Efficient Basic Coding for the ZX Spectrum
https://blog.jafma.net/2020/02/24/efficient-basic-coding-for-the-zx-spectrum/
#HackerNews #EfficientCoding #ZXspectrum #RetroComputing #BASICProgramming #TechHistory
Efficient Basic Coding for the ZX Spectrum
https://blog.jafma.net/2020/02/24/efficient-basic-coding-for-the-zx-spectrum/
#HackerNews #EfficientCoding #ZXspectrum #RetroComputing #BASICProgramming #TechHistory
☝️ Thanks to all who contributed recommendations for my friend looking for a modern ZX Spectrum recreation. He will go with The Spectrum by Retro Games as it ticks all his boxes.
Super Dragon Slayer (title 1) by John F. Cain
./s/SuperDragonSlayer.ay?#0
Title: Super Dragon Slayer (title 1)
Author: John F. Cain
#ZXSpectrum
#chiptune
☝️ Thanks to all who contributed recommendations for my friend looking for a modern ZX Spectrum recreation. He will go with The Spectrum by Retro Games as it ticks all his boxes.
☝️ Thanks to all who contributed recommendations for my friend looking for a modern ZX Spectrum recreation. He will go with The Spectrum by Retro Games as it ticks all his boxes.
Can you recommend modern hardware recreations (no software-only emulators) of the ZX Spectrum that are 100% compatible with the BASIC of the original 48K model and don't cost a fortune?
The devices should be fully assembled but kits or boards with no case are an option. They should also provide connections to modern displays and possibly also external keyboards.
I'm aware of these recreations:
ZX Spectrum Next
https://www.specnext.com
ESP32 Rainbow
https://www.esp32rainbow.com
Recreated Sinclair ZX Spectrum
https://recreatedzxspectrum.com
Asking for a friend, an actual friend.
@amoroso Look at The Spectrum, a recreation of the rubbed key ZX Spectrum that emulates 48K and 128K models.
It has 48 pre-loaded games, can use an external USB pendrive to load more games, USB joysticks and USB keyboards.
Can you recommend modern hardware recreations (no software-only emulators) of the ZX Spectrum that are 100% compatible with the BASIC of the original 48K model and don't cost a fortune?
The devices should be fully assembled but kits or boards with no case are an option. They should also provide connections to modern displays and possibly also external keyboards.
I'm aware of these recreations:
ZX Spectrum Next
https://www.specnext.com
ESP32 Rainbow
https://www.esp32rainbow.com
Recreated Sinclair ZX Spectrum
https://recreatedzxspectrum.com
Asking for a friend, an actual friend.
Super Dragon Slayer (title 1) by John F. Cain
./s/SuperDragonSlayer.ay?#0
Title: Super Dragon Slayer (title 1)
Author: John F. Cain
#ZXSpectrum
#chiptune
Kickstarter 3 - Crash live 2025 talk from the #ZXSpectrumNext team.
Kickstarter 3 - Crash live 2025 talk from the #ZXSpectrumNext team.
Another #zxspectrum rescued!
Upper RAM issue resolved, still needs a colour tune up but it works.
The edge connector needed scrubbing with a glass fibre pen (IPA was not enough on its own), so that the DivMMC would actually work (M1 line perfectly fine).
But it passes tests now 😎
(NB: yellow line is the monitor, not the Speccy)
Another #zxspectrum rescued!
Upper RAM issue resolved, still needs a colour tune up but it works.
The edge connector needed scrubbing with a glass fibre pen (IPA was not enough on its own), so that the DivMMC would actually work (M1 line perfectly fine).
But it passes tests now 😎
(NB: yellow line is the monitor, not the Speccy)
Nodes of Yesod from the Odin Computer Graphics Team!
Happy 40th Anniversary to Nodes of Yesod! This was the first original game I shipped, way back in 1985 at Odin Computer Graphics, in Liverpool, England. The specific release date seems to be lost in the mists of time, but it was a Crash Smash in the August 1985 issue of Crash magazine, so I’m probably only off by a month or two.
Do you remember playing the game? What did you like or dislike about it?
Some of my memories from that time are shared on my blog: https://blog.stevewetherill.com/2022/02/odin-computer-graphics-part-one-1985.html
#NodesOfYesod40 #ZXSpectrum #ClassicGaming #RetroGames #Nostalgia
Nodes of Yesod from the Odin Computer Graphics Team!
Happy 40th Anniversary to Nodes of Yesod! This was the first original game I shipped, way back in 1985 at Odin Computer Graphics, in Liverpool, England. The specific release date seems to be lost in the mists of time, but it was a Crash Smash in the August 1985 issue of Crash magazine, so I’m probably only off by a month or two.
Do you remember playing the game? What did you like or dislike about it?
Some of my memories from that time are shared on my blog: https://blog.stevewetherill.com/2022/02/odin-computer-graphics-part-one-1985.html
#NodesOfYesod40 #ZXSpectrum #ClassicGaming #RetroGames #Nostalgia
Developer of 32+ years for #SAMCoupe #computer - #hardware, #software and magazines. Plus #Retrocomputing hardware for #RC2014, #ZXSpectrum, #Soundchip.
Recent releases: (⭐ newest!)
➡️ #SAMCoupe 🌐 https://www.samcoupe.com
⭐ Quazar Surround 2024 Editions
⭐ VIC-20 Cartridge Interface (new batch available)
⭐ SAM Revival 9 revamp (with Manic Miner!)
SAM Revival 11 revamp
SAM Revival issue 26
Mechanical Keyboard
Trinity Ethernet Interface v1.2 (+SD storage)
➡️ #RC2014 + Compatibles 🌐 https://2014.samcoupe.com
⭐ SAA1099P Soundchip Interface
SID Soundchip Interface
ZX True Tone (ZXTT)
Graphic OLED
➡️ #ZXSpectrum 🌐 https://zx.samcoupe.com
ZX 2 Way
ZX-RC2014 Bus Interface
ROM Slot + Flash Cart
🌊 Rescate Atlántida; un clásico español de Dinamic lleno de acción submarina y exploración. Pilotamos un minisubmarino con la misión de rescatar a la tripulación de una ciudad sumergida mientras combatimos criaturas marinas y gestionamos el oxígeno y la energía.
Gráficos coloridos, dificultad ajustada al milímetro y ese inconfundible estilo ochentero de Dinamic que lo hacía todo épico. 💾💙
#ZXSpectrum #RetroGaming #Dinamic #8bit #España
🌊 Rescate Atlántida; un clásico español de Dinamic lleno de acción submarina y exploración. Pilotamos un minisubmarino con la misión de rescatar a la tripulación de una ciudad sumergida mientras combatimos criaturas marinas y gestionamos el oxígeno y la energía.
Gráficos coloridos, dificultad ajustada al milímetro y ese inconfundible estilo ochentero de Dinamic que lo hacía todo épico. 💾💙
#ZXSpectrum #RetroGaming #Dinamic #8bit #España