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RGB to VGA convertor for ZX128/+2/+2A/+3David Luftner release source code (VHDL) of SCANDOUBLER for ZX128/ZX128+2/+2A/+3: [url]http://velesoft.speccy.cz/other/scandoubler-for-zx128_fixed_by…
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Spectrum+ Power SupplyWhat are the requirements for a Spectrum+ power supply? I finally found one in America, but without the supply. I'm guessing it's center positive 9v …
... this on my 48k+, 128K+ and my 128K+2 and nothing. no boot just ... up to the 128's and 128+2's. -
ZX Spectrum +3 Query...Hi all, As common, I brought down my Spectrum from the attic the other day to have another stab at getting it running. I knew from the past it was a…
... 48k. The light between the 128k and ZXSpectrum+3 logos should always ... it's plugged in inside and there isn't a broken ... 5v between the two pins and if that's not present ... -
ZX Spectrum +3 Query...Hi all, As common, I brought down my Spectrum from the attic the other day to have another stab at getting it running. I knew from the past it was a…
... 48k. The light between the 128k and ZXSpectrum+3 logos should always ... it's plugged in inside and there isn't a broken ... 5v between the two pins and if that's not present ... all now. All the wires and solderings are fine. I'll ... -
+2 grey composite modWithout digging out the schematics, is it possible to do the composite mod like the 48k on these?
... composite mod on a Speccy 128k "toast rack"? I bought a ... 'll treat myself to a 128k and want to know how best ... -
+2 grey composite modWithout digging out the schematics, is it possible to do the composite mod like the 48k on these?
... [/URL], there is a +2, +2a and +2b. I always thought that ... the +2 was the +2a, but I guess not?[/QUOTE ... , +2 is the gray one, +2A is the black one, +2B ... (DIP 48 pin). ZX+3 and +2A/+2B have the same ULA ... -
+2 grey composite modWithout digging out the schematics, is it possible to do the composite mod like the 48k on these?
[QUOTE=TMX;522674]+2A is the black one, +2B is black too [...] ZX+3 and +2A/+2B have the same ULA (square, flat, surface mounted).[/QUOTE]
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contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... ). Port 7FFD is write only and snow/rain effect is disabled ... /> New firmware - mutant between ZX128 and +2A - need small patch in your ... ). Port 7FFD is write only and snow/rain effect is disabled ... is similar as in +2A. More info and firmware here:
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contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... ). Port 7FFD is write only and snow/rain effect is disabled ... /> New firmware - mutant between ZX128 and +2A - need small patch in your ... ). Port 7FFD is write only and snow/rain effect is disabled ... is similar as in +2A. More info and firmware here:
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Maketzx...Whats the state of play?Been out of the whole emulation bit for...a while :) But, back in the saddle, ready to transfer some more tapes.....except...maketzx doesnt seem to w…
... emulator authors to emulate the 128K and make it the default mode ... -
Maketzx...Whats the state of play?Been out of the whole emulation bit for...a while :) But, back in the saddle, ready to transfer some more tapes.....except...maketzx doesnt seem to w…
... over the old snapshot formats and useful for returning to ... emulator authors to emulate the 128K and make it the default mode ... wiki/ZX_Spectrum_128Ke[/url]
And it will run 100% of ... machine, and 100% of software written for the UK 128K machine which ... -
Do you collect games?Do you collect games for the system(s) you own? I don't mean pirate games, I mean original game cassette, disc or cartridge. Or direct download games…
I collect software and hardware for ZX Spectrum (including 128K) and Commodore VIC 20 ... ones that I liked anyway, and buy copies of the ones ... -
ZX Spectrum 48k issue 3b power problem?Hi :) I was lucky enough to find a couple of ZX Spectrums at a car boot sale yesterday. I spent the evening fiddling about with one (issue 2) and t…
... aware the spectrum 48k/48k+/128k and the Grey 128 +2 plug ... then internally transformed to -12v and -5v for the memory.
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So what is the best Spectrum?I've had a search and even though i can remember a similar thread somewhere I'll twist it a bit. Whats the best "unmodified" Spectrum? (modification…
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Best Visuals - the Spectrum 128k (toastrack)
Best construction - the ... ready to go.. its 128k and while not the published of ... )
1x 128K Toast Rack
2x 128k +2 Fully working ... / power)
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RGB to S-Video and Composite Adapterif I produced a dongle that generated composite and s-video from the RGB socket on +3 and Black +2 spectrums would anyone be interested? I'm thinkin…
a 128k and +2 version would be ... scribbles!
The 128k and Grey +2 don't provide ... generate a composite sync, and a resistor network to generate ... worth pointing out that the 128k and the +2 already supply ... that only does RF and Composite. Really it's ... -
Huge compilation - 7(ish) tapes?I'm trying to remember the name of a speccy compilation that had about 100 games and (I think) was on about 7 or 8 tapes. My mate bought it from a m…
... of them were Mastertronic titles, and various other budget crud, but ... amongst such chaff as Spore, and Sport of Kings.
128k, and because of this it would ... did have Octagon Squad, Storm, and Quest for the Holy Grail ... -
RGB Peritel 8 pin output to 6 pin TTL RGB Cub monitorHi, I've recently acquired a Microvitec Cub monitor, children of the eighties may remember these as they were the standard monitors used in schools w…
All Spectrum 128K and above modells (except rebuild 48 to 128K), cannot use the ... -
RGB Peritel 8 pin output to 6 pin TTL RGB Cub monitorHi, I've recently acquired a Microvitec Cub monitor, children of the eighties may remember these as they were the standard monitors used in schools w…
I think the different models of CUB have different RGB inputs. Either TTL or Analog RGB. The 128k and +2 produce a TTL RGB signal (R, G, B and Bright) whereas the +3 and black +2 output analog RGB. -
RGB Peritel 8 pin output to 6 pin TTL RGB Cub monitorHi, I've recently acquired a Microvitec Cub monitor, children of the eighties may remember these as they were the standard monitors used in schools w…
... TTL or Analog RGB. The 128k and +2 produce a TTL RGB ... (R, G, B and Bright) whereas the +3 and black +2 output ... interface rely on YUV signals and they are simply not present ... -
ELITE - HelpI've recently bought a Zx Spectrum 48k rubber key and had to pay for it fixing even though it was advertised on ebay as being in good working order a…
... . I have both originals 48k and 128k and when at home i will ... try take a picture. 128k version have police vipers coming ... /> i recently ordered Quazatron and Magnetron there and it arrived within a ... had mine cheaper ( ZX 48, 128k and C64 one each around 10 ... -
Loading games with cassette adapter - no PLAY requiredAfter several encouragingly successful experiments with the use of cassette adapters commonly used to connect a multimedia player to a cassette-only …
... 2 service manual[/url], and it uses a slide ... 'd imagine the +2 and +2a/b cassette mechanisms are identical ... />
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And looking at the cassette schematic ... volume controls for play and/or rec levels, even ... case.
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Loading games with cassette adapter - no PLAY requiredAfter several encouragingly successful experiments with the use of cassette adapters commonly used to connect a multimedia player to a cassette-only …
... ]I'd imagine the +2 and +2a/b cassette mechanisms are identical ... /> No they arent't - +2As and Bs use a simpler design ... service manual for the +2B and Steve Gledhill's guide to ... have to check the other +2A and see if the situation changes ... -
Multiface 3 wantedAnyone got one they're not using?
Save you searching, [URL="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Multiface-3-ZX-Spectrum-128k-3-2a-/180685541043?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a11b28eb3#ht_500wt_1156"]here[/URL], bit pricey but theres a best offer button if you want to chance your arm -
128K Contention - How to get it right?With my recent hardware hackery, I've built a 128K (toastrack) clone. I can't quite get the contention right though. What I'm lack is a clear descri…
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[code];; Distinguish between 128K and +3 by looking at the ...
The 0x7ffd and 0x3ffd tests are testing that ... memory paging on the 128K (and doesn't on the ... Well known bug in the 128K ULA.
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128K Contention - How to get it right?With my recent hardware hackery, I've built a 128K (toastrack) clone. I can't quite get the contention right though. What I'm lack is a clear descri…
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[code];; Distinguish between 128K and +3 by looking at the ... induces memory paging on the 128K (and doesn't on the +3 ... ). Well known bug in the 128K ULA.[/quote]
For ... address decoding only considers A1 and A15).
Lastly, ... -
Sneak Peak...Hi Folks, A sneak peak of the application I have been writing over the last few months (with a lot of help from this group, BASin and recently ZXDS)…
... to get them looking right and working well. The program looks ... the RAM disk of the 128K and loads on the DSi as ... all the data files and blank screens and these are loaded as ... around 16K with REM statements) and the speed up.
Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)I am trying to compile the definitive list of games which are incompatible with the +2A and the +3 and of their compatible versions, if they are pres…
is the original grey +2 generally free of compatinilty issues? I'm condiering buying one as there's a few favourites on this list. Chimera, Fairlight 128k and gyroscope mainlyDefinitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)I am trying to compile the definitive list of games which are incompatible with the +2A and the +3 and of their compatible versions, if they are pres…
... on this list. Chimera, Fairlight 128k and gyroscope mainly[/QUOTE]
Chimera ...Games with Plus3/Disk enhancementsFor about 95% of games of +3 disk, it was simply the tape version with the only benefit being reduced loading times. However, there were a few excep…
Heroes of the Lance has all levels in 128k and all sounds on ay.Custom mouse mat...Hi Folks, I was thinking of getting a custom mouse mat made with a photo of the ZX Spectrum 128K (my personal favourite). However, the mouse mat si…
... sure not to turn your 128K mouse mat upside down - that ... that I never had a 128K Spectrum (well not a Sinclair ... back in 1983 or so and then came back to the ... the styling of the Spectrum+, 128K and QL.
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