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  • spectrum+2 (grey) - no sound from tape deckit was working up to 5 minutes ago, but now there is no sound from the tape drive. everything is moving and nothing seems out of place. any ideas? a…

    it was working up to 5 minutes ago, but now there is no sound from the tape drive. everything is moving and nothing seems out of place.
    any ideas?

    also is there a way to connect an external tape drive to it?
    freddyhard freddyhard December 2012 Hardware
  • +2 Grey - low 128k sound volumeI'm trying to revive my old grey +2.... First problem was a faulty RF signal, so I bought a SCART cable from Retro Computer Shack on e-bay (it's the…

    ... to revive my old grey +2....

    First problem was ... the sound output on the +2 to take the audio to ... sound initially, but disconnecting the tape deck has removed that - I ... and don't need the tape anyway.

    The problem ...
    mappy24 mappy24 December 2012 Hardware
  • Correction of +2 hardware errorsThis is a collection of various pieces of information picked up from various places, including a lot from this forum. I have edited it and reworded i…

    ... />
    [U][B]Correction of +2 hardware errors:-[/B][/U]
    2 machines in the UK are ... noise is caused by the tape amplifier. It is permanently supplied ... line of the cable between tape drive and computer and insert ...
    1024MAK 1024MAK January 2013 Hardware
  • ZX-Editor SE version 2.2 publishedDear fans of ZX-Modules, today, I've published ZX-Editor Second Edition version 2.2. For all of those who ask themselves: For what is ZX-Editor bei…

    ... ZX-Editor Second Edition version 2.2.

    For all of ... block editor for creating new tape and disk files, also

    The new features since 2.1 are as follows:
    clausjahn clausjahn January 2013 Emulators
  • Tape leads questionMore of a confirmation, really (I hope). I picked up a +3 just recently, and have since bought a few of the old games I used to know & love when I w…

    ... of the games are on tape, of course - so I ... and tried to use the tape lead that came with the ... headphone/out socket on the tape deck.

    When ... load, I can hear the tape playing through the TV but ... at Spectrum end and 2 plugs at the tape deck end. Can ...
    gutted gutted January 2013 Hardware
  • Biturbo 2 turbo loader now available for general useAfter tinkering with its code, extracted from a TZX of one of the infamous Italian S.I.P.E. "tape magazines" which published hacked games for the Spe…

    ... S.I.P.E. "tape magazines" which published hacked ... 's best turbo loader, Biturbo 2.

    The ... So, how to use Biturbo 2 in your programs? Here' ... load a Biturbo 2-speeded block from tape, insert the four ... Sync 1 pulse - 714; Sync 2 pulse - 714; Zero pulse - ...
    Alessandro Grussu Alessandro Grussu February 2013 Development
  • Tip: removing part to fix +2 taperecorderI have found one quick fix to repair a +2 taperecorder. This one made a lot mechanical noise. Also the tape wouldn't run consistently, hence a wobbl…

    ... quick fix to repair a +2 taperecorder.

    This one ... mechanical noise.
    Also the tape wouldn't run consistently, hence ... a wobbling loading sound and tape loading errors.

    The ...
    bverstee bverstee February 2013 Hardware
  • +2 fried using the datacorder(Hi, first post here.) I just got hold of an extremely battered and bruised +2 sold to me for spare parts. As usual I plug it in, hook it up to the …

    ... extremely battered and bruised +2 sold to me for spare ... in the sound from the tape. So I press the ... rewind button to spool the tape back and boom, the ... of power spike from the tape circuitry that has caused ... it dies when using the tape mechanism?

    ...
    actel actel February 2013 Hardware
  • Spectrum zx (faulty) games, joystick, tape playerSpectrum boots up but sticks on copyright screen - told this is a keyboard fault. Otherwise in good condition. All manuals (VGC) leads PSU etc Joys…

    ... /for-sale/sinclair-spectrum-faulty-tape-player-joystick-and-games/1010830831 ... /gallery#gallery-item-full-2"]Pictures Here[/URL]

    Stevehaley Stevehaley March 2013 Sales
  • Strange grey +2 problemBought a job lot off ebay and in it was a issue 3 grey plus 2. According to the seller this was all working perfectly. So I plugged it in and it powe…

    ... a issue 3 grey plus 2. According to the seller ... all. So I cleaned the tape deck and tried again, still ... . You could hear the tape through the TV but it ... I swapped the tape deck from another +2 which is fubar ... worked fine for the past 2 days now.

    ...
    BruceNorton BruceNorton March 2013 Hardware
  • Cover Tape Sale -Crash, Sinclair User & Your SinclairGents I have a considerable number of cover tapes for sale if anyone is interested details as below: [B]CRASH COVER TAPES [/B] October 87: Crash S…

    ... (Sinclair User)
    July 91 (tape 2): Enigma - Escape (Tartan), Snare ( ... (tape 1): Smash Tape 11 - Star Raiders 2 (Activison)
    December 88 (tape 2): Smash Tape ... (Activision)
    *December 89 (tape 2): Smash Tape 25 - Thing (Players), Riding the ...
    donglemouse donglemouse March 2013 Sales
  • Assorted Budget Speccy games, all PAL on TapeAll prices include UK postage, please PM me if you live outside the UK for a shipping cost. Payment via Bank Transfer or PayPal gift. All PAL on tap…

    ... />
    All PAL on tape.

    World Cup ... /> Derby Day ?2
    Donkey Kong +2 ?3
    ... ?1.50
    Jumbly ?2.50
    Quazer ?4
    Airwold ?2
    International Rugby ?1.50 ... br /> Match Point ?2
    Rasputin ?2
    Eagles Nest ? ...
    RamshackleRetro RamshackleRetro April 2013 Sales
  • ZX Spectrum +2 PartsHi, I'm after the clear piece of plastic that goes above the tape deck on the Sinclair Spectrum +2. Best wishes Peter Jones Crawley UK

    Hi,

    I'm after the clear piece of plastic that goes above the tape deck on the Sinclair Spectrum +2.

    Best wishes

    Peter Jones
    Crawley
    UK
    jonesypeter jonesypeter May 2013 Wanted
  • Mojon Twins' Covertape #2Ready for TWELVE new games? [b]Sir Ababol 2 Demo[/b] [img]http://www.mojontwins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/01-sir-ababol-demo-2.png[/img] We ar…

    ... uploads/2013/06/03-dveelng-2.png[/img]
    Remember ... uploads/2013/06/04-julifrustris-2.png[/img]
    Julifrustris ... uploads/2013/06/07-ramiro-2.png[/img]
    ... games in the retail tape and a third one ... 2013/06/09-dogmole-tuppowski-2.png[/img]
    Dogmole ...
    na_th_an na_th_an June 2013 Brand new software
  • questions about +2 grey soundI have plugged my +2 into the speakers I use for my PC but I get a background humming sound. If I rewind a tape the humming noise gets louder and its…

    I have plugged my +2 into the speakers I use for my PC but I get a background humming sound. If I rewind a tape the humming noise gets louder and its very annoying.

    Any reason why this is happening and how can I fix it ?
    morcar morcar June 2013 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2(grey) rf problem not tuning inHi lads, first of all a quick intro. Im a speccy enthusiast in Ireland, had my first speccy when i was seven in 1987(grey +2). Eventually it got repl…

    ... was seven in 1987(grey +2). Eventually it got replaced by ... background but i could read tape loader etc. However it would ... and just about read the tape loader menu but would not ...
    da_hambo da_hambo June 2013 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Is there an emulator that can "autosnapshot" after loading a tape?The reason i'm asking is that my everyday speccy is a grey +2 with a DivIDE 2k11. Some TAP files simply won't work because of rom checks and other in…

    ... everyday speccy is a grey +2 with a DivIDE 2k11. Some ... press a key after the tape had loaded.
    Which in ...
    Rorschak Rorschak August 2013 Emulators
  • Clashbasher a new interface to reduce colour clashI've been working on this for a while now. [IMG]http://markamy.uwclub.net/cauldron.JPG[/IMG] Basicly its an add on for a 48k spectrum, which reinte…

    ... pixels are being changed, a counter is attatched to each attribute ... the display bytes on the tape) don't register on the ... , 5 processers generating the display, 2 reading and processing the information ...
    Basher Basher August 2013 Hardware
  • Strange cures for a ZX Spectrum +2I have been looking for a +2 now for more than 2 years since I started collecting and restoring Spectrums again. I won a few on eBay, but was unsucce…

    ... for a +2 now for more than 2 years since I ... refund and me without a +2. I finally manage to purchase ... After that I took the +2 keyboard apart and reassembly it ... I must still test the tape drive and load a program ... or 2, but that will be ...
    Pierre Pierre August 2013 Hardware
  • BIFROST* for graphic artists - part 2: static tilesThis tutorial provides some guidelines for designing multicolor tiles. Before reading this text, it's strongly recommended that you (re-)read [URL="h…

    ... ] * [I]Multicolor tile by R-Tape (from the official [URL="http ... ] * [I]Multicolor tile by R-Tape (from the official [URL="http ... to choose any combination of 2 colors (INK and PAPER) for ... ] * [I]Multicolor graphics by R-Tape, background graphics by Einar Saukas ...
    Einar Saukas Einar Saukas August 2013 Development
  • Possible dodgy +2 - resets when loadingSo I have a grey model +2 with a recently refurbed tape deck (new belts and cleaned heads). It might be a product of bad loading, but from what I ca…

    ... a grey model +2 with a recently refurbed tape deck (new belts ... but reset when using the Tape Loader option.

    Can ...
    blueowl0708 blueowl0708 August 2013 Hardware
  • +2 ProblemsGot off to a bad start with my first Spectrum. The tape deck on the +2 I bought has a jammed button and won't work and when I power up I'm unable to…

    ... first Spectrum. The tape deck on the +2 I bought has a ... use it on the new +2 I have lined up which ...
    Reformed Sinner Reformed Sinner September 2013 Hardware
  • How to replace the 'Play' key on a +2?Just found another system I'd forgot about stashed in my attic - a black 128k +2 with the large black PSU. I've noticed that the Play key is missing…

    ... my attic - a black 128k +2 with the large black PSU ... to click in to the tape. Other than that, it's ...
    Kilmannan Kilmannan September 2013 Hardware
  • SD card as a tape playerSince discovering WOS I've been amazed at the talent and inginuity of everyone who has developed new hardware and software. I only wish I could under…

    ... to load programs without a tape player...

    The answer ... />
    A small project box, 2.5 power socket and earphone ... as if I'd a tape drive.

    [IMG]http ...
    rune rune September 2013 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2 little help pleaseHi all, Firstly let me say, what an amazing site this is! So much incredible detail and information, created by what looks to be a very dedicated an…

    ... 's effect....

    My tape deck packed up on my ... to my grey +2, handy having the incorporated tape deck. I have ... do a version for the +2?[/U] as i found these ... have is around another plus 2, this time the later Black ...
    Edge Edge September 2013 Hardware
  • Horizons tape side B softwareI am trying to find downloads for the software on side B of the Horizons tape 1. Thro' the Wall 2. Bubblesort 3. Evolution 4. Life 5. Draw 6. Monte…

    ... side B of the Horizons tape

    1. Thro' the ... Wall
    2. Bubblesort
    3. Evolution
    eptheca eptheca October 2013 Games
  • Faulty grey +2, or not?While I?m still fighting with two to three grey +2 computers, which doesn?t give a video signal, I received another grey +2, which acts very strangel…

    ... with two to three grey +2 computers, which doesn?t give ... signal, I received another grey +2, which acts very strangely. When ... one of ten cases, the +2 powers up correctly, shows the ... to load from the internal tape recorder or from DivIDE2K11. Now ...
    schombi schombi November 2013 Hardware
  • Another way to add audio input on a +2 - No more low level sound problem !Hi all, Last week, with 3 friends, we participated to a modelism / games / hobbies meeting, and we made a retro computing stand... (big succes, I'll…

    ... games on my french grey +2, so I decided to add ... simply soldered 2 wires on the motherboard of the tape recorder, where ... is amplified by the original tape amplifier, and the sound is ... Speccy has then been used 2 complete days long (the CPC ...
    bugpat bugpat November 2013 Hardware
  • +2 QuestionsI picked up a +2 today on eBay. I've only seen one about 25 years ago so i dont know a lot about them. It boots and the seller can type stuff in so …

    I picked up a +2 today on eBay. I've ... . If its broken, can the tape decks be fixed or replaced ... . Couldnt see any. Does the +2 have a real "real keyboard ... can I tell what model (+2/a/b) it is. Any ...
    rune rune December 2013 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2 FaultHi fellow spectrum heads, A fellow spectrum fan here asking for your guidance with a problem im having. Right bought a zx spectrum+2 128k the grey o…

    ... /> Right bought a zx spectrum+2 128k the grey one with ... adjusted the screw below the tape deck but to no avail ... blue border! absolutely gutted. The tape plays but theres nothing just ...
    kenny-rockit kenny-rockit December 2013 Hardware
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