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sound on +2ACan someone let me know what sound output there is on the sound socket of the +2A? I mean is there sound on both ears if headphones are plugged in. …
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Sound is present on both tip and ring of the 3.5mm jack on a +2B, but only the tip on a +2A/+3 as ring is used for the tape input.
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External Tape / Audio Input on Spectrum +2AEvening all, I've just picked up a Spectrum +2A and have been trying to load TZX files from my Mac into the Spectrum. I know the leads and methods …
... one pin on the +2A/+3 is input.
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Get a listing to .txtI am messing with an old Spectrum game which was written in Basic for the 48k Speccy (not compatible with 128s). I get an error in the begining of th…
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I found the master tape of a lost old Greek ... preserve it from the audio tape.[/QUOTE]
That sounds ... into the +2A (using LOAD "T:" first to select tape input, and then ... -
Suggested Spectrum model for retro hobbyist?I'm planning on getting myself a Spectrum of some sorts to add one of the most famous 8-bit computers to my retro collection (already have C64, A1200…
... ] +2A).
On the other hand, if you want a tape input so ... you to use the integrated tape deck.
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Suggested Spectrum model for retro hobbyist?I'm planning on getting myself a Spectrum of some sorts to add one of the most famous 8-bit computers to my retro collection (already have C64, A1200…
... " +2A).
On the other hand, if you want a tape input so ... you to use the integrated tape deck.
Whatever you ... -
Spectrum +2A/+2B: How to tell?Hi all, Sorry if this has been asked before, but I've not found anything that can really help me tell. I've got a black +2, but would love to be ab…
I personally would reinstate the +2A tape functionality on any +2B. It ... the signal goes through the input circuits as originally intended. No ... -
A few questions on what hardware to buy...Hello First post here. I never had a Spectrum as a kid, but a few of my friends had one. I used to love playing the games on them - I have very fo…
... +2A/+3 had.
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New game: Funky FungusHappy Easter folks! What's better to do during these Spring holidays than playing some new game on our Spectrums? ;-) And lo, here is... [center] [y…
... fine on my guinea pig +2A with input from the PC (Tapir ... to the Datacorder with a tape adapter, without even the PLAY ... -
What models are repairable these days?I've followed a few threads which are trying to repair the mainboard components of the older 48K models, but it got me wondering - is it possible to …
... +3 or a +2A with a broken tape deck.
2A is output only.
< ... a +2A, where would you connect the LOAD line (tape input)? Dunno ... a +3 since the tape socket is pretty noisy and ... put your output from a tape deck too, if not ... -
What models are repairable these days?I've followed a few threads which are trying to repair the mainboard components of the older 48K models, but it got me wondering - is it possible to …
... many others do) put a tape input to the same point on ... ], yes?.[/QUOTE]
The tape input is the PLAY line on ... the "EAR" pin on the +2A/+3 3.5mm socket.
2A/+3 pinout, but you shouldn ... -
Checking a Spectrum +2AI've just bought a (working) black +2A, and whilst I await the new Scart lead and an appropriate PSU, I thought I would ask a quick question about an…
[QUOTE=1024MAK;718266]I can't think of anything that needs doing for the +2B other than the floating bus mod for greater software compatablity (along with a new pair of ROMs).[/QUOTE]
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Seen any ebay madness?? post it here !!!What with some high prices fetched on speccy games over the past few days , thought it might be an idea to keep a WOS record of some of the higher fi…
... a grey +2 or a +2A/B? All my 128K models ... upgrade, improved composite video out, tape input, new belts, etc.
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Just brought my first ZX Spectrum+ help please!I need some help please guys! Just brought my first ZX Spectrum +, I never had one of these back in the days so I know nothing about them! All is …
... the +2A manual they put a note that the tape input is ... connected as an input in the +2A like it is ... that couples the audio input being moved from C41 ... t use that tape lead with a +2A without modification. Whoops ... the azimuth of the tape deck in the factory. ... -
+2A socketsI have seen an internet site which mentions 48k loading programs/games from a pc sound card (can't fiond it now!!!). Is this possible to with a spec…
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+2A machines do have such a ... , you can use a cassette tape adaptor.
Or if you ... and fit your own audio "tape" input socket.
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Best 128k Speccy?Hi Which 128k Spectrum is the best from the point of view of the operating system, hardware design etc. Reason I'm asking is that I read on here th…
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What mods do you recommend for a +2aHello all, I have recently got a +2a, that is running nicely. I'm thinking of modding it. I have read that the +3e rom is a good option. what else…
... also to the tape input circuitry. When assembled as a +2A the capacitor ... connecting it to the tape input was omitted ... pin on the socket for tape input was no longer required. Amstrad ... no need to have a tape input on a machine with an ... -
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…
... issue 1 board and says +2A on the case, and the ... works properly but has no tape input (called "Ricky" on the other ... 48k machines. Whereas the (black) +2A, +2B and +3 machines use ... cost savings on every +2, +2A, +3, CPC464, CPC664, CPC6128, and ... -
Loading games from pcI have set up an issue 6a with an opus discovery 1 The opus has had the upgrade from bytedelight of twin floppys and quickdos and is working great. …
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Loading games from pcI have set up an issue 6a with an opus discovery 1 The opus has had the upgrade from bytedelight of twin floppys and quickdos and is working great. …
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My 128k +2 Clean upI decided to pull my old 128k +2 and 48k rubber key out of the attic this weekend. Not been switched on in 30 years or so. The rubber key is dead …
... /technical/modifying-a-2a-sound-socket-to-accept-tape-input-3-standard/"]trivial ... device comprising a regular magnetic tape head wired to a cable ... into any audio source. The tape head of the adaptor is ... then pressed against the tape head of the Datacorder and ...Converting Issue 2 keyboard games to Issue 3Dipping back into the World of Spectrum (and no, not just this site) I was wondering if I could do a machine code job myself without having any under…
... to get it on a tape and test it on real ... source, or use a simple tape adaptor instead of recording games ... /technical/modifying-a-2a-sound-socket-to-accept-tape-input-3-standard/"]is ...Converting Issue 2 keyboard games to Issue 3Dipping back into the World of Spectrum (and no, not just this site) I was wondering if I could do a machine code job myself without having any under…
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The tape adapter thing was what I ... way before transferring it to tape (especially if turbo loaders ... technical/modifying-a-2a-sound-socket-to-accept-tape-input-3-standard/"]is ...Finding the issue.My sister recently found our old Speccy in her loft and having no interest in retro gaming promptly put it in the bin. Her husband text me and I res…
... /technical/modifying-a-2a-sound-socket-to-accept-tape-input-3-standard/"]the ...Crazy Spectrum Experiments. Now there?s a thought!!As a Kid I wanted to be a budding inventor and tried all sorts of things with my speckie. I remember buying a second hand reel to reel tape recorde…
... second hand reel to reel tape recorder and hooking it to ... of the CB and the tape input wired to the spectrum.
Great I think i have blown my speccy :(Well as we all know the +2a tape recorder i aint worth spitting on so I decided to get into the speccy and use another tape recorder instead. Now th…
... as we all know the +2a tape recorder i aint worth spitting ... the speccy and use another tape recorder instead.
Now ... . Plugged it in to a tape recorder and then turned the ...MB02+ software and system developmentsThe following text was (before last modification) first published here: [url]http://www.sintech-shop.com/forum/board.php?boardid=20[/url] As discuss…
... ) to load / save from / to: tape, floppy and HDD/CF card ... designed Basic and with a tape input; designed to get into contact ... to use a real tape (with automatic moved tape pointer) even while ... for files between disk and tape.
6. Booting should ...Modding a CD playerI want to mod a cheap ASDA ?10 CD player to accept input from my computer. I'd just get a six way switch to do: tuner AM; tuner FM; CD; tape; input 1…
... ?10 CD player to accept input from my computer. I'd ... AM; tuner FM; CD; tape; input 1; input 2.
and then maybe ...Spectrum machine language filesHopefully this will get moderated to the correct forum, if I'm in the wrong place.. I've failed to get my old 48K Spectrum microdrive files, via the…
... located, expect to use spectrum tape input.
Any help in ...UN Squadron on real +2BHi there, I have been using 8bit computers for a long time (almost 25 years) and always was fond of ZX Spectrum. Last year I managed to buy a ZX S…
... to stereo output and direct tape input through a P2 jack. I ...
