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We will talk about computers compatible with SPESSY, with which
I (ALEX) was poking around. I will try to answer the eternal question about
compatibility and build quality of the machine.
let's start with 48 KB...
LENINGRAD - we must admit that this is currently the most popular
modified version. The board is very easy to assemble, practically
does not require configuration. In my opinion, this board has the most minimal
new sizes from all domestic versions of SPESSY. Now about the bad
home The joystick circuit KEMPST0N is incorrectly assembled, missing
FF port, distorted INT signal. In short, so that LENINGRAD is infected
Botal was more or less normal, you need to throw a damn lot of jumpers -
check and install additional logic. Good point - there is
of the installation site.
MAGIC is just a magical computer. Also quite common
naya barrel organ. Good points: presence of a Color modulator,
extended keyboard, system connectors, correctly assembled
KEMPST0N. Bad points - Color modulator on some versions
thismachine creates terrifying interference within a radius of about 10
meters, the extended keyboard is supported in ROM (if included
One hundred MAGIC BASIC install normal, all extended buttons
will stop working), on some versions the master oscillator
assembled on one logical matrix (distance between legs
which is 1/3 mm.) and how to repair it after all this?!
PENTAG0N 48 is a good thing; a computer is assembled on one board.
yuter and disk drive controller, otherwise very similar
LENINGRAD, only it does not have a contact pad.
now about 128 KB
PENTAG0N 128 - well, it doesn’t need advertising... Complete......
The INT signal is terribly distorted, there is no FF port, it is missing on the board
musical co-processor, you have to cling it with a canopy. For
normal operation you need to cut a bunch of tracks and throw a bunch
jumpers, in general, this is a sophisticated PENTAG0N 48.
ATM-TURB0 is a good computer, excellent circuit design,
the ability to expand memory and work in the CPM system, that's it -
Only the ROM is completely non-standard, so some programs
we refuse to work.
SC0RPI0N - hmm..hmm.. I don’t even know what to say...
Complete nonsense and it’s difficult to call it a computer. (yes
users of this machine will forgive me) a shadow monitor, this
Of course it’s cool, but is it shady?! Terrible glitches when switching
using port 327b5 in an incorrect way. And the worst thing is
the fact that the manufacturers erased all markings from the microcircuits, and also
some kind of individual number (as if it were not a computer, but
car) and what to do with this number?! In short SC0RPI0N times-
blew.
PR0FI - well, we finally got there. I've been working for PR0FI for about
about two years old and I can’t say anything very bad about her, but
I'll try. The INT signal was collected slightly incorrectly, but when you press
press on the TURB0 button, some poorly working programs are normal
work well, this does not apply to PR0FI 3+, where the INT is assembled perfectly
alno. The computer consists of two circuit boards and when you remove the top
(controller with music processor) PR0FI becomes full-fledged
cassette 128 computer, which greatly simplifies setup. 0tli-
The drive controller is precisely assembled (similar to an IBM). There is a button
0N/0FF, disabling all additional machine modes. Bad
side - KEMPST0N is polled only by 1Fh, due to the circuit
solutions, but otherwise a great car. I recommend from everyone
presentedcomputers exactly PR0FI.
ALEX 29.03.9b.
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