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title: Amstrad CPC 5512
categories:
- Computers
types:
- Home Computer
origins:
- U.S.A.
years:
- '1986'
cpus:
- Z80A
params:
name: CPC 5512
company: /companies/amstrad
company_name: Amstrad
specs:
- label: NAME
value: CPC 5512
- label: MANUFACTURER
value: Amstrad
- label: TYPE
value: Home Computer
- label: ORIGIN
value: U.S.A.
- label: YEAR
value: July 1986
- label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
value: Basic
- label: KEYBOARD
value: Full-stroke keyboard (same as CPC-6128)
- label: CPU
value: Z80A
- label: SPEED
value: 4 Mhz
- label: RAM
value: 512 kb (42kb + 5 banks of 96kb)
- label: ROM
value: 48 kb
- label: TEXT MODES
value: 20x25 in 16 colors, 40x25 in 4 colors, 80x25 in 2 colors
- label: GRAPHIC MODES
value: 200x160 in 16 colors, 320x200 in 4 colors, 640x200 in 2 colors
- label: COLORS
value: '27'
- label: SOUND
value: 3 voices, 6 octaves + 1 channel for white noise
- label: I/O PORTS
value: 1 x joystick (Atari standard), Tape interface, Monitor, External FDD, Printer, Expansion port, Headphone/Sound output, FDD power in (5v DC), Power in (12v DC), MIDI port, RS232
- label: BUILT IN MEDIA
value: 5''1/4 FDD
- label: PRICE
value: |-
B&W : 760 (France, summer 86)\
Color : 990 (France, summer 86)
tabs:
- photos
- hardware
- software
- emulators
- links
- docs
- videos
photos:
- title: 5''1/4 DISK-DRIVE
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: null
hardware:
- title: DDI-1
subtitle: Amstrad disk drive
text: |-
After a long wait for the first purchasers of CPC-464, the diskette drive was available one year after its announcement. It connected to the expansion connector of the computer and used a 3" Hitachi diskette drive. This choice may appear strange in the light of the growing success of the Sony 3,5" standard, but would prove highly reliable in use. The Amstrad operating system (AMSDOS) is stored in a 16 KB ROM. Two operating systems and one language were delivered with this unit :\
\- **AmsDOS** allowed Amstrad Basic to be used via additional file-management commands, but was not very practical to use.\
\- **CP/M 2.2** from Digital Research which gave access to an immense professional software library but required two floppy drives in order to function well.\
\- **Dr. LOGO** A popular language, especially in educational circles. It took advantage of the sound and graphic capabilities of the Amstrad.
In spite of a prohibitive price due to a long period of (organized?) scarcity, Amstrad’s 3" floppy disks became the primary medium for numerous games and other programs and contributed to the big commercial success of the machine in Europe, until the announcement of the &lt;$112$>CPC 664, the first model with an integrated disk drive.
DDI-1 with interface for CPC-464 or CPC-664 : 1990fr (March 86)\
FD-1, second drive for CPC-464,664 and 6128 : 1590fr (March 86)
image: /media/museum/hardware/fd_ddi_1.jpg
- title: INSIDE DDI-1 CASE
subtitle: ''
text: |-
**(1)** Read/Write magnetic head\
**(2)** As in any disk drive, 2 engines are required : the biggest one to spin the magnetic disc, and the second one (at the top) to move the read/write head\
**(3)** The DDI case contains its own power supply. The PSU is shown here surrounded by a thick metallic plate to prevent magnetic fields from damaging the disks\
**(4)** The power supply regulation part is located under the disk drive\
**(5)** Disk introduction slot and eject button. Disk storage capacity is of 169 Kb. for system floppy disks (which include an operating system), or 178 Kb. for data disks.
image: /media/museum/hardware/fd_eclate.jpg
- title: AMX MOUSE
subtitle: ''
text: |-
For drawing and moving the cursor
Could be used with the CPC-464,664 and 6128\
Cost 105 Euros in March 86.
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_amx_mouse.jpg
- title: AMSTRAD LIGHT PEN
subtitle: ''
text: |-
For all models with a colour monitor\
Sold with a drawing program: 44 Euros (March 86)
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_light_pen.jpg
- title: DMP 2000
subtitle: Amstrad printer
text: |-
90 Fonts, 20-100 characters /s\
350 Euros (March 86)
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_dmp2000.jpg
- title: AMSTRAD JOYSTICK
subtitle: ''
text: |-
Classic joystick sold by Amstrad.\
It includes another joystick plug to add a second joystick.
Cost 23 Euros in March 86
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_joystick.jpg
- title: MP1 / MP2 ADAPTOR
subtitle: Amstrad Scart adaptors
text: |-
Enabled the use of an Amstrad with a Peritel (scart) TV.
MP1 for CPC-464: 60 Euros (March 86)\
MP2 for CPC-664 and 6128: 75 Euros (March 86)
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_scart_adaptator.jpg
- title: AMSTRAD RS-232C INTERFACE
subtitle: ''
text: |-
Self-explanatory I think...
For the CPC-464, 664 and 6128\
90 Euros in March 86
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_cpc464_rs232.jpg
- title: VOCAL SYNTHESIZER
subtitle: ''
text: |-
And your CPC talks!
For CPC-464, 664 and 6128\
60 Euros (March 86)
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_vocal_synth.jpg
- title: TECHNI-MUSIQUE MUSICAL SYNTHESIZER
subtitle: ''
text: |-
Musical synthesizer with 12 stereo channels\
A 4-octave piano keyboard was optional\
Application delivered on disk
Price : 150 Euros (France, October 1987)
image: /media/museum/hardware/amstrad_musical_synth.jpg
screenshots:
- title: GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: null
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_1942-title.gif
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_1942.gif
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_1943-title.gif
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_addams-family_title.gif
- title: SCREENSHOTS
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_addams-family.gif
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_airwolf.gif
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_alien-highway2_title.gif
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_alien-highway2-encounter.gif
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_apb.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_apb2.png
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_arabian-nights_title.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_arabian-nights.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_beyondicepalace.png
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_bombjack-title.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_bombjack.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_boulderdash.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_bountybob-strikesback.png
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_brucelee_title.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_brucelee.png
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_bubblebobble.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_bubblebobble2.png
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_catch23.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_catch23_2.png
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_cauldron_t.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_cauldron.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_chuckie-egg.png
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_commando_t.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_commando.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_fruityfranck.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_5axe.gif
- title: LOADING SCREEN
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_mgt_t.png
- title: SCREENSHOT
subtitle: ''
text: ''
image: /media/museum/software/amstrad_cpc_ss_mgt.png
emulators:
- title: Arnimedes
url: http://www.arnimedes.de/
platform: MS DOS
text: CPC emulator for DOS
- title: CaPriCe32
url: http://www.caprice32.cybercube.com/
platform: Windows
text: 32 bit Amstrad CPC Emulator
- title: No Cash Amstrad CPC Emulator (NO$CPC)
url: http://www.work.de/nocash/cpc.htm
platform: Windows
text: For Windows and MS-DOS
- title: WinAPE32
url: http://winape.emuunlim.com/
platform: Windows
text: Fast, accurate CPC/+ emulation
- title: Arnold
url: http://www.bannister.org/software/arnold.htm
platform: Apple
text: Arnold/MacOS is an Amstrad CPC/CPC+/KC Compact Emulator for the Macintosh.
- title: CPC ++
url: http://bricerive.free.fr/cpc
platform: Apple
text: Emulator for MAC OS
- title: CPC ++
url: http://bricerive.free.fr/cpc
platform: Unix / Linux
text: Emulator for Linux and SunOS.
- title: XCPC
url: http://XCPC.EMUUNLIM.COM
platform: Unix / Linux
text: CPC emulator for any UNIX platform with X-Window
- title: Ami-CPC
url: http://www.chez.com/deplanque/
platform: Amiga OS
text: ''
- title: C-ONE
url: http://c64upgra.de/c-one/
platform: Other platform
text: Hardware emulator (re-configurable computer)
- title: DreamCPC
url: http://www.consolevision.com/dreamcast/emus/amstrad/
platform: Other platform
text: CPC emulator for Dreamcast
- title: PocketCaprice
url: http://www.pocketcult.com
platform: Other platform
text: Pocket PC/PDA emulator for Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 5 operating system
- title: Arnold (amstad 128k v3 emulator)
url: http://arnold.emuunlim.com/
platform: Multiplatform
text: Emulates CPC 464, 644, 6128, 464+, 6128+, and KC Compact.
- title: CPCE
url: http://cpce.emuunlim.com/
platform: Multiplatform
text: Amstrad CPC emulator for DOS, DPMI and WIN32
- title: MESS
url: http://www.mess.org/
platform: Multiplatform
text: MESS emulates a lot of Amstrad computers (available for many OS) !
links:
- title: Amstrad Computer Manuals
url: http://www.instruction-manuals.co.uk/category/computer/amstrad.htm
text: ''
- title: Amstrad CPC 464 664 6128 Basic programming tutorial and games. The Basic Idea
url: http://www.sean.co.uk/books/amstrad/index.shtm
text: ''
- title: Amstrad.cpc.free.fr
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/
text: Excellent site full of info
- title: Amstrad.DK
url: http://www.amstrad.dk/
text: 464, 664, 6128 emulation, games and demos. Nice site.
- title: Amstrad's Home Page
url: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/cliff.lawson/index.htm
text: ''
- title: CPC/IP The TCP/IP Stack for the Amstrad CPCs
url: http://www.nenie.org/cpcip/
text: ''
- title: CPCWIKI
url: http://www.cpcwiki.eu
text: The biggest Amstrad CPC site and community
- title: CPCwiki
url: http://www.cpcwiki.com/index.php/Main_Page
text: This site hopes to evolve into an encyclopaedia on all things Amstrad CPC related.
- title: DDDS Ltd Home Page
url: http://www.diskdoctor.co.uk/
text: ''
- title: FutureOS - THE operating system for the CPC
url: http://www.FutureOS.de
text: FutureOS is a very fast OS for Amstrad CPC 6128 and 6128+.
- title: Generic and Amstrad CPC based Programs written in Turbo Pascal 3
url: http://turpas3.angelfire.com/
text: Turbo Pascal programs written on a CPC.
- title: Good Old Games
url: http://speccy.altervista.org/
text: Many games with screenshot comparisons, download and magazines
- title: Les Sucres en Morceaux
url: http://scampin.chez-alice.fr/cpc/index.html
text: Demomaking and gfx
- title: Phenix Informatique
url: http://phenixinformatique.free.fr/
text: History, games, links, emulators, contacts (French)
- title: SymbOS Amstrad CPC Multitasking Operating System
url: http://www.symbos.de/
text: A multitasking OS for the CPC 6128 with a Windows-like GUI
- title: The Unofficial Amstrad WWW Resource
url: http://andercheran.aiind.upv.es/~amstrad/
text: collection of documentations dedicated to the Amstrad CPC (CPC464, CPC664 and CPC6128), Amstrad Plus (464+,6128+ and GX4000 console), and VEB Mikroelectronic KC Compact
- title: Tricky's Amstrad CPC page
url: http://www.trickynz.com/Amstrad%20CPC.html
text: Old mags and Amsoft catalogues for download
- title: Web Wiz CAPTCHA
url: http://www.webwizcaptcha.com
text: ''
docs:
- title: AMSTRAD CPC FIRMWARE MANUAL
url: http://www.cantrell.org.uk/david/tech/cpc/cpc-firmware/
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_cpc_firmware-guide.jpg
text: |-
[**AMSTRAD CPC FIRMWARE MANUAL**](http://www.cantrell.org.uk/david/tech/cpc/cpc-firmware/)written by Bob Taylor and Thomas Defoe
 compiled/archived by David Cantrell / John Kavanagh\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Dave's Free Press](http://www.cantrell.org.uk/david/)
- title: TEACH YOURSELF AMSTRAD BASIC - A TUTORIAL GUIDE - PART 1
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_cpc_teach-yourself-amstrad-basic_1.jpg
text: |-
[**TEACH YOURSELF AMSTRAD BASIC - A TUTORIAL GUIDE - PART 1**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Amstrad
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: TEACH YOURSELF AMSTRAD BASIC - A TUTORIAL GUIDE - PART 2
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_cpc_teach-yourself-amstrad-basic_1.jpg
text: |-
[**TEACH YOURSELF AMSTRAD BASIC - A TUTORIAL GUIDE - PART 2**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Amstrad
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: DMP2000 PRINTER - MANUEL UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_dmp2000_manuel-utilisateur.jpg
text: |-
[**DMP2000 PRINTER - MANUEL UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Amstrad
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: DMP2160 PRINTER - GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_dmp2160_manuel-utilisateur.jpg
text: |-
[**DMP2160 PRINTER - GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Amstrad
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE - MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_ddi-1_user-manual.jpg
text: |-
[**AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE - MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Amstrad
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: AMSTRAD MP2F PERITEL ADAPTER - MANUEL UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_mp2f.jpg
text: |-
[**AMSTRAD MP2F PERITEL ADAPTER - MANUEL UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Amstrad
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: AMX MOUSE - GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR (USER MANUAL)
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_amx-mouse.jpg
text: |-
[**AMX MOUSE - GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR (USER MANUAL)**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Cygnet Computer Consultants Limited
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: AMSTRAD LP-1 LIGHT PEN - INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_lp1_lightpen.jpg
text: |-
[**AMSTRAD LP-1 LIGHT PEN - INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR (FRENCH MANUAL)**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Amstrad
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
- title: MARK 2 LIGHT PEN - USER MANUAL
url: http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23
cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/amstrad_mark2-light-pen.jpg
text: |-
[**MARK 2 LIGHT PEN - USER MANUAL**](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/article.php?sid=23)written by Electric Studio Products
 compiled/archived by Charles Da Silva\
 type of document : PDF\
 source : [Amstrad.CPC](http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/)
videos:
- title: Amstrad CPC - French commercial
url: http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=1649912029980987973&hl=fr
text: 'Length: 29 s'
comments:
- author: Frédéric
date: Wednesday 12th December 2018
text: |-
If I remember correctly, the aim of the joke was to tell Amstrad not letting their users down and to push them making a better machine. The disclaimer about the article being a joke was (said to be) forgotten/lost in the final layout, and got published the week after as en erratum.
This satiric newspaper was mostly source-code oriented (typos included !) and the news part contained lots of provocations towards computer firms (along with random dark/absurd humor illustrations) which made them go to court quite often.\
They also ran a weekly programming challenge ("Les deulignes" meaning the twolines) praising short theme-free programs (utility, joke, fun, tips) which respected the rule of being programmed in BASIC and were 2 lines long. Lines could contain several statements.
An example of joke-program featured that I remember :\
10 cls : print "How to keep an idiot busy for hours ?" : print "Press any key to figure out..."\
20 while inkey$$"" : wend : goto 10
- author: Lisa White (US)
date: Saturday 30th December 2006
text: Does anyone know how to get service in the US for a old amstrd pc?
related:
- /museum/amstrad-464-6128-plus
- /museum/amstrad-cpc-464
- /museum/amstrad-cpc-6128
- /museum/amstrad-cpc-664
- /museum/schneider-germany-cpc-464
oc_id: 522
source:
url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230603113715/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=522
date: '2023-06-03'
---
This one was very similar to the 6128 except that the disk drive is a 5 1/4" one !! No more cursed 3" disks that were so hard to find in 85 because nobody else was using them.
The keyboard was exactly the same as the 6128. But if you look at the connections you can see MIDI plugs and a RS232 connector ! Alan Sugar tries to implement some real standards at last... Clearly, Amstrad wanted to prepare for the 16/32 bit battle, declared with the soon-to-be-launched Atari 520ST, but with an old Z80!! A lost cause from the start...
The RAM is not really 512k, but rather like its brother the 6128, there were several banks used as virtual RAM disks : 5 banks of 94 k each + the initial 42 k .
There were new BASIC instructions: CIRCLE, PAINT, SCROLL, CLOCK, MUSIC, etc. and many others to control communication with the RS232 connector.
The 5512 had its own internal clock that would keep time even after the computer was switched off. Wow!\
But most impressive was the GUI. Yes, there was a real Graphical User Interface like Windows !! But it was slow, the Z80 could not perform miracles.\
Of course it was fully compatible with the other CPCs.
**OK, IT'S A JOKE ! Hebdogiciel (a very well known French newspaper/magazine in the 80's) made this joke on the first page of N°138 in June 85. AMSTRAD took them to court asking for 100 million francs in damages, arguing that this joke stopped the sales of the 6128 for one week, which may have been true...**