From 21d5ddcafca95d918341d2ddcc724591392e6bc2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mahjongg2 Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:27:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 6 ++---- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 04545b7..bb8071f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,10 +1,8 @@ # ZX81plus38 Mij latest ZX81 clone without ULA built from discrete pin through hole components It features a PCB with the exact same size as a normal ZX81, (142 x 100mm) and features drill holes and connectors at the same locations (with the 3.5mm power jack replaced -with a modern Type B power jack, so you can power this ZX81 clone with a simple USB power supply, and with the RF output modulator replaced with a composite video -output connector, that produces a video signal that modern composite monitors should be able to accept (yes with a real front porch signal). -There is no ULA needed for this clone, as all the ULA logic is replicated with modern DIP compatible logic IC's. The software (ZX-81 BASIC) fits into a cheap OTP -(one time programmable) 27C256 ROM, and the bit-for bit same code as a real ZX-81 code can be programmed into a 27C256 OTP ROM, and will work exactly the same as a real ZX-81. but with a few jumper changes you can alos use an original 8K ZX81 ROM. The use of a 4K ZX80 ROM is also supported. +with a modern Type B USB power jack, so you can power this ZX81 clone with a simple USB power supply, and with the RF output modulator replaced with a composite video output connector, that produces a video signal that modern composite monitors should be able to accept (yes with a real front porch signal, so it works on modern TV's as well). +There is no ULA needed for this clone, as all the ULA logic is replicated with modern DIP compatible logic IC's. The software (ZX-81 BASIC) fits into a cheap OTP (one time programmable) 27C256 ROM, and the bit-for bit same code as a real ZX-81 code can be programmed into a 27C256 OTP ROM, and will work exactly the same as a real ZX-81. but with a few jumper changes you can alos use an original 8K ZX81 ROM. The use of a 4K ZX80 ROM is also supported. Its also possible to fit several (different) code images into the 32K ROM, and it is possible to add switches to select one image to boot with. Extra logic was added to simulate the same cassette loading screen patterns as a real ZX81 has. The cassette loading input logic has been eenhanced to give perfect cassette loading behaviour, even whith cassette signals generated with a laptop, for easy cassette loading.