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Below is a copy of the '''Amstrad CPC Hardware List''' from http://www.retroisle.com/amstrad/cpc/Articles/hwlist.php (as of 10th August 2010).
Accordingly, this page is (intentionally) messy, not sorted by categories, and does contain duplicated items. For a better sorted page, see [[Peripherals]].
* [[Amstrad part numbers|40025 ]] ([[Amstrad]]) 6128 Upgrade ROM(see also: [[FO-DOS]] CPC6128 EPROM)* 20MB Harddrive ([[Siren Software]]) (1990) Never past prototype stage?* 3" disk drive head cleaner ([[M.J.C. Supplies]]) (1991)* 3.5" Drive ([[SD Microsystems]]) (1992)* 3.5" Drive ([[Siren Software]]) (1992)* 3.5" Super Drive ([[Microstyle|GVL Bagsform]]) (1992)* 3.5" Super Drive ([[Microstyle]]) (1992)* [[Connector:Monitor|464 monitor lead ]] extension ([[M.J.C. Supplies]]) (1986)
* 464/664/6128 Monitor Plinth (?) Small stand for monitor
* [[KDS 5¼" Disc Drive|5.25" drive ]] ([[KDS Electronics]])* [[Connector:Monitor|6128 Monitor lead ]] extension ([[M.J.C. Supplies]]) (1986)* [[Amstrad part numbers|6128 ROM ]] ([[Amstrad]]) (1992) Upgrade 464 to 6128* 6128 ROM Module (Brunword) (1992) [[BrunWord|Brunword ]] 6128 in a ROM module
* [[8bit Printer Ports|8 Bit Printer Port]] ([[Pride Utilities]]) (1986)
* [[8bit KDS 8-Bit Printer PortsPort|8 bit printer port]] ([[KDS Electronics]] Ltd) (1986)* 800K Disc Drive ([[Datel Electronics ]]) (1989)* 8K Sector Modification, Automatic ([[Richard Wilson]]) Copy Protected protected Software with this disk format* [[ABBA switch|ABBA Drive Switch]], Internal ([[Phil Craven]]/[[Hangman|Rob Scott]])* [[ABBA switch]], External ([[STS]]/[[Hangman|Rob Scott]]) Change drive* AMDRIVE ([[Silicon Systems|SILICON SYSTEMS]]) (1992) 3" SECOND DRIVE* [[Amdrum|AMDRUM]] ([[Silicon Systems|SILICON SYSTEMS]]) nonsense; actually it is from: ([[Cheetah|CHEETAH ]] MARKETING/[[Datel Electronics|DATEL]]) (1987) DRUM MACHINE* [[AMRAM]] ([[Cheetah|CHEETAH]] MARKETING/[[Datel Electronics|DATEL]]) nonsense; actually it is from: ([[Silicon Systems|SILICON SYSTEMS]]) (1992) 16K RAM FOR PROTOTYPING ROMS* [[AMRAM2|AMRAM-2]] ([[Silicon Systems|SILICON SYSTEMS]]) (1987) 32K RAM FOR PROTOTYPING ROMS + ROMBOARD* AMSCASE ([[Silicon Systems|SILICON SYSTEMS]]) (1987) SERIAL INTERFACE - COMMUNICATION* [[Amstrad Serial Interface|Amstrad RS232 Interface]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]])* Amstrad Trackerball ([[Datapen Microtechnology Ltd|Datapen MicroTechnology Ltd]]) Trackball/Rollerball and Software* [[Commstar v21/23 modem|Amstrad V21/V23 Modem ]] ([[Amstrad]]) and/or ([[PACE]]) (1986)
* [[AMX Mouse|Amx mouse]] (ADVANCED MEMORY SYSTEMS) (1987) Mouse Interface + Driver software
* AUTOFIRE INTERFACE (MICROSNIPS) HAVE AUTOFIRE ON CPC
* Autofire Unit (Microsnips) (1989)
* [[CF2 Compact Floppy Disc|CF2]] ([[AMSOFT]]/MAXELL/DISCXPRESS/GOLD) MASTER ) (1989 ???) 3" FLOPPY DISC* Cirkit HX-RX1 ROM Expansion Card ([[Cirkit) ]] Distribution ) 4 socket* [[CM14]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) COLOUR MONITOR FOR 464+ AND 6128+* [[KDS Communicator 104|Communicator 104]] ([[KDS Electronics]]) (1992) Serial and Parallel interface with software (or note: that description is nonsense, it is a modem ???, not a serial/parallel interface)* [[KDS Electronics Serial Interface|CPC Serial Interface]] ([[KDS Electronics]]) (1986) Communications* CPC to video lead ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1991) BNC or phono plug. Connect CPC monitor to video* CPC TO VIDEO LEAD, BNC OR PHONO ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1986)* CPC6128 MANUAL ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1992)* [[Amstrad Serial Interface|cps 8256 serial/parallel interface]] for [[PCW ]] ([[Amstrad]])* [[Amstrad CT-1 Radio/Alarm-Clock|CT1]] ([[Amstrad]]) Clock/Radio/Alarm* [[CTM640/CTM644|CTM640]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) COLOR MONITOR FOR 464* [[CTM640/CTM644|CTM644]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) COLOUR MONITOR FOR 664/6128* [[Dart Scanner for DMP-Printers|Dart Scanner]] ([[Dart Electronics]]) (1987) Scan with printer* [[DDI-1]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1989) DISK DRIVE, DISK INTERFACE, DISK HW FOR 464* Demon Development Cartridge ([[John Morrison]]) Hacking tool
* [[DHCP MIDI Interface|DHCP MIDI INTERFACE]] (DHCP) (1989) MIDI INTERFACE + SOFTWARE
* [[DHCP MIDI Interface|DHCP MIDI Interface]] (DHCP) (1990)
* Dial-A-Disk (SBS Data Services Ltd) Disc box
* [[Disc Wizard ]] ([[Evesham Micros]]) (1986) Tape->Disc backup* [[Dk'tronics memory expansion|DK'TRONICS 256K RAM PACK]], 464/664 or 6128 ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) (1986)* [[Dk'tronics memory expansion|DK'TRONICS 64K RAM PACK]] ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) EXTEND RAM* [[Dk'tronics Lightpen|DK'TRONICS LIGHTPEN]]/GRAPHICS SYSTEM ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) DRAW GRAPHICS* [[Dk'tronics Mouse Interface|DK'TRONICS MOUSE INTERFACE]] + GENIUS MOUSE ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) (1992) MOUSE HW + SOFTWARE DRIVER* [[Dk'tronics Real Time Clock|DK'TRONICS REAL TIME CLOCK]] ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) (1992) REAL TIME CLOCK* [[Dk'tronics memory expansion|DK'TRONICS SILICON DISK]], 464/664 or 6128 ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) 256K DISK IN RAM* [[Dk'tronics Speech Synthesizer|DK'TRONICS SPEECH SYNTHESISER + 2 SPEAKERS]] ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) Speech Synthesiser. ROM software + 2 speakers + Amplifier* [[Dk'tronics TV Tuner|DK'TRONICS TV TUNER ]] ([[Dk'tronics|DK'TRONICS]]/DATEL) (1992)TURN MONITOR INTO TV* [[Connector:2nd disc drive (CPC664, CPC6128, CPC6128+)|DL-2 ]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1986) DISK LEAD - CONNECT FD-1 TO CPC6128* [[Connector:2nd disc drive (CPC664, CPC6128, CPC6128+)|DL-2 ]] ([[Amstrad]]) Disk drive lead to connect 6128 to FD-1* [[Connector:2nd disc drive (CPC664, CPC6128, CPC6128+)|DL-261282]] 6128+ ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1990) 6128+ TO FD-1* [[DMP2000]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1993) DOT MATRIX PRINTER (9-PIN)* [[DMP2000 Buffer Upgrade Kit|DMP2000/3000 BUFFER UPGRADE KIT ]] ([[Goldmark Systems|GOLDMARK SYSTEMS]]) UPGRADE RAM IN DMP2000/3000(actually, required for DMP2000 only) (the DMP3000 has already 8K RAM built-in)* [[DMP2160]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) DOT MATRIX PRINTER* [[DMP3000]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) DOT MATRIX PRINTER* [[DMP3160]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) DOT MATRIX PRINTER* [[DMP3250 ]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) DOT MATRIX PRINTER* [[DMP4000 ]] ([[Amstrad]]) Dot Matrix Printer* [[Draysoft Doubler|Doubler]] ([[Evesham Micros]]) (1989)Tape->Tape copier* DRIVE ADAPTORS ([[Microstyle|AVATAR]]) (1986) USE CPC DRIVES WITH OTHER COMPUTERS
* [[Dust Covers]]
* [[Light Pen Professional / Mark II (Electric Studio)|Electric Studio Light Pen]] ([[Electric Studio]]) (1990) Lightpen and software* Elite ROM Module (Brunword ) or actually from ([[Brunning Software]]) (1989) [[BrunWord|Brunword, Spellchecker ]] etc* [[EMR MIDI Interface|EMR Midi]]track performer ([[EMR|Electro Music Research]]) (1989) Midi* EPROM EXPANSION BOARD ([[John Morrison|JOHN MORRISON]]) (1992) EPROM BOARD* EPROM PROGRAMMER ([[Microstyle|AVATAR]]) (1989) PROGRAM EPROM * EPROM PROGRAMMER ([[John Morrison|JOHN MORRISON]])* [[Microgenic EPROM Programmer|EPROM PROGRAMMER ]] ([[Microgenic Systems|MICROGENIC]])* EPROM Programmer ([[Microstyle]]) (1991)* [[Amstrad Disk Drive|FD1]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) 2ND 3" Disk Drive* [[Amstrad Disk Drive|FD1]]+ ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) FD-1 FOR CPC6128+* Fortune Superslim Cassette ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1989)
* Foundation Step Time Sequencer v4.25 (Foundation Software) (1991) one-step MIDI sequencer
* Game Pro Mk2 (CPRs Design Technology) (1991) custom control interface plugs into joystick
* GENIUS MOUSE ([[Datel Electronics|DATEL]]) (1993) MOUSE* [[GT64/GT65|GT64]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1992 ??) GREEN SCREEN MONITOR FOR 664/6128* [[Plus|GX4000]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) CONSOLE* [[Hackit|HACKIT/ LE HACKEUR]] ([[Siren Software|SIREN SOFTWARE]]) HACKING* [[Amstrad JY-1/JY-2 joysticks|JY-1]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1990) JOYSTICK WITH CONNECTOR FOR 2ND JOYSTICK* [[Amstrad JY-1/JY-2 joysticks|JY-2]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) JOYSTICK* [[Amstrad JY-1/JY-2 joysticks|JY3 ]] ([[Amstrad]]) (1991) Joystick* K.D.S. Electronics ROMboard ([[KDS Electronics|KDS ELECTRONICS]]) 6 socket ROMboard* [[KDS 5¼" Disc Drive|KDS 5.25 " DISC DRIVE" ]] ([[KDS Electronics|KDS ELECTRONICS]])* [[8bit Printer Ports|KDS 8-BIT PRINTER PORT]] ([[KDS Electronics|KDS ELECTRONICS]])* KDS ROMBOX ([[KDS Electronics|KDS ELECTRONICS]])* [[KDS Electronics Serial Interface|KDS SERIAL INTERFACE]] ([[KDS Electronics|KDS ELECTRONICS]])* Lifetime Drive (Miles Gordon Technology) (1989) 3.5" disc drive(probably a raw drive, without interface; as far as known MGT didn't make a CPC version of their disc interface)* [[Light Pen Professional / Mark II (Electric Studio)|Lightpen]] ([[Electric Studio]])* [[Amstrad LP-1 light pen|LP-1]] ([[Amstrad]]) Light pen* [[LQ3500 ]] ([[Amstrad]]) Printer* [[Amstrad Magnum Phaser|MAGNUM LIGHT PHASER]] (MAGNUM/VIRGIN??) (1989) LIGHTGUN
* Manuscript holder (SBS Data Services Ltd) Holds a page next to monitor, so you can read and type at same time
* [[Maplin ROM Box|Maplins Expansion System ]] ([[Maplin]] Electronics) (1986) Kit form. 8 Sockets, lightpen, buffered decoding for up to 128 I/O addresses, also socket for connection to Eurocard motherboard which can accomodate* MASTER MOUSE ([[Siren Software|SIREN SOFTWARE]]) MOUSE INTERFACE* [[MAXAM|Maxam]] "Cartridge" ([[Arnor]])* [[Connector:Cassette recorder|MCL115 ]] (?) (1986) CONNECT TAPE RECORDER TO CPC* [[Connector:Cassette recorder|MCL115 ]] ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1989) Cassette lead for CPC* [[Microgenic ROM Board|Microgenic Systems ROMboard ]] ([[Microgenic Systems|Microgenic Systems]]) 8 socket ROMboard* [[Teletext adaptor|MICROTEXT ADAPTOR]] ([[Microtext Ltd.|MICROTEXT]]) VIEW TELETEXT PAGES ON CPC* [[Teletext adaptor|Microtext Adaptor]] ([[MicrotextLtd.|Microtext]]) (1989) View Teletext images on CPC* MIDI Interface ([[Silicon Systems]]) (1990) MIDI INTERFACE + SOFTWARE* MIDI Interface ([[Silicon Systems]]) (1989)* [[EMR MIDI Interface|MIDITRACK PERFORMER]] ([[EMR]]) MIDI INTERFACE + SOFTWARE* [[Mini-Max Modem]] ([[KDS Electronics]]) (1990) Modem* [[Mirage Imager|MIRAGE IMAGER ]] (MIRAGE MICROCOMPUTERS LTD) (1986) TAPE-TO-DISC BACKUP (similar to MF2)* [[MM12]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1986) MONO MONITOR FOR 464+ AND 6128+* MODIFY 6128+ TO LOAD TAPES ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1993) PROJECT* MODIFY DDI-1 INTERFACE TO WORK WITH 464+ ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1992)* [[Amstrad MP1/MP2 modulator|MP1]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1992) TV MODULATOR RF FOR 464* MP1-F ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) TV MODULATOR SCART FOR 464(seems to be the CPC 464 version of the [[MP2F]], without 12V)* MP-1F+ ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) TV MODULATOR - CONNECT 464+/6128+ TO SCART TV(seems to be the CPC Plus version of the [[MP2F]], without 12V) (CPC Plus uses only 5V; even the 6128 disc-version)* [[Amstrad MP1/MP2 modulator|MP2]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1993) TV MODULATOR FOR 664,6128* [[MP2F|MP2-F]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) TV MODULATOR SCART FOR 664,6128* [[MP-3|MP3]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) TV TUNER FOR CTM644 MONITOR* [[Multiface II|MULTIFACE 2]] ([[Romantic Robot|ROMANTIC ROBOT]]) (1992) HACKING AND TAPE->DISC TRANSFER* [[Multiface II|Multiface 2+]] ([[Romantic Robot|ROMantic Robot]]) (1992) HACKING AND TAPE->DISC TRANSFER (PLUS VERSION)* [[Multiface II|Multiface-2E]] ([[Romantic Robot|ROMantic Robot]]) (1991) Multiface 2 for CPC Plus* PACE LINNET MODEM ([[PACE]]) MODEM* Pace RS232 ([[PACE]])
* [[Digital Joysticks|Paddle Controller for Plus]] (?)
* Parallel port (?)
* [[Connector:Printer port|PL-1 ]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) PRINTER LEAD FOR CPC* [[KDS Power Controller|Power Controller]] ([[KDS Electronics]]) (1990) has 8 relays, to control lights, fans, robots etc* PP5 ([[Amstrad]]) (1991) Business Promotion Pack* PP6 ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) (1986) PROMOTIONAL PACK (15 GAMES + JOYSTICK)* PP7 ([[Amstrad]]) (1989) 15 games and a joystick* PP8 ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) PROMOTIONAL PACK (17 DISC GAMES + JOYSTICK)* [[Connector:Printer port|PRINTER LEAD ]] (?) Centronics PRINTER LEAD FOR CPC* [[Connector:Printer port|Printer lead ]] for CPC (?)* [[Connector:Printer port|Printer lead ]] for Plus (?)* PRINTER T SWITCH ([[KDS Electronics|KDS ELECTRONICS]]) CONNECT TWO PRINTERS TO THE CPC* Printer T Switch ([[KDS Electronics]]) Connect 2 printers to Amstrad
* PS2 (AMSTRAD?) (1986) POWER SUPPLY FOR DISC INTERFACE FOR NON-DISK CPC
* Ram 6128 Speech Synth ROM (?)
* Ram Delta Joystick (?)
* [[Music Machine|RAM MUSIC MACHINE]] ([[Ram Electronics|RAM]]/DATEL) SOUND SAMPLER, MIDI INTERFACE, DRUM MACHINE
* Ram TV tuner/reciever (?) (1992)
* [[Microstyle RAMROM|Ramrom ]] ([[Microstyle]]) Has 32k Ram which acts like ROM. Use it to prototype ROMs* [[Rombo Rombox|ROMBO ROMBOARD ]] ([[Rombo Productions|ROMBO]]) (1992) HOLDS 6 EPROM * ROMboard Xtra ([[Microstyle]]) 6 socket + 1 socket for 6128 upgrade ROM* [[Microgenic ROM Board|ROMbox ]] ([[MicrogenicSystems|Microgenic]]) (1991)* ROMONOFF SWITCH ([[Microstyle|AVATAR]]) (1989) ENABLE/DISABLE ALL ROMS WITH A SWITCH* [[RS-232 para Amstrad|RS 232]]-C (MTH Ingenieros) probably means ([[MHT Ingenieros]]) Serial Interface* [[KDS Electronics Serial Interface|RS232]] ([[KDS electronics Electronics]] ltd)* RS232 Interface ([[Timatic Systems]]) (1986) 2 RS232 Channels, Parallel port, Sideways ROM board* [[Cirkit serial interface|RS232 Interface ]] ([[Cirkit]] ) (1986)* [[Amstrad Serial Interface|RS232C]]+ ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) RS232 INTERFACE FOR 6128+
* Screen Filter (SBS Data Services Ltd) (1993) Reduce brightness and glare on monitor screen
* [[Screenvision TV Tuner|SCREENVISION ]] ([[Screens Microcomputers|SCREENS]]) (1986) USE CPC COLOUR MONITORS AS TV* [[Screenvision TV Tuner|Screenvision TV and Video Tuner ]] ([[Screens Microcomputers|Screens Microcomputers and Electronics]]) (1990) Tv-tuner for Colour monitors* [[Connector:2nd disc drive (CPC664, CPC6128, CPC6128+)|Second drive lead ]] (?) (1986)* Serial and Parallel Port ([[KDS Electronics ]] Ltd)
* [[RS232|Serial Interface]] (?) (1986)
* [[Service Manuals|SERVICE MANUALS]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) FIX 464,6128,464+,6128+, GX4000,DDI-1,FD-1,CT-1,MP-3* [[ABBA switch|SIDE SWITCH]], External (?) USE BOTH SIDES OF 3.5 " DISCS IN AMSDOS"* [[ABBA switch|Side Switch]], Internal ([[STS]]/[[Hangman|Rob Scott]])* Sideways ROM ([[KDS Electronics]])* Sideways ROM Board ([[KDS Electronics]]) (1986) 5 ROMs* Single 3" with Interface (Super Power) or more likely from: ([[Micro Power Ltd.]]) (1986)* Single second 3" drive for 464 or 664 wi (Super Power) or more likely from: ([[Micro Power Ltd.]])* SM2400 ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) MODEM(2400 baud Internal PC modem - not CPC related)* [[Soft158A: DDI-1 Firmware - The Complete CPC 464 DOS ROM Specification|SOFT 158A]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) DDI-1 FIRMWARE MANUAL* [[SOFT 968]] ([[Amstrad|AMSTRAD]]) FIRMWARE SPECIFICATION (6128)* [[Sound Blaster|SOUND BLASTER]] ([[Siren Software|SIREN SOFTWARE]]) (1987) SOUND AMPLIFIER + 2 SPEAKERS + HEADPHONES* [[MHT Speech Synthesizer|Speech Synthesiser]] (MTH Ingenieros) probably means ([[MHT Ingenieros]]) Speech Synthesiser* [[Amstrad SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer|SSA-1 Speech Synthesiser]] ([[Amstrad]]) (?) Speech Synthesiser* STEREO SOUND BOOSTER ([[Datel Electronics|DATEL]]) STEREO AMP + SPEAKERS* [[SuperPower ROM Box|Super Power Sideways ROM Card ]] (Super Power) or more likely from: ([[Micro Power Ltd.]]) (1986)* SYSTEM DISCS ([[Amstrad]]/[[Digital Research]]) (1986) [[CP/M|CPM]]/CPM+ SYSTEM DISCS
* Third drive switching cable (?)
* TimDisc 5.25" disc drive ([[Timatic Systems]])* [[Trojan Light Phazer|TROJAN LIGHT PHAZER]] ([[Trojan|TROJAN]]) (1986 ??) LIGHT GUN FOR GX4000, 464+,6128+* [[Trojan Light Phazer|Trojan Lightgun]] ([[Trojan]]) (1991) Lightgun for GX4000 and Plus* [[Teletext adaptor|TV Tuner ]] ([[MicrotextLtd.|Microtext]]) (1989) Use with Microtext Adaptor to view Teletext without videorecorder (optionally one could use a Video Recorder as tuner for the Teletext Adaptor)* Video Digitizer ([[John Morrison]]) (1993)* VIDEOMASTER ([[Campursoft|CAMPURSOFT]]/COMSOFT) (1986) CONNECT CPC TO VIDEO RECORDER* [[Videomaster |Videomaster]] ([[Campursoft|CampurSoft]]) (1993) Connect CPC to Video* [[VIDI digitizer|VIDI DIGITISER]] ([[Rombo Productions|ROMbo Productions]]) (1993)DIGITISE TV IMAGES* Voyager 7 (Microlink?) or more likely: (Modem House) (1989) Serial Interface and Modem for connection to Microlink service(see ZX [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=YourComputer/Issue8609/Pages/YourComputer860900015.jpg review] and CPC [[:Image:ACU8610004.jpg|advert]])* [[Connector:Expansion port|WIDGET ]] ([[W.A.V.E.|WAVE]]) (1986) EXPANSION PORT ADAPTOR (464+/6128+ TO EDGE CONNECTOR)* [[X-ROM|XROM]] ([[Timatic Systems|TIMATIC SYSTEMS]]) (1992) EPROM PROGRAMMER
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