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The '''KC Compact''' is a [[Clones|clone]] of the Amstrad CPC developed 1989-1990 in East Germany. | The '''KC Compact''' is a [[Clones|clone]] of the Amstrad CPC developed 1989-1990 in East Germany. | ||
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''Note: This is the edited translation of a magazine advert for the computer. I don't know the original translator, so I'm afraid no credit can be given.'' | ''Note: This is the edited translation of a magazine advert for the computer. I don't know the original translator, so I'm afraid no credit can be given.'' | ||
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The KC compact is a new developed home computer, made by VEB Mikroelektronik "Wilhelm Pieck" Muehlhausen. The system can be expanded software- or hardware-wise. | The KC compact is a new developed home computer, made by VEB Mikroelektronik "Wilhelm Pieck" Muehlhausen. The system can be expanded software- or hardware-wise. | ||
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External equipment (like a disc drive) can be connected to the expansion port. There are connectors for cassette recorder, joystick, sound and a centronics-printer port. | External equipment (like a disc drive) can be connected to the expansion port. There are connectors for cassette recorder, joystick, sound and a centronics-printer port. | ||
| − | ==Graphic modes== | + | === Graphic modes === |
The computer supports three graphic modes: | The computer supports three graphic modes: | ||
*mode 0: 200 * 160 pixels with 16 of 27 colours | *mode 0: 200 * 160 pixels with 16 of 27 colours | ||
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*mode 2: 80 characters/line | *mode 2: 80 characters/line | ||
| − | ==Technical data== | + | === Technical data === |
*name: microcomputer KC compact | *name: microcomputer KC compact | ||
*construction type: base unit with integrated keyboard and external power supply | *construction type: base unit with integrated keyboard and external power supply | ||
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*KC compact includes: ground device, power supply, BASIC-handbook, Demo-tape | *KC compact includes: ground device, power supply, BASIC-handbook, Demo-tape | ||
| − | ==Operating systems== | + | === Operating systems === |
* [[AMSDOS#BASDOS|BASDOS]] | * [[AMSDOS#BASDOS|BASDOS]] | ||
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== Read More == | == Read More == | ||
| − | * [[KC Compact Computer]] | + | * [[KC Compact Computer]] - Technical info |
* [[Clones]] | * [[Clones]] | ||
| − | == Hardware Manuals (german) == | + | == KC Compact Hardware Manuals (german) == |
* [[Media:Kcc Beschreibung.pdf]] - Technical Data | * [[Media:Kcc Beschreibung.pdf]] - Technical Data | ||
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* [[Media:Kcc Floppy System Handbuch.pdf]] - Floppy Handbook | * [[Media:Kcc Floppy System Handbuch.pdf]] - Floppy Handbook | ||
| − | == Cassette Manuals (german) == | + | == KC Compact Cassette Manuals (german) == |
* [[Media:Kcc kassette CC4001 Demokcc.pdf]] - Demonstration | * [[Media:Kcc kassette CC4001 Demokcc.pdf]] - Demonstration | ||
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* [[Media:Kcc kassette CC7002 Grafix1.pdf]] - Graphic | * [[Media:Kcc kassette CC7002 Grafix1.pdf]] - Graphic | ||
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File:Kcc component map modulator.gif|Compentnt Map (Modulator) | File:Kcc component map modulator.gif|Compentnt Map (Modulator) | ||
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Revision as of 15:53, 27 January 2010
The KC Compact is a clone of the Amstrad CPC developed 1989-1990 in East Germany.
Contents
Advert (translated)
Note: This is the edited translation of a magazine advert for the computer. I don't know the original translator, so I'm afraid no credit can be given.
Advert
The KC compact is a new developed home computer, made by VEB Mikroelektronik "Wilhelm Pieck" Muehlhausen. The system can be expanded software- or hardware-wise.
The KC compact is a compact, easy to use computer. It consists of a base unit with integrated keyboard and an external power supply. An RGB-monitor or a (non)colour-TV can be connected. A cassette recorder is used to store data. A disc-drive is to follow soon.
The homecomputer sports an 8-bit-processor, 64 Kbyte RAM and 32 Kbyte ROM. The BASIC-interpreter with an extended instruction set (181 instructions) and the operating system (non KC-85 compatible) are stored in ROM.
The KC compact has a sound-generator with three channels and 8 octaves.
In comparison with KC-85-system the KC compact has a new design: the newly designed keyboard has 69 keys. The keyboard is programmable (ASCII-codes, autorepeat on/off). Seven keys may be programmed with words and instructions (jobs).
External equipment (like a disc drive) can be connected to the expansion port. There are connectors for cassette recorder, joystick, sound and a centronics-printer port.
Graphic modes
The computer supports three graphic modes:
- mode 0: 200 * 160 pixels with 16 of 27 colours
- mode 1: 200 * 320 pixels with 4 of 27 colours
- mode 2: 200 * 640 pixels with 2 of 27 colours
Independent of screenmode there are 25 lines. The number of characters per line depends on the screenmode.
- mode 0: 20 characters/line
- mode 1: 40 characters/line
- mode 2: 80 characters/line
Technical data
- name: microcomputer KC compact
- construction type: base unit with integrated keyboard and external power supply
- dimensions: base unit 390x220x50mm, power supply 125x76x62mm
- weight: ca. 3500 g
- protection class: IP20 TGL RGW 778
- power: 25 watts
- voltage: 220 V/external power supply
- processor: UA880
- clock frequenzy: 4 MHz
- memory: 32 Kbyte ROM (operating system, BASIC),64 Kbyte RAM, 42 Kbyte free for user
- resolution: 640x200 with 2 of 27 colours, 320x200 with 4 of 27 colours, 160x200 with 16 of 27 colours
- max. pixels: 128,000
- palette: 27
- screen unit: normal (non)colour-TV or monitor with RGB-input
- TV-connector: HF-modulator, ch 36, PAL or SCART-connector
- ports: expansion port, joystick, tape, sound, parallel printer port (centronics)
- external data storage: cassette recorder
- tape-interface: 1000 bit/s, 2000 bit/s switchable non KC-85 compatible
- sound: 3 channels, 8 octaves, sound- and SCART-interface (stereo) HF-interface (mono)
- keys: 69
- lines: 25
- charaters per line: 20/40/80
- programming languages: BASIC (ROM), other languages can be loaded from tape/disc (assembler, pascal)
- KC compact includes: ground device, power supply, BASIC-handbook, Demo-tape
Operating systems
Read More
- KC Compact Computer - Technical info
- Clones
KC Compact Hardware Manuals (german)
- Media:Kcc Beschreibung.pdf - Technical Data
- Media:Kcc Basic Handbuch.pdf - KCC Basic Handbook
- Media:Kcc Systemhandbuch.pdf - System Handbook
- Media:Kcc Floppy System Handbuch.pdf - Floppy Handbook
KC Compact Cassette Manuals (german)
- Media:Kcc kassette CC4001 Demokcc.pdf - Demonstration
- Media:Kcc kassette CC6001 Spielebox1.pdf - Games Pack 1
- Media:Kcc kassette CC6002 Spielebox2.pdf - Games Pack 2
- Media:Kcc kassette CC6003 Spielebox3.pdf - Games Pack 3
- ... Games Pack 4
- Media:Kcc kassette CC6005 Spielebox5.pdf - Games Pack 5
- Media:Kcc kassette CC7001 Komponist.pdf - Composer
- Media:Kcc kassette CC7002 Grafix1.pdf - Graphic
KC Compact Schematics
CPU and I/O Schematic
Memory Schematic
Modulator Schematic
Video and Power Schematic
Block Diagram
Component Map (Mainboard)
Compentnt Map (Modulator)
