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Best composite mod informationJust got my 16K (Issue 3) working. I'm in NTSC land so I need to run a composite signal through my PAL<->NTSC converter. I know there are a ton o…
... that the 'standard' (not S-video) mod improves the display somewhat ... not completely eliminate dot crawl. S-video can, I understand. But ... im not interested in an S-video mod right now. I' ... , if I found the 48k Spectrum display to be problematic following ... -
Were there other graphic modes for the ZX Spectrum?I've read that there was a "hi-color" mode that allowed the color clash to be 8x1 instead of 8x8. Maybe I have the name of that mode wrong. I'm…
... remembered that the ZX Spectrum was a development of ... it is the CPU's job to generate the ... there is officially only one "video mode".
... compared to a 16k/48k ZX Spectrum. So now there ... screen modes on a 16k/48k Spectrum, it takes extra hardware. ... -
NTSC Compatibility?Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the Timex 2068 the only NTSC clone built of the ZX Spectrum? And I use clone lightly... From what I underst…
... port, three different video modes (spectrum, spectrum double buffer similar to ... Timex was expanding the 48k spectrum rom but they ... ts2068 can run most 48k spectrum software. The emulator cartridge ... There's a small list of 128k and 48k spectrum software ... -
A focus on old TVs for 48k spectrums The old 48k Spectrum is becoming harder to use "display wise" in its original state. This thread is about retaining originality and not going down …
... different times as followes:-1) 48k Spectrum connected to TV aerial socket ... /> Confused :-S :-?
TV UHF connection: On the ZX Spectrum (and most ... TV's UHF aerial input socket.
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What to buy +2, +2A, +2B, +3??Hi all I've always wanted to buy a 128k Spectrum and I've seen some lately in eBay going for cheap. The 128K+ is expensive I understand because of…
... PSU to power a 48k Spectrum, but it's not recommended to do ... of which makes the composite video output poor quality.
< ... the interference to the composite video signal caused by the sound ... which also affects the composite video signal for no good reason ... -
ZX Dandanator! Mini - Cartridge system for SpectrumsHi All, I'd like to present a little HW I've developed during the last three months. It's aimed at providing a console-like usage experience for a…
... the mic jack in a 48k spectrum, and it falls close ... jack in a 48k and to the Video connector in a ...
And on a 48k with the ear connector plugged ... the vertical connector. It's close to the left button ... be 1€ less (yes it's just under 50gr this way :) ... -
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Launchedhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1835143999/zx-spectrum-next
... first place, otherwise it's just a non-spectrum software.
[/ ... LESS variables for a given video mode (btw a ton of ... logic. With a blitter it's more complicated because the memory ... cartridge port to the 48k spectrum :- NOT ALLOWED. 48k users don't have ... -
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Launchedhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1835143999/zx-spectrum-next
... ;908697"]Well, yes. That's what this whole conversation is ... from the spectrum.[/quote]
Yes, that's the whole ... cartridge port to the 48k spectrum :- NOT ALLOWED. 48k users don't ... even realise that "video games" were called VIDEO games for a ... -
New video about S-video modification on Issue two 48K Spectrum.I just finished an s-video modification on an Issue two 48K Spectrum so I made a video about it. Most of the technical details are in the video; if y…
... just finished an s-video modification on an Issue two 48K Spectrum so I ... made a video about it. Most ... technical details are in the video; if you have any questions ... ][/quote]
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Gandalf - A ZX Spectrum platformer that looks rather nice indeed![img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BuVmuvmRXfg/WYhRw0z0lMI/AAAAAAAAisA/LFKD4SipiSkm3x0FsCNjJCRsCnHgE6W6gCLcBGAs/s640/GandalfZX.jpg[/img] [quote]As ma…
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Technically it's easier to code on a ... screen width on a 48K Speccy, there's no need to ... ). For bi-colour it's four more bytes per character ... the video frame to the first line of the Spectrum's pixel ... at least you know it's going to compile into ... -
I'm totally confused now, RGB, composite, SCART what?Hello everyone. I have a +2A coming from the UK and I am wondering how I'm going to connect it to a modern TV. The TV has inputs on the back that ar…
... occasionally having the slightly better S-Video (one channel {conductor} ... for the luma video and a second channel ... with very good quality S-video displays that are not ... /> For example, a s-video modded 48k spectrum benefits from eliminating dot ... -
Most accurate display on emulatorWhich Windows emulator has the most accurate display. I am making a game and one of the tiles is not showing correctly on an real spectrum +2 machin…
... composite video circuitry in a ZX Spectrum.
The 16k/48k ZX Spectrum ... , and much better than composite video, is S-video. Not that I have ... modified so that it outputs s-video signals, there is a marked ... -
Modern Spectrum Games Advent CalendarSo... it is done. The main reason for my return from the shadows earlier this year was because I knew the greatest Christmas present I ever had was c…
... I've only played the 48K version so far, but ... still working round the Spectrum's colour limitations in a ... bunch at the time the video was made.
[b ... 03/ooze-slime-filled-zx-spectrum-homebrew.html]Ooze[/url] ... the art of the Spectrum and beaten its colour ... -
Some questions about the Timex TC2048/TC2068I have been doing some research about the specs of these 2 machines but I suppose it would be better to ask for advice in the forum since I have neve…
... spectrum's ula circuit, however, with changes made for the new video ... controls the video mode. Some sw on the spectrum read from ... to be compatible with the 48k spectrum and they went back ... /tc2068. The ts2068 cartridge spectrum emulator is nothing more than ... -
Some questions about the Timex TC2048/TC2068I have been doing some research about the specs of these 2 machines but I suppose it would be better to ask for advice in the forum since I have neve…
... spectrum's ula circuit, however, with changes made for the new video ... controls the video mode. Some sw on the spectrum read from ... to be compatible with the 48k spectrum and they went back ... /tc2068. The ts2068 cartridge spectrum emulator is nothing more than ... -
New video about S-video modification on Issue two 48K Spectrum.I just finished an s-video modification on an Issue two 48K Spectrum so I made a video about it. Most of the technical details are in the video; if y…
... dot crawl on my ZX Spectrum :-).[/quote]
Sorry if ... and listen carefully to rga's video on this matter and write ... performed the s-video mod on both a 48K+ plus and 48K.
On ... parts.
On the rubber 48k there is no such space ... -
Clamping Speccy InterfacesThere are a huge number of broken Speccy interfaces available . I came across one on Ebay recently said to be "partly working" or similar .Why are th…
... 3 bits are a ZX 48k Spectrum , Div MMC Enjoy and ... Fixes stuff You Tube video was that the Div ... worth looking at Mark's You Tube Video for details of ... is the link to Mark's video:-
[url="https ... -combo-on-the-speccy-s-back-edge-connector#latest"] ... -
New video about S-video modification on Issue two 48K Spectrum.I just finished an s-video modification on an Issue two 48K Spectrum so I made a video about it. Most of the technical details are in the video; if y…
... with S-video to RGB converters. Except that S-video signals ... an S-Video input, it is unlikely that an S-Video to ... - very good quality
[*]S-Video - okay to good quality
48K ZX Spectrum computers were not designed to produce high quality video ... -
Another Spectrum is brought back to life.Hi Spec-chums. I have been having bit of busy afternoon with repairs today. I've brought back to life a Panasonic Super-VHS recorder, and more intere…
... a go at restoring a Spectrum 48K myself sometime.[/quote]
Regarding repairing Spectrum's. Take a look at JoulesperCoulomb ... multi-meter and follow this video first:-
... And regarding the faulty eBay Spectrum. If the seller meant ... -
Video: Composite video mod on the ZX SpectrumThe video actually ended up being mostly about digging deep into into the image generation of the ZX Spectrum. Eventually I make the composite video …
... composite and RGB for ZX Spectrum looked really close.
< ... I know that CVBS (and S-video) signal undergo an enhancement ... the real quality of cvbs/s-video signals coming from different machines ... CVBS signal looks better than 48K CVBS signal because of the ... -
Paging for 64Kb of Video Ram??? What is the best way to page this?Hi all, I'm just putting together a concept card for a "Loki" style of video card, which supports shadow ( so it fits a normal Speccy ) and also t…
... it... ) since it's not going to harm the ... interrupts though to avoid executing video :)
Not ... as well, since that's only 8K, and some ... fully compatible with the 48K spectrum, meaning that a bus ... .
That's actually a pretty good idea ... -
Were the full Sinclair Loki specs ever actually known?I was just curious. A lot was leaked to the media, but the exact specs seem different depending on source. Some say it could support up to 512x256 an…
... TEA2000 video encoder that they were playing around with for the Spectrum ... concept. It would incorporate 6 Spectrum-Bus slots on a mostly ... add a 48K Spectrum and actually use it's CPU and Video capability to ... the speed of the ZX Spectrum back in 1986 using ... -
Were the full Sinclair Loki specs ever actually known?I was just curious. A lot was leaked to the media, but the exact specs seem different depending on source. Some say it could support up to 512x256 an…
... the spectrum. Further, you could probably even do a simple 48K ... circuitry, or run separate 48K and Upgraded video modes within the same ... potentially even run outputs for Spectrum screen and Loki screen ... it's very, very close to how they got the Spectrum screen ... -
A picture of me and my Spectrum circa 1984 8o)<a href="http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00132841f00000010.jpg From" target="_blank">[url]http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00132841f00000010.jpg[/url] From<…
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what made the spectrum.........what in your opinion made the zx spectrum's so popular in the 80's and why? [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] octave
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Spectrum keyboard layout?OK, this is probably a silly question, but here goes: Among all the wonderful resources on here, I have not been able to find something as simple as …
... and readable picture of the 48K Spectrum keyboard layout. I'm planning ... -
WANTED - Tape RecorderHi - Not sure that this should really be in the sales section but here goes anyway [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] I'm after a tap…
... /> I have just aquired a 48k Spectrum (I should never have given ... in the Argos but it's?25
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Quiz V - the revenge of D`n`C Ok, 50 quick fire questions.. some cryptic - you`ll have un unravel the clues to get the game name, while others are description of the game. Ther…
... be you, Mr Fawkes. There`s a clue on Speccy Q ... : Conception, birth, life, death (where`s the tax?) - Play your life ...ANN: Spectaculator 3.0 beta 1It looks like I won't have time to work on Spectaculator for a while as it seems I've become a Dad - whahooo! :) What I'd though I'd do is release t…
... uSpeech emulation when emulating 16k/48k Spectrums
- ... enhanced 48k Speccy sound
- The Spectrum 128's AY ... sound chip is also available when emulating
the 48k spectrum ... tap/tzx file, the Spectrum autoloads in usr0 mode -< ...New Adventure Games For SaleDid you know that there are still adventure games being made for the spectrum today? Well I can tell you that there are! They are being published b…
... made for the spectrum today? Well I ... 48K
Grue-Knapped 48K
Simon Avery:
Magician?s Apprentice 48K ... Sleepy 48k
Hide and Seek 48K
Hedda?s ... /> Christopher Hester:
Shimmerkin 48K
Larry ...
