# OqtaDrive - The Sinclair Microdrive and Network hardware emulator

> OqtaDrive provides highly reliable hardware emulation for the Sinclair Microdrive and Sinclair Network. It can be used with the ZX Spectrum and QL computers. OqtaDrive is fully open source and very cost effective.

## Reasons to use OqtaDrive

- [large feature set](https://oqtadrive.org/01.overview/features/): OqtaDrive has an outstanding feature set. It also offers the most extensive cartridge format support available. This includes Z80 and SNA snapshots, CP/M cartridges, as well as TAP files.

- [local and online cartridge repos](https://oqtadrive.org/01.overview/repo/): OqtaDrive lets you search for and load cartridge images from local as well as online repos.

- [Sinclair Network over the internet](https://oqtadrive.org/01.overview/network/): OqtaDrive connects Spectrums and QLs over the internet. This enables chat applications, online games, and more. No other solution available in this space offers this.

- [fun to build](https://oqtadrive.org/02.getting-started/build/): Various PCB designs are available. Components can be easily sourced at low to moderate cost. SMD components are avoided for easy assembly. Building an OqtaDrive is doable for enthusiasts with moderate knowledge in electronics.

- [fully open source](https://codeberg.org/xelalexv/oqtadrive): OqtaDrive's design and software are fully open source. This helps keeping knowledge about this vintage technology alive in the community. The project is actively maintained.

- [an in-depth comparison with other solutions](https://oqtadrive.org/10.other/alternatives/) shows that OqtaDrive scores highest in all categories.