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was implemented by a single set of 64 KB chips, from which only 48 KB were used. There was no difference between fast and slow memory regarding video content. System timings were different to the original ZX Spectrum, which prevented some software from displaying timing dependent visual
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and one connector for additional hardware, such as a printer interface. Unlike the previous version of Didaktik, these connectors were proprietary, with no compatible peripherals available in
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in the original ZX Spectrum ROM (thus breaking compatibility with some software) and introduced its own bugs effectively inhibiting the use of the second 32 KB memory bank from BASIC.
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was a slightly improved version of previous Didaktik Alfa, having almost identical hardware. Didaktik Alfa and Beta were mostly deployed in schools to replace older PMD 85 computers.
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32 KB memory banks and 16 KB of slower RAM containing graphical data for video output, while the size of ROM was 16 KB. A peripheral interface with a
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fixed the original ZX Spectrum bugs in a more compatible way, and also fixed the memory switching bug. The final and the more compatible model was
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A 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, called D80, was also introduced later in 1992, simultaneously to the release of the Didaktik Kompakt.
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The computer was expensive but available on the market and could be purchased in Czechoslovak currency outside specialized
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from 1992 was basically a Didaktik M with a built-in 3.5-inch 720 KB floppy drive and a parallel printer port.
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introduced in 1990, was cheaper and simple in design than the Gama. The case was more modern, with an
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stores, unlike other foreign home computers. Production of Didaktik Gama computers ceased in 1992.
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A 5.25-inch floppy disk drive, called D40, was introduced in 1992 and featured a "Snapshot" (see
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chip made by Ferranti. All games developed for the ZX Spectrum 48K were generally
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compatible machines aimed at schools, then switching to the home market with
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soon after. The production of Didaktik computers stopped in the year 1994.
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The case was similar to that of the ZX Spectrum+, a grey or black box in
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The computer was considerably redesigned. Instead of the original
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and connectors mounted on the rear side. The Gama uses a standard
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was a ZX Spectrum clone with 80 KB RAM divided into two
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Didaktik's glory diminished with the falling price of the
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Didaktik Gama was produced in three variants: the first,
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was produced in 1986, as a "more professional" clone of
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Index

8-bit
home computers
Intel 8080
Zilog Z80
processors
Skalica
Czechoslovakia
PMD 85
ZX Spectrum
16-bit
Atari
Amiga
PC

PMD 85
Intel 8080
KB
RAM
ROM
BASIC


switched
8255
centronics
Kempston joystick
A5
keyboard
ULA
compatible

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