Community Projects PT

ImageNameTypePlatformAuthorYearStatusDescriptionLinks
debugZ80debugZ80
Development tools
Debug
Linux
macOS
Rui Ribeiro
2019Active
debugZ80 is a command-line Z80 debugger for Linux/Mac/BSD systems, designed with a user interface similar to MS-DOS DEBUG.EXE but specifically for Z80/ZX Spectrum assembly.This tool serves as a companion to QtSpecem.
Edge connector signal testerEdge connector signal tester
Real hardware
PSiTech - Paula Silva Technologies Lda
2019Active
Project created to aid repairs, this board allows us to have real-time visual access (through LEDs) to all vital signs of the ZX Spectrum expansion bus, including the ZX Spectrum +, +2 and +3, 2068 and 2048 lines.
esxDOSesxDOS
Hardware
Firmware
DivIDE/DivMMC
Miguel Guerreiro
Papaya Dezign
2005Active
ESXDOS aims to be the ultimate firmware for the DivIDE/DivMMC interface.
Planeta SinclairPlaneta Sinclair
Preservation
Web
André Luna Leão
2017Active
Reference blog from the Portuguese retro community dedicated to the ZX Spectrum universe. Founded and managed by André Luna Leão, the website functions as a diary of preservation, analysis and celebration of Sir Clive Sinclair's heritage.
QtSpecemQtSpecem
Emulation
Emulators
Linux
macOS
Windows
Rui Ribeiro
2020Active
A modern Qt6-based ZX Spectrum 48K emulator with a companion debugger, focused on accuracy and developer-friendly features.
Quiosque Digital no Museu LOAD ZXQuiosque Digital no Museu LOAD ZX
Documentation
Preservation
Raspberry Pi
André Luna Leão
António Fresco
Bibliotecas de Lisboa
Hemeroteca Municipal
LOADZX
Ricardo Cruz
2024Active
Project developed by the LOAD ZX Museum in partnership with the Lisbon Libraries, an area of ​​the Lisbon City Council, through the Municipal Hemeroteca. This new space allows local consultation of historical content about IT in Portugal during the ZX Spectrum era.
Speccy IODO (Issue One Dot One)Speccy IODO (Issue One Dot One)
Hardware
Board clone
Real hardware
PSiTech - Paula Silva Technologies Lda
2019Discontinued
The Speccy IODO (Issue One Dot One) is a practically identical alternative (only the card tracks change) to the very rare original ZX Spectrum issue one.
Spectrum FDD LoaderSpectrum FDD Loader
Utilities
Converters
macOS
Windows
EJSSOFT
Emanuel Santos
2023Active
Generates DSK/IMG/MGT/OPD/TRD/MDR images and 3, 3.5 and 5 1/4'' floppies, on the most popular systems such as +3DOS (Spectrum +2A and +3), Timex TOS (Spectrum and Timex), MGT Disciple/+D, Opus Discovery, Beta128 (TR-DOS) and Microdrives.
Timex SCLDTimex SCLD
Hardware
Clones
CPLD
CPLD
LOADZX
Álvaro Lopes
2023Active
This is an implementation of the Timex TC2068 SCLD as can be found in Timex models TC2048 and TC2068.
Zero-EMZero-EM
Emulation
Emulators
Hardware
Expansions
Windows
Nuno Trancoso
2024Active
Fork of ArjunNair's Zero Emulator, trimmed down to ZX Spectrum 48K only and with added EdgeMaster "virtual expansion device" and ULA-SX (simple expansion) support.
ZXInterfaceZZXInterfaceZ
Hardware
Expansions
ESP32 / Microcontroladores
FPGA
Álvaro Lopes
2020Active
InterfaceZ is a multi-purpose WiFI-enabled expansion card for ZX Spectrum 48K (others to be verified). It includes WiFI, Bluetooth, microSD card and expansion port for video output or custom applications.

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