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  • Understanding tape edgesI've never done any tape reading code. But I've read about these "edges" on multiple occasions. Trouble is I don't understand what they heck they are…

    ... ). For a low frequency input signal, you'll read ... the sound brought to the input is interpreted [url="https ... linked example turns the input signal into a higher ... the momentary voltage of the input signal. Indeed: [url="https ... what a ZX Spectrum tape input does.
    RetroTechie RetroTechie April 2017 Development
  • 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…

    ... an audio signal at the tape input or datacorder header (both feed ... to drive the gate array input.

    The datacorder PCB ...
    guesser guesser April 2017 Hardware
  • Spectrums games vs. modern games; very interesting... I've read a number of replies (on Matt's tears thread) regarding spectrum and modern console games. I found it very interesting. I think the games …

    ... />
    Depends on the medium, Tape input yes but I see no ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch July 2017 Games
  • 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…

    ... interlaced LCD graphic from custom tape loader

    [url="https ... it on real ZX with tape input and LCD TV. This TAP ... interface, need load from real tape input.
    velesoft velesoft July 2018 New game ideas
  • Magnum Light Phaser supportHello I've been hoping as well as searching Emulators that support the Magnum Light Phaser as my original ZX Spectrum 2A+ James Bond Action Pack won'…

    ... they used the +2A's 'LOAD ""' (either from +2A Tape Loader or in ... compatible games works in 128K Tape Loader mode until around post ... 4-7 minutes for the tape to finish.
    RoboCop RoboCop July 2019 Emulators
  • Spectrum and Z80 emulators with Python APIHello everybody, It may be the right time to create a topic for these two emulators. They are not at the initial release point yet, but might be w…

    ... things, including colours, sound and tape input. As you may see in ...
    kosarev kosarev October 2019 Emulators
  • MakeTZX problemsApologies if this is in the wrong forum; I wasn't really sure what to put it under. So I'm just dipping my toe into making TZX files from my casse…

    ... that it will sample the tape input following the setting of your ...
    Alessandro Grussu Alessandro Grussu February 2020 MIA/STP/SDP
  • +3 OdditiesHello All! My +3 has a 3 oddities and I was wondering if any had any advice (pretty please!): 1) The FDD light is partially lit, when the drive…

    ... got the right lead for tape input? The +3 requires a lead ... all Speccies, requires insanely loud input (compared to other computers, and ... audio equipment) to load from tape.
    p13z p13z February 2022 Hardware
  • 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 …

    ... picked up a Spectrum +2A and have been trying to ... +2A.

    On both systems I'm using the sound / tape ... in port, but the +2A refuses to do ... from my Mac to the +2A.

    I'm ... to get one of those tape adaptors for iPods, and ...
    roberthazelby roberthazelby August 2010 Hardware
  • ZX Spectrum +2A - problems loading from tapeI recently acquired a ZX Spectrum +2A, now the only item in my collection to be found is a [b]+2B[/b], and I got all from the MK14 to the PC200 ;-) …

    ... acquired a ZX Spectrum +2A, now the only item in ... PC200 ;-)

    The +2A is a bit scratched and ... and I tested the input using a piece of ... few known working games from tape, but without luck. Both ... ok...

    Difference +2A and +2B: I think I ...
    georgedb georgedb April 2019 Hardware
  • +2A external tape loadingGot a +2A on the way and will want to load externally. Now I know that the +2A is basically a stripped down +3 with a tape deck instead of a floppy …

    Got a +2A on the way and will ... the +2A is basically a stripped down +3 with a tape deck ... it the +3 tape loading lead works on a +2A.

    tape loading/saving lead. I have ...
    Keith Coles Keith Coles March 2002 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • READ HERE! AUDIO IN FOR 128+2A???hey my name is Paolo and I'm from Italy..this is the first time that I post on this forum..I would like to connect or create an EAR input or somethin…

    ... input or something similar into my 128k+2A..my
    built-in tape ... (without the use of any tape player) CAN U HELP ME ... 128 and I saw the tape connector on the zxmotherboard.. it ...
    DaRkHoRaCe DaRkHoRaCe January 2003 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • External tape deck for the plus 2aCan anyone tell me if you can use an external tape deck on the plus 2a using the 'tape/sound' socket? Ta :)

    Can anyone tell me if you can use an external tape deck on the plus 2a using the 'tape/sound' socket?
    Ta :)
    itsallgood itsallgood November 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • sound input causing dead ula in +2 ?I have a dead +2a (it shows static black screen, no border see: [url="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=9619&forum=4)"]http:/…

    ... have a dead +2a (it shows static black ... and mentioned that wrongly connected tape leads can damage ula. ... it possible that sound input can damage the ula ... I have soldered external sound input to all three my ... was removing tape plug from my sound input socket when ...
    Timppa Timppa November 2005 Hardware
  • How do you get an external tape recorder to work on a +2a?Just for the hell of it, just say the internal cassette player stopped working. What command would you use when hooking up an external player, so the…

    ... 've just got a +3 tape lead, but want to see ... I've only got a +2a to try it on. I ...
    mutantcamel mutantcamel December 2005 Hardware
  • External tape player into +2AMy tape player keeps acting up on my beloved :roll: +2A, tried cleaners and adjusting the head. No luck. Is there any way of connecting an external …

    My tape player keeps acting up on my beloved :roll: +2A, tried cleaners ... way of connecting an external tape player to it. If it ...
    carlinski carlinski July 2007 Hardware
  • +2A ear socketI am new to the wos forums but have played spectrums for many years ;). I was hoping someone could help me because i have a spare +2A which I would l…

    ... because i have a spare +2A which I would like to ... ). On my other +2A its all normal with tape deck and I ... ear input. Im hoping I can achieve this with the +2A system ...
    rustyredline rustyredline November 2009 Hardware
  • +2A with tape deck problem - sell as whole or spares?I've got a +2A with a broken tape deck from when I clumsily turned the Azimuth screw too much and caused it and the spring to come out. Other than …

    I've got a +2A with a broken tape deck from when I ... wants a broken built-in tape deck?) or would it be ... . I recently bought a new +2A, so have no need to ...
    Paul2010 Paul2010 June 2011 Hardware
  • Using CD player on ZX Spectrum 128k +2AHi I have a question for you all. I have a ZX Spectrum 128k +2A, I have recently had it restored to its working state thanks to Mutant Caterpillar G…

    ... have a ZX Spectrum 128k +2A, I have recently had it ... it through a car tape adapter to the tape player on the ... can see there is a tape / sound input but from what i ...
    phillip.croxford phillip.croxford October 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…

    ... to add it an audio input, to use it with my ... on the motherboard of the tape recorder, where the reading head ... is amplified by the original tape amplifier, and the sound is ... this must work with the +2A too (can't see why ...
    bugpat bugpat November 2013 Hardware
  • +2a modified for OTLAok just wanted some help here as i wanted to use OTLA on my +2A. Now i know i cant put the data on to tape as it just don't work (already tried it). …

    ... +2A. Now i know i cant put the data on to tape ... is to add either an input jack or just a 3 ... a cable fitted into the +2A.
    I also know i ... that's built onto the tape recorder. So my question is ...
    morcar morcar April 2014 Hardware
  • +2A DiagnosticsHi, I searched the forums to find any info about it but wans't able to find it, maybe someone know how to do it. So i remember when i used my +2a tha…

    ... remember when i used my +2a that sometimes when i pressed ... because whenever i reseted the +2a pressing keys at the same ... test the keyboard, screen output, tape level and some interface don ...
    mindwarp mindwarp June 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Does the +2a MIC socket connect to the datacorder?The subject says it all: Would I be able to use the +2a MIC socket (in conjunction with a proper cable and WinTZX or so) to save stuff from my PC ont…

    The subject says it all: Would I be able to use the +2a MIC socket (in conjunction with a proper cable and WinTZX or so) to save stuff from my PC onto tape?
    J?rg Pleumann J?rg Pleumann November 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • loading up my old tapeshey there people, perhaps you can help me out with a (not so) little problem i'm having.... I'm trying to transfer an old basic-coded text adventur…

    ... loading them on my +2a, one of them seems ... it should load (tape finishes) but doesnt. (tape load error, ... into some kind of "real tape" mode, and, if ... around with lots of tape related settings in the ... of the emulators have an input system with error correction? ...
    Hungry Horace Hungry Horace March 2006 Emulators
  • Help with +2a datacorder not playingHi all newbie here, I need some help with a +2A datacorder. I pick a +2A + games + light gun + joystick for ?2.50 gbp at a boot sale. Anyway I brou…

    ... help with a +2A datacorder. I pick a +2A + games + light gun ... it don't turn the tape, but yet FF and rewind ...
    acharris05 acharris05 July 2006 Hardware
  • Tape TroubleThe built in tape recorder on my one-year-old +2A does not seem to be loading the games. Here are the circumstances: I have set my volume to 0% (And…

    The built in tape recorder on my one-year-old +2A does not ... % after 30 seconds).
    The +2A computer is in VERY GOOD ... , the "Azimuth" head on the tape recorder, or a combination of ...
    Swevicus Swevicus October 2006 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Spectrum +2a Keyboard bug?If anyone has a Working +2a... I bought a +2a for Christmas 1986 with an 80 Column thermal printer from Dixons. It was bundled with a tape supposed…

    ... a Working +2a...

    I bought a +2a for Christmas 1986 ... . It was bundled with a tape supposedly allowing you to make ... swapped it for a replacement +2a had the same fault as ... if anyone has a working +2a and could see if they ...
    Phil2 Phil2 November 2006 Hardware
  • My new Spectrum 128K+2A...Hi guys, As most people here, my first micro computer (1986) was a Spectrum (128+2 grey - I'm in France). I sold it near 1990 to buy my 1st atari ST…

    ... find a game on the tape, resolved in adding a ... machanical tape conter ... ;-)
    I kept ... on E-bay a 128+2A. And a lightgun too...< ... just cleaned the head of tape recorder, fixed azimuth, and ... ...)
    I tried a tape made with my PC (tzx2wav ...
    bugpat bugpat February 2007 Hardware
  • Datacorder "on strike" on my 128k +2AHi, I have a problem with the built-in datacorder on my +2A : The sound became "noisy" with cracks... Giving the tape recorder a little hit was the…

    ... +2A :
    The sound became "noisy" with cracks...
    Giving the tape ... play/record head of the tape recorder (viewing from the soldering ... forwarding, and when playing the tape on a blank part. ... cpc464...and btw added a tape counter) but nothing changed. ...
    bugpat bugpat March 2007 Hardware
  • Bubble Bobble and Spectrum 128k +2A/B +3Hello, Recently I bought a tape released by the Hit Squad.It load very well (using 128k loader and also on +3 basic mode) but when I try to play it …

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    Recently I bought a tape released by the Hit Squad ... tried on emulator this tape on a "simulated +2A" and I had ...
    rfsapiens rfsapiens May 2007 Games
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