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Amstrad FD-1 Disc DrivesA quick question: With the Amstrad FD-1 external disc drives, I've seen DDI-1 interface cards mentioned. Are the DDI-1 interfaces just for the Amstr…
... the unconnected pins on the +3 - pin 2, 4, 6, and ... uk/sinclairfaq/index.php5?title=3.5%22_external_floppy_drive_on_a_Spectrum_%2B3#External_Drive_Connector"] ... the FD-1's power supply to the +3's ground which ... never intended to use it with a DDI-1[/strike]< ... -
Any other members in Canada?Hi all, I'm from Scotland, but been in Canada a while now, and looking to see if there are other members in the Great White North, maybe to trade wi…
... I donated all my equipment (+2, +3, suitcase full of games, etc ... that you're already familiar with the need for a ... have a + and a +2.
also got a DivIDE ... .
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Another "untested" dead spectrum...Hi, I'm looking for some suggestions on a faulty Spectrum I have picked up. I'll need to wait until tomorrow before posting pics, but the screen is …
... the lower RAM and its power supply would be an upper RAM ... featured a Spectrum with this problem (it's repair number 2 or 3). -
Please help identifying this Spectrum (I think) addonHello. I got this addon with bunch of ZX Spectrum stuff so I am assuming it is some kind of Spectrum (video) add on hardware. Could you please help …
... shove, I'd agree with Shockwav and Your Spec-chum ... this with Spectrum lot:
2 of this boxes, 2 universal power supply adaptors, 2 ... two cables.
First one with 3 connectors:
[IMG]http:// ... Third connector is 15pin dsub with 1 pin missing:
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my pc hardware problem needs helpYou might have heard of my PC problems by now, but I'm not a hardware person and I have no idea what the problem is. So perhaps someone here can help…
... Black Hole;765255]A new power supply is far easier to test ... s expensive, you could try with a fairly cheap one (~ ... need to buy a cheap supply if I wanted to ... test this.
2) The computer is already 5 ... if possible.
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Fixing/modding my new +3Hi, In december I won an auction for a working +3 with a dead floppy drive, + a Multiface 3, some disks and tapes, for a very low price (I think nob…
... using it with the +3 to convert some dsk to 3" disks ... solution for all my +2 and +2A, and for ... an old grey +2 very damaged, with dead mobo too ... one of my grey +2). So another Spectrum enthusiast ... getting rid of the extra power supply...
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+3 Power supplyJust a quick question: Can a the +3 power supply be used with a +2A? I always thought it could but one of the Amps is higher. I'm sure this doesn't m…
Thanks again, i'll use the +3 with the 2A. On a related note, is there a single power supply that can be used on all speccy models 16k to +2? -
+3 Power supplyJust a quick question: Can a the +3 power supply be used with a +2A? I always thought it could but one of the Amps is higher. I'm sure this doesn't m…
... 3 with the 2A. On a related note, is there a single power supply ... that can be used on all speccy models 16k to +2 ... grey +2 PSU can be used to power all ... way because the supply's output voltage ... more information on Spectrum power supplies: [URL=" ... -
Fixing my old ZX Spectrum 48K issue 4AHi Guys, I trying to fix my old Spectrum 48K. Looks like my dad used a wrong power supply as the ULA had a bit missing and so did the 7805. So I rep…
... 2 pins as it need B in middle.
Tried it with ... ZTX213 and tried with a BC327 PNP this ... 8 shows a postive 4.3 Volts.
0 Volt ... /> For some reason my switching power supply is not working :confused:
+ 3 floppy drive clicking then nowtJust picked up a split mint +3 so i expected it to work perfectly but when i switch it on or reset it the floppy clicks about 10/12 times and then no…
... the same on the black +2
Does this ... +2a\b power supply without a risk to either power supply or +3 with the drive ... disconnected? What is not the same on the +2Modern day replacement powersupply for ZX 128kHi All Anyone got any links to a modern day replacement powersupply for ZX 128k. I don't mind lobbing off the end and installing my own barrel, just…
... eBay power supply providing 9v with at least 2A will be sufficient to power ... all Spectrum models except the +2A/+3, as long ... -DC-Switching-Adaptor-Power-Supply-Charger-5-5mmx2-1mm-2-5mm-/140926359749?pt ... centre negative!
B(2)Any JoystickHi all Just ordered a 48k with a joy stick port but I don't have a joy stick... so... Anyone here got one spare they want to sell? :-D
... , 1 grey plug for use with Spectrum +2/+3, and a black plug ... don't have an original power supply for your Spectrum. I would ... a good spare official Sinclair power supply here. If you interested in ...1st interface in 30 yearsHi all, The last time I built a ZX Spectrum interface was 30 years ago, so today I gave it a whirl with an external rom. Switchable in/out of course…
... voltage across it is between 2 and 3 volts say, the zener ... from the power rail would show you whether the supply was present ... or not (and with experience I ...48k Spectrum "Jail Bars" Removal?Hi all Just curious I think I saw a post here about the bars that go down the screen on some 48k's I think he referred to them as "jail bars". Any…
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1) Beginning with original capacitors, I measure 150 ... br />
3) I substitute R15 with a 220 uH coil ... capacitors to restore power supply original specs.
2) The coil ... with other values and report my findings.
3) ...Replacement Rubber FeetAs most of you will know, I already stock the rectangular solid rubber feet for the base of the rubber key ZX Spectrum, ZX81, ZX Power Supply and ZX …
... key ZX Spectrum, ZX81, ZX Power Supply and ZX Printer. Incidentally, these ... types
a) Type with centre hole - these fit the ... with a Solid plug which fit the Spectrum +2, +2A, +2B and +3 ... all sizes and shapes and, with some luck, you could find ...Were +2A tape decks badly made?I remember as a kid in the early 90s(must of been as I started Secondary School in 1994 and this was before that) maybe even 88 or 89 I used to play …
... A bit like BSR with their record decks in ... of parts for the Speccy +2 decks.
... there are 2 different versions of the +2. There is ... s and +3 use a much larger power supply to supply several different ... plug. Both grey +2 and black +2 look like they ...Were +2A tape decks badly made?I remember as a kid in the early 90s(must of been as I started Secondary School in 1994 and this was before that) maybe even 88 or 89 I used to play …
... A bit like BSR with their record decks in ... of parts for the Speccy +2 decks.
... there are 2 different versions of the +2. There is ... s and +3 use a much larger power supply to supply several different ... plug. Both grey +2 and black +2 look like they ...Modern PSUHello everyone, I'm looking for a modern PSU for my Spectrums and my dual set of 3.5'' floppy drive+HxC floppy emulator. The one for Spectrum should …
... mess of a speccy with a 14v supply. (Melted traces and everything ... a grey +2 to power all except my +2A and +3. I've ... since switched to using a 9v 2A regulated supply ...Weird symptom number 2...I got a new keyboard membrane for my Spectrum+ plugged it in and low and behold the weird left to right printing of the copyright message disappeared…
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Is it an issue 2 board or one of your ... others? Issue 2's seem to be more ... the output voltage of your power supply - the hole in the ... t have a spare 9V supply to hand, open the case ... insert a few 3 Amp diodes in series with the +ve output ...ZX81 Power SupplyI have a ZX81 with the original 0.7A power supply. I know that this has trouble running many add-ons and was seeking advice on a suitable replacement…
... with a ZXPand and was told that the 0.7A power supply ... Spectrum "1400" 9V 1.4A power supply unit (*).
... just cut the existing 2.1mm power plug off, then ... solder on a 3.5mm jack ... As an example of a power supply you could buy, [URL ...power switch for +2 and + 3It's really annoying these machines don't have a power switch. Not even one on the power brick. Has anyone done a mod or know of anything other than …
... talking about black +2A/+2B/+3 computers...
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For a +2 grey or any of the ...AVR ZX Spectrum V2_0Good time! Glad to present my new development - AVR ZX Spectrum V2_0. Sorry, have no english version of this video. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch…
... (48K, 128K, +2A, +2B/+3) and the Pentagon. To make ... will also need a 5V power supply, PS/2 (Mini-DIN) keyboard, ... load programs? Does it work with real tape recorders? Does ... them as TR-DOS or +3 disks? Does this emulator ... snapshots)? Does it work with DivIDE?New Floppy Interface for the +2a/b (black case)Hello everybody! For a long time I wondered about the posibility of adding a FDD to the +2a/b (black). I knew it was possible; All the logic is alre…
... floppy cable, 2 equal floppy drives (from where power for fdd's ... think to connect to ATX power supply for test)
and what ... ?:) I have recorded few 3.5 disk with speccy games, I think ... to try and 3' amstrad external ...New Floppy Interface for the +2a/b (black case)Hello everybody! For a long time I wondered about the posibility of adding a FDD to the +2a/b (black). I knew it was possible; All the logic is alre…
... floppy cable, 2 equal floppy drives (from where power for fdd ... think to connect to ATX power supply for test)
and ... I have recorded few 3.5 disk with speccy games, I think ... can select side 1 or 2 for "A:" and "B ... 1 for "A:" and side 2 for "B:").
If ...New Floppy Interface for the +2a/b (black case)Hello everybody! For a long time I wondered about the posibility of adding a FDD to the +2a/b (black). I knew it was possible; All the logic is alre…
... fdd's, I record 3.5 disks with greatest Simon Owen samdisk ... are powering the Spectrum with the original +2 power supply it wont hold longer ... /> If you like to power the Amstrad 3' drive from the Spectum ... better if you use a +3 power suppy as they have more ...Running a ZX Spectrum Stateside.Ok, so I have some spare time and want to hook my Spectrums up to my Big 60" TV for some fun. My Sony AV unit should be able to translate the signal …
... !) crystal inside the Spectrum along with the ULA that dictates the ... (you can run a grey +2 off the 2A version). Since ... all except my +2A and +3 machines (which have the 5 ... is an old PC ATX power supply with the correct connector wired up ...MemoPak 16KHere is a reference photo of the hardware in question. [img]https://dl-web.meocloud.pt/dlweb/download/WOS/postdata/MemoPak_16k.jpg[/img] The only…
... with a SLAVE pack
attached somewhere behind) then switches 2 and 3 ... (1 and 4 ON and 2 and 3 OFF). Remember ON is ...
can join up the power supply to your ZX81."
with these DIP switches ?Opus Discovery "the big switch on" (after 20 years)I have a few of these Opus Discovery's with different Eproms in that have not been swiched for 15-20 years or so . I am in no rush to switch any on …
... and 2 drives and 128K machines with single drive, with the ... voltage regulators.
3) The single most disturbing reliability ... Discovery is the ZX power supply going through the single ... fit a standard ZX power supply connector between the track ...PSU replacement for +2a/+3Hi, With the suitable connector does a PC power supply can be used to power a ZX+2a/+3 ? Thanks
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With the suitable connector does a PC power supply can be ... used to power a ZX+2a/+3 ?
power lines simultaneously when a short ... / A m ): 5V and ground 2 each and 1 each for ...Opus Discovery "the big switch on" (after 20 years)I have a few of these Opus Discovery's with different Eproms in that have not been swiched for 15-20 years or so . I am in no rush to switch any on …
... (now) 2 plates so as when the "grill pan" (now with cut ... of the grill pan . However "with a bit of luck" the ... could be retained to help with its "structural integrity" (its lucky ... ;- 1) the power supply in the case 2) the bridge rectifiers 3) the regulator ...
