Amstrad CSD - Revision history

Cormacj at 22:50, 5 August 2024

2024-08-05T22:50:49Z

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	The Amstrad CSD was a machine that was in-store to demonstrate the hardware of the Amstrad plus.		The Amstrad CSD was a machine that was in-store to demonstrate the hardware of the Amstrad plus.

	It had a system cartridge which contained a menu, and could hold a ~~furthur~~ 12 cartridges.		It had a system cartridge which contained a menu, and could hold a further 12 cartridges.

	It has additional hardware to allow switching of cartridges.		It has additional hardware to allow switching of cartridges.

2012-08-01T09:36:37Z

The CSD System Cartridge

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	It is believed the others are for a rolling demonstration mode, and a play mode that is limited.		It is believed the others are for a rolling demonstration mode, and a play mode that is limited.

	The only cartridge to have this header is [[Pang]].		The only cartridge to have this header is [[Pang (cartridge)\|Pang]].

	== Pictures ==		== Pictures ==

2012-08-01T09:35:42Z

The CSD System Cartridge

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	It is believed the others are for a rolling demonstration mode, and a play mode that is limited.		It is believed the others are for a rolling demonstration mode, and a play mode that is limited.

	The ~~following cartridges~~ have this header:		The only cartridge to have this header is [[Pang]].
	* Pang

	== Pictures ==		== Pictures ==

2012-08-01T09:28:26Z

The CSD System Cartridge

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	It is believed the others are for a rolling demonstration mode, and a play mode that is limited.		It is believed the others are for a rolling demonstration mode, and a play mode that is limited.

			The following cartridges have this header:
			* Pang

	== Pictures ==		== Pictures ==

2012-08-01T09:22:04Z

Technical

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	Lots of information is not known at this time.		Lots of information is not known at this time.

	It uses ports fbe0-fbe3. The exact decoding of these ports is unknown.		It uses ports fbe0-fbe3. The exact decoding and operation of these ports is unknown.

	fbe0		fbe0

2012-08-01T09:21:29Z

Technical

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	It uses ports fbe0-fbe3. The exact decoding of these ports is unknown.		It uses ports fbe0-fbe3. The exact decoding of these ports is unknown.

	fbe0 is read only it seems		fbe0

			This port is read only it seems.
	bits 7..4 seem to be related to the dip switches on the CSD		bits 7..4 seem to be related to the dip switches on the CSD
	bit 7 seems to be fixed to GND/0v.		with bit 7 seems to be fixed to GND/0v.

	bit 6,5 is the timer value. It is the time allowed between choosing next cartridge to play.		bit 6,5 is the timer value. It is the time allowed between choosing next cartridge to play.

	bit 6, bit 5		bit 6, bit 5

	off off = 8 1 1		off off = 8s 1 1
	off on = 16 1 0		off on = 16s 1 0
	on off = 24 0 1		on off = 24s 0 1
	on on = 32 0 0		on on = 32s 0 0

	bit 4 seems to be timer on/off for time limited play.		bit 4 seems to be timer on/off for time limited play.
	~~fbe0~~ bits 3..0 are defined by the dial
			bits 3..0 are defined by the dial
	bit 3 is ignored.		bit 3 is ignored.

2012-08-01T09:20:13Z

Technical

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	fbe0 is read only it seems		fbe0 is read only it seems
	bits 7..4 seem to be related to the dip switches on the CSD		bits 7..4 seem to be related to the dip switches on the CSD
	bit 7 seems to be fixed to GND/0v.		bit 7 seems to be fixed to GND/0v.
	bit 6,5 is the timer value. It is the time allowed between choosing next cartridge to play.		bit 6,5 is the timer value. It is the time allowed between choosing next cartridge to play.
	bit 6, bit 5		bit 6, bit 5

	off off = 8 1 1		off off = 8 1 1
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	on off = 24 0 1		on off = 24 0 1
	on on = 32 0 0		on on = 32 0 0

	bit 4 seems to be timer on/off for time limited play.		bit 4 seems to be timer on/off for time limited play.
	fbe0 bits 3..0 are defined by the dial		fbe0 bits 3..0 are defined by the dial
	bit 3 is ignored.		bit 3 is ignored.

	0 = forever?		0 = forever?
	1 = 8s,		1 = 8s,
	2 = 56s		2 = 56s

	fbe2 is read only it seems		fbe2 is read only it seems
	bits 7..3 are the currently selected cartridge		bits 7..3 are the currently selected cartridge
	bits 3..0 ???		bits 3..0 ???

			fbe1 is writeable
	fbe1 is writeable		bits 7,6: ???
	bits 7,6: ???		bits 5..0: are cartridge number??
	bits 5..0: are cartridge number??
			fbe3 is writeable:
	fbe3 is writeable:		bits 7..4: are cartridge number
	bits 7..4: are cartridge number		bits 3..0: ???
	bits 3..0: ???

	== The CSD System Cartridge ==		== The CSD System Cartridge ==

2012-08-01T09:19:18Z

The CSD System Cartridge

2012-08-01T09:19:00Z

Technical

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 bits 7..4: are cartridge number
 bits 3..0: ???
 == Pictures ==

2012-07-25T17:21:19Z

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	Image:csddaughter.jpg		Image:csddaughter.jpg
	</gallery>		</gallery>
			== Download ==

			* [[Media:CSD Jukebox.cpr]] (JukeBox Cartridge .CPR file)



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