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Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 22 Apr 2015 16:45
by lezanderson
Spotted these amazing homebrew micros
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0qTO ... hEDPbe0Ofg
A professionally made Amstard CPC and ZX Spectrum both with stunning graphics !! Well worth a look !
Re: Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:58
by 1024MAK
SellMyRetro.com wrote:SellMyRetro.com News
For those of you who may have missed it, the latest bit of hardware from Zaxon is a Spectrum +128 clone, using the latest hardware.
Designed to fit in an original ZX Spectrum rubber case, this is a full clone of the ZX Spectrum +128 (toastrack), using the latest hardware and
with added features, including:
- 128 kb memory
- DivSD on board, using the ESXDOS firmware
- RGB video output on minidin8 socket
- Kempston interface on board
- Stereo AY output.
Whilst pre-orders for this have been strong, Zaxon is auctioning his fully functional and tested prototype to help fund the production run of the clone.
The auction finishes at 18:51 UK time today !! - see
http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/detail ... t-one-4240 for details
Zaxon also offers a range of other hardware, including a CPC clone (also in development) and various sound cards and interfaces.
Other Spectrum Ideas from RWAP Software
RWAP Software also have various spares and extras available for Speccy fans, including ever-necessary keyboard membranes, and replacement faceplates for both the rubber key ZX Spectrum and the ZX Microdrive.
One of the newest products from RWAP Software is a replacement rainbow badge which can replace lost or damaged ones on the bottom right corner of a Spectrum+48 or Spectrum+128 keyboard.
Don't forget their replacement rubber feet, and interfaces such as the DivIDE Plus, K-Mouse Turbo and Spectranet, as well as a wealth of ZX Spectrum Software.
http://www.sellmyretro.com/store/RWAP_S ... X+Spectrum
Kindest Regards
SellMyRetro.com
Above is a copy of an email that I recently received.
Mark
Re: Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 24 Apr 2015 11:22
by lezanderson
Any idea of prices and availability ?
Someone has also made a SAM COUPE clone, from VELESOFT in Czechoslovakia
Re: Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 26 Apr 2015 15:09
by 1024MAK
Cross
link to the temporary world of spectrum forum where there are some more details.
See also
Zaxon's products on the Sell My Retro site
Mark
Re: Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 03 May 2015 20:32
by JonB
Zaxon had an... errm... allegedly mixed reputation on the Atari forums with UltraSatan units. Just saying... Assuming it's the same guy.
Re: Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 03 May 2015 21:07
by 1024MAK
Same guy, but he has got a lot better at sorting out orders.
In the past, demand exceeded his ability to supply...
Myself, the various items I have bought from him have all arrived within a reasonable time (this includes pre-order items).
Mark
Re: Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 04 May 2015 10:28
by JonB
That's true Mark and as I recall no one was worried about waiting for orders to come in - it was the lack of communication after handing over your cash that worried people. If Zaxon's improved in this respect that can only be for the good.
Re: Amazing homebrew ZX Spectrum & Amstrad CPC
Posted: 16 Aug 2015 19:12
by jonriglar
My justspeccy 128 is on the way. Have to say, i havent had any communication problems with zaxxon.