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Spectar (revision 3)

Exidy · 1980 · raster Horizontal · 1P · joy · spectar

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Display

Type: raster Horizontal
Resolution: 256 x 256
Refresh: 60 Hz

Processors

MOS Technology 6502 @ 705.6 kHz

Audio

Samples
1-Bit DAC
Channels: 1

Controls

Players: 1
Coin slots: 2
joy, 4-way, 1 button

Components (from manual)

6502 CPU · 2A · Microprocessor

PCBs (from manual)

Audio Board
Contains audio generation and amplification circuits
Game Logic PCB
Main game logic and video processing board
Game Logic PCB
Main game board containing CPU, memory, and game logic circuits
Color Adapter Board
Video processing and color generation

DIP Switch Settings

Data from MAME. On later hardware, game settings are typically in the Test/Service Menu, not DIP switches. Learn more

SwitchSettingOptionsDefault
SW1:2Pence CoinageON 10P/1P, 50P Coin/6P ✱OFF 2x10P/1P, 50P Coin/3P10P/1P, 50P Coin/6P
SW1:3Top Score AwardON Credit ✱OFF Extended PlayCredit
SW1:4, SW1:5Quarter CoinageSW1:4 SW1:5ON OFF 2 Coins/1 CreditOFF ON 1 Coin/1 Credit ✱ON ON 1C/1C (no display)OFF OFF 1 Coin/2 Credits1 Coin/1 Credit
SW1:6, SW1:7LivesSW1:6 SW1:7OFF OFF 2ON OFF 3 ✱OFF ON 4ON ON 53
SW1:8CurrencyOFF Quarters ✱ON PenceQuarters
SW1:1, SW1:2LanguageSW1:1 SW1:2ON ON English ✱OFF ON FrenchON OFF GermanOFF OFF SpanishEnglish