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<p>TheRogue: </p> <hr /> <div>== Description ==<br /> <br /> The connection diagram below will allow you to connect a tape player or other audio recording device / PC soundcard to a CPC6128+ which will then act as a Tape input and output.<br /> <br /> The header connector CP07 can be found in the bottom right corner of the main PCB. Ensure that the relay and diode are mounted in such a way that none of their pins can come in contact with any metal within the CPC housing or any other part of the main PCB.<br /> <br /> The transistor and resistor shown in red below, must be added to the main PCB, the pad positions should be present but unpopulated.<br /> <br /> Note: The pinout of the 2N3904 is not identical to the original transistor used by Amstrad and should be mounted as shown below with the Base and Collector pins swapped!<br /> <br /> Should you be able to source the original transistor (now sold as 2SC1815) these pins should not be swapped.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:6128_Plus_Tape_Socket.JPG|600px|centre]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:DIY]][[Category:DATA Storage]]</div>

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