REDXpand+ one for the collectors.

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Moggy
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REDXpand+ one for the collectors.

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234721498489 ... R77_y_70YA

These are being sold by the ZXpands creator Charlie Robson with whom I have to declare I am friends with and sometimes beta tester but I'm receiving nothing of reward for posting this,also without his knowledge.
I've noticed he has not listed it in the ZX81 /vintage computing section where most here may look but in the general section where it could be missed and it would be a shame if members of the forum who may be interested didn't see this.
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Re: REDXpand+ one for the collectors.

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I think the red looks great!
I want an additional one, I have an older version already.
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Lardo Boffin
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Re: REDXpand+ one for the collectors.

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Based on the last eBay auction be prepared to pay £150 or more. A unique red one may be even more silly. :o
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Re: REDXpand+ one for the collectors.

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Searches shed for tin of red gloss paint :lol:
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Re: REDXpand+ one for the collectors.

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Wow! Limited edition ZXpand+ interface for ZX81/TS1000 computers. Serial number 3/5

latest board: 5.3 [2022?]


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HE IS HUNTING FOR YOU
ISSUE 5.3
REDXpand+
* Reset button pointing to the end (below the joy port)

chips
* Winbond W27C512-45Z
* PIC18LF-528-1-I/P
* YAMAHA JAPAN YM2149F

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Limited edition ZXpand+ interface for ZX81/TS1000 computers.

Brought to you by SirMorris, the original creator & builder.

When it comes to records they have to be coloured vinyl. That's just me. So why oh why have I been making black ZXpands all this time? Well, for one, they camouflage well against our little black door wedges. And let's face it - black is s.e.x.y. Again, that might just be me :D

When I ordered the last round of PCBs I thought it would be fun to make a few in red. So I did. Here's one. It's no different in function to a regular ZXpand, it's just the colour, although the sign-on message of each unit proudly displays its serial number. This one in particular is number 3 of 5. Numbers 4 & 5 (pictured) will be coming up soon. Numbers 2 & 1 are already with their VIP owners, just so's you know and don't hold out for an earlier number. Do people actually do that? /shrugs/

This board is the latest iteration of the ZXpand series - issue 5.3. It comes with on-board AY sound generation, compatible with ZON-X software, and a joystick socket. The on-board 32K memory expansion and BASIC language extensions make this plug-and-play unit an ideal all-in-one solution for our favourite retro comuter. Oh, did I mention instant loading of all your favourite scary-t-rex-in-a-labyrinth-type games? I shouldn't need to - if you're reading this you probably already know how this works.

The manual is online at my github - charlierobson/ZXpand-Vitamins/wiki - if you are in the least bit interested. And if you've read this far I can only assume you are..!

Happy bidding and if any questions arise I will be happy to answer them. Except for those relating to quantum physics or the nature of regret. I won't answer those.
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Anyone on here get it? I was outbid at the very last second. :roll:
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ZX81 iss 1 (bugged ROM, kludge fix, normal, rebuilt)
TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
Tatung 81 + Wespi
TS 1500 & 2000
Spectrum 16k (iss 1 s/n 862)
Spectrum 48ks plus a DIVMMC future and SPECTRA
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Lardo Boffin wrote: Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:19 am Anyone on here get it? I was outbid at the very last second. :roll:
Maybe just as well you did not get it. You would have wanted other bright colours as well :mrgreen:

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Re: REDXpand+ one for the collectors.

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Mmmm. Shiny!
ZX80
ZX81 iss 1 (bugged ROM, kludge fix, normal, rebuilt)
TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
Tatung 81 + Wespi
TS 1500 & 2000
Spectrum 16k (iss 1 s/n 862)
Spectrum 48ks plus a DIVMMC future and SPECTRA
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