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What is the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega and what does it mean?Just stumbled upon this Indiegogo page following a tweet from SpeccyNews [url]https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sinclair-zx-spectrum-vega[/url] it…
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to 3, and other joypad buttons ... will be mapped to whatever controls this game ... bundled and tell people to download the rest ... -
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 …
... the weakest when it comes to vector/isometric games that ... it wins when it comes to fast moving shmups & ... the top of the mentioned 3 computers, it's hardware ... complicated (if I want to read keyboard I need about 20 commands ... , on Enterprise it is 3) -
"real good" keyboard membranes for Spectrum+Hi, is there a possibility that someone will produce a real good substitue for defective membranes of Spectrum+ or 128k heatasink. I bought several …
Due to membrane I prefer 48K over '+'. Usually on 48k, all keys work or do ... not work at all. On 48K+, I always have some problematic ... fast typing impossible.
And 48k membrane is half of the '+' price ... /> That's why I decided to buy PS/2 interface this ... -
Issue 1 Speccy - ?6,000!Just seen this: [URL="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-Issue-1-Console-Serial-No-001-000009-RARE-/141543731934?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoG…
... that, and ?9-?10 for 48k membrane, you got a bargain there ... [/QUOTE]
Very interesting to see how the prices (ebay ... over the top leading up to Christmas. Just daft. I mean ... -
You get what you pay for-You live and learnDecided to try for a cheap spectrum + on ebay described as not being able to tune it and some keys did not work - haha Duly received and opened up a…
Unlucky with a Samsung membrane though!
With a 4S, you've actually got a nice reliable machine - one of the best 48K issues to have I reckon.
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Spectrum USB KeyboardI know you can buy these but how do you make one . What I am thinking of be similar to the type described in Issue 1352 of Micro Mart at page 45 .The…
... look for an old school keyboard (e..g from an ... on the chassis (connected to the keyboard membrane inputs on the speccy ... board) - and connect the keyboard by ... bypassing it's controller and hardwiring it to ... -
Fixing Spectrum Display ProblemsI've been searching the forums and cannot find a definitive list of things to check/do. Would somebody be so kind as to list the troubleshooting step…
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What is the "SPECTRUM" keyword on a 128K?The 128K replaced UDG characters T and U with new commands; PLAY and SPECTRUM (or possibly the other way around.) The manual ([url="http://www.wor…
... quote="Battle Bunny;836167"]The 48k ROM page on the 128k ... to the original 48k ROM (particularly on the +3), which causes some programs to ... fail. It's not possible to ... will allow +3 and +2A users to go back to +3/+2A BASIC:
What is the "SPECTRUM" keyword on a 128K?The 128K replaced UDG characters T and U with new commands; PLAY and SPECTRUM (or possibly the other way around.) The manual ([url="http://www.wor…
... choosing the “48K BASIC” menu entry cause the paging to be locked ... +3 ROM, the SPECTRUM command leaves paging unlocked, but the “48K ... the idea was to allow access to +3 disks from 48K BASIC, but perhaps ... clearly could be bothered[/i] to do your research. Thank ...Does anyone know the part number for the ZX Spectrum edge connector?I'm looking for a female edge connector to connect to my ZX Spectrum (and, ZX81). Does anyone know if a compatible connector is still made? Tha…
... from Maplin and cut it to the correct length in a ... -ZX81-ZX-Spectrum-16K-48K-128K-2-3-Slot-Edge-Connector-/262108816291 ... :g:xPsAAOSwPcVV2yVm
Seems to be short pin versions only....What if there was a Speccy Games Console[img]http://segaretro.org/File:MSEvolution_Black_Console.jpg[/img] This would have made a really good looking spectrum console back in the day (mi…
... other manufacturers had. What to produce next, a enhanced ... the existing software required a keyboard, or a non-Sinclair ... buy such a machine when 48k Spectrums were selling better ... Sinclair Joystick ports (wired to the keyboard circuitry), a monitor socket ...Does anyone know the part number for the ZX Spectrum edge connector?I'm looking for a female edge connector to connect to my ZX Spectrum (and, ZX81). Does anyone know if a compatible connector is still made? Tha…
... from Maplin and cut it to the correct length in a ... -ZX81-ZX-Spectrum-16K-48K-128K-2-3-Slot-Edge-Connector-/262108816291 ... :g:xPsAAOSwPcVV2yVm
Seems to be short pin versions only ...Spectrum USB KeyboardI know you can buy these but how do you make one . What I am thinking of be similar to the type described in Issue 1352 of Micro Mart at page 45 .The…
... with regard to the value of the membrane in relation to the cost ... this kit covers i:-USB to PC keyboard and the same with ... have a Spectrum + keyboard all empty and ready to go . But why ... affinity with this particular Spectrum keyboard . I toyed with the idea ...Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)I am trying to compile the definitive list of games which are incompatible with the +2A and the +3 and of their compatible versions, if they are pres…
... in the filename, some Issue 3 Keyboard fixes float bus fixes basically ... that fixes games 95% relevant to +3, ive had most of these ... a few years sorry to hold out
http ...Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)I am trying to compile the definitive list of games which are incompatible with the +2A and the +3 and of their compatible versions, if they are pres…
... in the filename, some Issue 3 Keyboard fixes float bus fixes basically ... that fixes games 95% relevant to +3, ive had most of these ... a few years sorry to hold out
http ...Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)I am trying to compile the definitive list of games which are incompatible with the +2A and the +3 and of their compatible versions, if they are pres…
... in the filename, some Issue 3 Keyboard fixes float bus fixes basically ... that fixes games 95% relevant to +3, ive had most of these ... a few years sorry to hold out
http ... the others who take time to fix those incompatibilities - for all ...Spectrum USB KeyboardI know you can buy these but how do you make one . What I am thinking of be similar to the type described in Issue 1352 of Micro Mart at page 45 .The…
... using the membrane and kit supplied for the Spectrum + keyboard . I have ... to the Spectrum+ keyboard at the rear .. This time , with this "non membrane ... improvement in terms of keyboard responsiveness over the membrane type . And, as ...Spectrum+ with new keyboard membrane shows odd key actionI got a Spectrum+ on Ebay in nearly mint condition, but the keyboard had some non working keys. So I got a new membrane as well. The first test showe…
... extra keys use a separate membrane. When you installed do ... of the keyboard? They are also there to 'press' the extra membrane to the ... old style. You might need to add some ... 'tape' to ensure the membranes ...Tape loader for Android at lastHi all. Just downloaded a little util from the google play store called tapdancer. Works like the apple spectrum tape loader. Lets you load speccy an…
... or the right channel directly to ground (also not a good ... /> For a 48K, you want to plug in a stereo 3.5mm jack ... channel into an RCA plug to 3.5mm mono jack into your ... co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Jack-Plug-Male-MONO-to-RCA-Phono ... uk/itm/1-2m-3-5mm-Jack-to-2-RCA-Cable-Twin ...Issue 3b boarddiode ID5 and cap C47 are missing from my board will these have any effect on system powering up. I have checked the voltages on the 7508 and its …
... a normal 48k Spectrum typically uses around 530mA to 620mA ...
Unspecified 48k+ RAM uses 562mA (keyboard fault, but otherwise ... )
Unspecified 48k+ RAM uses 603mA (keyboard fault, but otherwise ... repair pile)
Issue 6A 48k+ RAM uses 537mA
...New Spectrum+ membane problemsHi all! I have installed a [b]brand new[/b] mebrane in one [b]Spectrum+[/b] of mine and I have the following keys not working [b] INV VIDEO T…
Although replacing a keyboard membrane should be one of the ... lining up of the keyboard membrane and the keyboard clamps. Try using the ... need to replace (or resolder) the molex keyboard connectors that the membrane pushes ...Fairlight I and II (128K) and The LegendHi, As the title says, I'm looking for these 3 Fairlight games. Any help would be very much appreciated :) Thanks,
... Fairlight was the first game to use Alkatraz protection, and the ... pre-release version failed to have any copyright message ... options and fix to work on 128k models in 48k mode. The ... with any interface attached to the 48k speccy. It's keyboard control only.Spectrum 48k upgraded with PI3, with 10 inch LCD, portableheres the vid https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCKNCehZaY the lcd and driver come from china via ebay the driver will take a composite input, …
... ,using the original keyboard membrane, connected to an arduino circuit to produce a normal ... provide some instructions, how to connect spectrum keyboard membrane to Arduino interface?
I ... mini interface and I want to make similar setup.Spectrum 48k upgraded with PI3, with 10 inch LCD, portableheres the vid https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCKNCehZaY the lcd and driver come from china via ebay the driver will take a composite input, …
... using the original keyboard membrane, connected to an arduino circuit to produce a ... provide some instructions, how to connect spectrum keyboard membrane to Arduino interface?
I ... heres the link to the spectrum usb keyboard project by alistair mcdonald ...Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)I am trying to compile the definitive list of games which are incompatible with the +2A and the +3 and of their compatible versions, if they are pres…
... included
In 48K versions there's the original ... stuff
Both 48K versions also put to use the (present in ... pk.ru/threads/19404-renegade-48k-s-vosstanovlennoj-melodiej.html]this ... zero 3 bytes starting from #9B47 in the 48K version to hear the ...Spectrum 48k upgraded with PI3, with 10 inch LCD, portableheres the vid https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCKNCehZaY the lcd and driver come from china via ebay the driver will take a composite input, …
... to build the speccy keyboard, you can maybe use a broken membrane ... then connected to the female keyboard sockets which goto ... the arduino nano. I used a broken membrane ... ok
Link to speccy keyboard
Not bored with the Boards.Going through some old tapes stored rather badly I came across an unlikely item that that I must have stored away quickly with other low grade items …
... a "pinchgrip" system for Speccy keyboard "combo" Opus Discovery setups ... a similar idea for 48k " problem to safely grip" Spectrum ... the desktop "footprint" be made to be reasonable?
48k Sinclair Spectrum a nice and ...Sinclair ZX Spectrum PLUS: NEW, IMMACOLATE, NEVER USED, THE BEST EVER on eBay!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/172236649430? Have a nice bid ;)
Interesting that it works, I'd have expected the keyboard membrane to have gone bad over time.ZX Spectrum CartridgesI have been thinking of "cloning" ZX Cartridges for a while (case, board and silicon skirt), to be able to make new releases or replace damaged cartr…
... that you can load 48K snapshots using 3 banks only.
... since it requires you to change banks 3 times, before locking.
to VCC, making the Cartridge always ... />
This limits compatible software, to the ones that do not ...
