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ZXLFN - storing tape header in a long file nameHi lads ;) Couple of months ago, the group of guys interested in divIDE software development has came up with an interesting idea - store tape heade…
... operate with files on a ZX + ATA interface + PC-ish filesystem
ZX metadata in a fs, this ... fs characters allowed in a zx name
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ZXLFN - storing tape header in a long file nameHi lads ;) Couple of months ago, the group of guys interested in divIDE software development has came up with an interesting idea - store tape heade…
ZXLFN - storing tape header in a long file nameHi lads ;) Couple of months ago, the group of guys interested in divIDE software development has came up with an interesting idea - store tape heade…
Nightshade & Alien 8 on microdrive?Now, I'm very impressed with the covers, but these ain't official releases are they..... are they?!? [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum…
.z80 to .tap ?Some days ago I discovered that game I have dreamed for so long is actually existing, and it is Bobby Yazz Show, and of course I would like to play i…
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And the ZX-PC Interface can load SNA and Z80 ...External Speccy CommunicationHow does a speccy communicate with the outside world ?? Do you have to have the interface 1 for serial communications ( rs232 ) or are there other p…
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Out of interest, how many people actualy use a real spectrum ?[/QUOTE]
I use an emulator when 'on the road' to code.
When ready I load everything in the real machine using the ZX-PC Interface.EightyOne 0.43Hmmm, 'twas round about July I fell asleep and only came round t'other day - honest gov! Anyway, I thought I'd better whip out a quick release and p…
... /> Added Disciple & +D Floppy interface (Read only at the moment).< ...Replacement ROMsSo, I've replaced a couple ROMs in my +3 to be a +3e. I used a couple of 27c256's, which has worked a treat. So if I wanted to replace the ROMs in …
I have my ZX-PC Interface with (external) Eprom 27128 or 27256.
No problem with that on all machines.
Internal you must think that pin 27 has a different meaning.Using PC or Mac as a slave?For my Atari 8-bit I use an Sio2PC cable (with a USB2Serial adapter) to connect to my Mac so that I can store disk/tape images on the Mac as images. …
[QUOTE=Pengwin]Thanks, I thought something like that would be the answer.[/QUOTE]
There is also dr beep's zx->pc interface which will load up taps and snapshots in about 7 seconds, but you'll have to build an interface to use it.k7zx, a utility to load programs to Spectrum at very high speedk7zx is a windows program that convert .tap, .tzx , .sna and .z80 files to a wav file that can be played to a real Spectrum. You can down load it f…
... the videofilm option: my ZX-PC Interface loads a complete screen in ...k7zx, a utility to load programs to Spectrum at very high speedk7zx is a windows program that convert .tap, .tzx , .sna and .z80 files to a wav file that can be played to a real Spectrum. You can down load it f…
... 40x72 pixels size over the ZX-PC Interface could be nice.
interface. Must be possible in some ...a dumb question?Well, I have been confused with all these interfaces so I have the following question which will make things clear for me... ;) Is there a "device" …
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My solution is the ZX-PC Interface.
It can ... /trastero/cosas/JL/DrBeep/PC-ZX.html[/url]
I ...SpecEmu 2.4 releaseSince SpecEmu has been at 2.4 beta for as long as I can remember I think it's about time I made a proper 2.4 release for its users :) Major new feat…
Looks to me like that floppy interface would be more suitable as a personally customised version of an open source emulator such as Fuse or possibly vbSpec along with the DLL?My to-buy listWhat I want to buy: -ZX80 - [COLOR="Red"]bought[/COLOR] -ZX81 - [COLOR="Red"]bought[/COLOR] -ZX Spectrum 48K - [COLOR="Red"]bought!!![/COLOR] -ZX…
... 16K Ram pack and a ZX Alphacom 32 Printer! I'm ... ] )
-Dr Beep's PC-ZX interface (built)
Well, that ... box)
Dr Beep's ZX-PC Interface
Just PM ...Eight ZX MicrodrivesOk so the ZX Microdrives can be dasiychained up to a max of eight, but why! I can kinda see the point of having 2 MDs but 8? Not only would you need…
I am reprogramming my ZX-PC Interface to support microdrive as well.
First I would allow 8 microdrivesfiles to be reached, but I narrowed it down to 2.Anyone still use their Spectrum?I mean, with the quality of emulation available, does anyone still hook up the spectrum and load from tapes? I still have my Spectrum + and it's in p…
... Spectrum to test the new ZX-PC eprom.
Found ... load my games over the ZX-PC Interface, stored as Z80, SNA ...Anyone still use their Spectrum?I mean, with the quality of emulation available, does anyone still hook up the spectrum and load from tapes? I still have my Spectrum + and it's in p…
... Spectrum to test the new ZX-PC eprom.
Found ... load my games over the ZX-PC Interface, stored as Z80, SNA ...Anyone still use their Spectrum?I mean, with the quality of emulation available, does anyone still hook up the spectrum and load from tapes? I still have my Spectrum + and it's in p…
Just tested the new EPROM-program for the ZX-PC Interface.
(so I used my ZX Spectrum once again)
Works like planned, now I can alter the PC software furtherNMI : especially PitersHello Piters, here the link to your NMI-button. [url]http://members.tripod.com/~piters/nmibutto.htm[/url] I don't understand your reason to place …
... much space left on the ZX-PC Interface to place a switch ...A great ideaMost of us are a bit short on cash whenever we want to buy a new toy for our speccy. Sometimes can't even find what we are looking for. Now what id s…
... /> I am expanding my ZX-PC Interface with a microdrive emulation (loading ...A great ideaMost of us are a bit short on cash whenever we want to buy a new toy for our speccy. Sometimes can't even find what we are looking for. Now what id s…
... /> I am expanding my ZX-PC Interface with a microdrive emulation (loading ...The Opus Discovery 1 Disk drive or would consider a Microdrive and interface wanted[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Hi I believe that this disk drive was made and built for the spectrum,i am willing to pay a good amount for one that works and …
For fast access there are better ways than Microdrive.
As mentioned a DivIDE can do, but also the ZX-PC Interface works fine
When you can work with a solder iron you can do it yourself.Vote for the change of TZX formatThere is an ongoing discussion on the proposal of Patrik Rat to change the current TZX format specification to one that is simpler to implement for e…
... on an update for the ZX-PC Interface, allowing to read TZX ...Beanz, Beanz, good for ya heart the more ya eat the more ya fart!!! Happy Burfday!Happy Burfday Beanz! The big 4....0..... Didn't realise you were THAT old ;) I'd have a beer for you now but I'm already drunk so maybe tommorow, …
Beanz,
I hoped I could say I sent you the ZX -PC Interface for your birthday.
Unfortunately it isn't ready yet!
(it will, promised!)Beanz, Beanz, good for ya heart the more ya eat the more ya fart!!! Happy Burfday!Happy Burfday Beanz! The big 4....0..... Didn't realise you were THAT old ;) I'd have a beer for you now but I'm already drunk so maybe tommorow, …
[QUOTE=Dr BEEP;187038]Beanz,
I hoped I could say I sent you the ZX -PC Interface for your birthday.
Unfortunately it isn't ready yet!
(it will, promised!)[/QUOTE]
I'll be waiting! :DInterface 1 with 3.5" floppyHas this been done or can it be done? Using an interface 1 and a powered 3.5" floppy disk drive (with a modified cable) instead of a microdrive?
There are several ways to load a 48K dump in a few seconds.
You have:
PLUS D
MB02
Flash card readers
ZX-PC Interface
All have their own pro and con.Problems playing RastanI've been playing Rastan lately. I'm using Spectaculator (version 6.30.0567). Unfortunately, after some time the game starts to get garbled graphics…
... hardware emulation you have enabled (ZX Printer, Interface 1, MicroSpeech etc.)
Emulation vs SpecApologies if this is an old thread, what does anyone think is the best - playing spectrum games through emulation or on a real speccy? I feel it's b…
Development:
In the train on a laptop
Play:
At home on the real machine, loaded over the ZX-PC Interface.
Complete 48K loaded in 7 sec.48K vs 128KWhat does everyne think is the best machine - the 48k or the 128k? Personally i prefer the 128K+2. It has more memory, built in tape deck (so no fid…
... pretty easy. There's no floppy interface but with internal SD or ... an advantage of having a floppy drive to make it worth ...
