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  • Which expansions can I attach to a +2A?I have several peripherals that I would like to connect to a +2A: an Interface 1 with Microdrive, a +D disk interface and kempston joystick interface…

    ... like to connect to a +2A: an Interface 1 with Microdrive ... it to the +2A slot, due to differences in the chassis with ... anything about expansions for a +2A...

    Especially the if1 ...
    Alessandro Tommasi Alessandro Tommasi March 2001 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • +2A external tape loadingGot a +2A on the way and will want to load externally. Now I know that the +2A is basically a stripped down +3 with a tape deck instead of a floppy …

    Got a +2A on the way and will ... that the +2A is basically a stripped down +3 with a tape ... it the +3 tape loading lead works on a +2A.

    Keith Coles Keith Coles March 2002 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Kempston Interface To Work On 128K +2a ( HELP )Hi need some Advise I'am trying to play games on a 128K +2a Using a (Kempston Interface +3) but it will not work (WHY) , do you need to setup or so…

    ... on a 128K +2a Using a (Kempston Interface +3) but it will ...
    SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN February 2003 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • ANN: Spectaculator 5.3 (Speccy Tour players - please read!) Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for PCs running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000 and XP. Spectaculator emulates the 16K/48K/128K/+2/…

    ... the 16K/48K/128K/+2/+2A/+3 Spectrums and plenty of
    3
    -------------------------

    Version 5 ... .3 is a small update released ... -by-side with version 5.3 so there's no need ...
    Jon Needle Jon Needle October 2003 Emulators
  • Fitting 3.5" floppy as +3 Drive B:Anyone done this? I see the cabling differences as talked about on the same page as the sound correction schematics, but thought I'd see whether anyo…

    ... this? I see the cabling differences as talked about on the ... , I only get a Speccy 3 days ago, and I'm ...
    b00mzi11a b00mzi11a December 2003 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • which games in +3 disk version have more data than equivalent tape version ?I know only two differences: - Shadow of the Beast +3 disk version has a few static graphics on main menu and between levels - Thunder Blade +3 disk …

    ... only two differences:
    - Shadow of the Beast +3 disk version has ... between levels
    - Thunder Blade +3 disk version has AY sound ...
    secarica secarica August 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Games not working on the plus 2a/plus3Can anyone please tell me the name of any games that would not work with the plus 2a/plus 3 even in 48k mode? Games that were simply not compatable …

    Can anyone please tell me the name of any games that would not work with the plus 2a/plus 3 even in 48k mode?

    Games that were simply not compatable with the plus 2a/ plus 3 no matter what.

    Thank you very much :)
    itsallgood itsallgood October 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • making +2a's look coolBeen thinking about starting a site with +2a and +3 hardware projects and software tips, but so far all I have is this cool picture [url="http://www.…

    ... starting a site with +2a and +3 hardware projects and software tips ...
    dasteph dasteph November 2004 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Football Director 2Apologies for mentioning football management... I just thought I'd mention a couple of oddities with this title... I originally purchased this cass…

    ... difference - it was the Spectrum +2A version.

    (The ... br />
    "Spectrum +2 (Grey Computer) Warning: Some features have ... says:

    "SPECTRUM +2A (Black Computer) Warning: Some cups ... of the +3 version (there was no +3 emulation in those ...
    Jmk Jmk December 2004 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Problems with games on +2AHi! I have a +2A now and have problems running some games on it. I tought the resistor fix (to give it some kind of "floating bus" as the original 4…

    ... />
    I have a +2A now and have problems running ... and the roms from the grey +2 (both ROM sockets changed ... 't work properly on a +2A (even modified as mine) ??? ... the games on emulators (in +2A mode !) and they work ... try them on their +2A's then I would be ...
    Tom-Cat Tom-Cat July 2005 Games
  • Help! +3 won't work anymore!I've just set up my old +3 and it just won't work - it used to a few months ago but now it won't :( I'm in need of some expert help so here's the pr…

    ... just set up my old +3 and it just won't ... the right area.

    3] After powering on the floppy ... the machine revert to a +2A so I could test this ... theory?

    3] Could the keyboard be damaged ...
    PrinceClumsy PrinceClumsy August 2005 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Necessary +2A ROMsA +3 has 4 roms: Menu/Editor Syntax Checker +3DOS 48k BASIC I understand that a +2A is identical to a +3 but without a disk drive. It also uses …

    A +3 has 4 roms:
    Menu/ ... understand that a +2A is identical to a +3 but without a ... is there anything that the +2A needs on that ROM?
    PrinceClumsy PrinceClumsy August 2005 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • How do you get an external tape recorder to work on a +2a?Just for the hell of it, just say the internal cassette player stopped working. What command would you use when hooking up an external player, so the…

    ... I've just got a +3 tape lead, but want to ... I've only got a +2a to try it on. I ... very impatient waiting for my +3...
    mutantcamel mutantcamel December 2005 Hardware
  • Opus Discovery 3.5 inch disk driveWould one of these work on a +3 or +2a? So could you save games onto normal disks using a multiface 3 or another mulitiface (1 or 2?) for the +2a? W…

    ... of these work on a +3 or +2a? So could you save ... multiface 3 or another mulitiface (1 or 2?) for the +2a?
    3 and stick with tapes.
    mutantcamel mutantcamel January 2006 Hardware
  • ANN - ZXSoftware update 03/03/06 V1.3.cUpdate 03/03/06 Version 1.3.c This is a big update but its only partially completed, hence the minor revision mark of "c". The intergration of the Z…

    ... 03/03/06 Version 1.3.c

    This is ... be much easier to spot differences, especially re-releases.

    ADJB ADJB March 2006 Announcements
  • +3 disc imaging (idea + SDP)Following a bit of research, which you can probably see in the "old code" thread, I had an idea for a bit of software that may be useful (for me, and…

    ... the issues with the +3 is getting images of the ... based imaging system for the +3. The idea would be ... DSK file I think - a +3 disc is generally bigger than ... both were installed on the +3.

    So ... is already been done?
    2a) if not, would people ...
    icabod icabod April 2006 Development
  • my dodgy speccys.hi people, i was wondering if i could engage some opinions / thoughts / ideas of anyone, regarding my current "fixing up" of my speccys, since you s…

    ... all 3... but it seems unlikely.

    My original grey + ... considering buying a "dead" +2/+2a off ebay) - i was ... it wont work on the grey +2 as well. is ... i read on this forum) grey +2... seems an unwise ... doesnt he?)
    My +3 . Disk drive makes a horrible ...
    Hungry Horace Hungry Horace May 2006 Hardware
  • Using a +3 power supply to power a CPC.Hi there, I'm going to try and power a CPC6128 using a +3 power supply. The +3 supplies 12V DC 0.2A and 5V DC 2A, the CPC6128 needs 12V DC 0.4A and …

    ... /> The +3 supplies 12V DC 0.2A and 5V DC 2A, the CPC6128 ... 0.4A and 5V DC 2A.

    It's a ...
    Jmk Jmk September 2006 Hardware
  • +2A MultifaceWhat Multiface does the +2A use? The Multiface 128 or the Multiface 3?

    What Multiface does the +2A use? The Multiface 128 or the Multiface 3?
    Swevicus Swevicus October 2006 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • BRIDGEND: 128K +2 (Light Grey) and 3 boxfulls of Games.I whent to a well known carboot sale in Cardiff today (Splot Market) and came across a bloke selling a 128K =2 (light Grey) with power supply e.t.c. …

    ... selling a 128K =2 (light Grey) with power supply e.t ...
    Scottie_uk Scottie_uk November 2006 Sales
  • Multiface 3 SwitchesHi All I finally got my Multiface 3 today for my +2a. After reading the instructions and lots of odd fiddling with these switches at the top of it i…

    ... finally got my Multiface 3 today for my +2a. After reading the ...
    HoraceLeavesAMessage HoraceLeavesAMessage December 2006 Hardware
  • +3 Scart on LCD vs CRTJust got a very nice condition +3 given for christmas, along with a new RGB scart lead from ebay (I believe it's a guy in Poland on here who makes th…

    ... got a very nice condition +3 given for christmas, along with ... of my old 48k+ and +2A that I had as a ...
    Megatron-UK Megatron-UK December 2006 Hardware
  • My new Spectrum 128K+2A...Hi guys, As most people here, my first micro computer (1986) was a Spectrum (128+2 grey - I'm in France). I sold it near 1990 to buy my 1st atari ST…

    ... ) was a Spectrum (128+2 grey - I'm in France).
    2A. And a lightgun too...
    grey one... :lol:
    Now I ...
    bugpat bugpat February 2007 Hardware
  • Audio level on a grey +2Hi all, I received yesterday my "new" Spectrum 128+2 grey. It's a french one (without modulator, and with specific roms : message in french). First …

    ... my "new" Spectrum 128+2 grey.
    It's a french ... and clean (better than my +2A with homemade composite output).
    bugpat bugpat February 2007 Hardware
  • Datacorder "on strike" on my 128k +2AHi, I have a problem with the built-in datacorder on my +2A : The sound became "noisy" with cracks... Giving the tape recorder a little hit was the…

    ... built-in datacorder on my +2A :
    The sound became "noisy ... another head (I recently bought 3 cpc464...and btw added a ...
    bugpat bugpat March 2007 Hardware
  • +2A/+3A manualsHi all, As I mentioned in earlier posts I have not been no the scene for 3 years. I have a Spectrum+2A manual. Now is there a difference between the …

    ... scene for 3 years.
    I have a Spectrum+2A manual.
    Meaning that +2A uses ONLY the sound out ... :" interface diagram where as the +2A dont`.
    TIA,

    swift240 swift240 June 2007 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Best 128k model to add CF IDE disk etcHi, i'm hoping to turn one of my speccys into more of a 'console' the plan is i'd like loads of speect games installed say on a compact flash card …

    ... use a grey +2, but i see the +2a and +3 have the ...
    Interceptor Interceptor September 2007 Hardware
  • Noob question. I'm stillconfused.I thought I had it all sorted out about the different models: +2....+2a....+3. But then, suddenly, I saw that there were a +2b. So, can anyone pleas…

    ... about the different models: +2....+2a....+3.
    But then, suddenly, I ... 48k or +3 regarding compatibility ? And, is it black, or grey ?
    Pilsener Pilsener September 2007 Hardware
  • Compatible SpectrumsFollowing some recent coding exploits I've been thinking about compatibility of various models of ZX Spectrum. Yes, it's a common question on the for…

    ... best bet would be a grey-case +2.

    Unless ... compatibility you should get a +2a/+3 and replace the ROMs with ... the memory contention issues. The +2a/+3 had different pages of contended ... alone would cause the modded +2a/+3 to be less compatible than ...
    icabod icabod October 2007 Hardware
  • Antique Toy 2007Hi all. The guys of the Antique Toy 2007 competition have asked me to make a TAP version of their program that shows off all the competition entries…

    ... all the competition entries (all 3 music competitions and 1 graphics ... a normal 128k speccy, a grey +2, Pentagon 128 and probably ... graphic problems on black +2A and +3 if you load in normal ...
    Tom-Cat Tom-Cat November 2007 Sinclair Miscellaneous
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