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The '''Mirage Microdriver''' is a peripheral that allows loading and saving of ZX Spectrum snapshots from/top tape, and if a [[ZX Interface 1]] with [[Microdrive]]s is attached, Microdrives.
The '''Mirage Microdriver''' is a peripheral that allows loading and saving of ZX Spectrum snapshots from/top tape, and if a [[ZX Interface 1]] with [[Microdrive]]s is attached, Microdrives.
== Versions ==


There are two versions. Version 2 contains an 8k ROM, 2k RAM (decoding is incomplete, so it is mapped at $2000, $2800, $3000 and $3800) and an NMI button, and can only be used if an Interface 1 is attached. Version 1 has a 4k ROM instead, and may be used without an Interface 1.
There are two versions. Version 2 contains an 8k ROM, 2k RAM (decoding is incomplete, so it is mapped at $2000, $2800, $3000 and $3800) and an NMI button, and can only be used if an Interface 1 is attached. Version 1 has a 4k ROM instead, and may be used without an Interface 1.
A [http://www.thespectrumshow.webspace.virginmedia.com/DL/mmv2.jpg changes list] was provided with version 2 interfaces.


== Memory paging ==
== Memory paging ==
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== Version 2 ==
A second version of the Microdriver exists, with an updated ROM image.  A [http://www.thespectrumshow.webspace.virginmedia.com/DL/mmv2.jpg changes list] was provided for this version.  Little is currently known regarding the workings of this version.  Information above is for version 1 of the interface.


[[Category:Peripherals]]
[[Category:Peripherals]]

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