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What % of WOSSERS use "old school" tape loading when playing their Speccy games.My guess is .000000001% ( but I might be slightly out on this! ) Do people still enjoy doing it "the old way"?
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Finding a good (UK) external switch mode power supply for the basic 48k and 128k ZX SpectrumsThis idea has probably "done the rounds" by now . I think I have heard about it a bit late . This thread with look at replacing the original "heavy l…
... and a new voltage regulator (7805 or DC/DC converter).
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Finding a good (UK) external switch mode power supply for the basic 48k and 128k ZX SpectrumsThis idea has probably "done the rounds" by now . I think I have heard about it a bit late . This thread with look at replacing the original "heavy l…
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Finding a good (UK) external switch mode power supply for the basic 48k and 128k ZX SpectrumsThis idea has probably "done the rounds" by now . I think I have heard about it a bit late . This thread with look at replacing the original "heavy l…
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Finding a good (UK) external switch mode power supply for the basic 48k and 128k ZX SpectrumsThis idea has probably "done the rounds" by now . I think I have heard about it a bit late . This thread with look at replacing the original "heavy l…
... Spectrum on its own. The 7805 will be happy with anything ... the +9V straight into a 7805 voltage regulator chip (or equivalent ... -
Modifying a speccy to +5v only operation.Just a thought experiment so far. Let's say i wanted to make a more resilient spectrum by getting rid of the DC-DC converter circuit. This would remo…
... would fit a Traco 5v 7805 switch mode replacement, i guess ... Traco in place of the 7805, you can then feed the ... -
Help request for an injured Issue 4A spectrumHi folks, I'm hoping to resurrect an issue 4A spectrum that has been in my hoard for a couple of decades since buying it for spares. Someone ha…
The Complete List Of The Causes Of Lower Ram Failure?Well the aim is to get a comprehensive list.I ask this because I know very little about it . I know that failure of "power supply" related capacitors…
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[*] Damaged due to the 7805 output voltage going above 5 ...Microdrive repair - GREAT NEWS!Microdrive repair facts: We know (almost) pure alcohol and cotton swabs are needed a lot to clean the Microdrive head. We know cartridges degrade, so…
... though I have changed the 7805, output voltage is 2.75V ...ZX Spectrum 48K Issue 4B No soundHi, I have a ZX Spectrum 48K Issue 4B without sound. I tested the ULA on another Spectrum and works fine, tested the speaker and it has the correct …
... 's connected to Input of 7805.
I don't know ...Spectrum 128k advice neededHi, I'm new to this forum and the spectrum world. I have this spectrum "toastrack" that was working fine until today. It doesn't boot anymore, it s…
... of wave when measuring the 7805. On my multimeter this regulator ...Bit of fun - one change onlyI also posted this on another marque's forum (for their products) to see. Its just a bit of fun really. OK, if you could of made one change to a S…
... onwards, the heatsink for the 7805 voltage regulator was moved from ...The "Fun" of old equipment...Warning to others with the Alphacom 32.So I manage to slowly rebuild my spectrum, and a part of that is getting a new printer. The Brother printer I once had is no more, and I don't want t…
... transients so much, and the 7805 inside the printer should be ...More "What could have been"... The Z280.So in chasing up the Loki specs, I happened upon some parallel developments... And had Sinclair gotten to make the Loki, there could have been some i…
... a Spectrum? Not while the 7805 was available.... Even if it ...48k ULA heat sink required ?ULA heat sink worthwhile mod or just internet hype ? if worthwhile is a cheap heat sink going to cut the mustard ? i wonder if anybody has done any …
... you haven't replaced the 7805 with a switching regulator as ...48k ULA heat sink required ?ULA heat sink worthwhile mod or just internet hype ? if worthwhile is a cheap heat sink going to cut the mustard ? i wonder if anybody has done any …
yeh def always replace the 7805... its amazing how much heat them buggers create ..48k ULA heat sink required ?ULA heat sink worthwhile mod or just internet hype ? if worthwhile is a cheap heat sink going to cut the mustard ? i wonder if anybody has done any …
... "]yeh def always replace the 7805... its amazing how much heat ...48k ULA heat sink required ?ULA heat sink worthwhile mod or just internet hype ? if worthwhile is a cheap heat sink going to cut the mustard ? i wonder if anybody has done any …
... will be hotter if a 7805 is in use… The heat ... output from the 7805 will be affected by the ...Keyboard shorting out on RF modulator.OK, this is the mos unusual fault I've diagnosed this year. A keyboard with a new membrane was failing sometimes, and preventing the computer from go…
... or the heatsink (for the 7805) (issue 3 and higher boards ...How many interfaces can be paired up together (as a combo) on the Speccy's back edge connector?Well some would say none as it puts too much of a power strain on the Speccy's power supply . So ignoring this aspect the same question can be asked …
... removed the heatsink from the 7805 and cut it up for ...
