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Brumspur: removed stray line from 'no HDMI display' section and returned it to it's rightful home in the ESXDOS section

2026-08-02T20:29:58Z

removed stray line from 'no HDMI display' section and returned it to it's rightful home in the ESXDOS section

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	[[File:Figure02-TestScreenMode7.png\|thumb\|ZX Spectrum Next Test Screen]]		[[File:Figure02-TestScreenMode7.png\|thumb\|ZX Spectrum Next Test Screen]]

	You will also get an audible intermittent tone so you know your audio is working. It's possible your display can lock onto both modes but only one being able to lock onto the audio. Choose the one with the tone before pressing ENTER~~. Extract the files and copy over the BIN / SYS/ TMP folders to the root of your SD~~.		You will also get an audible intermittent tone so you know your audio is working. It's possible your display can lock onto both modes but only one being able to lock onto the audio. Choose the one with the tone before pressing ENTER.

	(NOTE: This may happen if you downgrade your core for testing reasons, resolve in the same way)		(NOTE: This may happen if you downgrade your core for testing reasons, resolve in the same way)
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	== How to use esxDOS with 48K mode ==		== How to use esxDOS with 48K mode ==
	[[File:2023-12-17 21 01 56-Window.png\|thumb\|esxDOS files]]		[[File:2023-12-17 21 01 56-Window.png\|thumb\|esxDOS files]]
	Your ZX Next can simulate the divMMC hardware for other machines. You can use esxDOS with 128/48K machines. You can download the latest esxDOS zip file here https://esxdos.org/index.html Download the zip and copy over the ~~following folders~~ BIN/SYS/TMP.		Your ZX Next can simulate the divMMC hardware for other machines. You can use esxDOS with 128/48K machines. You can download the latest esxDOS zip file here https://esxdos.org/index.html Download the zip, extract the files and copy over the BIN / SYS/ TMP folders to the root of your SD.

	You will need to place the ESXMMC.BIN in to /machines/next/roms		You will need to place the ESXMMC.BIN in to /machines/next/roms

Brumspur: moved esxdos section down below the two similar ones about no display

2026-08-02T20:20:12Z

moved esxdos section down below the two similar ones about no display

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 (NOTE: This may happen if you downgrade your core for testing reasons, resolve in the same way)
 == I am using VGA and I get no picture ==
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 c. Use of the ZXHD or TkPie hardware expansions (only for standard Spectrum modes at 3.5MHz clock)
 Next specific programs do not have this issue as they're made taking the current HDMI timing differences into account and will continue to work in the future when the most appropriate HDMI solution is implemented.
 == I am updating to the latest distro from GitLab or the N-Go website and my ps/2 keyboard doesn't work ==

Brumspur: added hint for people who downgrade their core and have display issues.

2026-08-02T20:18:27Z

added hint for people who downgrade their core and have display issues.

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	You will also get an audible intermittent tone so you know your audio is working. It's possible your display can lock onto both modes but only one being able to lock onto the audio. Choose the one with the tone before pressing ENTER. Extract the files and copy over the BIN / SYS/ TMP folders to the root of your SD.		You will also get an audible intermittent tone so you know your audio is working. It's possible your display can lock onto both modes but only one being able to lock onto the audio. Choose the one with the tone before pressing ENTER. Extract the files and copy over the BIN / SYS/ TMP folders to the root of your SD.

			(NOTE: This may happen if you downgrade your core for testing reasons, resolve in the same way)

	== How to use esxDOS with 48K mode ==		== How to use esxDOS with 48K mode ==
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	preferred mode as this has accurate timings. 1 – 6 are also accurate timings but increase slightly		preferred mode as this has accurate timings. 1 – 6 are also accurate timings but increase slightly
	in speed. N works as above but there are 12 possible configurations you can choose from. You'll start at VGA0@50Hz, next one will be the same at 60Hz and so forth. ENTER again selects and saves the changes. Audio is also being produced during the VGA Test Screen phase, however you will need powered speakers (or earphones) plugged in the audio out connector at the back of your Next.		in speed. N works as above but there are 12 possible configurations you can choose from. You'll start at VGA0@50Hz, next one will be the same at 60Hz and so forth. ENTER again selects and saves the changes. Audio is also being produced during the VGA Test Screen phase, however you will need powered speakers (or earphones) plugged in the audio out connector at the back of your Next.

			(NOTE: This may happen if you downgrade your core for testing reasons, resolve in the same way)

	== I'm using an HDMI display and a game's graphics appear garbled ==		== I'm using an HDMI display and a game's graphics appear garbled ==

Luzie: Minor Edit

2026-01-16T17:38:12Z

Minor Edit

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	The Next also supports [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?ControllerID=3&SystemID=2600 Atari 2600 driving controllers]. These are digital quadrature rotary encoder devices, identifiable by the word "driving" and picture of a racing car. [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?SystemID=2600&ControllerID=2 Atari 2600 paddles] (identifiable by the word "paddle" and picture of tennis rackets) contain analogue potentiometers, which are '''NOT''' physically compatible and could damage your Next.		The Next also supports [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?ControllerID=3&SystemID=2600 Atari 2600 driving controllers]. These are digital quadrature rotary encoder devices, identifiable by the word "driving" and picture of a racing car. [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?SystemID=2600&ControllerID=2 Atari 2600 paddles] (identifiable by the word "paddle" and picture of tennis rackets) contain analogue potentiometers, which are '''NOT''' physically compatible and could damage your Next.

	The game "Bikers" https://www.specnext.com/bikers/ support the Atari 2600 driving ~~controllers~~.		The game "Bikers" https://www.specnext.com/bikers/ support the Atari 2600 driving controller.
	On https://github.com/ped7g/ZXSpectrumNextMisc/tree/master/ReadingAtariDrivingController we can find a "Atari driving controller (paddle) example" Test-program.		On https://github.com/ped7g/ZXSpectrumNextMisc/tree/master/ReadingAtariDrivingController we can find a "Atari driving controller (paddle) example" Test-program and infos "how it works".

	== How do I configure the joystick ports to be Kempston / Sinclair / Megadrive / Cursor? ==		== How do I configure the joystick ports to be Kempston / Sinclair / Megadrive / Cursor? ==

Luzie: Added two addional Infos on Atari 2600 driving controllers

2026-01-16T17:34:04Z

Added two addional Infos on Atari 2600 driving controllers

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	The Next also supports [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?ControllerID=3&SystemID=2600 Atari 2600 driving controllers]. These are digital quadrature rotary encoder devices, identifiable by the word "driving" and picture of a racing car. [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?SystemID=2600&ControllerID=2 Atari 2600 paddles] (identifiable by the word "paddle" and picture of tennis rackets) contain analogue potentiometers, which are '''NOT''' physically compatible and could damage your Next.		The Next also supports [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?ControllerID=3&SystemID=2600 Atari 2600 driving controllers]. These are digital quadrature rotary encoder devices, identifiable by the word "driving" and picture of a racing car. [https://www.atariage.com/controller_page.php?SystemID=2600&ControllerID=2 Atari 2600 paddles] (identifiable by the word "paddle" and picture of tennis rackets) contain analogue potentiometers, which are '''NOT''' physically compatible and could damage your Next.

			The game "Bikers" https://www.specnext.com/bikers/ support the Atari 2600 driving controllers.
			On https://github.com/ped7g/ZXSpectrumNextMisc/tree/master/ReadingAtariDrivingController we can find a "Atari driving controller (paddle) example" Test-program.

	== How do I configure the joystick ports to be Kempston / Sinclair / Megadrive / Cursor? ==		== How do I configure the joystick ports to be Kempston / Sinclair / Megadrive / Cursor? ==

Johnnyo: /* Are there alternative pre-made images of the distro for emulators? */ uncapitalize

2025-07-23T10:23:19Z

Are there alternative pre-made images of the distro for emulators?: uncapitalize

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	== Are there alternative pre-made images of the distro for emulators? ==		== Are there alternative pre-made images of the distro for emulators? ==

	This site maintains [https://zxnext.uk/hosted/#sd ~~CURRENT DISTRO IMAGES~~] based on the state of the GitLab, which reflects the "current development" state of the distro.		This site maintains [https://zxnext.uk/hosted/#sd current distro images] based on the state of the GitLab, which reflects the "current development" state of the distro.

	== Further Spectrum Next Video Guides ==		== Further Spectrum Next Video Guides ==

Johnnyo: added link to zxnext.uk hosted sd

2025-07-23T10:22:12Z

added link to zxnext.uk hosted sd

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	Until a better version appears, there's currently (2025-05-23) also a copy of the [https://zxn.gg/zxnmanualrev3 third edition print-only manual with the OCR generated text] available.		Until a better version appears, there's currently (2025-05-23) also a copy of the [https://zxn.gg/zxnmanualrev3 third edition print-only manual with the OCR generated text] available.

			== Are there alternative pre-made images of the distro for emulators? ==

			This site maintains [https://zxnext.uk/hosted/#sd CURRENT DISTRO IMAGES] based on the state of the GitLab, which reflects the "current development" state of the distro.

	== Further Spectrum Next Video Guides ==		== Further Spectrum Next Video Guides ==

Johnnyo: /* Where can I download a copy of the manual? */

2025-05-23T09:32:55Z

Where can I download a copy of the manual?

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	Long answer: TL;DR :)		Long answer: TL;DR :)

	== Where can I download a copy of the manual ~~with a ToC and index~~? ==		== Where can I download a copy of the manual? ==
	~~Right here : https://www.specnext.com/zx-spectrum-next-user-manual-first-edition/~~

	Myopian's [https://www.cs.hmc.edu/~oneill/specnext/manual-fixed.pdf fixed ~~version~~] displays correctly in Safari, and can be read directly in browsers.		The official page of the first edition was: https://www.specnext.com/zx-spectrum-next-user-manual-first-edition/ and for a while hosted also a version corresponding to the third edition in the "print only" form, and currently (2025-05-23) the link there is not functioning.

			Myopian's [https://www.cs.hmc.edu/~oneill/specnext/manual-fixed.pdf fixed first edition manual] displays correctly in Safari, and can be read directly in browsers.

			Until a better version appears, there's currently (2025-05-23) also a copy of the [https://zxn.gg/zxnmanualrev3 third edition print-only manual with the OCR generated text] available.

	== Further Spectrum Next Video Guides ==		== Further Spectrum Next Video Guides ==

Em00k: /* How do I connect to Wi-Fi? */

2025-04-15T00:02:02Z

How do I connect to Wi-Fi?

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	<code>AT+GMR </code>		<code>AT+GMR </code>

			This will report your current ESP firmware. FW v1.2.0.0 is the version shipped with both KS models. The reliability of this differs in opinion and some people have updated to newer versions 1.6.0.0 and 1.7.6.0 reporting less oddities and overall more stable operation. Owner's must understand the risks involved when updating fw as it is possible to brick your ESP and for KS2 models, the ESP is soldered to the motherboard making replacing more complicated. FW updates can be done using the .espupdate dotcommand supplied on the official distro and heading over [https://github.com/Threetwosevensixseven/espupdate/wiki/Update-ESP-Firmware-From-ZX-Spectrum-Next here for more information].

	Furthur information on the ESP and AT commands is [[ESP8266-01\|linked here]]		Furthur information on the ESP and AT commands is [[ESP8266-01\|linked here]]

	This will report your current ESP firmware. FW v1.2.0.0 is the version shipped with both KS models. The reliability of this differs in opinion and some people have updated to newer versions 1.6.0.0 and 1.7.6.0 reporting less oddities and overall more stable operation. Owner's must understand the risks involved when updating fw as it is possible to brick your ESP and for KS2 models, the ESP is soldered to the motherboard making replacing more complicated. FW updates can be done using the .espupdate dotcommand supplied on the official distro and heading over [https://github.com/Threetwosevensixseven/espupdate/wiki/Update-ESP-Firmware-From-ZX-Spectrum-Next here for more information].

	[[File:Uart-fw.png\|frameless]]		[[File:Uart-fw.png\|frameless]]

Em00k: /* How do I connect to Wi-Fi? */

2025-04-14T23:53:05Z

How do I connect to Wi-Fi?

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	This will report your current ESP firmware. FW v1.2.0.0 is the version shipped with both KS models. The reliability of this differs in opinion and some people have updated to newer versions 1.6.0.0 and 1.7.6.0 reporting less oddities and overall more stable operation. Owner's must understand the risks involved when updating fw as it is possible to brick your ESP and for KS2 models, the ESP is soldered to the motherboard making replacing more complicated. FW updates can be done using the .espupdate dotcommand supplied on the official distro and heading over [https://github.com/Threetwosevensixseven/espupdate/wiki/Update-ESP-Firmware-From-ZX-Spectrum-Next here for more information].		This will report your current ESP firmware. FW v1.2.0.0 is the version shipped with both KS models. The reliability of this differs in opinion and some people have updated to newer versions 1.6.0.0 and 1.7.6.0 reporting less oddities and overall more stable operation. Owner's must understand the risks involved when updating fw as it is possible to brick your ESP and for KS2 models, the ESP is soldered to the motherboard making replacing more complicated. FW updates can be done using the .espupdate dotcommand supplied on the official distro and heading over [https://github.com/Threetwosevensixseven/espupdate/wiki/Update-ESP-Firmware-From-ZX-Spectrum-Next here for more information].

	[[File:Uart-fw.png\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:Uart-fw.png\|frameless]]

	== How can I get the expansion bus working with external hardware? ==		== How can I get the expansion bus working with external hardware? ==