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Title: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: Audronic on 10:22, 03 December 18
Hi All

I am looking at getting something to Playback   xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
What are people using ? ?
I have ordered  a Car Tape Cassette To 3.5mm AUX Audio Adapter.
Ray
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: mr_lou on 15:32, 03 December 18
I've tried that cassette solution too. I remember it working, but didn't try it out a whole lot.

I also have a modified CPC464 though, with a wire connected to the tape player, and ending in a jack plug. I think that probably works better. But my "reserve", so haven't really been using it.
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: Audronic on 22:40, 03 December 18
@mr_lou (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=96)


Ok thanks for that.
do you have a link as to where you connected the Socket to ? ?


Thanks.   Ray
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: mr_lou on 23:06, 03 December 18
No sorry. I wasn't me who made it. But I can ask the guy who did it, if he has any info.
Fairly sure it's just a matter of soldering it onto the same wires that goes to the head though. This would be something @Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225) could probably easily answer.
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: Bryce on 14:54, 04 December 18
You could solder directly to the point where the head goes into the first amplifier stage. That will work as long as you keep the volume relatively low.

Bryce.
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: Audronic on 22:00, 04 December 18
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)


Ok Thanks.
I will have a look at that.
Ray
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: Token on 22:18, 04 December 18
I did that cool line in mod long time ago. It was fun with OTLA (fast loading). I did it on two 464, one have better performance with OTLA, I don't know why, maybe because the cables are shorter, perhaps better soldering or/and the nature of the cable itself?Check :)
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/DIY_464_External_Audio_Socket)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OQh8WJtQ8E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OQh8WJtQ8E)

Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: Audronic on 23:11, 05 December 18
@Token (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1077)


Thanks for the info.


I am looking at testing some modifications similar to yours, and to include a switch to choose internal/external Tape drive for REPLAY only


Thanks again.  Ray
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: LambdaMikel on 23:20, 06 December 18
Which Arduino-based player can play CDT files directly?
AFAIK, Casduino can. Anybody a source for assembled ones?
Can't find any on Ebay currently.
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: Audronic on 00:39, 07 December 18
@LambdaMikel (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2172)


Have a look here :-


TZXDuino Cassette Player replacement for Sinclair ZX | Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/539346169/tzxduino-cassette-player-replacement-for)

Ray
Title: Re: I am looking at getting something to Playback xxxx.CDT files on a CPC464
Post by: archcosmo on 07:05, 07 December 18
ebay:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tzxduino-Casduino-Zx-Spectrum-16-48-Msx-Amstrad-6128-Dragon-32-64-Acorn-Electron-/173357776623
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