Zx Spectrum Vga Apr 2026

frame_ready = true;

| Region | Pixels | Time @ 25.175 MHz | |---------------|--------|-------------------| | H-sync pulse | 96 | 3.81 µs | | Back porch | 48 | 1.91 µs | | Active video | 640 | 25.42 µs | | Front porch | 16 | 0.64 µs | | Total | 800 | 31.78 µs (31.47 kHz) | zx spectrum vga

This document provides a complete blueprint for constructing a ZX Spectrum VGA adapter. Adjust as needed for specific Spectrum models and monitor compatibility. frame_ready = true; | Region | Pixels | Time @ 25

The 48K Spectrum only has composite. The 128K models provide separate TTL-level RGB signals (0V = black, +5V = full intensity) and composite sync on the edge connector. For a clean VGA conversion, use a 128K model or add a composite-to-RGB decoder (e.g., using a LM1881 sync separator). | Parameter | Value | Tolerance | |------------------|---------------------------|-------------| | Horizontal scan | 31.46875 kHz | ±500 Hz | | Vertical scan | 59.94 Hz | ±0.5% | | Pixel clock | 25.175 MHz | ±0.5% | | H-sync polarity | Negative | | | V-sync polarity | Negative | | | Active pixels | 640 | | | Active lines | 480 | | The 128K models provide separate TTL-level RGB signals

.program vga_generator wrap_target ; Wait for next pixel clock edge wait 1 gpio 0 ; Output pixel data (R,G,B) from SRAM buffer via DMA out pins, 3 ; Generate H-sync pulse ... wrap