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  • composite mod +2AWill the composite mod work on a +2A as it does on a 48k+, the reason i ask is cos i tried it on my +2A and all i get is a slight interference on the…

    Will the composite mod work on a +2A as it does on a 48k+, the reason i ask is cos i tried it on my +2A and all i get is a slight interference on the picture but nothing is recognisable. It worked on my 48k but i presumed the same would happen on my +2A.
    rustyredline rustyredline January 2010 Hardware
  • an easier way to do a composite modive noticed that there are all these complicated ways of doing a composite mod on a spectrum. also they involve removing wires, etc. i have found…

    ... these complicated ways of doing a composite mod on a spectrum. also they involve ... (or whatever connects to your composite tv) and wrap the signal ... wire straight onto the composite out at the side of ... also means you can still use the rf out connector to ...
    digital digital November 2018 Hardware
  • Speccy plus composite modHi folks, I have 2 48K speccy plus machines both with really poor RF output, one is very weak and the other wanders and white tears across the scree…

    ... of use, Is it safe to assume that doing the composite mod would ... it , it still appears to use the modulator circuitry. I am ... , I don't even own a soldering iron so I would ... need a proffessional to do the mods ...
    Heatsink128 Heatsink128 December 2007 Hardware
  • Challenging the orthodoxy - Composite modWell, what's brought this on is two things: firstly I composite-modded an Issue 4S board this weekend in preparation for the Vintage Computing Festiv…

    ... two things: firstly I composite-modded an Issue 4S board ... does anything useful. This is why I think that, and ... is said that the mod that uses a transistor and 75 ohm ... Now follows the sums on why it doesn't actually do ... I'm wrong point out why I'm wrong.
    ...
    Winston Winston June 2010 Hardware
  • Question about QL composite modI am servicing my two QL machines (capacitor replacement, pcb and plastics cleaning, microdrives head cleaning, 7805 replacement etc). I already fin…

    ... my two QL machines (capacitor replacement, pcb and plastics ... one. I did the composite mod on this QL because ... with the known transistor-resistors-capacitor cirquit.

    I get a picture with colours and all ... it usually is on a speccy that has been ...
    gtsamour gtsamour March 2011 Hardware
  • Composite mod headachesI did the composite mod on my two 48k machines a long time ago, used them with my Composite to VGA adapter, and no problems. Then my adapter break, s…

    ... did the composite mod on my two 48k machines a long time ... ago, used them with my Composite ... break, so I have to use my tv. However, when ... the Composite input on my tv, I get a very ... looks like beat frequencies of a sort across the picture, ...
    Johan1973 Johan1973 November 2012 Hardware
  • Grey +2 Composite mod questionI did a composite mod, taking the composite from the RGB connector and connecting it to a phono out on a seperate pcb I knocked up. Picture is good i…

    ... a composite mod, taking the composite from the RGB connector and connecting it to a ... phono out on a seperate pcb I ... AY kicks in.
    Which capacitor do I need to remove ...
    Glenn Glenn December 2012 Hardware
  • Composite mod - which one?On all my 16K/48K and Plus Spectrums I use to carry out the "Womble" Composite mod: [URL="http://womblesretrorepairshack.blogspot.de/2008/11/zx-spect…

    ... Spectrums I use to carry out the "Womble" Composite mod:
    [URL="http://womblesretrorepairshack.blogspot.de/2008/11/zx-spectrum-composite ... -video-mod.html"]http:// ... does the capacitor actually do?
    schombi schombi April 2013 Hardware
  • My first composite mod.Thought it was about time I gave the composite mod a go. I used a youtube video, the bloke in the video took 10 mins, I took about 2 hours :) but it…

    ... time I gave the composite mod a go. I used a youtube video, the ... :)
    Might have to do a few more of my speccies ... type of soldering iron to use for stuff like this?
    My mate uses a gas powered one. mine is ...
    Hairy Hairy January 2014 Hardware
  • Currah uSpeech and Composite modOne more silly question from my side. Most of my Spectrums have a Composite mod. Is it possible to use a Currah uSpeech with such a modified Spectrum…

    ... my Spectrums have a Composite mod. Is it possible to use a Currah uSpeech with ... such a modified Spectrum (and ... will no longer work with a Composite mod installed. :confused:
    schombi schombi May 2014 Hardware
  • Post Composite mod video not bright enough - FIXHiall, I have a few Spectrums and decided to modify them all with the composite video mod, i.e. redirect the feed to the modulator direct to the out…

    ... a few Spectrums and decided to modify them all with the composite ... video mod, i.e. redirect ... to the output. I use a small 8" 4:3 ... I have noticed though that a couple of boards (an ... far no noticeable issues as a result.

    ...
    IanJ IanJ September 2014 Hardware
  • photo of my composite modI took a photo of the composite mod I built into the modulator box of my spectrum+ for a thread on c.s.s just thought people here might like to see h…

    I took a photo of the composite mod I built into the modulator ... box of my spectrum+ for a ... solder out) you can build a properly matched video out circuit ... rf socket is now a properly matched composite out socket 75 ohm ...
    guesser guesser August 2007 Hardware
  • Spectrum 48k+ with composite mod wanted !Wanted Spectrum 48k+ with composite modification (this is a mod that changes the Spectrum RF output to RCA phono output)... Spectrum 48k+ must be i…

    Wanted Spectrum 48k+ with composite modification (this is a mod that changes the Spectrum ... you have a 48k+ in good working order with composite modification that ...
    Hercules Hercules February 2011 Wanted
  • Strange composite modGot an issue 2 in today, opened it up and saw a rather odd composite mod had already been done on it; [url=http://postimg.org/image/amm6ygxkx/][img]h…

    ... it up and saw a rather odd composite mod had already been done ...
    Macc Macc May 2013 Hardware
  • Composite mod display problemI'm fairly ham-fisted with a soldering iron but I thought I'd have a crack at the composite mod on two of my 48K rubber keys, as I'd already opened o…

    ... I'd have a crack at the composite mod on two of ... the second I'm getting a jumping/flickering display, largely ... I do have 2 other composite modded Speccies now that ... received. I did run a few searches but didn't ... wrong track. The pre-mod TV picture was very ropey ...
    Morkin Morkin July 2013 Hardware
  • no color zx spectrum 48k (rubber) composite modI have a problem, I just got my 48k speccy and I am waiting for my keyboard mebrane to arrive, meanwhile I did the composite mod and on startup befor…

    I have a problem, I just got my ... arrive, meanwhile I did the composite mod and on startup before the ... when i move around the composite plug, i get color on ...
    duro00611 duro00611 January 2014 Hardware
  • ZX81 Composite mod on the cheap?Hi i'm looking for a good and cheap way to do a composite mod on a broken ZX81 that I have. I know there is a ZXvid on sellmyretro, but the price is …

    Hi i'm looking for a good and cheap way to do a composite mod on a broken ZX81 that I have. I know there is a ZXvid on sellmyretro, but the price is a bit to high to me.
    So I look for a cheaper way to do the job ;-)
    Reinier Reinier August 2014 Hardware
  • 'Interesting' Issue 2 modSo I've been lurking on this forum for a while and I've got to the point where I want to see if I can repair a speccy.. so I bought me a 'broken' one…

    ... power socket (replaced with a square 4 pin socket)
    [*]The Coil
    [*]C47 capacitor
    [/LIST]

    ... There's a square under D6 which appears ... to this? I'm guessing a mod to use a different PSU..?

    blueowl0708 blueowl0708 September 2014 Hardware
  • Screen artifacts/shimmer after composite modHi folks,<br><br>I've done a little work to what I hope is going to be my work-horse rubber key speccy - It's a Samsung made issue 3b.<br><br>I notic…

    ... ,

    I've done a little work to what I ... rubber key speccy - It's a Samsung made issue 3b.
    composite mod that the letters on screen seem to have a shimmer ... little difference. Prior to the mod, I installed one of those ...
    Will Woodvine Will Woodvine May 2015 Hardware
  • ZX81 Composite Mod<p>I've done a simple composite mod to my Issue 3&nbsp;ZX81 following a basic schematic I found on one of the ZX81 forums. Mod consists of a BC547, 1…

    ... done a simple composite mod to my Issue 3 ZX81 following a basic schematic ... ZX81 forums. Mod consists of a BC547, 100R and a few wires for ... something or is this mod not suitable for composite output to LCD ...
    retrogamemart retrogamemart June 2015 Hardware
  • video quality issue on 48k machine after composite modHello! I just bought an 48k spectrum and did the composite mod. Unfortunately it did not end up as good as i hoped for. The screen after reset looks …

    ... 48k spectrum and did the composite mod. Unfortunately it did not end ... the transistor or the capacitor to the mod. the result is very ...
    holovicc holovicc November 2015 Hardware
  • Crappy video in +2B/+3Maybe it's not a failure in my ZX Spectrum, but I need some advice... I've got some spectrums (a ZX Spectrum +, two spanish ZX Spectrum +2B and a mo…

    ... anything.

    The capacitor will remove the DC component ... the USB capture device has a capacitor at its input so ... if you cannot use a capacitor right now, use the +5V mod. If you have ... because I was poking its composite video output)

    ...
    mcleod_ideafix mcleod_ideafix March 2010 Hardware
  • 3.4 Inch TFT with 48k Spectrum....hmmm?Hey guys, So I have been playing around with the idea of using a small LCD with composite input for a 48k Speccy. I got hold of one of these relat…

    ... , try this: use the composite mod that includes a transistor (a BC337 works fine ... of the transistor with a 100uF electrolytic capacitor.

    ... closer to 0V. The capacitor removes the DC portion of ... signal. Normally, only the capacitor should be enough.
    mcleod_ideafix mcleod_ideafix January 2015 Hardware
  • 3.4 Inch TFT with 48k Spectrum....hmmm?Hey guys, So I have been playing around with the idea of using a small LCD with composite input for a 48k Speccy. I got hold of one of these relat…

    ... way, try this: use the composite mod that includes a transistor (a BC337 works fine ... of the transistor with a 100uF electrolytic capacitor.

    The transistor ... have done the comp mod using a 100uf capacitor bypassing the modulator. I ...
    RSwipeCA RSwipeCA February 2015 Hardware
  • Replacing voltage regulators - need to sanity check a few things pleaseHi Everyone I'm in the process (with a lot of help from some friends at Greenford Computer Club), of giving my three Speccys some much needed prev…

    ... My 48k has a simple wire composite mod without any caps or ... capacitor composite mod once I'm home from work. :)[/quote]

    I use ... cables). So the composite mod is more a case of "is ... br />
    Hope the composite mod goes well, do please keep ...
    chrisgreen chrisgreen May 2019 Hardware
  • +2 grey composite modWithout digging out the schematics, is it possible to do the composite mod like the 48k on these?

    Without digging out the schematics, is it possible to do the composite mod like the 48k on these?
    Macc Macc March 2011 Hardware
  • PLEASE HELP!! DEAD SPECTRUM!!Sad News!!! I have a spectrum issue 5 board and I'd done the general composite mod which was great and it worked with a divIDE plus (RWAP) and esxDO…

    ... a spectrum issue 5 board and I'd done the general composite mod ... which was great and it worked with a divIDE ... Sami's other mod that included a capacitor, transistor and a resistor.
    ... they wouldn't mind having a look at my spectrum ...
    jayteebee jayteebee September 2012 Hardware
  • composite modJust wanted to know would this mod work on a +2a ?

    Just wanted to know would this mod work on a +2a ?
    morcar morcar July 2013 Hardware
  • Can you use a ZX81 psu to power a ZX80?Can you use a ZX81 psu to power a ZX80 without causing any Damage? Cheers

    Can you use a ZX81 psu to power a ZX80 without causing any Damage?

    Cheers
    youno youno September 2013 Hardware
  • Spectrum+ refurbished by a noob!Sorry if I'm slightly spamming the forum with threads about my Spectrum+, but this is the last one (for now!) as it is all fixed up and I just wanted…

    ... washed everything.
    2. Fitted a new membrane. [Thanks RWAP / [ ... /> 3. Did the composite mod (just soldering a wire, no capacitors etc ... ).
    4. Attached a heatsink to the ULA. [Thanks ... url]).
    6. Purchased a SMART Card (from Retroleum, as ...
    Mousey Mousey July 2015 Hardware
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