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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 …
... test board should have:
[list][*]Be an issue 2 or ... /> [*]Have had all the electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones.
list]
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ZX Spectrum Test PCB I recently read about one of these (I think it may have been the Retroleum site but I am not sure) and I thought "What a great idea" . As pictured …
... test board should have:
[list][*]Be an issue 2 or ... /> [*]Have had all the electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones.
list]
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ZX Spectrum 48K it only shows colored barsHello, I'm new to the forum and I need help with a ZX Spectrum 48K which I bought recently unfortunately defective. I want to mention that before t…
... .com/w/c/passive-components/capacitors/ceramic-capacitors?capacitance=0.1uf|1uf ... =Axial+capacitor"]This is the list[/url] that I was looking ... -
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…
... display are:
[list][*]Renew all the electrolytic capacitors,
[*]Replace C5 ... with 1uF multilayer ceramic types.[/list]
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Troubleshooting my +2To put this in context: a while back (i.e. late last year and earlier this year) I was looking to put together a compilation of modern Spectrum games…
... one of three things:
[list="1"][*]Broken/dry solder joint ... spring contact has become weak.[/list]
With 1, it needs ... lookout for things like bulging capacitors that are about to explode ... -
Troubleshooting my +2To put this in context: a while back (i.e. late last year and earlier this year) I was looking to put together a compilation of modern Spectrum games…
... values of x, and a list of values that IN x ... -chum;928424"]I see the capacitors have succumbed to Amstrad's ... -
Broken Issue 2 - likely culpritsI've just got hold of an issue 2 spectrum with an interesting layout (heatsink is vertical and goes down to the speaker, some variable resistors and …
... better results after the electrolytic capacitors have been renewed. But as ... .
Next steps:
[list][*]Remove and refit any socketed ... PCB for any dry joints.[/list]
[b][i]Mark ... -
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…
... but not limited to:-
[list][*]Circuit design,
[*]the layout ... , transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors) and their tolerances.[/list]
In regards to ... tolerance range) of resistors and capacitors.
So no machine ... -
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…
... /> Some examples:
[list][*]ZX81 - only two electrolytic capacitors. Neither is critical ... /> [*]Acorn Electron - No critical electrolytic capacitors on the main board. Replace ... do recommend renewing any electrolytic capacitors in their power supply ... -
16pf Capcitors for C72/C73 issue 3b. Can I use 18pf?Looking at the service manual it states to use a 16pf ceramic disc capacitor in positions C72 and C73 on issue 3b boards. Is this very critical in bo…
... use.
My list so far of passive components ... :-
1. Axial capacitors - Currently the modern MLCC types ... />
2. Axial electrolytic capacitors - These aren't so easy ... with the 16pF axial capacitors, and the ZTX313 transistors ... -
POKE, how it works?I have a cool list of POKE's for some games, but I have no idea how it works. What I must do with these numbers?. Please help me. thanx a lot.
I have a cool list of POKE's for some games, but I have no idea how it works. What I must do with these numbers?. Please help me. thanx a lot. -
prob with database & R80. What am i doing wrong?for some reason i just cant get the info to come up about the speccy games when on the file list. ive tried to edit the config, but nothing comes up.…
for some reason i just cant get the info to come up about the speccy games when on the file list. ive tried to edit the config, but nothing comes up.
what am i doing wrong??
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Joystick helphi...... I am trying to find a spectrum emulator that supports my Gamepad that i have plugged into my PC. Which is the best emulator for PC joystick/…
... .
Can someone please list the steps required to get ... -
who owned a zx81 before the spectrumHow many of you owned a zx81 before getting a spectrum and did it make you want to get a spectrum. I owned a zx81 first but all my mates had a spectr…
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I remember compiling a list of 16k speccy games just ... -
Daft Software Company NamesCan anybody think of any more for our list? [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img] hehe Understanding Ltd. Flowchart Ltd. Sneesby Software…
... of any more for our list? [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_wink ... -
Unreleased GamesI am working on what I hope will be a complete guide to the games that were either advertised/previewed/written etc but never released for the Spectr…
... MIA games since the MIA list does feature some games that ... -
Denied GamesOK this might be a tad depressing but is there a definitive list of all the Speccy games that have been denied distribution ? I'm aware of Ultimate, …
... but is there a definitive list of all the Speccy games ... -
Earth Shaker PasswordsDoes anyone have a list of passwords for the classic Earth Shaker?
Does anyone have a list of passwords for the classic Earth Shaker? -
Dungeon Master DocumentationDoes any one have the list of weapons/damage infliction and monsters/damage infliction for Dungeon Master by Crystal Computing? It gets a bit hit n m…
Does any one have the list of weapons/damage infliction and ... -
Spectrum Dungeon MasterHELP! Does anyone know where I can download a PC version of this game? I remember playing it years ago and would love to play it again! Also, does an…
HELP! Does anyone know where I can download a PC version of this game? I remember playing it years ago and would love to play it again! Also, does anyone have a list of the commands to use in the game?
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What in the hell does...(UL), (AL), (S3) (DI), (DL), (PW), etc. mean? I found these in the games list, and have no idea about the meaning. Thanks in advance
(UL), (AL), (S3) (DI), (DL), (PW), etc. mean? I found these in the games list, and have no idea about the meaning.
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Help Again - name of the game!Thanks for the previous responses I recived however it is not Penetrator or Cavern Fighter as suggessted. Therefore I am re listing my request. (I h…
... know the name is a list of all the available scramble ... -
HELP!! The Name of the GameI am looking for the name of a game I used to play as a child. It was a Scramble type game. The mountain landscape was a thin magenta line - perhaps …
... know the name is a list of all the available scramble ... -
Cheats for Spectrum Games???Hello chaps, good to see people keeping the spirit of the speccy alive!!!!!! I was wondering if anyone could help me? I have a 48K and a 128k specc…
... .Oh wait...is there a list of cheats on here??). Keep ... -
Original games I have some 80 odd original games in original condition that I am prepared to sell. Please advise your list of games required and what you are prepa…
... to sell. Please advise your list of games required and what ... e-mail me for a list. The latter will take a ... -
That Nostalgia ThangI was bored sitting waiting on a bus the other day and it was bucketing down with rain. As it does in gloomy situations like that, my mind started t…
... win. Oh what an endless list of fond memories. And after ... -
DK'Tronics catalogueHi guys, Here's one that everyone can play - the DK'Tronics catalogue game! I'm trying to compile a list of everything that DK'Tronics released on …
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Whodunnit by MastertronicI've found another one not on the main list... am I expecting too much or is it actually worthwhile mentioning games not on the list? Am I mentionin…
... one not on the main list... am I expecting too much ... mentioning games not on the list? Am I mentioning it in ... a printout of the WOS list for reference and I didn ... -
Is there anything new to comeApart from doom. I personally don't think there has been anything all that innovative on the pc. Whereas the Speccy had handfuls of games in that c…
... not going to provide a list but games such as Skooldaze ... -
Missing in CopyrightSee 'Miscellaneous' forum - Missing in Copyright list...? posted by neffuM. Interesting stuff going on there...
See 'Miscellaneous' forum - Missing in Copyright list...? posted by neffuM. Interesting stuff going on there...
