Rakewell Limited



Z88 Products

1M EPROM

[1M Flash EPROM]

The new 1M Flash EPROM pack takes the Z88 into the next century by using the latest chip from INTEL.

This is a high-capacity low priced storage card that fits into the 3rd slot on the Z88. Just like the old EPROM packs it does not lose its data when it is removed or if power is lost from the Z88.

FlashStore & Software Supplied

The software supplied now includes Garry Lancaster's Forever compilation and the Eazylink Z88 ROM. This takes up 64K of space leaving 960K to save files into.

The applications are:-

• FlashStore
• Unzip Lite
• XY-Modem
• Z-Help
• Z-Macro
• EP-Fetch
• Z80Dis
• ZMonitor
• FileView
• FreeRam
• AlarmSafe
• Lockup
• Installer
• Bootstrap
• Eazylink ROM

The ROM version of FlashStore allows immediate use of seven functions. These are Catalogue, Save, Fetch & Restore files, Change Device, Format EPROM and Quit.

The bulky mains eraser to format the EPROM is a thing of the past as formatting is done by the Z88 in only ten seconds.

Speed

Saving and loading files is now over 48 times faster (thanks to Gunther at InterLogic) than the EPROM pack. The speed is 7.7K/second compared 0.16K/second and using the Flash EPROM feels just like using a floppy disk drive on a PC.

Compare the speeds:-

Backup Times	1M Flash EPROM	Eazylink	EPROM Pack(s)
32K RAM	4.1 secs	1 min 26 secs	3 mins - 20 secs
128K RAM	16.6 secs	5 mins 43 secs	13 mins - 20 secs
512K RAM	1 min - 6.5 secs	22 mins 52 secs	53 mins - 20 secs
1M RAM	2 min - 13 secs	45 mins 44 secs	1hr - 46 mins - 40 secs

Cost effective

[Cost per Meg with different EPROM packs"]"

This card is the best way of storing your working files on the Z88. The price /K is a lot lower than the EPROM packs and now you do not need the EPROM eraser any more. Lost files are a thing of the past once a copy is saved in the Flash EPROM.

Price

The best news comes next.

1M Flash EPROM £59.00 inc.. VAT @ 17.5%

Software Update

There are now two versions of FlashStore.

The BBC BASIC version of the program is still available v1.5.11 (from the 23rd February 1998) but will no longer be supported.

This version

• saves and loads files faster (700K of files in 1.5 minutes)
• when catalogue files on the EPROM you can ask to display deleted files or just the files that are saved
• has more safety features
• as well as a RESTORE and QUIT function.

Existing users download the latest software from here.

ROM Version

There is a ROM version of the program is now v1.6.9 (from the 10th February 1999).

This is the same as the BBC BASIC version with these added features

• is an Application that runs on the Flash EPROM itself - start it from the INDEX like PipeDream
• Add this program to your own compilation with Garry Lancaster's Romcombiner
• Quick to select this Handy 'Popdown' program
• Supports multiple Flash EPROMs
• No need to run BBC BASIC.

Existing users download the latest software from here.

Z88 Programmer's Note

Z88 Programmers can now start writing software for the Flash EPROM today using the Standard Flash EPROM Library by:Gunther Strube, InterLogic and Thierry Peycru, Zlab.

These libraries allow you to:-

• Obtain the Intel chip ID
• Erase/format 64K memory blocks
• Enable VPP in slot 3, reset chip
• Disable VPP in slot 3, reset chip
• Write/blow a block of bytes (Max 16K)
• Write/blow a single byte
• Check for battery low condition

Get your copy of the libraries from here.

Eazylink

Probably the best Z88 Link in the world

Eazylink is a new file transfer program that can send files to and from the Z88 and a PC that is running Windows NT or 95/98. It is fast, easy to use and copes with multiple files.

The package comes with a serial cable to link the Z88 to the computer, the Eazylink ROM to plug into the Z88 and program disks for the PC.

Overview

Eazylink works with three devices. These are the:-

• Z88
• PC
• and Eazylink's Backup Device.

In any of these devices, you are able to delete, rename, send and receive files, create and remove directories.

All devices and directories are displayed and managed using the familiar File Explorer Interface of Windows 95.

EazyLink has been provided with comprehensive on-line help (both as functional reference and context-sensitive help topics).

Sending and receiving files

You can select the following to backup your Z88 (using Wild cards if required):

• Select RAM Device (Multiple RAM devices are selected one at a time).
• Select Directories at a defined path
• Select Files at a defined path
• Select a File (or several Files)

Translating Files

There are a number of ways that Eazylink can translate files whilst the file is being transferred from the Z88. These are:-

• Auto CR to CR/LF for DOS and Windows
• ISO LATIN 1 and IBM codepage 865 (Scandinavian)
• with a User defined Translation Table

Viewer

A text file viewer is included to enable a quick look at files from the Backup Device.

Also included is the ability to view PipeDream files in "PipeView," a shareware Windows program from Dennis Gröning and a utility which loads or view files straight into the PC PipeDream DOS program.

Backup Device

Eazylink stores all the Z88 files on the PC in a simple database which is transparent to the user. A record is made when a file is saved with its original filename and complete path.

Two windows are displayed. One is the Source and the other is the Destination Device.

A mirror image of your Z88's file and directory structure is created allowing files to fetched from the database when required.

Additional mirror images may be copied, by using different database filenames, allowing different backup versions or backups from different Z88s to be retained.

Restoring of files from the Backup Device re-installs original Z88 Date stamps on up-loaded files. Directories are automatically created by the EazyLink ROM on the Z88 in the RAM filing system. 12 character file names are now supported (unlike PC Link II which only supported the DOS format of 8.3).

Reorganising Files in the Backup Device

Using the Commands with the Source and Destination windows, files may be reorganised into different directories within the Backup Device itself. This powerful facility allows the Z88 user to organise files without using the Z88 for the first time. Combined with the Viewer, old files may be deleted or moved to different directories, clearing more space for new files to be created.

Other Features

Clock Synchronisation

To ensure that the latest files are backed up, Eazylink compares the time and date of the PC's and Z88's clock. If they are different Eazylink sets the time and date on the Z88 to the same as the PC.

File Transfer Log

EazyLink also contains a file transfer log facility which remembers every file transfer performed by the user with time of transfer, filename, file size, file date stamp, and a command message. This is very useful for validation of large backup performances and various other transfers whilst left unattended.

Report of Files

A report can be requested that lists all the files in the Backup Device. The report may be sorted in ascending/descending order choosing one of the sorting criteria;

filename,
file size,
date transferred
and the Z88 file date stamp.

This report can then be printed and used as a hardcopy record of what files have been backed up for future reference.

An added bonus is that you also get the:-

PC Link II Software

with its own file translation programs.

These are

• WordStar to PipeDream and
• Lotus 1-2-3 to PipeDream,

so you can keep your page layouts. Even if you want to use Desk-Top Publishing programs, layouts can still be retained by importing a WordStar file into the program you use.

EazyLink ROM

The EazyLink ROM emulates 100% and performs 25% faster than the original PC Link ROM. Further, with the PC-LINK II emulation, you get transparent linefeed conversion and ISO LATIN I/DOS codepage translation during transfer!

In other words, you're still able to run the old PC-LINK II DOS program and PC PipeDream when using the EazyLink ROM in the Z88.

Existing users of PC Link II can upgrade to EazyLink cost effectively.

MAC Users and EazyLink

Although the Eazylink program does not run on the MAC, MAC users can enjoy the

• faster transfer speed and the
• automatic creation of directories

when files are transferred to the Z88. All you need is to upgrade your MAC Link ROM to Eazylink.

Application 99

All the Best extra 39 - 43 Applications that were ever written for the Z88 will be on our 1M Flash ROM and MORE!

With the launch of the 1M Flash EPROM we are now able to put all the Best applications that were on Rakewell Infinity and Ranger Universe on one chip and more!

The ROM is now available with thanks to all the people who have contributed to it. These include:-

Garry Lancaster, Gunther Strube, Theirry Peycru and anybody else that I should mention.

Applications / Programs	PrType	Man	No.
Finger Organiser (Harvester)	£WP	No	1
T-ToUch (S & S)	£WP	£Yes	2
ThinKz (Wordmongers)	£WP	Yes	3
WordFinder (C. Concepts)	£WP	Yes	4
QuickEdit (C. Concepts)	£WP	Yes	5
Diary		Z88
Other Z88 Applications		Z88
ImpExp		Z88
EazyLink (Interlogic)	£COM	No	6
PC Link (C. Computers)	£COM	Yes	7
Ranger Link (Ranger)	£COM	Yes	8
Z-TerM (Wordmongers)	£COM	Yes	9
Vision (Ranger)	£COM	Yes	10
XY-Modem	COM	No	11
Space (Ranger)	£FILE	No	12
FreeRAM (Interlogic)	FILE	FREE	13
FlashStore (Interlogic & Zlab)	FILE	FREE	14
DiskFiler 2 (Ranger)	FILE	Yes	15
Unzip Lite (Garry Lancaster)	FILE	Yes	16
EP-FetcH (Garry Lancaster)	FILE	Yes	17
EPROM (Ranger)	FILE	Yes	18
Fileview	FILE	FREE	19
Z-Tape (Wordmongers)	FILE	Yes	20
Z-Monitor	UTIL	FREE	21
AlarmSafe (Garry Lancaster)	UTIL	FREE	22
Z80Dis (Zlab)	UTIL	FREE	23
Z-Macro	UTIL	FREE	24
Installer (Garry Lancaster)	UTIL	FREE	25
Z-MeNu	UTIL	FREE	26
ZCheck	UTIL	FREE	27
Z-Help	UTIL	FREE	28
Lockup (Garry Lancaster)	UTIL	FREE	29
Bootstrap (Garry Lancaster)	UTIL	FREE	30
ZBASE (Wordmongers)	DB	FREE	31
StopWatch (Racing Car Comp)	UTIL	N/A	32
Events (Racing Car Comp)	UTIL	Yes	33
ScaZble (Wordmongers)	GAME	FREE	34
ZetriZ (Interlogic)	GAME	FREE	35
ManicMiner (Garry Lancaster)	GAME	FREE	36
tOad	GAME	FREE	37
Sir Lancelot (Garry Lancaster)	GAME	FREE	38
Jet Set Willy	GAME	FREE	39

This ROM does not include any extras (like cables for PC Link). These need to be ordered separately if required.

Manuals (which are supplied if ordered) for applications marked Yes. £Yes means they are available at extra cost and FREE means you either get them or not. It depends on the author and whether I have a copy of the manual to ship.

In the spare portion of the ROM, (256K) there are compressed files which can be downloaded to the RAM (with EP-FetcH or FlasStore) and Unzipped (using unzip). These include:-

Romcombiner
BBC BASIC Golf
and other useful files

Using Romcombiner, additional applications and user files may be added. Application 99 can also be supplied with the Workbench. See price list for details.

| | | |

© Rakewell Limited 1999