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| − | [[RS232]] Interface for the CPC by [[Schneider]]. Schneider is the | + | [[RS232]] Interface for the CPC by [[Schneider]]. Schneider is the German distributor for Amstrad CPC hardware (however, this interface was Schneider's own invention, not an [[Amstrad]] product). |
== Clones == | == Clones == | ||
| − | The original [[Schneider RS232 Interface]] was released around 1985. Two years later, in 1987, a software-compatible clone was released as DIY schematic in a | + | The original [[Schneider RS232 Interface]] was released around 1985. Two years later, in 1987, a software-compatible clone was released as DIY schematic in a German book ([[Maschinenspracheprogramme und Hardware-Erweiterungen für Schneider CPC's|link]]). Even later, around 1996, a copy of that DIY schematic also circulated in the internet ([[Tim Riemann's RS232 interface|link]]). The DIY port address, timings and handshake signals are exactly the same as in the original Schneider version - except that DCD (Data Carrier Detect) isn't implemented in the DIY version. |
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* ASM example (for the DIY version) is included with [[Tim Riemann's RS232 interface]] | * ASM example (for the DIY version) is included with [[Tim Riemann's RS232 interface]] | ||
| − | == Manual ( | + | == Manual (German) == |
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Latest revision as of 12:21, 16 October 2018
RS232 Interface for the CPC by Schneider. Schneider is the German distributor for Amstrad CPC hardware (however, this interface was Schneider's own invention, not an Amstrad product).
Contents
[hide]Clones
The original Schneider RS232 Interface was released around 1985. Two years later, in 1987, a software-compatible clone was released as DIY schematic in a German book (link). Even later, around 1996, a copy of that DIY schematic also circulated in the internet (link). The DIY port address, timings and handshake signals are exactly the same as in the original Schneider version - except that DCD (Data Carrier Detect) isn't implemented in the DIY version.
Pictures
- The Schneider RS232 interface
Interface
Description
PCB top
PCB bottom
Interface
Front Plate
Label
Expansion Port Cable
Power Supply
- Schneider RS232 interface 300dpi scans by Robcfg
Interface
Front Plate
PCB Top
PCB Bottom
I/O Ports
Default I/O addresses are F8E0h-F8EFh (though the interface can be jumpered to use different addresses).
F8E0h - Z80-STI Indirect Data Register F8E1h - Z80-STI General Purpose I/O Data Register F8E2h - Z80-STI Interrupt Pending Register B ;\ F8E3h - Z80-STI Interrupt Pending Register A ; F8E4h - Z80-STI Interrupt in-Service Register B ; not used F8E5h - Z80-STI Interrupt in-Service Register A ; F8E6h - Z80-STI Interrupt Mask Register B ; F8E7h - Z80-STI Interrupt Mask Register A ;/ F8E8h - Z80-STI Indirect Index and Interrupt Vector Register F8E9h - Z80-STI Timers A and B Control Register ;\ F8EAh - Z80-STI Timer B Data Register ; not used F8EBh - Z80-STI Timer A Data Register ;/ F8ECh - Z80-STI USART Control Register F8EDh - Z80-STI Receiver Status Register F8EEh - Z80-STI Transmitter Status Register F8EFh - Z80-STI USART Data Register
Aside from the above 16 directly addressable registers, there are 8 indirectly addressable ones. For details on the direct & indirect registers, see Z80-STI.
Software
- Supported by "Starwriter".
- BASIC example (for the official version) is found in the Schneider RS232 manual (see below scans)
- ASM example (for the DIY version) is included with Tim Riemann's RS232 interface
Manual (German)
Page 1 (cable / jumpers)
Page 2 (schematic)
Page 3 (z80-sti registers)
Page 4 (blank / footer)
Note
The uncommon shape of the housing dates back to a Schneider BTX modul (which was being intended to be plugged into Schneider Television Sets). Apparently Schneider produced too many housings, and re-used them for the RS232 interface. Actually, a RS232 interface is very much the same as a BTX interface (the actual BTX modem must be rented separately from Deutsche Bundespost), so even the PCB may be (almost/exactly?) the same for both devices.
Reviews
A review appeared in German magazine CPC Schneider International (issue 12-1985, pages 38, 39).
