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BBC Micro Master 128

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:8-bit home and educational computer
CPU:Rockwell 65C12 @ 2 MHz
Operating system(s):Acorn MOS
Memory:ROM: 128 KB
RAM: 128 KB
Power supply:Mains: 220-240 VAC
Current drain / power consumption:? W
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)




I/O
Keyboard:Integrated
Graphics: Motorola 6845 chip with separate VRAM and a Mullard SAA5050 teletext chip
Text
Mode 3: 80*25 characters, 2 colors
Mode 6: 40*25 characters, 2 colors
Mode 7: 40*25 characters (Teletext), 8 colors
Graphics
Mode 0: 640*256 pixels, 2 colors
Mode 1: 320*256 pixels, 4 colors
Mode 2: 160*256 pixels, 8 colors
Mode 4: 320*256 colors, 2 colors
Mode 5: 160*256 pixels, 4 colors
Audio: SN76489 chip
4 channels (1 noise, 3 melodic)
Storage: Tape recorder
Optional floppy drives
External I/O ports:
RGB out:   ?
Video out:   ? (Composite)
Tape I/O:   ?
RS-423 port:   ?
Parallel port:   ? (Centronics)
User port:   16-pin
Floppy I/O:   ?
Analog I/O port:   ?
Two cartridge slots:   ?
External 2nd CPU connector:   ?-pin ("The Tube")
Other:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:UK, 1986-1993 (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:
Some options / Accessories:
? Econet network interface (100 KBit/s)