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[[Category:Memory expansions]]
Gallery for the [[Dk'tronics memory expansion]]
Gallery for the [[Dk'tronics memory expansion]]


== Covers ==
= Covers =
 
<gallery caption="64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664">


== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers ==
<gallery>
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Right Cover.jpg|Right Cover
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Right Cover.jpg|Right Cover
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
</gallery>
</gallery>


<gallery caption="256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664">
== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers ==
 
<gallery>
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Right Cover.jpg|Right Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Right Cover.jpg|Right Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
</gallery>
</gallery>


<gallery caption="256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128">
== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128, Covers ==
 
<gallery>
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Right Cover.jpg|Right Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Right Cover.jpg|Right Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
</gallery>
== Other Versions ==
Dk'tronics also made the "[[Dk'tronics Silicon Disc]]" RAM Disc. '''Not sure if/how it differs from the "Dk'tronics memory expansion" ?'''
== Upgrade ==
From the Australian Mag : TAU 29 pag 04.
<gallery caption="Dk'tronics memory expansion">
Image:Upgrade 64K-256K Dk'tronics - TAU 29 pg 04.jpg|Upgrade 64K to 256K
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Pictures ==
= RAM Expansion Pictures =
 
<gallery caption="64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (SMD)">
 
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 01.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 02.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 03.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 04.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 05.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 06.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 07.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 08.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
 
</gallery>
 
<gallery caption="64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464">


== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
<gallery>
Image:64kMemoryPCBTop.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 - PCB Top (unmodified)
Image:64K for 464 - 04.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for 464 - 04.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for 464 - 05.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for 464 - 05.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for 464 - 02.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for 464 - 02.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for 464 - 03.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for 464 - 03.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K_for_464_HR_01.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
</gallery>


== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (mid version using 4464 RAM but not SMD) ==
<gallery>
Image:StrangeDK64.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
</gallery>
</gallery>


<gallery caption="the 2 models of 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464">
== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (SMD) ==
 
<gallery>
Image:2 - 64Ks - 01 .jpg|The 2 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 01.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:2 - 64Ks - 02 .jpg|The 2 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 02.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:2 - 64Ks - 03 .jpg|The 2 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 03.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:2 - 64Ks - 04 .jpg|The 2 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 04.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 05.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 06.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 07.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:64K for CPC 464 - 08.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
</gallery>


== Comparision of the 2 models of 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
<gallery caption="Normal and SMD version">
Image:2 - 64Ks - 01 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:2 - 64Ks - 02 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:2 - 64Ks - 03 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:2 - 64Ks - 04 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
</gallery>
</gallery>


<gallery caption="256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464">
== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
 
<gallery>
Image:256K for 464 - 07.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:256K for 464 - 07.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:256K for 464 - 08.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:256K for 464 - 08.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:256K for 464 - 02.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:256K for 464 - 02.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:256K for 464 - 11.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:256K for 464 - 11.jpg|256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
Image:256kMemoryBack.jpg|256K Memory - Front
Image:256kMemoryFront.jpg|256K Memory - Back
Image:256kMemoryPCBTop.jpg|256K Memory - PCB Top
Image:256kMemoryPCBBottom.jpg|256K Memory - PCB Bottom
</gallery>


== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128 ==
<gallery>
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_Front.jpg|Front
Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_Back.jpg|Back
Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_Top.jpg|Top
Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Disc / Tape ==
= Silicon Disc Pictures =
 
== 64k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 (ROM and RAM in one cartridge) ==
<gallery>
Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_Top.jpg|Top
Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_Front.jpg|Front
Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_Back.jpg|Back
Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
</gallery>
* Note: This unit has been modified to allow connecting it to a CPC6128 too.
* The pictures do not actually show ROM and RAM in one cartridge... (?)


<gallery>caption="Bank Switch Software">
== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 (ROM and RAM in separate cartridges) ==
<gallery>
Image:Silicon disk.JPG|Box and Manual
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_Front.jpg|Unit Front
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_Back.jpg|Unit Back
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_Top.jpg|Unit Top
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
</gallery>


== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - modified (without separate ROM cartridge) ==
<gallery>
Image:eBaySiliconDisk.jpg|Unit Front
Image:eBaySiliconDiskb.jpg|Unit Back
Image:eBaySiliconDiskc.jpg|Unit Front
Image:eBaySiliconDiskd.jpg|Unit Side with mode switch
Image:eBaySiliconDiske.jpg|Unit Side
Image:OpenedSiliconeBay.jpg|Unit Opened
Image:OpenedSilicon.jpg|Unit Opened with switch
Image:OpenedSiliconb.jpg|Unit Opened with switch - Side view
Image:OpenedSiliconc.jpg|Unit Opened - PCB Top
</gallery>
I've purchased this modified 256k RAM Silicon Disc from eBay (naryanworld) after successfully winning the Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 / 6128 Silicon Disc drive (RAM DISK / BANKED RAM) RARE! auction at 26 Sep, 2020 21:35:56 BST for £93 with £11.00 P&P and this works perfectly with my upgraded [[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack Memory Expansion]] >> [[Upgrading_a_Dk%27tronics_RAM_Expansion|256K]] and I've turned the switch down to RAM DISK position in order to have the full total of 576K (Free / Total buffer: 552K available memory to use) when using [[ParaDOS]] (accessed by the |DRIVE command without any parameters) for easy quick checking on my [[User:Jonathanen#Amstrad_CPC_664_-_Sat_27th_May_2000_.2820.29|Amstrad CPC 664]] after receiving on Wednesday 30th Sept 2020 afternoon.
== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - unmodified (RAM and ROM in separate cartridges) ==
<gallery>
Image:256kSiliconTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - Top
Image:256kSiliconBack.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - Front
Image:256kSiliconFront.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - Back
Image:256kSiliconPCBTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - PCB Top
Image:256kSiliconPCBBottom.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - PCB Bottom
Image:256kSiliconOSTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - Top
Image:256kSiliconOSBack.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - Front
Image:256kSiliconOSFront.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - Back
Image:256kSiliconOSPCBTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - PCB Top
Image:256kSiliconOSPCBBottom.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - PCB Bottom
Image:TriplePacks.jpg|256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS ROM
Image:TriplePacksTop.jpg|256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS ROM - Top view
Image:TriplePacksSpaces.jpg|256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS - Spaced out
</gallery>
== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 6128 (ROM and RAM in separate cartridges) ==
<gallery>
Image:Silicon disc front2.jpg|A closeup of 6128 version
Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_Front.jpg|ROM Cartridge (Front)
Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_Back.jpg|ROM Cartridge (Back)
Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_Top.jpg|ROM Cartridge (Top)
Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_PCB_Top.jpg|ROM Cartridge PCB (Top)
Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_PCB_Bottom.jpg|ROM Cartridge PCB (Bottom)
Image:SiliconDisc_Front.jpg|RAM Cartridge (Front)
Image:SiliconDisc_Back.jpg|RAM Cartridge (Back)
Image:SiliconDisc_Top.jpg|RAM Cartridge (Top)
Image:SiliconDisc_PCB_Top.jpg|RAM Cartridge PCB (Top)
Image:SiliconDisc_PCB_Bottom.jpg|RAM Cartridge PCB (Bottom)
</gallery>
= Disc / Tape =
== Bank Switch Software ==
<gallery>
Image:256k RAM Dktronics - Disc.jpg|Dk'tronics 256k RAM for 6128
Image:256k RAM Dktronics - Disc.jpg|Dk'tronics 256k RAM for 6128
Image:Bank Switch Software 1 (tape).jpg|Version 1 for 464/664
Image:Bank Switch Software 1 (tape).jpg|Version 1 for 464/664
Image:Bank Switch Software 2 (tape).jpg|Version 2 for 464/664
Image:Bank Switch Software 2 (tape).jpg|Version 2 for 464/664
Image:Bank Switch Software 3 (tape).jpg|Version 3 for 464/664
Image:Bank Switch Software 3 (tape).jpg|Version 3 for 464/664
</gallery>
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 12:23, 12 June 2021

Gallery for the Dk'tronics memory expansion

Covers

64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128, Covers

RAM Expansion Pictures

64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (mid version using 4464 RAM but not SMD)

64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (SMD)

Comparision of the 2 models of 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128

Silicon Disc Pictures

64k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 (ROM and RAM in one cartridge)

  • Note: This unit has been modified to allow connecting it to a CPC6128 too.
  • The pictures do not actually show ROM and RAM in one cartridge... (?)

256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 (ROM and RAM in separate cartridges)

256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - modified (without separate ROM cartridge)

I've purchased this modified 256k RAM Silicon Disc from eBay (naryanworld) after successfully winning the Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 / 6128 Silicon Disc drive (RAM DISK / BANKED RAM) RARE! auction at 26 Sep, 2020 21:35:56 BST for £93 with £11.00 P&P and this works perfectly with my upgraded DK'tronics 64K RAM pack Memory Expansion >> 256K and I've turned the switch down to RAM DISK position in order to have the full total of 576K (Free / Total buffer: 552K available memory to use) when using ParaDOS (accessed by the |DRIVE command without any parameters) for easy quick checking on my Amstrad CPC 664 after receiving on Wednesday 30th Sept 2020 afternoon.

256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - unmodified (RAM and ROM in separate cartridges)

256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 6128 (ROM and RAM in separate cartridges)

Disc / Tape

Bank Switch Software