Spectrum QL
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Spectrum QL
The Sinclair QL (for Quantum Leap) is a personal computer launched by Sinclair Research in 1984, as an upper-end counterpart to the ZX Spectrum. It was aimed at the serious home user and professional and executive users markets from small to medium-sized businesses and higher educational establishments, but failed to achieve commercial success. The Sinclair QL uses a Motorola 68008.CPU with 32-bit internal data registers, but an 8-bit external data bus.
Setting up
- Assembler: VASM
- Emulator(s): Q-emulator ( http://www.terdina.net/ql/winql.html )
- Hardware:
In order to test the final result one can use a floppy-disk replace replacement or Qubide interface to load files from SD card.
Video display
To be added
Sound
The Spectrum QL has an internal beeped sound, or AY support via the
