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+2 tape input protectionI'll start this by admitting I've not checked on a 48K or Toasty-Rack diagram to see how the tape input is actually wired in but what I'm asking is f…
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ZX Spectrum border and sound problemAfter recap stange problem with ZX Spectrum (issue 3b) with sound and border. See video at: [url="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwhYHKW6xjI-aVdMcE…
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ZX Spectrum border and sound problemAfter recap stange problem with ZX Spectrum (issue 3b) with sound and border. See video at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwhYHKW6xjI-aVdMcEY4ajVk…
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Issues with Spectrum 48K on SCART input of LCD displaysHi *! I'm new to the forums, but not new to ZX Spectrum. I have bought a ZX Spectrum 48K in 1983 and own it since. It was stored some 20+ years on…
... : the direct wire, the decoupling capacitor and the single transistor mod ... of sync.
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Save video directly from ZX 48K hardwareWhat is the best "proven" way (bets quality) to acquire video from a Speccy 48K ? I have converted the the TV out into AV,,with the usual mod (wit…
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Frying a 48K ZX Spectrum (revision 4A) with 10 V instead of 5 VHello I got a used zx spectrum. When I opened it up, there was no 5 V positive voltage regulator at the 10 V power inlet. Instead what would be in…
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SkoolKit 6.0SkoolKit 6.0 has been released. SkoolKit is a set of command line utilities for disassembling Spectrum software, into assembler-friendly ASM forma…
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[*]Support for replacement fields ([i]{base}[/i], [i ... -
128 toastrack ROM "upgrade"Hello all As I hate the UK-model menu & editor I would like to replace the original with the (translated) Spanish ROM but can't find any plain image…
... it should), not as ROM replacement.
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Repainting stripe on rubber-keyed faceplate?Is it possible to repaint the stripe on an original 16K/48K rubber-keyed Speccy? My one currently looks like this: [img]https://i223.photobucket.com…
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greedy bastards or time for a dose of reality?zx1's disappearing pictures hosted from photobucket brought this topic to mind, that and my previous remark about refusing Chrome because of the like…
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Issue with TV signal + Inductor Coil (16K Issue 2 Speccy)Hello guys, I just got a 16K Issue 2 Speccy from eBay. It was sold as not working so I knew there would be some work needed before it's working ag…
... did the composite mod with capacitor) and it seemed like it ... -
What mods do you recommend for a +2aHello all, I have recently got a +2a, that is running nicely. I'm thinking of modding it. I have read that the +3e rom is a good option. what else…
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Ebay find: Arduitape (virtual tape deck)Hi fellow Spec-Chums I just came across this interesting-looking thingy on ebay and thought i'd share with you guys: [img]http://i.ebayimg.com/imag…
... /CASDuino is a tape deck replacement for 8-bit computers that ... -
No Keyboard after recap - ZX Spectrum 48kGuys I am desperate. I did a recap of the ZX 48k board and now the keyboard is not responding to any keypress :-(. I paid attention to the capacitors…
... course and used sometimes a capacitor with higher voltage than the ... -
Interference when using modern PSUMy 48k revision 3 spectrum with a basic 1 wire composite video mod works perfectly with the original power supply. However When I use a modern regula…
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Reviving a Microdrive (and its notoriously fragile media)eBay has been getting a [i]lot[/i] of business out of me lately, which brings me to this... Context: some years ago I bought a job lot of Spectrum…
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Pocket knives - a discussionHey mates I was looking for a replacement to my pocket knife and wanted to know what are your choices. Im a victorinox guy, i normally manage to g…
... /> I was looking for a replacement to my pocket knife and ... -
Dead +3 - Helps!!!!!Okay, just got a +3. It worked fine, apart from two things:- 1) clicking disc not reading discs 2) audio issue I bought a replacement belt. I ca…
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I bought a replacement belt. I carefully took the ... -
Microdrives and standard service modifications[url="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/technical-docs/ZXMicrodriveInterface1AndInterface2_ServiceManual.pdf"]worldofspectrum.org/pub/sincl…
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Membrane issuesHello. From the title you might be assuming that my troubles come from a old membrane, but no. Quite the opposite. I ordered a Membrane from Retro…
... contacted Retroradionics for help or replacement, and got no answer. This ... -
divIDE interface not workingA while ago I bought a divIDE interface for my two spectrums (one is a 48k rubber keyboard one, the other is a 48k Spectrum plus). Sadly I never actu…
... lower RAM with a new replacement boards, recapped the machine, ... But ... -
Fixing a poorly Issue 3 - Odd faults.Here's one for you Spectrum fixers, I warn you it's a long one. I've spent a couple hours this evening doing several repairs on a rubber keyed Speccy…
... a basic composite mod with capacitor.
After that I ... double checked my soldering, capacitor orientation etc, then powered it ... -
Spectrum+2 faultHello all, I recently bought a Spectrum +2 that I saw was all lonely and looking sad in a local charity shop, I have been working on refurbishing it…
Keyboard mat questionsDoes anyone know if there were different versions of rubber mats on the original 48k speccy's, and whether any were known to have a less tactile (ie.…
... am thinking of purchasing a replacement mat, but won't bother ...Oric Atmos HelpMaybe a bit of a long shot but there are enough skilled people here, so hopefully I can get some thoughts please. OK I have an Oric Atmos here, it…
... moment (sorry!) , from memory a capacitor and transistor are 'tacked on ...ANN: Tipshop updated Saturday, 03 November 2018Saturday 03 November 2018 Happy "Eat All Of Your Kids' Halloween Sweets" week! There's lots of good stuff this update - keep up the good work, folks…
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* Eugene Lisovy provided replacement & additional POKEs for Zolyx ...Spectrum 48K / composite mod / LCD TV: voltages out of the ULAHello Spectrum World I have juste bought again my first computer on ebay... a Speccy 48k issue 2 with a 5C112E-2 ULA. Just had to replace TR4 and …
... the composite modification (with the capacitor and then with a NPN ...LM317T modern replacementQuick question to everyone, I am back to modding my opus discovery 1 and looking at the LM371T regulators and wondering if there is a modern equival…
Quick question to everyone,
I am back to modding my opus discovery 1 and looking at the LM371T regulators and wondering if there is a modern equivalent like there is for the 7805 that i could replace both on board with to make the board have less ...
