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The ULA6C001E-5...Hi everybody, I have been continuing my Quest for the Holy ULA, and have today taken delivery of a ULA6C001E-5. Now, the -6 was used in Issue 3 boar…
... running in my Issue 3 48K here, but it's unreliable ... match the ULA to the motherboard. At a guess could be ... -
Keyboard compatability question (in theory)I don't have access to check this and an image search on Google etc does not always lead to accurate results. Anyway, in theory: Can I use a 48+ / …
... a grey +2 motherboard.
A 48k board wouldn't really ... +2 keyboard work on a 48k board would be pretty trivial ... -
Keyboard compatability question (in theory)I don't have access to check this and an image search on Google etc does not always lead to accurate results. Anyway, in theory: Can I use a 48+ / …
... it with a grey +2 motherboard.[/QUOTE]
Thanks. :)
48K board. Keytop swaps can sort ... -
'Interesting' Issue 2 modSo I've been lurking on this forum for a while and I've got to the point where I want to see if I can repair a speccy.. so I bought me a 'broken' one…
... where I can get replacement screws (or is there a handy ... buy some replacements?) Plenty of 48k+ screw sets around but nothing ... -
'Interesting' Issue 2 modSo I've been lurking on this forum for a while and I've got to the point where I want to see if I can repair a speccy.. so I bought me a 'broken' one…
The screws are fine.. like Tuuka says ... the screws next to each other and in place on 48k spectrums ... -
Sinclair Spectrum +2A/B ScrewsHello my friends, Would anyone know where I can get a small cache of these screws for my Spectrum +2A/B's ? Or even dimensions would be damn handy …
... -Pozi-Pan-Head-Self-Tapping-Screws-/221259189396?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&var ... for the my case and motherboard. Also do for the ZX48 ... -
Design your ideal Spectrum 'console'.Sparked by the ZX Vega, a lot of us have spoken about desired features. Disregarding any technical issues, how would your ideal new speccy work? …
... would people pay for a motherboard that accepts a raspberry pi ... whatever). To fit inside a 48k speccy case, with various bits ... -
Design your ideal Spectrum 'console'.Sparked by the ZX Vega, a lot of us have spoken about desired features. Disregarding any technical issues, how would your ideal new speccy work? …
... would people pay for a motherboard that accepts a raspberry pi ... whatever). To fit inside a 48k speccy case, with various bits ... -
Design your ideal Spectrum 'console'.Sparked by the ZX Vega, a lot of us have spoken about desired features. Disregarding any technical issues, how would your ideal new speccy work? …
... would people pay for a motherboard that accepts a raspberry pi ... whatever). To fit inside a 48k speccy case, with various bits ... -
Design your ideal Spectrum 'console'.Sparked by the ZX Vega, a lot of us have spoken about desired features. Disregarding any technical issues, how would your ideal new speccy work? …
... would people pay for a motherboard that accepts a raspberry pi ... whatever). To fit inside a 48k speccy case, with various bits ... -
spectrum +2A loading problemHi new here ! I have recently purchased a 2A thinking it would be more reliable than my old rubber key machine and external tape drive. Problem i…
... issue. Amstrad used the motherboard for the Spectrum 128k plus3 ... in USR0 mode or 48k basic mode will solve ... this issue as the 48k Rom should take over ... and allow compatibility (of 48k games only) But after ... to load/run from a 48k based rom. But not ... -
Hacking a +2 into a shorter caseIf anyone's got a copy of the notes or text they posted about re-wiring the +2 joystick ports or hooking up a tape recorder to the motherboard casset…
... +5 ribbon connectors as a 48K (though off to the side ... out which pins on the motherboard (to datacorder) should go to ... original +2 has the short motherboard that will fit in a ... -
Have I damaged the keyboard membrane?I've just picked up a Spectrum+, and am a total novice when it comes to fixing hardware, but thought I'd give the Speccy a clean and see if I could r…
... connectors, remove the back plate screws, clean the plate and refit ... malfunction. When you refit the screws, tighten them up evenly, not ... a keyboard plate on a 48K machine, you'll see little ... -
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…
... don't start :(my second motherboard is right I check)[/quote ... Harlequin is actually the best 48k Spectrum I have because it ... -
PSU replacement for +2a/+3Hi, With the suitable connector does a PC power supply can be used to power a ZX+2a/+3 ? Thanks
... -12v comes from the main motherboard power connector ?
At ... really needed only for supplying 48k machines, in case their internal ... -
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 …
... supporting underplate was (for the 48k Spectrum). I was soon concerned ... too many missing bolts and screws for me to think all ... -
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 …
... " for the PCB (motherboard on a PC) accept screws and support the ... -
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…
... strip from an old PC motherboard and cut it down, some ... /ZX80-ZX81-ZX-Spectrum-16K-48K-128K-2-3-Slot-Edge ... -
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…
... strip from an old PC motherboard and cut it down, some ... /ZX80-ZX81-ZX-Spectrum-16K-48K-128K-2-3-Slot-Edge ... -
Composite picture qualityI have read many many discussions here about the composite video modification of the Spectrum 16/48K models. I have choosen one of the simplest comp…
... have some influence because the 48K is plastic all round the ... .
However, on my 48k+ the further I move the ... /metallic plate away from the motherboard the less interference is shown ... -
Testing 4116 type DRAMsHappy New year All! I'm managed to find some time to repair some more Spectrums :) woo hoo. I have a couple with busted lower RAM, Sooo, I appr…
... it.
Ironically, a 48k (or 128k) ZX Spectrum is ... pin sockets on a Spectrum motherboard and then try a suspect ... -
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 …
... used a lot . Bolts and screws may seem very similar , and ... so well on the original 48k Spectrum . Even with this "original ... use" concept the 48k oxidization of the contacts meant ... a problem as unscrewing the 48k was easy .However where bolts ... -
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 …
... this to accept screws to hold down the removable motherboard plate . For ... -
Character Based SpritesHi, I'm working through Jonathan's excellent guide to writing games, and have mastered the animation of single UDGs. Before or move onto Pixel…
... , we still have local firmware (Motherboard BIOS), and then Drivers, for ... easily be done, specially for 48K version.
Main systems ... 's basically it for a 48K Spectrum.
For 128K ... -
Laptop helpRight, mate at work just gave me his old laptop cos the screens broken (i think) i'm not that up on laptops tbh as ive only really had a second hand …
... notes, photographs and arrange the screws on an empty table in ... each stage of removing the screws (i.e. the underside of ... case, under the keyboard, the motherboard, heat sink, etc), put an ... at some point, and the screws would fall of the desk ... -
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 …
... which was OK for a 48k Speccy but less good for ... to provide access to the screws on the original base plate ... on "gold plateds" ,on my 48k Speccy "Goldfinger" , are not good ... -
Spectrum +2 (grey): Mod- and operation- related advices needed.Dear Sirs and Ladies, Please welcome a newbie to the “World of Spectrum” (both to the forum and, well, metaphorically). I’ve recently purchased a…
... - the signal passes through motherboard and to my TV unchanged ... are expected by the motherboard, therefore I cant imagine ... black, PCB die touches screws, and acts as shielding ... the Datacorder, without precious motherboard or brittle keyboard. Therefore ... -
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 …
... base. .
For the 48K Spectrum combo I decided to ... the stiffener base with removable screws screwed through the metal into ... -
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 …
... proper brass standoffs using PCB screws and the right sized nuts ... screw hole to secure the 48K Spectrum will remain accessible without ... -
Gaming PCs (not just ZX emulators)As it was pointed out to me in another thread, I'm a little out of touch with PC hardware having only bought cheap laptops in the last few years. My …
... example, that buys your processor, motherboard, PSU, HDD and Memory - plus ... processor, about £150 for a motherboard, about £60 for memory, about ... held into account everytime he screws it up, gets a virus ...
