Amstrad PCW 8256 Personal Computer - Part 1: Introduction PCW8256

#Amstrad #PCW8256 #1985Computer Check out my vintage 1985 Amstrad PCW8256 Z80 based computer that uses the CP/M operating system. I picked up this machine in a trade from a fellow retro computer collector. This will be a multi-part series.

In part 1 of this series I discuss the machine, what was included in the trade, the Amstrad computer specifications and my future plans for this computer like installing a GoTek drive, upgrading the RAM from 256kb to 512kb and replacing the 3” micro floppy disk drive belt.

Part 1: This part! Part 2: Gotek Installation: https://youtu.be/FohuhrWdStA

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People, places and things mentioned in my video:

Perifractic's Retro Recipes - Great Games on a Word Processor? Amstrad PCW Stargliding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwuH09S5YSE

Pre-built Plug and Play Amstrad PCW GoTek solutions are available from this UK eBay seller: https://www.ebay.co.uk/fdbk/feedback_profile/bespokediscs

Build your own Amstrad PCW GoTek solution using these resources:

GoTek 3.5" 1.44MB USB SSD Floppy Drive Emulator: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-1-44MB-USB-SSD-Floppy-Drive-Emulator-for-YAMAHA-KORG-Elec-keyboard-GOTEK/274023541624

Gotek OLED IIC I2C 0.91" 128x32 LCD Display Module: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Amiga-Gotek-OLED-IIC-I2C-0-91-128x32-LCD-Display-Module-3-3V-5V-White-679/124237180711

FlashFloppy: https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy

Amstrad PCW 8256 / 8512 Gotek Ribbon Cable Set: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8256-8512-Gotek-Ribbon-Cable-Set-Vintage-Computer-Schneider-Retro/133434012142

Gotek 3D printed disk drive adapter for Amstrad PCW 8256 & 8512: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2850367 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2v4-eq5834