MGT Sam Coupé


top view ATOM is an interface for IDE devices. Allows to connect harddisk or CD reader. Supported by B-DOS, CPM22QED and ZXVGS.

top view SAM512 is a memory extension to 512kB RAM. Mounted from bottom side of computer, in the slot dedicated to it. Fully compatibile to original one.

The SAMTRUM when connected to rear slot is just a 4MB memory extension. But after adding proper modules (AY, extra Z80) can emulate ZX Spectrum 128kB at hardware level. The CPU module can contain oridinary Z80 or its faster version.

top view Z80JOY is the Kempston Joystick interface mounted under the Z80 chip. The extension board can be soldered over the Z80 chip. Or the Z80 chip can be desoldered, replaced with a GOLD socket, then interface goes into socket and the Z80 chip into it. As the output can be used the original joystick slot or extra slot somewhere on the case.

© 2004-05-28 21:04:43 Jarek Adamski zx@yarek·com, http://8bit.yarek.pl