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what is the best way to take a metal keyboard surroundoff of a rubber keyed spectrum without damaging/bending the metal plate??
off of a rubber keyed spectrum without damaging/bending the metal plate?? -
Crowdfunding ULAs?Hi everybody, I've found someone who's willing and able to make another production run of the Plessey ULA6C001E-7. We're not talking small amounts …
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Spectrum rubber key USB keyboard madeJust found this guys blog during my daily hackaday perusal [url]http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2014/07/zx-keyboard.php[/url] Nice clean build too :-), s…
Just found this guys blog during my daily hackaday perusal
[url]http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2014/07/zx-keyboard.php[/url]
Nice clean build too :-), shed load more useful than elite's vapour ware too
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Spectrum rubber key memory upgradeIf a 16k spectrum has a 32k fox upgrade kit installed anyone any idea what board revision we would be expecting to find in this machine? And was this…
If a 16k spectrum has a 32k fox upgrade kit installed anyone any idea what board revision we would be expecting to find in this machine? And was this an after market kit or one offered by sinclair?:grin: FANX -
Burned finger temp on rubber 48k heatsink normal?Ok so i opened it up because a few keys started to act up and i noticed that after burning my hand the heatsink was that hot i could actually smell t…
Ok so i opened it up because a few keys started to act up and i noticed that after burning my hand the heatsink was that hot i could actually smell the heat.It made me think about it so much ive been out and bought a small usb fan which is fine for all my ... -
Replacing Rubber Key Membrane 48k - IssueHi, I've replaced the membrane on my 48k rubbber keyboard. When I have the top and bottom loose, but wired up , all keys work fine. When I place t…
Hi,
I've replaced the membrane on my 48k rubbber keyboard.
When I have the top and bottom loose, but wired up , all keys work fine.
When I place top and bottom together ready to screw together, the keys do not work, almost like I ... -
ZX Spectrum Turned Into A USB KeyboardNot sure if this has been mentioned before (I did do a search first). Interesting project to convert an old rubber key Speccy in to a usable USB key…
... project to convert an old rubber key Speccy in to a ... -
Your Spectrum RegretsSpeccy things that you have done (or haven't done) and have regretted them since. Here's mine... (in no particular order). 1) Sold my Spectrum 128K…
... Kempston joystick interface from a rubber key Speccy, whilst powered on ... -
Childhood games you made up yourselfI'm not sure why, but I was thinking of some childhood games that me and my friends made up when we were about 9 or 10 (so it was during my speccy er…
... big (Duplo-type) blocks in coloured rows (white, yellow, red, blue ... -
Seriously weird Issue 2 issue... (RAM-related)Hi guys; I have been trying to fix up my Issue 2 and have run across a bizarre issue that I haven't seen elsewhere in the forums. Hopefully one of …
... has black paper with five coloured character squares in the top ... -
Replacement 3D printable case on thingiverseI'd like to know people's thoughts on this: [url]http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:226892[/url] It claims to be a replacement case for the rubber ke…
... a replacement case for the rubber key Spectrum, but it doesn ... -
ZX Spectrum PSU CasesI have 4 x original UK ZX Spectrum (rubber key type) power supply cases (no innards) and 1 x EU version. Does anyone want them - ?1 each plus postag…
I have 4 x original UK ZX Spectrum (rubber key type) power supply cases (no innards) and 1 x EU version.
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RAM issue for potential 48k buy?Hi guys I've got a 48k in my sight for ?20 but... it has an issue: [QUOTE]"I tested the computer and only displayed a distorted screen. Coloured …
... only displayed a distorted screen. Coloured blocks all over. Could not ... -
Harlequin case label concept?Hello everyone; I have been thinking about constructing a case for my Harlequin board. Nothing too outlandish; a sheet-metal case very close to the…
... label (in raised metal or coloured plastic), so I came up ... -
Next step for fixing my speccy?Hi guys, I've picked up my faulty Spectrum aiming to fix it. So I followed the excellent JouledperCoulomb videos on Youtube for the basics and I am …
... , a short flash of some coloured blocks and then a black ... -
1st interface in 30 years (update)Hi all, Just a wee update to my "1st ZX interface in 30 years" project. Main IC's: 82C55 three 8-bit port I/O (configured for 12 dig in, 12 dig out…
... to using a 48K Spectrum (rubber keys) as my 128k toastrack ... -
Short Circuit Damage?Hey Spectrum fans, Currently trying to diagnose what is wrong with my 48K Issue 4B ZX Spectrum. The initial problem was the fact it would not boot -…
Hey Spectrum fans,
Currently trying to diagnose what is wrong with my 48K Issue 4B ZX Spectrum. The initial problem was the fact it would not boot - it would just display the black square in the middle and not initialise itself to the ... -
Spectrum stuff for sale (ZX81, RAM pack, Tapes... etc)Selling the following: [IMG]http://s26.postimg.org/uk0ntdsq1/IMG_20140902_205737.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s26.postimg.org/ronkmioq1/IMG_20140902_20575…
... % original and unmodded has all rubber feet which are all original ... -
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…
... ]many[/U] Microdrives needed new rubber rollers.
But from ... [/U][/U] Microdrives need new rubber rollers.
Fortunately they are ... -
Issue 6 repair with a twist...(Starting with a slight grump - the forum ate my first attempt at this so this'll probably end up being a bit terse :)) I got a Issue 6 48K machine …
... sold as faulty due to coloured blocks appearing on the screen ... a fresh 4164, however the coloured blocks remained, and worse still ... , until I realised that the coloured blocks were actually always cyan ... -
Another little projectHello!! Id like to show you a little project Iv been working too. Its a Speccy version of Epic Rail. Ive done few levels (6 or 7) and the graphics…
... unloads merchandise (each coloured wagon) in the same coloured station.
48+ Case and +2A case wanted pleaseThe 48+ case is more important :) The +2A case not really in any hurry for. 48+ must have keys etc as I have a board awaiting a case and already ha…
... case and already have a rubber key'ed machine so it ...6 or 8 buttons (Arcade Stick)?Slightly off-topic, but still pertinent in a strange way. I'm currently designing an arcade stick (PC/Mac usage) and I can't decide whether or not t…
... the intention to use different coloured buttons, as [i]"Arcus"[/i ...On this day, I got my SpeccyOMG, 30 years ago, 3rd October 1984... 48k rubber thingie show up in my room... after school (afternoon 'shift') that was a night... :) My choice …
... ago, 3rd October 1984... 48k rubber thingie show up in my ...Thirty years todayYes, 10/10/84 I got my first rubber keyed friend. :) I can still vaguely remember the bus ride back, clutching the box along with the 'addon' pack …
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I got my first rubber keyed friend. :)
I ...Keyboard for ZX Spectrum 16k/48k or HarlequinThere is a keyboard developed originally for use with the Harlequin but maybe used as well with any 16k/48k ZX Spectrum. The keyboards offer a great …
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And there is a rubber mat alternative 48K-KDLXR with ... ) and best fit to the rubber keys.
[IMG]http ... as complete replacement of the rubber mat and faceplate if lost ...πBacteria, Bare Metal emulador for Raspberry PiSorry, Google traslated text below ---- What is an emulator Bare Metal? It is an emulator that runs directly on the machine, no operating system beh…
... them. It fits into a rubber casing and can go with ...Exclusive interviews with Retro Gamer editor & Paul Jenkinson[img]http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/f5/e8/ad/thereallocomaniac56245/460%3E_10062221.jpg[/img] It?s the one that you?ve all been waiting for! The Ret…
... up, an un-used boxed rubber keyed ZX Spectrum whilst Paul ...Spectrum preservation/clean up questions.I’m sorting out my 5 Spectrums trying to make them look a bit better, and to package them up how they should be, and to get them to be reliable…
... /> [2] Same question regarding the rubber mat for the 48K & ... have missing feet from the rubber Spectrums (rectangle black), Microdrive’s ...Tinkering with DMASo, some afternoon tinkering... [img]http://photo.alioth.net/tmp/dma_small.jpg[/img] The purpose of this all is to see what's possible using the Xi…
... with all the popular models (rubber key, 128K +2/+3 and ...
