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Do you have IC17 present? That's a 74LS00 to the right of the right ROM or at least a socket for one. If not, it'll be a bit more complicated.

QLROMConfig.jpg

The above shows the ROM config from the schematic.
No. 8 is the one you want.... 2x 27C128 (or you can also use 27C256 with the data ...

You need to split the 48K ROM file into equal chunks of 16K each (starting 0000h, 4000h and 8000h). The first 2 parts fit in the internal QL sockets and the last 16K goes on the ROM Dongle.

A good ROM dongle PCB from Aalea can be found here:

https://theqlforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=60926

The dongle ...

After I mentioned the QXL card having QL-style network ports, anyone happen to know if these continue to work with the 25MHz QXL? Network timing is a bit critical, but it's possible that SMSQ and SMSQ/E take this speed change into account I suppose.

(I don't have a QXL nowadays to check for ...

From what I’ve read “in theory” it should be able to use the 5v on pin 20 without any modifications/cables

I’ve since found an image online showing an adapter plugged directly into the Qubide, rather than on an ide cable like mine, so, as mine can’t plug directly in due to 1 of the 40 holes being ...

I have a distant memory telling me that some cards only work with 5v. Not sure how true that is.

Here we are. Italian QL Manual, the whole thing (15mb): http://qxl.win/downloads/QL_Italiano_Manuale.pdf

A google search has not led me to Spanish or Italian QL (black binder) manuals.


Yes, the Italian version seems unobtainable. I'm trying to ask the Italian QL mailing list, you never know.

Thanks. I'm nearly finished though, so if there is already a version then there will be another! Just b ...

t0nyt wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:14 pm Some felts and a custom ROM board (for use with my QL that has a ROM socket extended outside with a BBC Viglen ribbon cable so I can easily swap between JM, JS, Minerva & 68K/OS ROMS)

Many thanks Chr$

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Thanks Tony.

Good to know, thanks.

A google search has not led me to Spanish or Italian QL (black binder) manuals. Does anyone know if these are available online? If definitely not, then I'll add them to my list of things to scan with my new book scanner.