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+2A/+3 compatibility fixes thread!It might be a good idea to keep these fairly common +2A/+3 compatibility fixes (and requests) in a single thread for quick reference ;) Let's start …
... three rom version for ZX128+2(grey)
ENGLISH, ... ??
ENGLISH +2
[img]http://velesoft.speccy ... ]
SPANISH +2
[img]http://velesoft.speccy ... ENGLISH and SPANISH - connectors (top +2 is modified - added connectors)
Spectrum Serial Numbers Wanted!![b]This post updated Sept. 26, 2013[/b] As far as I know, the serial numbering system for the Spectrum has never been fully worked out. For the p…
Ahh.. the tape loading era! by ate bit[url]http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=53846[/url] It is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Effects while loading, MUSIC while loading (and loading normal speed !!!…
Okie, tried it on the real +2A and it is SPECTACULAR :) Great stuff... (unfortunetly only first 3 intro parts of the finally loaded collection work on +2A though, one needs real 128k or +2 grey to see those two).RBG monitor for Spectrum?I'm using a very old TTL RGB monitor with my Spectrum, with a RGB adapter that I made many years for my Sinclair QL. It works perfectly with my QL, b…
... think he's using a +2/+2A machine, as the original ... />
- If you have a +2 grey, make sure all PERITEL links ... a 128K "toastrack" (or a +2 grey and you don't want ...RBG monitor for Spectrum?I'm using a very old TTL RGB monitor with my Spectrum, with a RGB adapter that I made many years for my Sinclair QL. It works perfectly with my QL, b…
... you've got a 128K +2 grey model. Then, I suggest to ... video and audio at pin 2.
If you have ... />
1 = Sync ground
2 = RGB ground
3 = Red ...Spectrum Serial Numbers Wanted!![b]This post updated Sept. 26, 2013[/b] As far as I know, the serial numbering system for the Spectrum has never been fully worked out. For the p…
Three more:
48K:
150-480312 (red print, (no info))
48K+:
D 03-033482 (white print, made in UK)
128K +2 (grey):
S-055019 (sticker, made in Taiwan)RBG monitor for Spectrum?I'm using a very old TTL RGB monitor with my Spectrum, with a RGB adapter that I made many years for my Sinclair QL. It works perfectly with my QL, b…
... IBM.
I got the service manual from here: [url]http://nightfall ...Micro Men - BBC4 Thursday 8th Octobereh... thats it... There was a new add for Micro Men on BBC 4 last night after 'The Cell' ( nice speccy goodness in there, including Jet Set Willy ) …
... ]She did have a +2a (Grey) though... I was around hers ... />
That would be a +2 Grey (not +2A) then. Bomb Jack ...Micro Men - BBC4 Thursday 8th Octobereh... thats it... There was a new add for Micro Men on BBC 4 last night after 'The Cell' ( nice speccy goodness in there, including Jet Set Willy ) …
... ;390044]That would be a +2 Grey (not +2A) then. Bomb Jack ...ZX Spectrum +2b and +3b modelsI've been wondering for quite a while what the +2b and +3b were all about, as neither appear in the FAQ, but we have a service manual in the archive …
... FAQ, but we have a service manual in the archive covering both ...ZX Spectrum +2b and +3b modelsI've been wondering for quite a while what the +2b and +3b were all about, as neither appear in the FAQ, but we have a service manual in the archive …
The two service manuals I meant are currently ... -+3_ServiceManual.pdf"]ZXSpectrum +2b/+3b Service Manual[/URL] lists a UK company ... .zip"]ZXSpectrum +2b/+3b Amendment Service Manual[/URL], purports to come straight ...detecting 128 mode ?quick question really, someone who programs would know I guess. am I right in thinking some things detect 128 program and adjust accordingly , say i…
... than a UK 128 or +2 (Grey). The only way to tell ...Fastest loading cassette game?What was the fastest loading cassette game? Obviously size vs speed has to be compared, but I seem to recall a car racing game which seemed to load …
... would not load on my +2 (grey) or +3 (early one, complete ...Diagnosing Spectrum 48k (faulty RAM chip?)I have a Spectrum 48k (I believe it may be an upgraded 16k model) that doesn't work, and never has ever since the owner gave it to me. When you turn …
I've just measured the internal voltages as per the service manual on this site, and both points that are supposed to be 12V actually measure around 10V - would this be the cause of my problem? Which component is to blame?Diagnosing Spectrum 48k (faulty RAM chip?)I have a Spectrum 48k (I believe it may be an upgraded 16k model) that doesn't work, and never has ever since the owner gave it to me. When you turn …
... the voltages specified in the service manual - and some seem to be ...fragged spectrum +I know I only bought it a few days ago. short version : I damaged it via a wonky RAM joystick box, suffering from ram pack wobble .. no sinclair mes…
... what's happened, plus the service manual (available on WOS).Spectrum 48k Fault - anybody seen this before?Hello, I have two 48k spectrums that exhibit the same fault. Black border, paper area is full of columns of wavey lines. I have posted a screen sho…
... of things..
the service manuals on here will help ... what's happened, plus the service manual (available on WOS).Best spectrum modelI'm interested to know what people think and have had a look around but can't find a similar thread if there is please link me. So which spectrum mo…
I mostly use the +2 grey now BUT, the 48K+ is ... that although Amstrad produced the grey+2, Sinclair had designed the board ... is not entirely untrue. The +2 grey may have been designed by ... can even swap between the grey and the toastrack), memory chips ...The ZX Spectrum 128 +2b/+3b Service Manualmissing? I just looked in documents and the link didn't work. the ammendment is there though. it's weird, in firefox it wouldn't work.. in IE it wou…
The link's just broken (should be .pdf, not .zip), so I don't see how you ever got it to work! My best guess is that you actually downloaded the Amendment Service Manual??!?The ZX Spectrum 128 +2b/+3b Service Manualmissing? I just looked in documents and the link didn't work. the ammendment is there though. it's weird, in firefox it wouldn't work.. in IE it wou…
... you actually downloaded the Amendment Service Manual??!?[/QUOTE]
NO, I ... point :) ) the amendment AFTER the manual.. but it was just weird ...Diagnosing Spectrum 48k (faulty RAM chip?)I have a Spectrum 48k (I believe it may be an upgraded 16k model) that doesn't work, and never has ever since the owner gave it to me. When you turn …
... thing with any others? The service manual says this one fails most ...Power supply questionHi all, my 48k power supply has suddenly started getting very noisy, and I'm getting worried in case it blows up my favourite Speccy. I'm on the look…
Yes you can use your +2 grey PSU no problem. The amps of a PSU is not a fixed level value like the voltage. Is the maximum that the PSU can supply.You can keep using the +2 PSU for as long as you like, its ok.Power supply questionHi all, my 48k power supply has suddenly started getting very noisy, and I'm getting worried in case it blows up my favourite Speccy. I'm on the look…
... 're going to use your +2 Grey PSU then the polarity is ...Games not compatible with real grey +2There are many threads about Spectrum+3/2A incompatibility issues but what about grey +2? I've found that games like Marauder and Skate Crazy don't w…
... dont work in +2 grey models, since the +2 was one of the ...yie ar 128k on a real spectrumIs there any way to play yie ar 128k on a real spectrum. whenever i create a wav with k7zx it crashes after level 1. Also if i create a tzx with z80…
hmm, maybe its something with the speccy then ? I went through all enemies til the game wrapped to enemy #1 and it worked... thats on +2 grey speccy.memory chips spectrum +Hi with regards to memory chips the ones in there are tms4116 in the lower memory.there is some on ebay MCM4116BP20 can i mix these with tms ones or …
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The service-manual states that 150nS chips are ...Speccy +2 (grey) to Commodore 1084 monitor.Hey all, I've just been fortunate enough to pick up a Commodore 1084 monitor and am looking for a way of connecting my grey +2 to it. Now my problem…
I'm pretty sure I've seen a tutorial for this, but not for the +2 grey. I'm going to search the Spanish forums and see what I can find.Games not compatible with real grey +2There are many threads about Spectrum+3/2A incompatibility issues but what about grey +2? I've found that games like Marauder and Skate Crazy don't w…
[QUOTE=Ivanzx;411845]Its weird that Mojon Twins games dont work in +2 grey models, since the +2 was one of the most popular here in Spain, [/QUOTE]
Which ones? I'm sure I've played Mojon games on my +2spectrum+2 wantedAnyone have one of these lying around,must have cables/psu and willing to post to ireland? kind regards
... /> Do you need a Spectrum +2 (grey) or black +2A / +2B ? I ... presume the grey one
Northern Ireland ...Just changed a laptop screen.I just spent the last few hours changing the screen on a laptop for my friends son. He broke it by shutting the laptop with the lead across the keyb…
... haven't got a decent service manual to help find that last ...
