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Amstrad CPC hardware / Re: Gemini 1MB RAM expansion f...

Last post by eto - Today at 22:54

I'm pretty sure the first 512k are useful (for alternative os, disk copying, and such). But above 512k... ?

SymbOS can benefit from 1MB. With "just" 512K it's possible that you run out of memory. With 1MB it's still possible but imho only if you specifically force a situation where you hit the 1MB limit.

#2

Games / Re: Vespertino

Last post by eto - Today at 22:49

Was steht denn da geschrieben?

Aunt Google was so kind to translate it: 

"A possibility for the VESPERTINO WORLD RACING box, with colors that resemble CPC. (The girl and background need a lot of finishing, so it'll take a few days.)"

#3

Amstrad CPC hardware / Re: Gemini 1MB RAM expansion f...

Last post by orzel - Today at 22:49

I'm wondering too. I understand lot of software don't even use the extended 64k. I'm pretty sure the first 512k are useful (for alternative os, disk copying, and such). But above 512k... ?

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Amstrad CPC hardware / Re: Gemini 1MB RAM expansion f...

Last post by eto - Today at 22:45

Regarding 1MB vs 2MB: Is there any software that benefits from 2MB over 1MB? Afaik there is either some tech demos that need the max. of 4MB - or basically SymbOS with a max. of 1MB. 

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Amstrad CPC hardware / Re: Gemini 1MB RAM expansion f...

Last post by orzel - Today at 22:34

You can use any RAM in the same pinout and that supports 5V supply. There are some from Infineon (CY62158ELL), from Alliance ( AS6C8008), ...

I think Lyontek however is the only one to offer a 2MB one. The other manufacturers stop at 1MB.

Ok. Great. Thanks for the information (and the repository).

#6

Games / Re: Vespertino

Last post by BSC - Today at 22:27

Was steht denn da geschrieben?

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General Discussion - Introductions / Re: other than Amstrad CPCs wh...

Last post by angelcaio - Today at 21:29

I currently have a CPC464 with high keys, another with low keys in Spanish, a CPC472 with an English keyboard, a CPC664, a CPC6128 with a Spanish keyboard and a Commodore 64 with the 1541 disk drive and a datasette.
I have also had, no longer, an Olivetti PCS286; and other clone PCs...
But my first 464, which I still have working, is my favorite.

#8

Emulators / Re: Amstrad CPC on the DS

Last post by Shaun M. Neary - Today at 21:27

I know it's a hobby project, but from a feedback perspective, it might be easier to install for ultra noobs.

I second that, an idiot's guide to installing would be very helpful 👍

If you're stuck, drop me a message and be happy to help, my friend.

#9

Amstrad CPC hardware / Re: Gemini 1MB RAM expansion f...

Last post by PulkoMandy - Today at 21:22

The repository has all my electronics projects. There were no reason to split it so far.

If there is interest in making separate repositories for some things, I can do it.

The RAM was available from Farnell last time I needed it, but it seems it isn't anymore: https://fr.farnell.com/lyontek/ly62w20488ml-55lli/sram-16m-2mx8-2-7-5-5v-44tsopii/dp/2253669

You can use any RAM in the same pinout and that supports 5V supply. There are some from Infineon (CY62158ELL), from Alliance ( AS6C8008), ...

I think Lyontek however is the only one to offer a 2MB one. The other manufacturers stop at 1MB.

#10

Games / Re: Converted GX4000 .cpr - Th...

Last post by iXien - Today at 20:45

Thats ok, thought i would put it on here hoping someone may of seen this problem  and whoops, forgot to resize it,  it also makes a horrible noise and won't play when you press fire or go to options when you press p

No matter for the picture, it was just a joke   I just took time to test on my 6128+ and it perfectly works. So why not on your 464+