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| Processor = [[Z80B]]
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| Memory = 256 KiB
| Memory = 256 KiB
| OS = [[Sinclair BASIC]], [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[IS-DOS]]
| OS = [[Sinclair BASIC]], [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[iS-DOS]]
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| Processor = [[Z80B]]
| Processor = [[Z80B]]
| Memory = 256 KiB
| Memory = 256 KiB
| OS = [[Sinclair BASIC]], [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[IS-DOS]]
| OS = [[Sinclair BASIC]], [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[iS-DOS]]
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The computer was usually assembled in a [[Computer tower|mini tower]] configuration with a standard IBM power supply, allowing the connection of peripherals, drives, etc.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=2007-02-12 |title=Компьютер Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ |trans-title=Computer Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ |url=http://scorpion.ru/spectrum/hard/kompSCT.htm |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=Scorpion.RU|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212044940/http://scorpion.ru/spectrum/hard/kompSCT.htm |archive-date=2007-02-12 }}</ref> Various expansions were produced, including ''SMUC'' – an adapter for [[Integrated Drive Electronics|IDE]] and [[Industry Standard Architecture|ISA]] slots, which allowed the use of [[IBM PC compatible]] [[Hard drive|hard drives]] and expansion cards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-04-17 |title=Скорпион (СПб) - Краткий экскурс в историю создания и развития нашей фирмы |trans-title=Scorpio (St. Petersburg) - A brief excursion into the history of the creation and development of our company |url=http://scorpion.ru/history.php |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=scorpion.ru|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080417063922/http://scorpion.ru/history.php |archive-date=2008-04-17 }}</ref>
The computer was usually assembled in a [[Computer tower|mini tower]] configuration with a standard IBM power supply, allowing the connection of peripherals, drives, etc.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=2007-02-12 |title=Компьютер Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ |trans-title=Computer Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ |url=http://scorpion.ru/spectrum/hard/kompSCT.htm |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=Scorpion.RU|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212044940/http://scorpion.ru/spectrum/hard/kompSCT.htm |archive-date=2007-02-12 }}</ref> Various expansions were produced, including ''SMUC'' – an adapter for [[Integrated Drive Electronics|IDE]] and [[Industry Standard Architecture|ISA]] slots, which allowed the use of [[IBM PC compatible]] [[Hard drive|hard drives]] and expansion cards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-04-17 |title=Скорпион (СПб) - Краткий экскурс в историю создания и развития нашей фирмы |trans-title=Scorpio (St. Petersburg) - A brief excursion into the history of the creation and development of our company |url=http://scorpion.ru/history.php |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=scorpion.ru|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080417063922/http://scorpion.ru/history.php |archive-date=2008-04-17 }}</ref>


The Shadow Service Monitor (debugger) in the BASIC ROM was activated by pressing the Magic Button (NMI). There was also the option of fitting the machine with a ''ProfROM'' which included such software as a clock, hard disk utilities, and the ''ZX-Word'' text editor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scorpion ZS-256 |url=https://www.interface1.net/zx/clones/scorpion.html |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Sinclair Nostalgia Products}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SCORPION |url=https://speccy4ever.speccy.org/_SC.htm |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=speccy4ever}}</ref> The computer can work with [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[IS-DOS]] systems.<ref name=":11" />
The Shadow Service Monitor (debugger) in the BASIC ROM was activated by pressing the Magic Button (NMI). There was also the option of fitting the machine with a ''ProfROM'' which included such software as a clock, hard disk utilities, and the ''ZX-Word'' text editor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scorpion ZS-256 |url=https://www.interface1.net/zx/clones/scorpion.html |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Sinclair Nostalgia Products}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SCORPION |url=https://speccy4ever.speccy.org/_SC.htm |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=speccy4ever}}</ref> The computer can work with [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[iS-DOS]] systems.<ref name=":11" />


In 1996, the '''Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+''' version was introduced, featuring a "turbo" mode (7 MHz instead of the original's 3.50&nbsp;MHz), [[IDE Controller]], [[CMOS]], interrupt controller, [[Industry Standard Architecture|ISA]]8 slot, as part of the SMUC expansion card., expansion board 101-key PC type keyboard, 3.5 floppy disc drive and a XTR [[modem]] (allowing access to ZX Net and [[FidoNet]]).<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Citation |last=Boykov |first=Roman |title=Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ |date=2023-01-22 |url=https://github.com/romychs/Scorpion256TPlus |access-date=2023-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=новая модель Спектрума: Scorpion ZS 256 Turbo+. |trans-title=New Spectrum model: Scorpion ZS 256 Turbo+. |url=http://zxpress.ru/article.php?id=3979&lng=eng |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=zxpress.ru}}</ref>
In 1996, the '''Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+''' version was introduced, featuring a "turbo" mode (7 MHz instead of the original's 3.50&nbsp;MHz), [[IDE Controller]], [[CMOS]], interrupt controller, [[Industry Standard Architecture|ISA]]8 slot, as part of the SMUC expansion card., expansion board 101-key PC type keyboard, 3.5 floppy disc drive and a XTR [[modem]] (allowing access to ZX Net and [[FidoNet]]).<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Citation |last=Boykov |first=Roman |title=Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ |date=2023-01-22 |url=https://github.com/romychs/Scorpion256TPlus |access-date=2023-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=новая модель Спектрума: Scorpion ZS 256 Turbo+. |trans-title=New Spectrum model: Scorpion ZS 256 Turbo+. |url=http://zxpress.ru/article.php?id=3979&lng=eng |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=zxpress.ru}}</ref>
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* Built-in printer interface ([[Centronics]] and [[RS232C]]);
* Built-in printer interface ([[Centronics]] and [[RS232C]]);
* Expansion board [[IBM PC keyboard]] and mouse controller
* Expansion board [[IBM PC keyboard]] and mouse controller
* [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[IS-DOS]] systems
* [[TR-DOS]], [[CP/M]] and [[iS-DOS]] systems
* Built-in XTR [[modem]] (ZX Net, FidoNet)
* Built-in XTR [[modem]] (ZX Net, FidoNet)


Revision as of 16:35, 11 July 2024

Scorpion ZS-256
ManufacturerScorpion
Release date1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Discontinued1996; 28 years ago (1996)
Operating systemSinclair BASIC, TR-DOS, CP/M and iS-DOS
CPUZ80B @ 3.5 MHz
Memory256 KiB
StorageHard drive
Removable storageFloppy discs, cassette tape
Display256x192
SoundBeeper, AY-3-8912
Backward
compatibility		ZX Spectrum 128
Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+
ManufacturerScorpion
Release date1996; 28 years ago (1996)
Discontinued2000; 24 years ago (2000)
Operating systemSinclair BASIC, TR-DOS, CP/M and iS-DOS
CPUZ80B @ 7.0 MHz
Memory256 KiB
StorageHard drive
Removable storageFloppy discs, cassette tape
Display256x192
SoundBeeper, AY-3-8912
Backward
compatibility		ZX Spectrum 128

The Scorpion ZS-256 was a very widespread ZX Spectrum clone produced in St. Petersburg by Sergey Zonov (same person behind the "Leningrad" clone).[1][2][3][4][5]

Introduced in 1991, it was fitted with a Zilog Z80B processor, a AY-3-8910 sound chip, whilst RAM memory options ranged from 256 to 1024 KB.[6]

The computer was usually assembled in a mini tower configuration with a standard IBM power supply, allowing the connection of peripherals, drives, etc.[7] Various expansions were produced, including SMUC – an adapter for IDE and ISA slots, which allowed the use of IBM PC compatible hard drives and expansion cards.[8]

The Shadow Service Monitor (debugger) in the BASIC ROM was activated by pressing the Magic Button (NMI). There was also the option of fitting the machine with a ProfROM which included such software as a clock, hard disk utilities, and the ZX-Word text editor.[9][10] The computer can work with TR-DOS, CP/M and iS-DOS systems.[7]

In 1996, the Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ version was introduced, featuring a "turbo" mode (7 MHz instead of the original's 3.50 MHz), IDE Controller, CMOS, interrupt controller, ISA8 slot, as part of the SMUC expansion card., expansion board 101-key PC type keyboard, 3.5 floppy disc drive and a XTR modem (allowing access to ZX Net and FidoNet).[7][1][2][11][12]

Extension kit Scorpion GMX (Graphic Memory eXpander) for Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+, comes with 2MB of RAM and can emulate other clones like the Pentagon 128. It has new graphics modes: 640 x 200 with 16 colors; 80x25 character text mode.[1]

Production of Spectrum-compatible computers ceased in 1998, with the Scorpion company focusing on the sale of IBM PC-compatibles and office equipment.

Versions

  • Scorpion ZS-256 (1991)
  • Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ (1996)
  • Extension kit Scorpion GMX for Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+ (1998)

Upgrades from the original ZX Spectrum 48/128K

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Scorpion ZS-256". Sinclair Nostalgia Products.
  2. ^ a b "Scorpion — SpeccyWiki". speccy.info.
  3. ^ "Scorpion ZS". scorpion-zs.com.
  4. ^ "Страничка, посвященная самому петербургскому клону Спектрума - "Scorpion ZS 256"" [Page dedicated to the St. Petersburg clone of the Spectrum - "Scorpion ZS 256"]. Главная страница.
  5. ^ "Железо" [Iron]. Scorpion, Saint Petersburg, Trading Firm. Archived from the original on 2001-04-11.
  6. ^ "Скорпион ЗС-256" [Scorpion ZS-256]. alemorf.github.io. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  7. ^ a b c "Компьютер Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+" [Computer Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+]. Scorpion.RU. 2007-02-12. Archived from the original on 2007-02-12. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  8. ^ "Скорпион (СПб) - Краткий экскурс в историю создания и развития нашей фирмы" [Scorpio (St. Petersburg) - A brief excursion into the history of the creation and development of our company]. scorpion.ru. 2008-04-17. Archived from the original on 2008-04-17. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  9. ^ "Scorpion ZS-256". Sinclair Nostalgia Products. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  10. ^ "SCORPION". speccy4ever. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  11. ^ Boykov, Roman (2023-01-22), Scorpion ZS-256 Turbo+, retrieved 2023-01-29
  12. ^ "новая модель Спектрума: Scorpion ZS 256 Turbo+" [New Spectrum model: Scorpion ZS 256 Turbo+.]. zxpress.ru. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
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