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I've some offers up on eBay, save a few pounds on some of my hardware for the #SAMCoupe, #ZXSpectrum, #RC2014 & Compatibles, plus my #Chiptune accessories.
Plus some misc. retro related books and magazine auctions.
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Part of what I dub the 'Hydrasoft Hoard' - the stack of disks I received when I bought Hydrasoft (their SAM Coupe computer, disks and software rights) back in 2005. In issue 13 of SAM Revival magazine I take a look at some of these unfinished games.
I'd worked with Hydrasoft in the mid 90s when adding extra sound for the Quazar Surround soundcard to two of their games. These have since been re-released on the coverdisks with SAM Revival magazine:
Issue 12 - Mage*Fire (similar to the ZX Spectrum classic 'Chaos')
Issue 19 - Conquest (updated version with a graphical update, turn based real time strategy in a fantasy setting. One of my favourite SAM Coupe games of all time)
And a title that hadn't previously been released.
Issue 23 - Survive The Night (text adventure)
[Back issues available on my website at https://www.samcoupe.com and on eBay]
I'll be looking at some unfinished text adventures in the next issue of SAM Revival.
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Here's my current range of #8bit #retrocomputer badges and keyrings made from printed circuit boards, as shown here when I was at the Retro Computer Museum back in June.
UK ordering at: https://www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
(Discounts if buying a few - see the Pic 'n' Mix options!)It all helps add a few pounds to my development fund for creating new hardware and software that I've got in the works for a range of systems, including the SAM Coupe - the main system I've been developing for now for over 33 years.
#samcoupe #zxspectrum #commodore64 #dragon32 #computing #computers
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🟢 Limited Edition "Prototype Tribute" Mechanical Keyboard for the SAM Coupe
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117340175233
In October 2021 I was proud to announce the release of my Mechanical Keyboards for the SAM Coupe! If you've problems with your existing keyboard or membrane here is the ultimate solution, building on the quality inherent with mechanical keyboards.
Now this limited edition really is something special, giving your SAM a unique look! Inspired by the prototype SAM units, five of which were built in 1989 before the SAM went into full manufacture, I've paid attention and kept as close as possible to the original prototype units, working from photographs I've been able to faithfully recreate a tribute mechanical keyboard as close as possible to the originals.
Available through the eBay listing, or direct. (Send a Private Message or contact via my website: https://www.samcoupe.com)
#samcoupe #retrogaming #retrocomputing #computing #keyboard #electronics
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TL;DR eBaying books and games...
I've listed some SAM Coupe games on eBay as 1 day auctions, duplicates from my own collection that I don't really need.
https://ebay.co.uk/usr/quazar-sam-coupe-sales- Momentum
- Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters (re-release)
- Defenders of the Earth (re-release)Also some computer related books
- Twilight Inventory, by Gareth Pitchford
- Commodork : Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie, by Rob O'HaraI've never been much of a reader, but they were both interesting and Commodork is a really fun read!
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Here's one of the things I would have been showing if I had attended the 'Synthesized' event last Saturday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKDK8cCNKiU
A Feersum MicroBeast equipped with some of my hardware via its RC2014 style expansion port. First, my new 3 way expansion card specifically for the MicroBeast and two of my soundchip interfaces - SAA1099P (the soundchip from the SAM Coupé) and SID (the famous C64 soundchip).
In the video the music is playing through the SAA1099P with a tune from the SAM Coupe. The SID Interface is also being used for the interrupt controller I included in the design so it's generating 50Hz interrupts for perfect timing of calling the play routine in the code. The code is all wrapped up as a CP/M .com executable.
As I wasn't able to make the show due to the weather warning by train operators I've extended the 10% off offer on the range of hardware I make for RC2014 and compatibles.
#retrocomputing #chiptune #rc2014 #samcoupe #c64 #microbeast
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🚨 Events! (Short notice!)
I'll be at the Retro Computer Museum's "Legendary Gathering" TOMORROW 20th June! (in Leicester, UK. https://www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk)
Then at The Centre for Computing History's "Synthesized" on Saturday 27th June! (Cambridge, UK. https://www.computinghistory.org.uk)
#samcoupe #retrocomputing #retrogaming #rc2014 #zxspectrum #indiedev #gamedev
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Just a quick reminder I've some #SAMCoupe offers up at: https://www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm and I've 10% off the interfaces I make for #RC2014 and compatibles at: https://2014.samcoupe.com 😀
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #indiedev #electronics #chiptune
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As I wasn't able to get to RetroFest 2026 I've now put up some offers on a selection of products I make for the SAM Coupe. https://www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
Some pieces of hardware and a couple revamped back issues of SAM Revival mag that might appeal to anyone! (SAM Revival 9 with the full SAM Coupe version of Manic Miner - 60 caverns! [Digital image available for emulator users] and SAM Revival 11 which is a 'Sound on SAM' special with audio CD included.)
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RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/@quazarsamcoupe/116662682108007384
It's been great seeing all the photos on various socials about the RetroFest 2026 show which I wasn't able to make this year to show what I do for #SAMCoupe, #RC2014 and #ZXSpectrum
The 10% off offer across the entire range of peripherals I make for RC2014 / RCbus / Compatibles are running until Friday. All the info at: https://2014.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #computing #hardware #electronics
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I've listed some auctions on eBay:
- Framed original SAM Coupe poster from 1989 (A4 size)
- Original 8 page SAM Coupe brochure and price list from 1989.
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#SAMCoupe music playing on a #RC2014 Mini setup!
SAM's E-Tracker music (and also Borik's online SAA1099Tracker that has a compile to Z80 code output) give a code blob with an Init routine to call on startup, and a Frame routine to be called 50 times a second. Perfect for my SAA1099P Soundchip Interface for RC2014 & Compatibles. (While you can use a delay loop for crude 50Hz timing for the Frame routine, the interrupt controller on my SID Soundchip Interface can be used for accurate timing - it can generate interrupts 50, 60 or 100 times a second!)
10% off my range of peripherals for RC2014/RCbus systems weekend!
https://2014.samcoupe.com
(UK / Europe / Worldwide shipping options available).(These peripherals can also be used on the ZX Spectrum via my ZX-RC Bus Adapter)
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Did you know there was a camouflage painted SAM Coupe lurking at SAMCo's HQ in 1991/2? (Thanks to David L. for the anecdote!) Grab a limited edition Printed Circuit Board pin badge of it (plus other 8-bit computer badges) to help support what I do for SAM! https://www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
#retrogaming #indiedev #samcoupe #computing #retrocomputing #hardware #8bit #zxspectrum #commodore #c64 #dragon32
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But, while I'm out of more dead chips to frame, I do have several hundred unused SAM Coupe ASICs, still in the VLSI tube packaging! "Pandemonium" is the codename for a new SAM system I've in the works to use them.
While things have been very quiet in recent months (apologies for the delays with things to anyone waiting, I've got some updates to email out as I'm playing catch up this weekend, had hoped this would have happened last month, but again real life had other plans.) I should have an update ready to go out in the next issue of SAM Revival once caught up with that and finally get the issue out (with 'The Lower Caverns' on the coverdisk that's been eagerly awaited!)
#samcoupe #retrocomputing #retrogaming #vintagecomputing #z80
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As these rely on having a dead chip, this is the last one I currently have - a framed SAM Coupe ASIC chip - the custom silicon chip designed by Bruce Gordon in 1989 that powers the #SAMCoupe computer. Perfect wall art for your computer room!
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RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/@quazarsamcoupe/116356768558069287
Last day to grab this back issue of 'SAM Revival' magazine at half price. The issue focuses on sound on the SAM Coupe computer. Includes an audio CD.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117127555134
#samcoupe #chiptune #synth #audio #demoscene #retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit
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Catching up with things after nearly 2 weeks of radio silence... real life getting in the way. Quite a Tindie debacle I see, I've toggled on 'Vacation Mode' there as with so much uncertainty and no seller disbursement I feel it's too risky to sell there at the moment.
The products I had listed on Tindie (mainly the peripherals I produce for RC2014 and compatible systems with RCbus style expansion ports) are available direct via my dedicated website:
and also on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quazar-sam-coupe-sales
Current stock ready to ship out:
2 x SID Soundchip Interface
1 x Graphic OLED Interface
3 x SAA1099P Soundchip Interface
6 x ZXTT
3 x 8580 SID Chip Adapter
1 x ZX-RC Bus Interface (to use RC peripherals on ZX Spectrum)#electronics #tindie #chiptune #synth #retrocomputing #hardware #zxspectrum #samcoupe #rc2014 #8bit
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SAM Coupé MaxTile software tilemap in 16 colours
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Some of my hardware releases have come about from requests, such as this 2-way ZX Spectrum Bus Expansion to let you connect two interfaces to your ZX Spectrum's edge connector. I've got a few made up in stock ready to ship.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117126582070
For all the other hardware I produce:
SAM Coupe (magazines and software too!)
https://www.samcoupe.comPeripherals for RC2014 and compatibles:
https://2014.samcoupe.com#electronics #zxspectrum #samcoupe #rc2014 #retrocomputing #retrogaming
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The first part of my 'Money Bags' trilogy for the #SAMCoupe is re-released on the coverdisk with issue 9 of SAM Revival magazine.
Often overshadowed on the coverdisk by the re-release of the massive SAM Coupe version of Manic Miner, Money Bags was my own trilogy of platformer games in the style of Jet Set Willy. Originally written back in 1996 it was designed and coded over one week when I should have been studying for university finals!
Money Bags 1.5, the middle installment but the last to be written, is also re-released on the coverdisk with issue 17 of SAM Revival.
[Magazine coverdisks can also be supplied digitally for use with emulators]
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quazar-sam-coupe-sales
The huge sequel, Money Bags 2, will be re-released again as a standalone title in the very near future, as floppy disk and Trinity SD card editions.
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Half Price Offer - SAM Revival issue 11
- The issue that focuses on sound on the #SAMCoupe computer. Full colour, professionally printed magazine (Originally released 2004, updated 2024). Includes 19 track audio CD.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117127555134#demoscene #demoparty #synth #chiptune #indiedev #z80 #retrocomputing
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New eBay listing - Grab a discounted bundle of the early issues (1 to 8) of 'SAM Revival' magazine for the SAM Coupe. News, Reviews, Interviews, Previews, Cheats, Coding + much more...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117127543870
#samcoupe #supportprintmedia #retrogames #gaming #retrocomputing #z80
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🚨 Use code DONTBEAFOOL to save 15% on the hardware on my Tindie store today! https://www.tindie.com/stores/quazar/
Peripherals for #RC2014 and compatibles...
- SID (#C64) Sound Chip Interface
- SAA1099P (#SAMCoupe) Sound Chip Interface
- Graphic OLED Interface
- #ZXSpectrum <-> RC Bus Adapter
- ZX True Tone (ZXTT)
- 8580 SID Adapter#hardware #electronics #retrocomputing #soundchip #chiptune #retrogaming #Z80
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RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/@quazarsamcoupe/116000989572146071
Two left from the yellow batch. Time to order another colour of PCB for the cartridge... I've not done blue yet!
zx.samcoupe.com
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117117782734 -
RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/@quazarsamcoupe/116317742055453783
They're also on my eBay store at https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quazar-sam-coupe-sales along with a selection of my hardware, software and magazines for #samcoupe, plus hardware for #zxspectrum and #rc2014 & compatibles.
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The expanding range of #computer PCB Pin Badges and PCB Keyrings I make.
Buy individually at www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm with UK postage included. For combined shipping for a bundle or international shipping please send a message via the site.
#samcoupe #zxspectrum #commodore #c64 #dragon32 #retrogaming #retrocomputing
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RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/@quazarsamcoupe/116245930353280163
Articles inside the revamped back issue of issue 9 of SAM Revival magazine (originally published in 2004, revamped in 2025) include interviews with two past SAM Coupe developers - Matt Round (now of vole.wtf fame) and Ken Jarvis (graphics artist). An extra page in this edition takes a more detailed look at Sphera, for which Ken designed the graphics.
A look at the undocumented #Z80 instruction OUT (C), (HL) [Often denotated as OUT (C),0 but that's not strictly true!] and how its behaviour differs between NMOS and CMOS core Z80 CPUs. There's an extra page looking at the first commercial release I've found that fails due to this instruction (on the #ZXSpectrum).
There's also a new 4 page article looking more at Manic Miner and Money Bags that are on the coverdisk of software. There's also followups and more photos added to the original news section.
https://samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm (with UK postage applied)
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🚨 SAM Revival 9 back in stock!
Fresh stock of the revamped back issue 9 of SAM Revival has arrived. An expanded, full colour, professionally printed back issue, originally released in 2004. Featuring the full SAM Coupe version of Manic Miner (60 Caverns!) on the included floppy cover disk, and Money Bags Special Edition. [Digital file also available of the coverdisk.]
https://www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117082338579#samcoupe #manicminer #retrogaming #retrocomputing #gaming #gamedev