DivIDE AY - CF reader, joystick and AY interface for ZX Spectrum from Lotharek
DivIDE AY - CF reader, joystick and AY interface for ZX Spectrum from Lotharek
DivIDE 2k21 AY is a Compact Flash interface which takes your ZX Spectrum computing to a whole new level. As the time takes its toll on ageing media such as audio tapes or diskettes, many ZX Spectrum enthusiasts simply stick to emulation for better reliability and comfort. With DivIDE you can put your software collection to a Compact Flash card and experience your favourite games, demos and utilities the way the were meant to be run - and even better. (Velesoft)
Device features
powerful CPLD
4 layers PCB
all elements on one PCB
RoHS compliant
built-in 2 joystick ports working together in one of the 6 modes
JOY 1 - KEMPSTON / Sinclair 2 (keys 6,7,8,9,0) / Protek (AGF/Cursor keys) / QAOP + space / QAOP + M
JOY 2 - Sinclair 1 (keys 1,2,3,4,5)
firmware flashable slots (FatWare, Esxdos, Demfir, Diagnorom) - selectable with dip switch
SMD elements - low power consumption
AY 3-8912 sound generator with ABC/ACB channels mixing selector
Beeper sound on both channels
stereo jack sound output
2 buttons: NMI button and ACTION button
now fully compatible with 128+2 and +3 machines built by Amstrad
for use with Amiga / Atari compatible joysticks only
OS Selector (DIP switch below CF card slot)
Left on / right on: Fatware
Left off / right on: Demfir
Left on / right off: ESXDOS
Left off / right off: Diagnorom
Basic usage
turn off the computer
have a look at VERY IMPORTANT SWITCH - right top corner
for computers made by Sinclair - leave AMSTRAD MODE switch in BOTTOM position (off)
for computers made by Amstrad - put AMSTRAD MODE switch in TOP position (on)
make sure index pole in the edge connector is present
insert device into edge connector of the Speccy
insert prepared CF card
connect your speakers to stereo output jack
turn on Spectrum
if all went OK (your Z80 CPU is OK and CF card is properly prepared) you will see FatWare logo (default firmware)
Loading first game with FATWARE (SNA, Z80)
press NMI button (the one closer to CF card slot)
select Z80 or SNA file on the screen
press ENTER
Loading first game with FATWARE (TAP file)
press NMI button (the one closer to CF card slot)
select TAP file
press ENTER
type LOAD"" and press ENTER
JOYSTICK PORTS
As mentioned above, joystick port 1 may work in one of the 5 modes
KEMPSTON MODE - MODE 0 - default - no action required
LED1 indicates joystick action in port 1; default OFF
LED2 indicates joystick action in port 2; default OFF
Port2 is mapped to SINCLAIR_1 interface, known from Zx128+2 (1,2,3,4,5 for left, right, up, down and fire)
SINCLAIR2 MODE - MODE 1
to switch joystick port 1 to SINCLAIR2 mode hold joystick in UP position, then press ACTION button
Pushing the joystick FORWARD should display a 9 on the screen
Pushing the joystick BACK should display a 8 on the screen
Pushing the joystick LEFT should display a 6 on the screen
Pushing the joystick RIGHT should display a 7 on the screen
Pushing the joystick Fire Button should display a 0 on the screen
To switch back to KEMSPTON mode - press FIRE and ACTION button
ACTION button pressed without any action on the joystick port 1, acts as RESET
PROTEK MODE - MODE 2
to switch joystick port 1 to PROTEK/AGF/CURSOR mode, hold joystick in DOWN position, then press ACTION button
Pushing the joystick FORWARD should display a 7 on the screen
Pushing the joystick BACK should display a 6 on the screen
Pushing the joystick LEFT should display a 5 on the screen
Pushing the joystick RIGHT should display a 8 on the screen
Pushing the joystick Fire Button should display a 0 on the screen
To switch back to KEMPSTON mode - press FIRE and ACTION button
ACTION button pressed without any action on the joystick port 1, acts as RESET
QAOP + M MODE - MODE 3
to switch joystick port 1 to this mode, hold joystick in LEFT position, then press ACTION button
Pushing the joystick FORWARD should display a Q on the screen
Pushing the joystick BACK should display a A on the screen
Pushing the joystick LEFT should display a O on the screen
Pushing the joystick RIGHT should display a P on the screen
Pushing the joystick Fire Button should display a M on the screen
To switch back to KEMSPTON mode - press FIRE and ACTION button
ACTION button pressed without any action on the joystick port 1, acts as RESET
QAOP + SPACE MODE - MODE 4
to switch joystick port 1 to this mode, hold joystick in RIGHT position, then press ACTION BUTTON
Pushing the joystick FORWARD should display a Q on the screen
Pushing the joystick BACK should display a A on the screen
Pushing the joystick LEFT should display a O on the screen
Pushing the joystick RIGHT should display a P on the screen
Pushing the joystick Fire Button should display a SPACE on the screen
To switch back to KEMSPTON mode - press FIRE and ACTION button
To switch back to KEMSPTON MODE - press FIRE and ACTION button
ACTION button pressed without any action on the joystick port 1, acts as RESET