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[[Category:Memory expansions]]
 
Gallery for the [[Dk'tronics memory expansion]]
 
Gallery for the [[Dk'tronics memory expansion]]
  
== Covers ==
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= Covers =
  
=== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers ===
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== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
 
Image:64K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
=== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers ===
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== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
 
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 464 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
=== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128, Covers ===
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== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128, Covers ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
 
Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Left Cover.jpg|Left Cover
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== Pictures ==
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= RAM Expansion Pictures =
 
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<gallery caption="64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (SMD)">
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 01.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 02.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 03.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 04.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 05.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 06.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 07.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 08.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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</gallery>
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<gallery caption="64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464">
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== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
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<gallery>
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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
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Image:64K_for_464_HR_01.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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</gallery>
  
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== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (mid version using 4464 RAM but not SMD) ==
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<gallery>
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Image:StrangeDK64.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
<gallery caption="the 2 models of 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464">
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== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (SMD) ==
 
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<gallery>
Image:2 - 64Ks - 01 .jpg|The 2 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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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
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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
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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
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 04.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 05.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 06.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 07.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:64K for CPC 464 - 08.jpg|64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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</gallery>
  
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== Comparision of the 2 models of 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
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<gallery caption="Normal and SMD version">
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Image:2 - 64Ks - 01 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:2 - 64Ks - 02 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:2 - 64Ks - 03 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
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Image:2 - 64Ks - 04 .jpg|The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
<gallery caption="256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464">
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== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
 
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<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
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Image:256kMemoryBack.jpg|256K Memory - Front
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Image:256kMemoryFront.jpg|256K Memory - Back
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Image:256kMemoryPCBTop.jpg|256K Memory - PCB Top
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Image:256kMemoryPCBBottom.jpg|256K Memory - PCB Bottom
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</gallery>
  
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== 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128 ==
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<gallery>
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Image:256K Dk'tronics for 6128 Front Cover.jpg|Front Cover
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Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_Front.jpg|Front
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Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_Back.jpg|Back
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Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_Top.jpg|Top
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Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
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Image:256k_MemoryExpansion_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== Disc / Tape ==
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= Silicon Disc Pictures =
  
<gallery>caption="Bank Switch Software">
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== 64k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 (ROM and RAM in one cartridge) ==
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<gallery>
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Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_Top.jpg|Top
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Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_Front.jpg|Front
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Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_Back.jpg|Back
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Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
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Image:SiliconDisc464_OS_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
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</gallery>
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* Note: This unit has been modified to allow connecting it to a CPC6128 too.
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* The pictures do not actually show ROM and RAM in one cartridge... (?)
  
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== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 (ROM and RAM in separate cartridges) ==
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<gallery>
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Image:Silicon disk.JPG|Box and Manual
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Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_Front.jpg|Unit Front
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Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_Back.jpg|Unit Back
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Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_Top.jpg|Unit Top
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Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
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Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
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</gallery>
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== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - modified (without separate ROM cartridge) ==
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<gallery>
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Image:eBaySiliconDisk.jpg|Unit Front
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Image:eBaySiliconDiskb.jpg|Unit Back
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Image:eBaySiliconDiskc.jpg|Unit Front
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Image:eBaySiliconDiskd.jpg|Unit Side with mode switch
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Image:eBaySiliconDiske.jpg|Unit Side
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Image:OpenedSiliconeBay.jpg|Unit Opened
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Image:OpenedSilicon.jpg|Unit Opened with switch
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Image:OpenedSiliconb.jpg|Unit Opened with switch - Side view
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Image:OpenedSiliconc.jpg|Unit Opened - PCB Top
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</gallery>
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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.
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== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - unmodified (RAM and ROM in separate cartridges) ==
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<gallery>
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Image:256kSiliconTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - Top
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Image:256kSiliconBack.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - Front
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Image:256kSiliconFront.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - Back
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Image:256kSiliconPCBTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - PCB Top
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Image:256kSiliconPCBBottom.jpg|256K Silicon Disc - PCB Bottom
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Image:256kSiliconOSTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - Top
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Image:256kSiliconOSBack.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - Front
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Image:256kSiliconOSFront.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - Back
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Image:256kSiliconOSPCBTop.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - PCB Top
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Image:256kSiliconOSPCBBottom.jpg|256K Silicon Disc ROM - PCB Bottom
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Image:TriplePacks.jpg|256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS ROM
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Image:TriplePacksTop.jpg|256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS ROM - Top view
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Image:TriplePacksSpaces.jpg|256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS - Spaced out
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</gallery>
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== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 6128 (ROM and RAM in separate cartridges) ==
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<gallery>
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Image:Silicon disc front2.jpg|A closeup of 6128 version
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Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_Front.jpg|ROM Cartridge (Front)
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Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_Back.jpg|ROM Cartridge (Back)
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Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_Top.jpg|ROM Cartridge (Top)
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Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_PCB_Top.jpg|ROM Cartridge PCB (Top)
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Image:SiliconDisc(OS)_PCB_Bottom.jpg|ROM Cartridge PCB (Bottom)
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Image:SiliconDisc_Front.jpg|RAM Cartridge (Front)
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Image:SiliconDisc_Back.jpg|RAM Cartridge (Back)
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Image:SiliconDisc_Top.jpg|RAM Cartridge (Top)
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Image:SiliconDisc_PCB_Top.jpg|RAM Cartridge PCB (Top)
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Image:SiliconDisc_PCB_Bottom.jpg|RAM Cartridge PCB (Bottom)
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</gallery>
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= Disc / Tape =
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== Bank Switch Software ==
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<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 07:23, 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