-
Spectrum +2 grey QuickJoy Joystickhello, i have a QuickJoy Supercharger 3 joystick and when i try to play a game in my spectrum the game crash, i am confused maybe i do something wro…
hello,
i have a QuickJoy Supercharger 3 joystick and when i try to play a game in my spectrum the game crash, i am confused maybe i do something wrong when choosing the joystick type or the game doesnt support this joystick, same game play ... -
AY sound too quiet on 128I have 2 spectrums that exhibit this issue, a toastrack and a +2 (grey) The AY music/sounds come through very quiet when using an audio lead (on a s…
... , a toastrack and a +2 (grey)
The AY music ... -
Timex/Sinclair T/S 1500 FaceplatesI just wondered if there would be enough interest in getting replacement faceplates made for the T/S 1500 ?? These are the faceplates which go over …
... an exact match on the grey is required, then there would ... -
Problem with DivIDEHi There is a problem on ZX-Spectrum +2 (Grey Model) + DivIDE 2k14 here is video with problem [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIQboFo7Epc"]h…
argh, I'm getting oldJust yanked out a nose-hair. A [I]grey[/I] nose-hair. Just thought I'd share that with you. Why does plucking one's nose-hairs hurt so much? And w…
128+ grey screen faultneed help diagnosing this picture,this is not my machine but a picture found online but this is exactly what i found on this +2grey i just picked up.…
need help diagnosing this picture,this is not my machine but a picture found online but this is exactly what i found on this +2grey i just picked up.
when i plugged the power cable in a piece of the black plastic surround from the power socket came ...Power sockets for 48k'sPretty sure there was a thread about these not long ago but I cant find it. Basically im after the power in socket for 48k's and grey +2's, got two …
Pretty sure there was a thread about these not long ago but I cant find it. Basically im after the power in socket for 48k's and grey +2's, got two here that require one each. Anyone point me in the right direction?Are any of these worth holding onto for rarety/value reasonsIve Made The Pics Public A friend of mine was throwing away a small collection of games along with a +2 grey and a +128 toast rack and i just wondere…
... games along with a +2 grey and a +128 toast rack ...Today I Bought...A pair of grey Crocs. They are very comfy around the house, but I would never wear them in public. Is this wrong :)
A pair of grey Crocs. They are very comfy around the house, but I would never wear them in public.
Is this wrong :)+2 no audio only loud buzzing/bass noiceHi all Anyone help me out please. My +2 grey has a loud constant bass'ey buzzing noise and I do not hear any audio from the machine. The noise does…
... please.
My +2 grey has a loud constant bass ...Toastrack ULA QuestionDid any of the toastracks have the +128 grey ula with Amstrad printed on them?
Did any of the toastracks have the +128 grey ula with Amstrad printed on them?Spectrum prices on eBay etc...!After a browse on eBay for some Spectrum hardware/software it seems to me some people are in this for all the wrong reasons. As an example... ?70 bu…
... a lot of a working grey +2 and untested + with some ...Grey +2 no soundThis will only produce sound from the sound socket at the rear both loading and game sound are fine through my amplified speakers but when I unplug t…
This will only produce sound from the sound socket at the rear both loading and game sound are fine through my amplified speakers but when I unplug them the machine makes no sound at all which I find very strange because if there was something broken then ...Spectrum Spares in my Shop!Hi everybody, Excuse the spam please. :) I've update my Spares section of my shop here: [url]http://www.mutant-caterpillar.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPa…
... ULAs! Between the 40056 (Toastrack/Grey +2) and the 40077 (Black ...Keyboard compatability question (in theory)I don't have access to check this and an image search on Google etc does not always lead to accurate results. Anyway, in theory: Can I use a 48+ / …
... I use a 48+ / 128K / grey +2 keyboard membrane in a ...Grey+2 power socketDoes anyone know who sells these, I've just bought a slightly melted but still fully functional +2, just has a dodgy power socket. I did have some sp…
Does anyone know who sells these, I've just bought a slightly melted but still fully functional +2, just has a dodgy power socket. I did have some spares but I've used them and cant for the life of me remember where I bought them from.
Any ...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 ...Video fault on issue two ZX boardI've trawled the Internet and drawn a few blanks as to where to look to resolve the fault with my issue two board. I'm hoping a few of you knowledgea…
... to get a very dark grey background and black text. It ...48K misplaced coloursHello to everybody! Slowly recapping a otherwise working Issue 6A 48K. All new caps aroud LM1889, 7805 and DC-DC converter, which improved ripple an…
... 2 I can see a grey border with a red border ...AMSTRAD 40057 - joystick decoder replacementThis is replacement of joystick decoder "AMSTRAD 40057" for Amstrad model ZX Spectrum 128+2 (grey). This project is not tested, but theoretically wil…
... model ZX Spectrum 128+2 (grey). This project is not tested ...Smokin... more 48k woesHi, it looks like I've converted another Spectrum 48K+ into a smoke machine. I'd been rebuilding an Opus Discovery unit and everything looked good. …
... . There is no colour, just grey scales.
I've ...PCB thicknessHas anyone here got a micrometer and access to a 48k and a 128k grey? Im convinced the greys have a thinner pcb which would explain certain devices a…
Has anyone here got a micrometer and access to a 48k and a 128k grey? Im convinced the greys have a thinner pcb which would explain certain devices attached instability. Just wanted clarification if possSpectrum +2 QuickyI've got Spectrum +2 (grey case) and I've just been reading online a vague article about a problem where Amstrad put components on the mainboard the …
I've got Spectrum +2 (grey case) and I've just ...TimegateHi Do you guys have any suggestion on how to load [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0005286"]this[/URL] game from original tape…
... that I bought for my grey +2. I tried original release ...Happy birthday grey key!Happy birthday..! Have a good 'un.. Hope things are going OK and Gerald isn't causing any trouble..
Happy birthday..!
Have a good 'un.. Hope things are going OK and Gerald isn't causing any trouble..+2 Spectrums (untested)I have a couple of grey +2 ZX Spectrums here which are untested - the cases are not screwed together and I would guess that they are only good for pa…
I have a couple of grey +2 ZX Spectrums here which are untested - the cases are not screwed together and I would guess that they are only good for parts.
If anyone wants one - they are available for ?10 each plus postage+2 DIAGNOSTICSIs there a diagnostics test available for the spectrum 128 (+2) in tzx format? I've just obtained a spectrum +2 Grey and all looks fine with it on f…
Is there a diagnostics test available for the spectrum 128 (+2) in tzx format?
I've just obtained a spectrum +2 Grey and all looks fine with it on first inspection, but got a feeling something might be a bit iffy with the memorybest of this modern "all-in-one-retro consoles"I'm thinking on buying one of this for christmas? I was doing a bit of search and I found this 2 the RETRON 5 and the SUPER RETRO TRIO [url]http:…
... /retron-5-2-controller-bundle-grey[/url]
[url]http ...I broke my 48k Speccy!!!!Hey guys, I am looking for some advice, I hope you can point me in the right direction. So, I went about replacing all the capacitors on my issue 4…
... of the screen is dark grey with diagonal lines shimmering all ...