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Noob's guide to joysticksWhy on earth would I be asking this *now*, I hear you all scream? The answer... curiosity. Back in the day all I ever had was a +2 and Sinclair's …
... Interface 2 on an older model - the joystick positions gave out the ... software point of view, the +2 and +3 joystick ports looked ... the same as the Interface 2 joystick ports. However, on ... lines were multiplexed. On the +2 Grey, the joystick input lines went ... -
c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!!c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!! the first old version uses only square waves, 4 years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CKt9noxA7s…
... br /> BE44 xor a
out (#fe),a
ld a ... ,#10
out (#fd),a
[/code]
Bit 2: In normal mode, high bit ... checker
ROM 2: +3DOS
ROM 3: 48 BASIC
Bit ... -
c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!!c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!! the first old version uses only square waves, 4 years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CKt9noxA7s…
... normal mode, ignored.
Bit 2: In normal mode, high bit ... checker
ROM 2: +3DOS
ROM 3: 48 BASIC
Bit ...
ld bc,1ffdh
out (c),a
ld a ... br /> ld b,7fh
out (c),a
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Spectrum 128k 2a or not 2b....Just picked up a +2 black case version and I'm in as little bit of a quagmire, The case is definitely black, has '+2A' stamped on the bottom, but in…
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The +2 was designed to be configurable ... Ω so would have the same out-of-spec voltage level issue ... value of R15 on a +2 grey to get the correct voltage ... -
Spectrum 128k 2a or not 2b....Just picked up a +2 black case version and I'm in as little bit of a quagmire, The case is definitely black, has '+2A' stamped on the bottom, but in…
... value of R15 on a +2 grey to get the correct voltage ... 680 ohms.
On a +2 to configure the RGB socket ... , and pin 3 is audio out. -
What's happened to this communityI once referred to this place as 'the best place on the internet'. Now, it's a pale shadow of it's former glory. I'm not pointing fingers or appo…
[quote="joefish;907806"][quote="grey key;907797"]But you don' ... reminds me. When is Buzzsaw 2 coming out? -
What's happened to this communityI once referred to this place as 'the best place on the internet'. Now, it's a pale shadow of it's former glory. I'm not pointing fingers or appo…
... ;907807"][quote="joefish;907806"][quote="grey key;907797"]But you don ... reminds me. When is Buzzsaw 2 coming out?[/quote]
or a ... -
128K memory bank selection to avoid contention issuesI'm currently developing a game and I'm trying to get my head around the memory contention issues of the various 128K/+2/+2A/+3 spectrum models in or…
... 128k "toastrack" and the Amstrad +2 "grey" have a different pattern of ... the documentation rather than working out how the Sinclair 128k "toastrack ... -
ZX Nuvo 128..Hi There, I have built the ZX Nuvo 128 by Superfo, but it has a problem. The machine is working, but the video signal is completely bonkers. I've …
... is therefore very unwise to OUT values directly to this port ... ). The bottom three bits (0..2) of this port (1FFDh) are ... normal mode, ignored.
Bit 2: In normal mode, high bit ... checker
ROM 2: +3DOS
ROM 3: 48 BASIC
Bit ... -
Spectrum Cables : How many individual types of these are there "out there" both past and now?So this is all about giving the SPECTRUM cables their correct cable titles to aid IDENTIFICATION OF CABLE TYPE and FUNCTION across the world.. An e…
... 1 to plug pin 1, 2 to 2 etc.).
Why, well ... a Amstrad made 128k Spectrum (+2 grey, +2A, +2B, +3, +3B), I ... simple test will soon sort out if the cable works for ... -
Chibi Akumas - Spectrum Port Planned!I'm planning to port my CPC game, Chibi Akumas to the ZX Spectrum! I will be targeting the 128k disk based systems - as this will be the best (and mo…
... , I'm picking up a +2 (grey) and +3 when I head ... !
The 48k is out of spec for this game ... -
Atari (kempston) joystick adapter to Sinclair pinoutWhile going through one of my boxes filled with hardware bits I found the joystick adapter I used with the +2: [img]https://i.imgur.com/tlBHTco.jp…
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[code]1 - not used, not connected on +2 grey ... circuit board
2 - linked to 8 ... - not used, not connected on +2 grey circuit board
4 - fire ... the PCB layout in the +2 (grey) service manual, pins are ... -
Troubleshooting my +2To put this in context: a while back (i.e. late last year and earlier this year) I was looking to put together a compilation of modern Spectrum games…
... the 16k/48k/plus/128k/+2 grey... The PSU for the ... and the power to the +2 stays resolutely on. I needed ... use this adapter for the +2 without damaging it, could ... ZX81 - most of which out there seem to be missing ... supply? It doesn't give out quite so many volts, ... -
Spectrum +2 grey ear mod?Is it possible to turn the sound port on the back of a grey Spectrum +2 into an ear input? I know it's possible for the black +2 but I can't find muc…
... from 48 BASIC - only here's our Spectrum repairer using OUT 32765,(16 ... ) to switch between them in 48 BASIC so he can use ... that you want to switch out. So that the Z80 machine ... ) don't change when your OUT command tells the hardware to ... -
Spectrum +2 grey ear mod?Is it possible to turn the sound port on the back of a grey Spectrum +2 into an ear input? I know it's possible for the black +2 but I can't find muc…
... I don't think the grey +2 provides any audio through the ... the links on the +2 motherboard to convert the RGB ... going crazy when my +2 via RGB to SCART lead ... or loud enough to work out which station(s) it was ... br /> I've plugged the +2 Grey back into the Bush TV ... -
Spectrum 128k +2 Grey internal EAR modHi guys, I have done the EAR mod to my Spectrum +2 Grey as per this tutorial and want to load programs using the TZXDuino. http://retrocable.com/?p…
... and Mic modification to one +2 grey of mine some time ago ... player.
Fortunately I found out that C48 was the culprit ... /> I removed C48 and the +2 began loading just fine, except ... -
Better graphic in new ZX gamesLCD TV (ideally full hd) used with ZX Spectrum enable using new graphic modes with 2x higher vertical resolution, more colors and without attribute c…
... mode:
10 clear 49151: out 32765,23: load "1" code 49152 ... : load "2" screen$
20 pause 1: out 32765,31: pause 1: out 32765,23 ... -
Fixing a poorly Issue 3 - Odd faults.Here's one for you Spectrum fixers, I warn you it's a long one. I've spent a couple hours this evening doing several repairs on a rubber keyed Speccy…
... really a repair. Brought a +2 grey cased model sometime ago from ... it came with and the +2 looked like it had gone ... one, tried that and the +2 power light illuminates. Tested on ... as Meat Loaf sang - two out of three ain't bad. -
Which to buy? +2/+2a/+3?Sorry - I did a quick bit of lunchtime googling, it sounds like the grey +2 is the best machine, as it has the board without the reduced chipset. I …
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1. 48/16K
2. 128K/+2
3. +2A(B ... , a 128K (toastrack) or a +2 (grey) and a +2A / +2B (black ... -
Replacing voltage regulators - need to sanity check a few things pleaseHi Everyone I'm in the process (with a lot of help from some friends at Greenford Computer Club), of giving my three Speccys some much needed prev…
... The 128K toastrack and the +2 (grey) already have composite video outputs ... to pull the ULA out of the +2 in order to ... of the metal heatsink clip out?[/quote]
Heatsinks ... fragile. So where possible cut out components, then individually desolder ... -
Spectrum +2b sound issueHi, I picked up a black +2b and everything is good with it, except there is no sound... I've connected it to my TV with an RGB/scart cable and still …
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I know my grey +2 was out of sync with the pic ... a common issue. My black +2 is in sync (ish but ... -
Chequered Flag - What a Great Game for 1983I decided to record a "Let's Play" of this classic game by Psion, it has certainly paved the way for racing games on the home systems, several years …
... my mates +2 grey though. We had a lot fun out of it ... -
Awesome port of Astro Blaster releasedYet another of my arcade faves gets a tremendous 21st-Century port on the Speccy. https://planetasinclair.blogspot.com/2019/10/astro-blaster.html …
... that mimics what the real 48/128/+2 grey did with bright and ... -
RS232 - built-in vs. Interface 1Hello all. After some advice, and I figured someone here would probably be able to help. I'm the owner of a (grey case) Spectrum +2, and I'm keen …
... pin D-connector, the pin-out is not compatible with any ... ' port will work when a +2 grey is in 128 BASIC. But ... extensions) will work with a +2 grey in 128 mode.
Comparing the old and new site design - my feedbackHello folks, As a regular visitor to the WOS site, I would like to offer a little feedback on the new-look design. I hope you won't take offence t…
... only slightly?
[b]2. Filter controls[/b]
The ... filters, and should be taken out from the collapsible menu so ... if it were 2 pixels tall, and a grey colour ([b]#b8b8b8 ... ://i.ibb.co/r0XwTR3/Table-2-grey-line.png[/img]
What (Speccy) game are you currently playing ?(Quite a few threads on what youre listening to, watching etc) What Speccy game are you currently playing ? After playing a LOT of Invasion of the …
... evening and got my Speccy +2 out.
[img]https://i ... of a rare species the +2 grey Spectrum, getting ready for action ...+2A vs +2BFrom what I understand, the +2A like the one I have is black, while the +2B is grey. Logically, the +2B came after the +2A, but why is there a prefer…
... offer to buy him out of the home computer ... pin-out was changed). The case was a dark grey ... is referred to as ‘the grey” +2.
This ... to black plastic. The +2 grey and the +3 were sold ... replaced the +2 grey once stocks of this model ran out.
...Mini Spectrum +2Hi, I've just missed out by 53p on a Spectrum +2 which was chop sawed to make it a Mini Spectrum +2: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grey-Spectrum-Plus-2…
... of wire can sort that out if you want to disable ... had been dropped from the +2 (grey), one of these output lines ...Are there any TWIN COMPUTER games or any other twinned software for the ZX Spectrum?I noticed in the PSS Game "Tobruk" that there was an option for the use of 2 Amstrad Micros . The instructions say :- "This advanced version of Tobru…
... +2 (grey) has joystick ports that apart from Amstrad’s strange pin out ... As is Sinclair’s Interface 2 joystick ports (but at least ... use the Atari standard pin out).
The joystick ... that the ‘common’ and ‘com 2’ are open collector outputs controlled ...
