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ZX-Paintbrush 2.3 publishedDear readers, Today, I published version 2.3 of ZX-Paintbrush. Inspirated by kgmcneil, I decided to follow his ideas and implemented a switchable p…
... KeyBoard ShortCut to Toggle Overlay display ON/OFF: Your Overlay feature ... between displaying and non-display of any overlays that ... used to toggle its use ON/OFF?...
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ZX Spectrum Evolution Graphic Compo 2014While this year edition of International Vodka Party we would like to organize a graphic compo especially for ZX Spectrum Evolution (320x200 in 16 co…
... Turbo to display on real hardware (2 RGB entries work also on Pentagon 128 ... ZX81 with ZXpand interface to display on real hardware.
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BIFROST* ENGINE 1.2 released!Another improved version of the BIFROST* ENGINE is now available! Download it here: [url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0027405[/u…
... you want to change 3 tiles instantly on screen without having to ... copies of BIFROST* on memory (one copy to display content from normal ... screen and draw on shadow screen ... -
Speccy Vs Amstrad CPC Vs C64I hope no one minds me posting this here as well as in the announcements section. I'll delete it if there is a problem. It's childish fun but can I …
... Well, it simply can't display 15 colours using "regular" non ... exactly like Dan Dare 3 or Extreme on the Speccy is not ... possible on the CPC. Hell, even ... Miner the way it looks on the Speccy can't ... be done on the CPC ...
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64x48 monochrome big pixels display ideaHi. I was playing with this idea of having a simple 64x48 bytes buffer, 1 byte per pixel, then a renderer which would take that buffer and render it…
... individually update more than 3,000 pixels on screen one-by-one ... linear buffer and modifies attributes on screen every 4 pixel lines ... follows: fill entire bitmap areas on both normal and shadow screens ... would be using NIRVANA to display 4x4 or 4x2 colored pixels ... -
[NEW] Speccy for Android ReleasedHello, All! A while ago, I have released the Android version of [i]Speccy[/i], my ZX Spectrum emulator. It emulates Spectrum 16k, 48k, 128k, +2, +2A…
... is [B]Speccy-Android 3.3.3[/B], bringing five weeks ... screenshots[/B] display and bigger Spectrum screen display on Androids with super ... .
* Fixed flickering border on x86 devices.
* Fixed ... screenshots and box art bigger on large screens.
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RGB video issue on +2 and +3. Signal high?I have a couple of +3's and a new +2a that arrived today. When I plugged in the +2a using my RGB lead from Retro Computer Shack I was reminded of a n…
... will actually display the RGB signal properly when given a voltage on the ... -
RGB video issue on +2 and +3. Signal high?I have a couple of +3's and a new +2a that arrived today. When I plugged in the +2a using my RGB lead from Retro Computer Shack I was reminded of a n…
... there is a similar discussion on the CPC forum where ... electronics perspective. It would depend on the signal levels, the ... switch between opaque and transparent RGB overlay which is why it ... DC voltage on the pin because we want to display the RGB video ... -
Newbie Hardware QuestionsI just recently aquired my first Spectrum, a +2, and I'm in the process of getting acquainted with it. Being a newbie I had some questions, which …
... joysticks ("Atari" / "Commodore" standard) on a +2 you need a ... I know of two types on eBay. A plug and socket ... 121692508254[/url]) and a converter lead ([url="http://www.ebay. ... /> SPECTRUM 128 +2 / +3 JOYSTICK PORT ADAPTER CABLE / LEAD
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where to find Harlequin rev. F all mods till now ?Hi all :) because no more broken speccys around for now, is time to build first of my Harlequin's rev F, I looking in forums and look at Ingo posts…
... j10 j11 jumper on j9 (leg 2-3) put 5v on ground ? why ... ]
small vertical line on left ?:) harlequin rev d have ... video mod, i show difference on my small test tv one ... is right, philips don't display smooth text scoroller for example ... -
I am currently watching.....This stems from a rant Mel did months ago on the currently listening to thread, and he suggested starting a thread like this to somebody (sorry can't…
... been watching series 3 of Arrow which I recorded on sky and ... /> Also been watching series 3 of Chuck on netflix as well as ... cross-over episodes in season 3 and they do sit well ... watching too. It's very dark. -
Help!!! Loading problems.Hey guys. Just got my first spectrum sonce I was a kid. It's a 128k + toastrack. Was hoping to load tzx files from my phone. I've tried 3 different c…
... you plug a mono plug/lead into that then you ... cable with a stereo 3.5mm jack on one end to ... same cable is used on the Spectrum +3 to allow a ...
Also the earphone output on modern devices is limited to ... drives, and writing to 3'' +3 disks on a PC. Then I ... -
Help!!! Loading problems.Hey guys. Just got my first spectrum sonce I was a kid. It's a 128k + toastrack. Was hoping to load tzx files from my phone. I've tried 3 different c…
... you plug a mono plug/lead into that then you ... cable with a stereo 3.5mm jack on one end to ... same cable is used on the Spectrum +3 to allow a ...
Also the earphone output on modern devices is limited to ... drives, and writing to 3'' +3 disks on a PC. Then I ... -
Returning zx spectrum +3 owner - a few questionsHi everyone I'm a returning +3 owner, my spectrum has been dug out of the loft, not used since 1998. My setup was a +3 with a multiface 3 and a e…
... to short the ready signal on the lead.
... NPN transistor will work. On my +3 I upgraded the whole ... that people with failed 3" drives might want to ... interested in running two 3.5 drives. I have ... and also work in non +3 mode?
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Help with Spectrum +2 or 128 (AY sound test) Hello, could you help me with something? It's like some "scientific experiments" with the [b]AY-3-8910[/b] / AY-3-8912 chips. I've bought on …
I've bought new AY-3-8910 chips on ebay. From one seller ... my ZX to start (the display was turned into garbage with ... -
Dead 48k and +2I have a couple of questions. My old 48k had a very wobbly power socket so bought a new one and soldered it on. It will not work at all now? Is ther…
... what is called a 3½ digit display. About twice per second ... measurement and display the result on the display. A 3½ digit display can show ... from 0 to 1999. The name 3 ... term 3½ came about, as without this the display could ... -
128 +2 grey, no video but still beepsGot a grey 128 from ebay, im using a 48k spectrum powers supply, all voltages seem ok. I cant get compostie video using the normal mod or from the 8…
... LK3. Pin 5 on the RGB port then changes from ... an unused VSYNC to an RGB blanking voltage.
on the RGB port become the function ... and select a 4:3 aspect ratio on widescreen TVs.
... fitting LK8, pin 3 of the RGB port becomes audio ... -
slightly different question - how long ago did you pack away the speccy ?if at all ;) personally I think I was about 19 when it, and all the games, went into storage - SNES and PCs etc took over. I'm 32 now, and only in …
... needed to plug the tv lead in and put the ... /1200 taking pride of place on the desk, the +2 ... and needed to be tested on real hardware.
Once ... back on the desk, connected to a TV via an RGB lead ... in the draw, the feltpads on the cartridges have perished, ... -
Composit output on +2 and +3?I recently got hold of a dvd recorder for the purpose of recording speccy gameplay. It turns out that this particular recorder is not compatible wit…
Sorted the TR4 bug on my +2 Grey this evening... ... of wire from the phono lead to the DIN socket, tested ... working.
I bought an RGB lead that works, but the CRT ... DIN connector and made a lead, then I'll mess ... to everyone that gave info on the TR4 and leads. -
Almost perfect RGB signal: +2aI'm using an RGB to scart lead on my +2a and the picture is almost perfect except for anything black on bright white. For example, the copyright mess…
... that pin is/was for on the SCART system. It ... composite input signal and the RGB signal. If it changes ... /> If it is right on the threshold of being detected ... of which is to display the RGB signal but with a ... based on it being a known problem with the speccy RGB ... -
ZX-Uno moddingStarting with ZX-Uno case modding I have not yet received my ZX-Uno yet (it is in the post) but I know that I will have to do at least one mod …
Making up the RGB lead for the ZX-Uno (with ... I had later found out on ordering that these crimped cables ... made up cables from China on Ebay. I did this but ... task . There are 9 cables on one connector (ZX-Uno end ... and about 20 or so on the other (Scart end) so ... -
ZX-Uno moddingStarting with ZX-Uno case modding I have not yet received my ZX-Uno yet (it is in the post) but I know that I will have to do at least one mod …
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3) The Wearsaver appraoch using an ... ) As per Option no 3 above but with a much ... a computer screen being used on a tilted back stand ... for a small composite display screen for the Raspberry ... have also tested the display on a ZX-Uno and it ... -
Meddling with the RGB signal - any experts out there?A few questions, if anyone knows - is it OK to split the A/V signal and feed it to two TVs? I'm assuming that it's not OK to do this with the RGB …
Hang on - the +2A has no composite ... mean if you plug the RGB lead into a TV that only ... was hoping to split that lead and just tap off ... composite video signal available anywhere on this machine?
... signal. So perhaps the RGB Scart could be wired to ... -
Meddling with the RGB signal - any experts out there?A few questions, if anyone knows - is it OK to split the A/V signal and feed it to two TVs? I'm assuming that it's not OK to do this with the RGB …
... function lines (this was on a Playstation RGB lead) to make the TV ... switch to the external input, but on ... be used to produce the RGB picture on a +2, then the ... -
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 …
... to work well for all 3 keyboards . However this time there ... with extra supporting "sidepad" lath on the left side.2) Sorting ... the dowels count back to 3 . Maybe big rubber feet ... was typing this the screen display on the Toastrack has suddenly disappeared ... -
ZX-Uno moddingStarting with ZX-Uno case modding I have not yet received my ZX-Uno yet (it is in the post) but I know that I will have to do at least one mod …
... RGB lead but have not tried it yet as I am focusing on ... other types of Zx-Uno on Ebay and some are being ... -
What is needed to get a high standard , "emulator focused" PC?The implication I am making is that a normal PC can be improved on emulation wise by building in some emulation friendly features . But this could be…
... we could enjoy the emulation on the real screen instead of ... they are limited just to RGB and second they do not ... used by any system to display on the standard resolution CRT screen ... not be limited just to RGB (meaning hacked VGA) but to ... -
Getting a +3 working again (keyboard & tape socket issues)So, as part of my Spectrum restoration project I will also try to tackle the problem child among my fleet, the +3. PROBLEM ONE: Ever since I firs…
... don't have a lead that's 3.5mm stereo to two ... working in the +3.
The lead I'm now using ... overlaid on it).
The 3.5mm stereo to RCA lead I ... a mono lead with a brown RCA plug on each end ... . I've used this lead to ... -
ZX-Uno moddingStarting with ZX-Uno case modding I have not yet received my ZX-Uno yet (it is in the post) but I know that I will have to do at least one mod …
... Zx-Uno userbase here on WOs it is difficult ... the best ports for the display . On average , what is the ... best display tech for the ZX-Uno ... .and making their own special lead . And as I said ... ones I bought worked on my display equipment in VGA . ... -
Import new WoS data from ZXDB?This thread is intended to discuss [url="https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/discussion/comment/883669/#Comment_883669"]my[/url] [url="https://www…
... For instance, try to click on "Blood Dungeon" at [url=" ... What really happened is, exactly 3,668 references were stored in ... information from both sources to display on website pages. However more than ... these problems you "picked up on import anyway", but you ...
