ACORN

ACORN

BBC Micro

ACORN-BBCMicro

Acquired: 2023
Acquisition: Private (Gumtree) [AU]
Condition: Used
Cost: Private


Specifications

Model: PAL, AU, Used
Year: 1981
Serial: TBC
Type: Micro Computer | 8-bit
CPU: MOS | 6502 | 8-bit CISC | 2Mhz
Memory: 32Kb RAM
Storage: Cassette / 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive / ROM Cartridge
Media: Cassette / Floppy Disk
Graphics: Motorola 6845
Video: 640x256, 8 Colours
Sound: Texas Instruments SN76489
Audio: 4 Channels Mono


PERIPHERALS

INPUT DEVICES

BeebuiTape

Type: Storage
Manufacturer: You Make Robots
Media: MicroSD
Condition: New
It is used to play UEF files (games and apps) from a MicroSD card through an audio cable into where the tape deck would normally plug-in thus eliminating the need for a 30-year-old tape deck. Its a play only function so no record feature. You can still record using conventional methods though. Simply find your favourite game or app in UEF file format, copy it to the SD card and the rest is straightforward. It was designed for BBC and Acorn computers. Its based on an MaxDuino. Now with mostly SMD components.
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Cumana 40/80T Single 5.25-inch Drive

Type: Storage
Manufacturer: Cumana
Model: TBA
Media: 5.25-inch Floppy Diskette
Capacity: 160Kb to 320Kb
Condition: Used
The Cumana 40/80 track 5.25-inch floppy disk drive is a dual-mode drive designed for the Acorn BBC Micro, allowing users to switch between 40-track and 80-track operation to increase storage capacity and maintain compatibility with various disk formats.

Voltmace 14b Joystick

Type: Joystick | Analogue
Manufacturer: Voltmace
Buttons: 14
The Voltmace Delta 14B is a 14-button self-centering analogue joystick designed for the Acorn BBC Micro and Master computers, connecting through the analogue port to offer programmable control and game input functionality.

OUTPUT DEVICES

BBC Micro Model B RGB Scart Cable with Sound

Type: Cable | Video | RGB | SCART
Manufacturer: Cool Novelties
Condition: New
A quality RGB scart cable for the BBC Model B, BBC Model B+ fitted with an audio output jack cable suitable for use with external audio modifications. Our cable is a fully wired RGB cable for the best possible picture quality, using quality parts and fully screened video cable.
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WISHLIST

EcoNet Upgrade Kit, EcoNet Clock, EcoNet Socket Hub, EcoNet Terminators, EcoNet Leads

Type: Network
Manufacturer: Acorn and other makers BeebMaster
Requires upgrade kit(s) for each device and soldering for the BBC Micro. At least one EcoNet Clock for signal syncronisation on the network and one EcoNet Socket Hub. EcoNet Leads to connect devices and clock to the Hub and two EcoNet Terminators, one for each end of the network.


EXPANSIONS

6502 Co-Processor Expansion with HiBasic

Type: CPU | Memory
Manufacturer: Acorn
Condition: Used
The BBC Micro 6502 co-processor is a 3 MHz 6502 microprocessor housed in an expansion unit that handles program execution while the main BBC Micro acts as an I/O processor, significantly enhancing speed and memory capacity..

UPGRADES

DNFS 1.22 ROM with DFS and NFS

Type: ROM
Manufacturer: Tassie Donkey
Condition: New
Combined DFS and NFS ROM for Disk and Network Filing Systems to manage disk drives and file access.
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MODS and HACKS

Convert UK power plug to AU


PROJECTS

COMPLETE

None

IN PROGRESS

None

PLANNED

Network BBC Micros
Brief: Setup several BBC Micros for network file sharing and printing.
Requirements: EcoNet Adaptors, Clock, Hub, Leads and Terminators. ANFS ROM in each computer.
Status: Pre-planning.


LIBRARY

BOOKS

None

MAGAZINES

None

MANUALS

BBC Micro User Guide
Publisher: Acorn
Media: Spiral Bound, A5, Used
Type: Resource, User Guide
ISBN: TBC
6502 Co-Processor Expansion Manual
Publisher: Acorn
Media: Spiral Bound, A5, Used
Type: Technical, Manual
ISBN: TBC

SOFTWARE

Elite - 2nd Co-Processor edition (Acornsoft Limited), 1984 [UK]
Genre: Action, Simulation, Startegy / tactics
Perspective: 1st-person
Visual: Free camera
Gameplay: Managerial / business simulation
Vehicular: Space flight
Setting: Sci-fi / futuristic
Rating: Kids to Adults
Input Devices: Keyboard
Players: 1 Player
Media: 5.25-inch Diskette
Condition: Used, Excellent, Includes manual and keyboard overlays

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