Ugly, bulky, rubbish. Sadly this is the result of amateur hobbyists sticking their soldering guns into everything Sinclair / Spectrum... we need badly profi-guys that have professional background including machines to make things.
I think you're being overly unfair. I think the reason it looks ugly is the power supply sat underneath, and the badly cut ports. If the construction was a bit neater, and the power supply could be fitted into the same case I don't think there's anything wrong with that as a re-case.
I think you're being overly unfair. I think the reason it looks ugly is the power supply sat underneath, and the badly cut ports. If the construction was a bit neater, and the power supply could be fitted into the same case I don't think there's anything wrong with that as a re-case.
The only good this "mod" is for, is perhaps those scairy SciFi movies of the 40's...
although if they cameo'd this in Sharktopuss, it would of perhaps really MADE the film!
to be fair, had there of been a thought to construction it wouldn't look so hideous.. the keys are OK, a nice white base would of been grand, and some stenciling would of made a nice looking re-housing...
but that.... well... I suppose it makes it functional.... if not an eyesore...
I think those keys are the ones with removable transparent top. Not that bad...
There exist however machines that really scared off space invaders. http://www.biehold.nl/roelof/ZX80-kl.JPG
Still it had a good friend once, who probably lost his spectacles and died hammering the keys.
Note that it features power-on and normal-video!
Ugly, bulky, rubbish. Sadly this is the result of amateur hobbyists sticking their soldering guns into everything Sinclair / Spectrum... we need badly profi-guys that have professional background including machines to make things.
Hmm, you should definately not see my speccy then :p
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its.... so .... hideous....
his plastic modelling skills leave a lot to be desired though.
Looks like a misscariage of a zx81.
All you need is:
a ZX81 DIY kit
a funky keyboard
a power lead with illuminated on/off switch
scissors
ice cream tub and lid
optional nuclear power station
You might need to ask an adult for help with the scissors when it comes to cutting holes in the ice cream tub and lid...
Nice.
Alas mine are obviously the cheaper version since they only have the no. 8 on them ....
The only good this "mod" is for, is perhaps those scairy SciFi movies of the 40's...
although if they cameo'd this in Sharktopuss, it would of perhaps really MADE the film!
to be fair, had there of been a thought to construction it wouldn't look so hideous.. the keys are OK, a nice white base would of been grand, and some stenciling would of made a nice looking re-housing...
but that.... well... I suppose it makes it functional.... if not an eyesore...
There exist however machines that really scared off space invaders.
http://www.biehold.nl/roelof/ZX80-kl.JPG
Still it had a good friend once, who probably lost his spectacles and died hammering the keys.
Note that it features power-on and normal-video!
yeah okay....
that one is worse
you win all the internet points =)
it looks like it could have featured in a 70's action series
which one of them red buttons launches the missle.hehe
www.ZX81Museum.net
Hmm, you should definately not see my speccy then :p