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== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
 
== 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 ==
 
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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: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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Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
 
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Top.jpg|PCB Top
 
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
 
Image:DKTronics_SiliconDisc_Switch_PCB_Bottom.jpg|PCB Bottom
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== 256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - modified (without separate ROM cartridge) ==
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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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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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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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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

  • Left Cover

  • Back Cover

  • Right Cover

  • Front Cover

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464/664, Covers

  • Left Cover

  • Back Cover

  • Right Cover

  • Front Cover

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128, Covers

  • Left Cover

  • Back Cover

  • Right Cover

  • Front Cover

RAM Expansion Pictures

64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 - PCB Top (unmodified)

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 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

64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464 (SMD)

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

Comparision of the 2 models of 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • Normal and SMD version

  • The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • The two 64k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 464

  • 256K Memory - Front

  • 256K Memory - Back

  • 256K Memory - PCB Top

  • 256K Memory - PCB Bottom

256k RAM Dktronics for CPC 6128

  • Front Cover

  • Front

  • Back

  • Top

  • PCB Top

  • PCB Bottom

Silicon Disc Pictures

64k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 (ROM and RAM in one cartridge)

  • Top

  • Front

  • Back

  • PCB Top

  • PCB Bottom

  • 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)

  • Box and Manual

  • Unit Front

  • Unit Back

  • Unit Top

  • PCB Top

  • PCB Bottom

256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 464/664 - modified (without separate ROM cartridge)

  • Unit Front

  • Unit Back

  • Unit Front

  • Unit Side with mode switch

  • Unit Side

  • Unit Opened

  • Unit Opened with switch

  • Unit Opened with switch - Side view

  • Unit Opened - PCB Top

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 Silicon Disc - Top

  • 256K Silicon Disc - Front

  • 256K Silicon Disc - Back

  • 256K Silicon Disc - PCB Top

  • 256K Silicon Disc - PCB Bottom

  • 256K Silicon Disc ROM - Top

  • 256K Silicon Disc ROM - Front

  • 256K Silicon Disc ROM - Back

  • 256K Silicon Disc ROM - PCB Top

  • 256K Silicon Disc ROM - PCB Bottom

  • 256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS ROM

  • 256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS ROM - Top view

  • 256K expansion, 256K Silicon Disc & Silicon Disc OS - Spaced out

256k RAM Silicon Disc for CPC 6128 (ROM and RAM in separate cartridges)

  • A closeup of 6128 version

  • ROM Cartridge (Front)

  • ROM Cartridge (Back)

  • ROM Cartridge (Top)

  • ROM Cartridge PCB (Top)

  • ROM Cartridge PCB (Bottom)

  • RAM Cartridge (Front)

  • RAM Cartridge (Back)

  • RAM Cartridge (Top)

  • RAM Cartridge PCB (Top)

  • RAM Cartridge PCB (Bottom)

Disc / Tape

Bank Switch Software

  • Dk'tronics 256k RAM for 6128

  • Version 1 for 464/664

  • Version 2 for 464/664

  • Version 3 for 464/664