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ZX Spectrum 128 +2 Grey Tape Drive NoiseHi folks, Received as commented on another post one of these of the subject boxed. Tape didn't work, but I just fixed that by changing the bi…
Hi folks,
Received as commented on another post one of these of the subject boxed.
Tape didn't work, but I just fixed that by changing the big belt. Loaded up a tape just fine!
I do have a question and it's ... -
Keyboard interface - new approachI came accross this PS/2 keyboard interface. It requires a PS/2 keyboard and can output serial, I2C, 8 data pins, etc.I haven't thought it over, but …
... . It requires a PS/2 keyboard and can output serial, I2C, 8 ... /> Especially with the D0 - D7 output... EUR 3.00 incl. sending ... -
Spectrum +2 Grey internal cassette connectorIs it possible to buy the internal white cassette connector (the bit with pins on the motherboard and the bit that dangles from the leads) from Mapli…
Is it possible to buy the internal white cassette connector (the bit with pins on the motherboard and the bit that dangles from the leads) from Maplin, if so does anyone have their product number to hand. I'm going round in circles on their website trying ... -
+2 grey tape 'pre echo'Posted here in error. Please see the hardware section lower down the list if interested.
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What could've happened to this Spectrum?Just some speculation here. I picked up +2 grey recently, and have been wondering what work may have been done on it, as it has an 'ace repairs' war…
... here.
I picked up +2 grey recently, and have been wondering ... of a WOS thread called '+2 Grey versions' from September 2015. Mine ... damage the RAM of a +2 by pulling out an interface ... might go wrong with a +2, other than if it were ... -
ZX Spectrum +2 greyI'm looking for one to play older games on. I doesn't need to be collectors perfect, so the odd scratch is OK, and lacking original box and manual i…
I'm looking for one to play older games on. I doesn't need to be collectors perfect, so the odd scratch is OK, and lacking original box and manual is OK. It just needs to work well. Anyone got one going spare? -
+3 sound fix - done :)Hi all My +3 has a Z70830 issue 2 board. The sound output was terrible, it distorted something bad! After asking one of the lab guys to do s…
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Double Buffering Artefacts on Real HardwareI have a project that I've played around with for a while and always tested using emulators, either ZX Spin or Spectaculator. It is a 128k game th…
... try it out on my +2 grey and the picture has horrendous ... some faulty hardware on my +2. I'd be grateful if ... -
Should I sell my +2A?The +2A was the last Spectrum I bought and to be honest I never gave it much use :| Unlike the 48k, 48+ and +2 grey on which I have played many ga…
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Auto fire joysticks on spectrum +2 grey?Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere.. Autofire joysticks that require +5 volts on pin 7 will not work of course, but what would happen if a…
Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere..
Autofire joysticks that require +5 volts on pin 7 will not work of course, but what would happen if
a) db9 connectors are changed to match atari pinout and
b) +5V is taken from ... -
Test card screenStarted off just messing about in order to test a machine. But ended up with this: [code]10 FOR a=0 TO 0 STEP 0: PAUSE 1: BORDER 1: BORDER 2: BORD…
... : PAUSE 1: BORDER 1: BORDER 2: BORDER 3: BORDER 4: BORDER ... the program running on a +2 grey in 48K mode:
[url ... the program running on a +2 grey in 128K mode:
[url ... -
Ferrite beads in power cords?So I am seeing these modern psu units with ferrite beads on both ends, just like this: [url=https://imgbb.com/][img]https://i.ibb.co/PFQT4n1/9fd19…
... to my (already overworked 8-} ) +2 grey brick but any real benefits ... -
GBP30 Scan Converters?Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone else has tried those new scan converters? They cost around US$45 and just under $60 here in Australia, so I…
... /> They have a HDMI output and take raw RGB in 15KHz, 25KHz ... way to get a spectrum RGB output to a modern HDMI TV ... -
what made u buy a spectrum?Yo spec-chums what really made you buy a spectrum?. Here is my story i was about 9 and had a oric1, poor me eh?, yes it had 48k but it was just about…
... just recenlty bought a secondhand +2 grey model and have started to ... -
More CurrahAnyone used the Currah Microspeech interface on a 128K (or +2) Spectrum model?
Hmmmm, I tried this many years ago with a +2 (grey) Spectrum.
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blew up my 128i did it - damn. i accidentally reverted the polarity of the power power supply, so ended up with a blown 5v stabilizer, which i replaced, but there …
carlos, i think this could it be. i did all checks, waiting for an image on the modulator - check the rgb-output tomorrow! -
Where are you from / who are you / do you still use the real SpectrumJust three questions to see how divers the Spectrumworld is and how many users are still around. If you want to stay anonymous, just answer the last …
Amending my earlier post - some recent hostile takeovers:
1) Ireland
2) John Barrett
3) Yeah, baby! 48k(rubber keys), 2x48+, 128+2 (grey case) and a +2B... -
ZX48 to EGAHi ! I have ZX48 Russion version "Master" and old EGA monitor. Is it possible to connect the monitor to Speccy ? I suppose, the RGBS TV output is not…
... a CGA monitor to the RGB output on my plus three.< ... br /> Converting CYM to RGB is not as easy as ... uses a VGA like RGB then you should be ... dongle that'll adjust the output signal from the spectrum. ... uninsulated copper wired from the RGB output on my speccy into ... -
Stupid bugs in gamesDid any one discover bugs in any game. I found out in Football Manager 1 you can sell all your players and still play matches (and even win them)
... for use on the 128/+2, with no need for the dongle ... -
What other 'retrotech' are you into, what hardware do you own?I suppose talking about machines, hardware & software other than Sinclair is off-topic, but my retro collection was kick-started at WoS! I had heard…
... can remember mine...
2 x ZX81
1 ... Speccy - 1 boxed
2 x Speccy plus - 1 boxed ... Speccy 2 - grey
2 x Speccy 2a - black
2 x ... Speccy games
2 x Commodore 64 - boxed
2 x 1541 Floppies - boxed
Replacement power suppliesIs it possible to get a replacement power supply for the old speccys? The high Amperage is a problem: 1.4A for the rubber-keyed 48K. Know where you c…
If you find a old megadrive power supply (not megadrive 2), they are identical output to the spectrum 48k output.
Hope that helpsWhat are the differences between the +2 and the +2A ?I only acquired a +2 for the first time in my life a few months ago. It works fine. :) I even managed to tracke down nearly all the wargames by the s…
... I finally got a new +2 (grey) it took me months before ... crashed more often than my +2 or 48k Spectrums. But perhaps ...Spectrum helpHello all I run a website which is some sort of community/game information hybrid. It's dedicated to most gaming platforms (currently 62 of them). I…
... , as well as an peritel/RGB output.
There are many ..."La Abad?a del Crimen" - English versionOK, I've started a new thread for this, as the discussion about "La Abad?a" in the [url="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/viewtopic.php?mode=vie…
Number 6 in the Village (text adventure) Please help!!!Does anyone have a solution to this text adventure. I've tried to escape by air and sea using the jammer but it hasn't worked. I've been playing it …
... doesn't open. No.2 is receiving no more visitors today.^{7 ... Somewhere else in the Village No.2 and No.27 are monitoring your ... }Elsewhere in the village No.2 and No.27 are following your ... village No.2 and No.27 are closely watching your progress.^{7}No.2 says ...Tales of hate and despair in 8-bitsThis topic seeks to shed some light on one of the most obscure questions a spectrum user can ask. Why do we hate Commodore?
... , integrated joystick controllers, RS232 port, RGB output and the SID chip, with ...Normal (Atari Style) Joystick -> SJS1 (ZX 128 +2) AdaptorAnyone here has a schematics for an adaptor that would let you connect normal joysticks (Quick Shot 2, Zipstik, Competition Pro, etc.) to ZX Spectrum…
... a +2A but a normal +2 (Grey Case). So the wiring doesnt ... rewire the internals of my +2 :) Thanx for the info though ... the pin assignment of the +2 Joystick port would do basically ... I could burn something inside +2 :(
Best regards,
Whats wrong with my 128k?The little power converter (the thing with three legs) that sits on the cooling fin was broken, so I bought a new power converter and replaced it. Bu…
... get picture from Composite Video/RGB output? Do you get a picture ...
