Minstrel 3 ZX81 Compatible Computer with ZXpand FULL KIT

This is the full kit to build a Tynemouth Software Minstrel Issue 3 computer with built in keyboard and ZXpand SD card interface.

The Minstrel 3 is a Z80 base 8 bit computer which is a ZX81 / TS1000 compatible. It has 32K of RAM with high resolution graphics support, and improved composite video output where the orignal TV output would have been. 

The Minstrel ZXpand adds SD card loading and saving, and also a kempston compatible joystick interface.

The PCB includes a built in keyboard, so is no longer suitable to fit into a ZX81 case (contact me if you are interested in this version)

This auction is for the full kit of parts for the Minstrel 3 and the Minstrel ZXpand. This kit includes the PCBs, keyboard overlay, IC pack, component pack, switches pack and nylon mounting pillars. 

A "build my kit" option is available for an additional £50, if interested request let me know.

This is the last stock of the V3.5.4 boards and ZXpand V1.5

More information on my blog:

http://blog.tynemouthsoftware.co.uk/2020/08/minstrel-updates.html

http://blog.tynemouthsoftware.co.uk/2020/01/the-minstrel-zxpand.html

See other listings for separate ZXpand full kits.

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