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It was primary designed for play with circuitpython but currently is recommended use as ZX emulator.

2025 UPDATE

• check please updated pictures in gallery
• added USB host connector for joystick
• added Atari 9pin DSUB joystick connector
• NOTE! no side board covers, it is not cooling advantage just I not designed
• VGA output to enable hold FIRE and click on RESET
• power switch is above VGA connector

• Designed for 18650 battery, bot you can remove holder, inside is enough free space for flat battery

  Check other models

• PICOZX VGA - desktop with ZX style keyboard PICOZX-VGA

• PICOZX LCD - handheld with ZX style keyboard PICOZX-LCD

Features:

• 2.8" IPS Screen, very clear with beautiful colors
• Emulated on Raspberry Pi PICO
• USB-C Battery charging
• 49 buttons QWERTY keyboard
• AY sound
• 125x125mm dimensions

USE CASE:

• Learn programing toy
• Can run Retro games MCUME multi retro computer emulator (ZX, C64, Atari800 and more)MCUME This emulator have only load menu, start game and there is no configuration
• Optimized for ZX Spectrum emulation (default preloaded) PICO ZX Spectrum by Fruit-Bat much better emulator also have menu and can save state

Prepare an SD card for PICOZX

The following folders need to be created on the SD card:

• zxspectrum/snapshots Put your .z80 snapshot files in here.
• zxspectrum/quicksaves Folder for quick saves.
• zxspectrum/tapes Folder for .tap tape files.

Extra keys on numerical block ...

• [*] MENU
• [/] RELOAD
• [-] Previous game
• [+] Next game
• [.] Symbol shift
• Shift + [*] Quick save slot 1
• Shift + [/] Quick load slot 1
• Shift + [-] Cursor joystick
• Shift + [+] Kempston joystick

You receive:

• Bare PCB set is top cover, motherboard, bottom cover, 4x side boards

Or

• Assembled ready to use device without battery (Li-Ion recommended)

Required components for DIY assembly

    I have no plans to supply kits, or components, Only bare boards or Assembled units.