .TRD image on a FAT16 filesystem ... of these technologies (DivIDE, ZXCF, TRD, FAT...) through common standard mechanisms ... firmware with Basic extensions to read and write to FAT", and into ... -
Transferring +3 Disk Image from PC to real +3Is there a way to do this without physically connecting the +3 disk drive to the PC? Something like a Speccy version of the "Xfer in C" utility for…
Is there a way to do this without physically connecting ... the +3 disk drive to the PC?
... tried to use "Zydrodisk Utilities" ZYDRODISKOPIER function (by saving a .Z80 snapshot ... the drive motor, then prompted to re-try.
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Registered Copy of z80-400 wanted !!!Does anybody know where to get a "pirate-copy" of z80-400 emulator ? I have just downloaded the shareware-copy from WOS and when I try to pay for it …
Does anybody know where to get a "pirate-copy" of z80-400 emulator ... WOS and when I try to pay for it on the ... -
Tips on (dis-)assembling Z80 instructionsedit: Naturally I managed to post this in the wrong forum. I'd much appreciate it if any moderator would move it to the development section. For the…
... any moderator would move it to the development section.
... beginner when it comes to Z80 assembly (not to mention a stinkin' ...
Presumably the answer is to strike the right balance between ... thus dealing with the Z80's less than orthogonal instruction ... -
Z80 Expander Bus ControllHello there my fellow forum chummies, I would like to ask a few technical questions, Now I come from an Amiga Hardware based background, and as yo…
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any links to some decent Z80 expansion port schematics?
Z80 inteface expander[/b]
[list ... for direct install on the Z80 cpu
Will this ... interfere with the Z80 expansion Bus
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How feasible is it to add a second CPU to the ZX Spectrum?Today with IDE, and USB, and TCP/IP and other wonderful technologies arriving on the ZX Spectrum, I'm beginning to wonder if we'll run out of CPU tim…
... these devices on the weak Z80 @ 3.5MHz.
But ... maybe a third and fourth?) Z80 shared our contended memory, then ... /> This second Z80, I call CPU1, has access to the contended memory ... , SMP needs both processors to have access to the same memory. So ...Running .TRD filesHi. Is there any way with an emulator to run .TRD files for Spectrum? Or maybe convert them to a usable format? Appreciate it.
Hi. Is there any way with an emulator to run .TRD files for Spectrum? Or maybe convert them to a usable format?
Appreciate it.Utility to read/write to memory cards formatted for +3EThis post comes from [url=http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25658]this thread[/url]. I've released a small command-line utility…
... later is necessary for copying .Z80 and .SNA files, so you ... I'm currently using it to perform numerous file operations, ... /> - Reading and writting to physical devices is limited to devices that can ... br />
Feel free to upload it to WOS or the web ...Extended memory and SNApshots in emulatorsExist any snapshot fileformat that support extended memory for ZX (clones) ? I see only Z80 fileformat with 48/128 and 256kB(ZS Scorpion 256) support…
... is add new computer types to Z80 fileformat.
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ZX Emulator "Z80 STEALTH" support save extra memory ... in Z80 files (contain added new ... (WIN)
[url]http://trd.speccy.cz/emulz.htm#Z80Stealth ...Some ever noticed that +2A/+3 halts Z80 using WAIT?I mean: Anyone ever noticed that the +2A/+3 halts the Z80 using WAIT? All documentation I've read about contention state that the ULA halts the Z80 …
... the +2A/+3 halts the Z80 using WAIT?
Z80 by forcing CLK high. ... models, but it seems to be that, al least, ... I think this is important to be stated, as this behaviour ... 's possible to put a Z804020 CPU (Z80 capable of 20MHz ...WAV to TAPI'm having huge troubles trying to convert a program from a real tape to TAP virtual tape. I have tried several utilities and nothing works. I have p…
... having huge troubles trying to convert a program from a ... your help. Simple way to convert noise on the cassette ...
WAV2TAP - when try to process WAV - privileged instruction error ... ://rapidshare.com/files/295965346/Dikt__tor.z80[/url]
...Z80 'EXX' ConfusionI was working on a little Z80 routine last evening, and, having run out of registers, resorted to sticking one of the values into a memory location a…
... working on a little Z80 routine last evening, and, ... of registers, resorted to sticking one of the ... />
I returned to my problem this morning, and ... decided to write some minimal bit ... writes a few bytes to a memory buffer, deliberately ...What Z80 development tools do you use? What books?Hi. I've been meaning to do it for over 25 years, but.. better late than never :) I'm starting to learn machine code and am trying to get a developme…
... machine code and am trying to get a development environment ... retrospec.sgn.net/game/z80asm"]Z80 PC Assembler or z80asm[/ ... ,eostr-string ; length of string to print
call 8252 ; ... from Johnathan Cauldwell's How to write ZX Spectrum Games)< ...Games hacked to be played with Sinclair Joystick #1 (67890)I have mentioned a few of these in other threads, but I think they kinda deserve their own... I have been hacking a few of my favorite games which ha…
... would work with joystick connected to the Sinclair Joystick #1 ... is a list with links to the ones I did ... ://pc.sux.org/tomcat/LivingstoneIPresume67890.z80[/url]
Livingstone I ... ://pc.sux.org/tomcat/RockyHorrorShow67890.z80[/url]
Sagittarian Pinball: ...Need some emulator help!Hey all, I'm [b][i]not[/i][/b] new to the Spectrum, but I haven't played one before, and there are Spectrum ports of numerous Capcom games I want to …
... i]not[/i][/b] new to the Spectrum, but I ... numerous Capcom games I want to try out, and I ... t know what the easiest to use Spectrum emulator is, ... seem to load the TZX, TAP or TRD files, just the Z80 ... files. Any help to this n00b ...one to watch on ebay.A very nice looking z80 with three days to go. [URL="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINCLAIR-ZX80-FULLY-WORKING-BOXED-MINT-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ290409332040QQc…
A very nice looking z80 with three days to go.
[URL ...TRD/SCL importer for MB02+ and PROFI INTERFACEHi all MB02+ users, I know this time noone of you will be able to use my new program, because with MB02+ you will also need Velesoft's PROFI INTERFA…
... of you will be able to use my new program, because ... to let you know about that, it is an importer of TRD ... /SCL images and exporter of TRD images. Images ... download. Further info and screenshots to be found there also. Here ...Correct flag response to BIT n,(HL) etc.When running the test program suggested by Arjun (thanks again), all intructions are passing the flag tests except the BIT n,(HL), BIT n,(IX+dis) and…
... program expects the PO flag to reflect the parity of A ... light on the situation?, also, Z80 emulator writers, have you implemented ...z80 emulator with converter ?Hi i am finding the old z80 emulator v2 or v3, dont remember. Some of these versions have the snapshopt to 1.45 converter that allows us to conver t…
... i am finding the old z80 emulator v2 or v3, ... versions have the snapshopt to 1.45 converter that ... allows us to conver the v3 or ... The reasson is to use the z80 snapshot loader in the ... spectrum +3.
I tried to ...Z80 Machine Code Question...Hi Folks, I know not strictly a BASIC question but I have started to learn Z80 machine code - 25 years too late! :smile: I have been reading a book…
... question but I have started to learn Z80 machine code - 25 years ... little test program is intended to paint the screen black (nothing ... states that it will branch to F9h if the result of ...Z80 RRCA instruction...Hi Folks, Well my exploration of Z80 MCODE continues apace! I am struggling to understand how the RRCA instruction works. The official Zilog manua…
... exploration of Z80 MCODE continues apace! I am struggling to understand how ... position. Bit 0 is copied to the Carry flag and also ... to bit 7. Bit 0 is ...Broken keyboard due to broken ULARecalling csmith's thread about dead ULAs, a thread appeared in the Zonadepruebas (Spanish) forum regarding... a dead ULA, but only a partially dead …
... startup. That's to say the Z80 could write to the ULA, ... strong so that the Z80 could read it across ... D0 to D4 on the data bus on the Z80 side ... signals that the Z80 makes when it wants to read something ... top of the Z80) but I prefer to use the original ...Connecting a ZX Interface 1 to a +2AI have a customer with a Spectrum +2A computer - he has a working ZX Interface 1 and microdrive which has been tested with his +48 machine. However,…
... +2A does not appear to be able to communicate with the microdrive ... I have sent a replacement Z80 in case it is the ...The Idiot's guide to 3.5 inch floppies on a +3All help gratefully received, including blow by blow instructions and tutorials. I am interseted in adding a floppy drive (3.5 inch) to my +3 as an …
... drive (3.5 inch) to my +3 as an external ... heard that it is best to use "Blue" disks, are ... any more? If not to cover the density detect hole ...
I also want to be able to save +3 disk images ... it possible to convert .tzx, .Z80, and .TAP files to disk format ...
