Quick Update: 21-Feb-2025 (Matra Alice/Tandy TRS-80 MC-10, Amstrad CPC VGA) [TCE #0576]

Thanks to #PCBWAY for their ongoing support!

[1] Matra Alice: Internal RAM upgrade board
The Alice is the French version of the Tandy TRS-80 MC-10.
Based on a design by Daniel Tufvesson:
If my PCB works then I'll upload it to my Github:

[2] Matra Alice Expansion Box
Joystick, 16KB RAM, cartridge expansion box that should also work on the Tandy TRS-80 MC-10.

[3] Tandy TRS-80 MC-10 composite video:

[4] Amstrad CPC VGA Converter
Utilising a Raspberry Pi Pico to get better output on an LCD.

[5] Replacement 6800-series chips from Unicorn Electronics:

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[WacKEDmaN]

you ended up gettin some vga4cpc boards?!
..well i guess i dont need to build you one then!..i was gonna build yours up tonight...and drop it in a 3d printed case!

[nojbik]

I'm thinking if that ribbon cable will not affect the RAM speed or make some interference.

[MrWaalkman]

Cool! Looking forward to the builds!


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