TZXDuino Arduitape Digital Tape Player
For ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron BBC and MSX Microcomputers.

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** Firmware Support for BBC/Acorn UEF Tape Images (uncompressed format) **
** External wiring connections for GND, +5V, AUDIO OUT and REMOTE PORT **
** Full Size SD-Card Slot. No more fiddling with Micro-SD or broken card slots. **
** Jumper option for amplified audio signal with level trim. **

An alternative digital solution for loading those troublesome tapes whilst
still retaining the retro sounds and experience. The digital Arduitape device
is the same size as a traditional cassette tape.

Optional 3D Printed Case Enclosure with Chrome or Coloured Buttons.
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Also available as PCB only without the case.
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Requires a Full Size SD-Card or Micro-SD to SD Card Adpater.
Can be powered from a USB 5V power bank or adapter (Mini-USB).
Also supports power from a 5V battery through the 2-Pin JST connector.

Features
Full SD-Card Slot for FAT16/32 cards upto 8GB.
Mono 3.5mm Audio Output with Level Trim.
OLED Display (Blue or White).
Mini-USB Power Input or Optional Battery powered 5V.
ATMega328P 16MHz Microcontroller.
Custom Firmware based on TZXDuino V1.17C.
NOTE: Firmware update is possible via the ICSP connection but is not advised for this board.
The buttons may require re-mapping as the firmware is custom to the ATMega328P IC.

Supports the following digital tape formats:
ZX Spectrum TZX TAP
ZX80/81 Z80 (P and O format)
Amstrad CDT TZX
Toshiba MSX TSX TAP (CAS EXPERIMENTAL)
Acorn Electron BBC UEF (UEF Tape images will require unzipping to raw format)

Instructions on use
Use FAT16/32 Formatted SD-Card.
Only upto 8GB Standard Cards are supported. HX/HS cards not supported.
A Micro-SD to SD card adapter can aslo be used.
Organize tape files into alphabetic folders for quicker access.
Use a 3.5mm Mono audio jack into back of device and computer.
Power device with a Mini-USB cable from a 5V power source.
Control Buttons:
ROOT - Returns to root of disk.
UP/DOWN - Select next/previous folder/file.
PLAY - Select Folder/File or Play/Pause selected file.
STOP - Stop currently playing file.
RESET - Reset/Reboot microcontroller.

IMPORTANT NOTES READ
A suitable cable or modification would be required for MSX, Amstrad and
ZX Spectrum +2 machines that do not have a standard 3.5mm audio socket.
ZX Spectrum +2A / 3 machines will require a 3.5mm Stereo to Mono cable.
Remote Control support is built into the firmware for computers that use
a remote control cable. The remote signal is located on Pin 12 of the IC Chip.
For Amstrad CPC computers the remote wire is Yellow on the Tape Mechanism PCB.
Resources and guides can be found on many 8-bit retro websites.

Specifications
Power: Mini-USB 5V 10mA Max
Case Size: 9.4cm x 7cm x 1.5cm (W x D x H)
PCB Size: 9cm x 6cm (W x D)

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