Galaksija (computer) - Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

  • CPU: Zilog Z80A 3.072 MHz
  • ROM "A" or "1" - 4 KB (2732 EPROM) contains bootstrap, core control and Galaksija BASIC interpreter code
  • ROM "B" or "2" - 4 KB (optional, also 2732 EPROM) - additional Galaksija BASIC commands, assembler, machine code monitor, etc.
  • Character ROM - 2 KB (2716 EPROM) contains character definitions
  • RAM: 2 to 6 KB of 6116 static RAM in base model, expandable to 54 KB
  • Text mode only: 32 x 16 characters, monochrome
  • Pseudographics: 2x3 dot matrix combinations in graphic character subset - 64x48 dots total. More was done using tricks - see video generation.
  • Sound: None according to specifications, but tape interface was occasionally used as audio output port - like the "EAR" port on ZX Spectrum can be used both as audio and cassette port. See cassette port for details.
  • Storage media: cassette tape, recording at 280 bit/s rate
  • I/O ports: 44-pin edge connector with Z80 Bus, tape (DIN connector), monochrome video out (PAL timings, DIN connector), and UHF TV out (RCA connector)

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