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by Derek_Stewart
Thu May 16, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: The Off-Topic Section
Topic: Z88 power supply
Replies: 9
Views: 169

Re: Z88 power supply

dilwyn wrote: Thu May 16, 2024 12:20 pm Just had a quick look on eBay for Z88s and accessories, feeling a little nostalgic after getting rid of my Z88 some years ago.

Like many retro systems, the prices they go for somewhat amazed me!
I have 2 Z88, which I have to upgrade, I will get them done and see if anyone want one.
by Derek_Stewart
Thu May 16, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: QSTAR 2
Replies: 24
Views: 714

Re: QSTAR 2

Hi, The Toolkit 2 defaults usually to: DATA_USE "MDV2_" PROG_USE "MDV1_" This can be checked with: PRINT DATAD$ PRINT PROGD$ If there is no device entered on the command line, the Toolkit 2 default is used. This might explain the activity on MDV2_ Just change the DATAD and PROGD ...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: The Off-Topic Section
Topic: Z88 power supply
Replies: 9
Views: 169

Re: Z88 power supply

Hi,

I have another little job to fit Rom and internal ram upgrades to 2 of my Z88s.
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: QL Emulation
Topic: A small QL
Replies: 39
Views: 8496

Re: A small QL

Look here https://qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=54025#p54025 https://github.com/Harbaum/MiSTeryNano?tab=readme-ov-file https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/tang/tang-nano-20k/nano-20k.html https://github.com/harbaum/MiSTeryNano/blob/main/TANG_PRIMER_25K.md Greetings from Switzerland Markus Hi Markus...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: QL Emulation
Topic: A small QL
Replies: 39
Views: 8496

Re: A small QL

Hi, I think a good Small QL would be a Raspberry Pi running Raspberry Pi OS Lite, which does not have a Desktop. Just a console or command line terminal. Use sQLux, which does not need a GUI system running. Once sQLux is compiled and installed, executing the emulator will run at full screen. Works r...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: The Off-Topic Section
Topic: Z88 power supply
Replies: 9
Views: 169

Re: Z88 power supply

My Z88 power supply has gone AWOL over the last few years. I've no idea where or when. Annoying, as I have a collection of power supplies for a whole bunch of stuff that I no longer even own, but I do still have my Z88 :D Could somebody please tell me the spec for a replacement so that I can order ...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Dynamic program loading in SuperBASIC
Replies: 15
Views: 431

Re: Dynamic program loading in SuperBASIC

Hi,

I tried adding unumbered line with MRUN to a numbered programme.

BUt on QPC2, Q68, SMSQmulator, the sysem is going so fast the SBASIC is loaded and no counter can be seen, only a flash of the status loading bar.
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 7:21 am
Forum: QL Emulation
Topic: A small QL
Replies: 39
Views: 8496

Re: A small QL

So, will it be possible to buy or license the QZero, to put another core on to di another product? I don't sell my work, it is just hobby. Stephan has the permission to build the Qzero, that's enough. Well, it is Peter. Thanks for answering some questions. Now Derek, Thank you very much. The projec...
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Dynamic program loading in SuperBASIC
Replies: 15
Views: 431

Re: Dynamic program loading in SuperBASIC

Hi

Great idea, just need this added to part of the QL ROM, or assembler extension.

so that no extra programming lines have to be added.
by Derek_Stewart
Wed May 15, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Video cable compatible with all Scart TVs
Replies: 8
Views: 277

Re: Video cable compatible with all Scart TVs

HI,

I use the cables from Retro Computer Shack, all very high quality and work on the QL RGB output to a SCART input on TV Monitor.