ZX Spectrum Next
ZX Spectrum Next
I've been looking at what my next personal computer should be and it seems that the ZX Next will have a ZX81 mode, so that is where my money is going.
I'm hoping it'll support the colour modes from this as well but perhaps that is a bit too much to ask.
Regards,
Shaun.
I'm hoping it'll support the colour modes from this as well but perhaps that is a bit too much to ask.
Regards,
Shaun.
Re: ZX Spectrum Next
You just never know! The ZX81(color) will probably get the least attention. But the GPU will probably make it a no brainer if they choose to implement.
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Re: ZX Spectrum Next
From what I've read, the Spectrum Next is FPGA based (their site mentions Altera Cyclone II) and designed to be open / hacker-friendly.
I tend to judge FPGA boards on the FPGA used (family, # of LE's, # of IO's accessible etc), integrated peripherals, documentation, and ready-to-use softcores available for that board. Regardless of original purpose. As such, the Spectrum Next would be a very attractive offer if they manage to hold the price down.
Once out, nothing to stop anyone from slapping a ZX81 core on it with all the bells & whistles...
I tend to judge FPGA boards on the FPGA used (family, # of LE's, # of IO's accessible etc), integrated peripherals, documentation, and ready-to-use softcores available for that board. Regardless of original purpose. As such, the Spectrum Next would be a very attractive offer if they manage to hold the price down.
Once out, nothing to stop anyone from slapping a ZX81 core on it with all the bells & whistles...
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The ZX81 mode(s) will not be getting the least attention from me
I wonder if the 7Mhz feature will work for the Zeddy mode? If not then there'll still be enough there for me to be buying one.
Regards,
Shaun.
I wonder if the 7Mhz feature will work for the Zeddy mode? If not then there'll still be enough there for me to be buying one.
Regards,
Shaun.
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Re: ZX Spectrum Next
The zx81 mode of the Next is not a native zx81 mode.
It's a spectrum mode with the zx81 emulator rom from Paul farrow
It's a spectrum mode with the zx81 emulator rom from Paul farrow
Re: ZX Spectrum Next
I knew if I talked gobshite, someone would set me straight! And I would get the truth...
Still gonna love Spec'next!
Still gonna love Spec'next!
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How will the Jupiter ACE 'mode' be handled then? Will that be an emulator as well?chernandezba wrote:The zx81 mode of the Next is not a native zx81 mode.
It's a spectrum mode with the zx81 emulator rom from Paul farrow
Hopefully the emulation will be pretty compatible, and it'll mean I can run at 7Mhz as well.
Regards,
Shaun.
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Re: ZX Spectrum Next
Yes, same method (emulation through zx spectrum)
http://www.fruitcake.plus.com/Sinclair/ ... er_Ace.htm
http://www.fruitcake.plus.com/Sinclair/ ... er_Ace.htm
Re: ZX Spectrum Next
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.
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Funded!
Btw pictures show a Xilinx XC6SLX9 (Spartan-6 family). Which is kind of a low-end FPGA. But should provide plenty space for other machine implementations that aren't too complex.
Btw pictures show a Xilinx XC6SLX9 (Spartan-6 family). Which is kind of a low-end FPGA. But should provide plenty space for other machine implementations that aren't too complex.