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(C) Nemo
PRICE LIST
KAY-256/3SL/TURBO...... 195,000 rub.
completeness:
motherboard;
BETA TURBO disk controller;
sheet (description-passport);
system diskette
for an additional fee:
AY-8910................. 40,000 rub.
(sound processor)
keyboard connector DB-15.. 6,000 rub.
printer/peripheral connector
DB-25.................... 7,000 rub.
CP/M diskette............ 10,000 rub.
XT-KEYBOARD.............. 50,000 rub.
completeness:
equipped board;
passport sheet
for an additional fee:
XT-keyboard............. 85,000 rub.
KEMPSTON MOUSE.......... 70,000 rub.
completeness:
equipped board;
passport sheet;
mouse 04.P (from PC "Poisk");
MOUSE-0 diskette
for an additional fee:
MOUSE-1 diskette
MOUSE-2 ... 10,000 rub.
MOUSE-3
ZX-Format magazine
issues 1 and 2 .... 15,000 rub. each
PLANE................... 15,000 rub.
Test board with mounting
platform/drilling step of 2.5 mm, size
55 x 115 mm with a lamellar
connector for installation in the bus.
Designed for independent
development of peripherals for
KAY-256.
SUPPLY DC(12V/5V x 30W). 60,000 rub.
Power supply for the computer
with disk drive.
We buy working and non-working Spectrum's, used for parts:
Spectrum-48/128....... 8,000-13,000 rub.
(including boards)
Spectrum
with disk drive........ 70,000-200,000 rub.
(including boards)
720 Kb disk drives..... 10,000-60,000 rub.
(including non-working ones)
ICs of series 155, 555, 1533
in plastic cases, in small
wholesale, other radio components,
that meet the specifications of the KAY-256 system.
Computer repair.
Spectrum 48/128......... 45,000 rub.
Spectrum with disk drive.. 120,000 rub.
disk drive repair........ 45,000 rub.
Replacement of outdated Spectrum internals in Corvette cases with KAY system electronics.
Sales conditions.
Payment is made by telegraphic money transfer.
The transfer must indicate
the products and goods you are interested in.
Prices are indicated taking into account the cost
of shipping as of December 3,
1995. In St. Petersburg, prices
are 15-20% lower.
Please include an envelope with
return address.
Minimum order amount is 100,000 rub.
Attention!
Prices are valid only in
December 1995. Later, please
confirm the price by phone
(812) 159-55-69
11-12; 23-24 Moscow time,
or request a price list by mail
to:
198261, St. Petersburg, P.O. Box 213
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If you want something
new in software products
or peripherals and you live
in St. Petersburg, contact
LOGROS studio and you won’t regret it.
We sell programs on both disks
and cassettes. Both catalogs
contain over 3000 programs and
are constantly updated.
Additionally, you can purchase
very useful peripherals, such as
a modem or KEMPSTON MOUSE,
branded boards or a complete computer.
We trade on weekends at the radio
market in Avtovo (business club YUNONA,
stall 21), and on weekdays from
9:00 to 18:00 at the store located at:
metro Petrogradskaya, embankment of the
Karpovka River, house 5, storage room of LenPoligrafMash.
Lunch from 14:00 to 15:00.
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If you need music for
written on the new powerful
music editor, contact the editorial office
of the magazine addressed to Litvinov Andrey (LAV).
I do not write music for loaders!
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Create Soft research ltd.
If you still do not have
a mouse manipulator, then you
are lucky! It’s time to acquire one! Because the best of
electronic magazines works with
it, and a lot of software has been adapted and
written for it! Moreover, you can assemble it
yourself! Saving a lot of money! You
can already order this DIY project by mail!
The kit for self-assembly includes the following
components:
1. Interface printed circuit board
including a controller
for two Sinclair joysticks
2. Programmed matrix
3. Schematic and assembly
diagram. (there is no need for instructions for
setup! Everything works on the first try if
quality parts are used)
To work with the mouse, you need
to buy 7 common ICs,
several resistors, and 2
transistors! For full operation with
joysticks, you need to solder two more
ICs and 10 diodes! AVAILABLE
EVEN FOR BEGINNERS!
Why this mouse? It is
the cheapest of existing designs today.
Compatible with branded software.
Any program mentioning
Kempston Mouse will work with it
without problems and
hassles! The interface is designed
to work with cheap, but at the same
time the most quality
"Passive Mice", which
provide smoother
movements than "Active".
A typical example of a mouse - "POISK",
EC-1841, etc. There is already a
sufficiently developed base
of software both
system and gaming. If you
liked the game UFO-1, then
know that UFO-2 will work with
the mouse! In any case, this
development will not suffer the fate
of similar developments like:
connecting a mouse through the joystick port,
connecting a mouse
through a music coprocessor, etc.
Previously classified, but now
available to everyone, a new
mouse interface for any
Spectrum!
Cost of the kit
(board + p/m + scheme) is 15,000 rub.
excluding shipping.
Options for ready-made board supplies:
1. Complete kit including
the Interface itself, mouse manipulator
(on request, installation of
imported mouse is possible) usually of type
POISK and a diskette with accompanying
programs. Plus, a passport with documentation for
connection and a six-month warranty.
2. Only the interface board with a passport
(it makes sense to buy if you
already have some mouse,
or you threw away some
computer like MAC, PC, ATARI ST as a result of which you have such a small, but very cute
mouse...) and an accompanying disk.
If you have decided to purchase the interface
or want to clarify any details,
please contact by phone:
(7) (812) 151-77-93 from 20:00 to 24:00 Moscow time
THE PRICE OF THE MOUSE INTERFACE
IS ONLY ABOUT $15 FOR THE ENTIRE
KIT WITH MOUSE, DISK,
BOARD AND WARRANTY!!!
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SOFTWARE
The newest and coolest games,
systems, and demonstrations for
SPECCY.
Everything is very cheap, and besides,
for bulk purchases (from 7
or more diskettes) we offer the opportunity
to choose one more disk for free,
or we give a discount!
Disks are checked on the spot and
they come with a lifetime warranty.
We have the ability to constantly
receive new items, so we
always have something new and
unusual.
radio market in AVTOVO
stall 71, on weekends.
WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!
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Hello, dear readers of ZX-Format!
If you are interested in:
- connecting various peripheral devices to Spectrum-compatible computers, such as printers, mouse controllers and IBM keyboards, modems;
- expanding the machine's configuration - connecting disk drives, additional memory, music coprocessors;
- connecting stereo amplifiers;
- modifications of already existing computer boards, such as turbocharging the disk controller to reduce disk drive noise; disabling port #1FFD in Scorpion for better compatibility with Spectrum-128 computers; turbo mode indicator, etc.;
- turbocharging "Pentagon" computers;
- assembling new computers from scratch or on an existing base and much - much more, please contact by phone in St. Petersburg: (812)-135-48-90, Maxim. They will try to help you! All services come with a warranty. You can also get any consultations on the topic of "hardware" at the above phone number. Call, and you will not be left alone with your problems!
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Switching power supplies.
An essential part of any electronic device is the secondary power supply, which is designed to provide it with a continuous supply of electrical energy of the required type and quality. For the average consumer, the power supply is a silent worker, but mainly it is the reliable operation of this device that determines the functioning of any electronic system as a whole. Therefore, the user expects reliable operation of the power supply without unnecessary attention to itself. Most domestic power supplies available for sale do not possess the reliability and quality of output voltages that would allow them to be used for powering home computers. To solve this problem, a switching non-transformer power supply was developed.
Distinctive features.
High specific and mass-dimensional indicators, high efficiency, absence of acoustic noise, smooth startup of the source, short-circuit protection, guaranteed isolation of input-output 1.5 kV, confidently operates at low input voltage. This source is indispensable in areas with unstable power supply networks, the consumer will not have problems related to computer failures due to the switching of household appliances, minimal level of interference in the load and in the input network (the source is radio-compatible with disk drives).
Technical specifications.
Input voltage..... 160-240V
Output voltages...... 5V; 12V
Max. output currents....... 5A; 1.5A
Min. output currents....... 0.5A; 0A
Ripple voltage........ 50mV; 75mV
Total instability.. 0.5%; 0.5%
Frequency of conversion...... 75kHz
Temperature of the case.... 40 degrees C
Dimensions.............. 125*50*35
Weight....................... 200
This power supply can be purchased from the official distributor LOGROS Software at the store located at:
St. Petersburg, embankment of the Karpovka River, house 5, storage room of LenPoligrafMash on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00 (lunch 14-15).
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THE CREATIVE TEAM URGENTLY NEEDS A SPONSOR
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Contents of the publication: ZX Format #02
- IS-DOS
Announcement of a school-ready hardware-software complex by Iskra Soft and Peters, featuring a networked computer class setup on ZX Spectrum with IS-DOS.
- IS-DOS - Владимир Елисеев
Explanation of command line monitor and text editor restart in IS-DOS using mon.com utility as an example.
- IS-DOS
Introduction to IS-DOS system utilities, covering functions like help, user menu, file viewing, editing, and file operations.
- IS-DOS
Detailed description of the eliminat.com program for freeing memory from resident tasks and drivers, featuring interactive mode and command-line keys. Specific channel numbers allocated for task and driver types. Includes usage options and color customization.
- IS-DOS Window System - Владимир Елисеев
Exploration of IS-DOS window system restarts for printing text in windows and absolute screen coordinates. Examples of restart implementations such as lwt, adrwt, lenwt, prstr, str, and lnstr. Continuation to cover auxiliary restarts in next issue.
- Assembler
Introduction to assembly language basics, focusing on flags, arithmetic operations, and register manipulation. Discusses addition, subtraction, and complex operations like multiplication and division through examples. Highlights specific assembly commands and their functions for ZX Spectrum.
- Hardware
Discussion of hardware modifications for Scorpion ZS-256-Turbo, including the implementation of a Turbo/Normal switch. Pros and cons of software-based switching methods. Advice on soldering and circuit adjustments.
- Hardware
Discussion of a new music add-on for ZX Spectrum by X-TRADE and HACKER STINGER, called 'ZX GENERAL SOUND', offering high-quality audio and minimal processor usage.
- Hardware
Discussion on hardware innovations and marketing strategies, focusing on mouse and keyboard interfaces for ZX Spectrum. Critique of competitor's misleading advertising and analysis of serial versus passive mouse technology. Author questions necessity and cost of advanced features.
- Hardware
Discussion of hardware acceleration methods for ZX Spectrum, focusing on turbo-modes and their effects on performance and compatibility.
- Toys
Fantasy tale about magical creatures battling human intrusion. Main character recruits allies for a quest to restore the land's former glory. Challenges include finding tools, overcoming obstacles, and reviving companions.
- Toys
Review of 'Carrier Command' game, focusing on its strategic and simulation aspects. Includes detailed gameplay mechanics, controls, and objectives. Highlights strategies for success and unique features like managing resources and autonomous systems.
- Interview
Interview with Sergey Zonov and Andrey Larchenko discussing their experience with microprocessors and ZX Spectrum development, including the creation of the Scorpion ZS 256 computer.
- Information
Contact information and staff list of ZX-Format No. 2 (1995) including editor, coders, and designers.
- Information
Editor's address to readers of ZX Format, discussing the positive feedback, past errors, and the quest for a cartoonist, with future plans for the magazine.
- Information
Discussion on the new interpretation of the 'PULLDOWN' window menu system for ZX Spectrum, focusing on interface updates and user interaction enhancements.
- Information
Discussion about companies illegally distributing ZX Format, emphasizing the benefits of purchasing official copies.
- Competition
The article discusses the lack of participation in ZX Format's competition, detailing the rules and prizes, and encourages readers to engage with new ideas.
- Let's Relax
A humorous account of a software vendor's challenges dealing with clueless customers, illustrating the nerve-wracking nature of his job.
- Mailbox
Overview of hardware components and prices for ZX Spectrum enthusiasts with ordering details.
- Mailbox
Reader letters section in ZX Format #02 discusses reader feedback, addresses issues with ZX Format features, and offers future improvements.
- Premiere
Guide to Digital Studio v1.12, a music editor for ZX Spectrum, including features, menu navigation, and the use of Digital Studio Compiler.
- For Programmers
Exploration of tools that extend the standard Basic 48, including Renumber for Basic 128, Trace & Speed, Blast Toolkit, and ZXeditor, highlighting their functionalities and utilities.
- Various
History of Amiga computer models and their evolution from A1000 to A4000/60T with specifications and unique features. Explanation of technical terms and differences between chip and fast memory. Mention of new developments like AGA chipset and models for different needs.
- Miscellaneous
The article presents upcoming ZX Spectrum software releases and reviews game innovations like 'Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' and 'UFO 2: Devils of the Abyss'. It highlights features, creators, and technical requirements. It also includes announcements from SOFTLAND and Cracked Masters Group.
- Systems
Discussion of creating music with Instrument 3.01, focusing on digitized sound. Analysis of program's capabilities and conversion from ASC Sound Master. Instructions for composition and conversion.
- What's New
Review of new ZX Spectrum games entering the St. Petersburg market in late 1995. Detailed game descriptions, memory requirements, controls, and music/graphics evaluations. Highlights include Night Hunter, Extreme, Grell & Falla, and more.
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