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Did you choose to have a Speccy or did it just happen that way?A strange question I know, but, the reason I ask is that when we (my family) were looking to buy a computer non of my mates had computers and non of …
... coding in Z80 (writing code on paper, converting it to ... it to a 48K on the kitchen table sitting ... it on tin foil (I guess ... read it in a magazine on how to do it) ... +3 (with HiSoft DevPac), although my brother had the grey +2 which ... -
What are the differences between the grey spectrum +2, and the black one?Can they play all the same games? Do they use the same voltage?
... incompatibilities.
The grey +2 is heavily based on the Spectrum 128. It ... /> The black +2 is derived from the +3 design. It has ... supplies all the voltages required on a DIN connector.
... game compatibility with the +3 and details what you can ... -
machines you've owned and favourite games on each?Just reminiscing about games of the past - speccie and beyond - and the pleasure they have brought. Here is my list of my ownership of machines and …
... , there's superior versions on about 10 different machines these ... fave machines. Some excellent games on it.
Guardian ... Directors Cut, 2, and 3.
Parasite Eve 1, and 2.
Tenchu ... have recently entered the filthy grey world of 8 bit ... -
Hardware databaseWe don't currently have a comprehensive list of hardware, so will be looking at adding one. So, what categories? Do we count the new machines as …
... Originals + repair manuals
2 Modifications (on originals) - p.e. a video ... connection, casings, memory replacements
3 ... the manual already?
Should ROMs be in hardware, if so ... -
ZX Spectrum CartridgesI have been thinking of "cloning" ZX Cartridges for a while (case, board and silicon skirt), to be able to make new releases or replace damaged cartr…
Yes. It would only work on 128k models up to grey +2. This models use the pin /ROMCS (lower 25) to signal if external ROM must be used.
On +2A/B and +3 you need to use /ROM1OE and /ROM2OE, but I don't know if you need one of those, or both. -
What to buy +2, +2A, +2B, +3??Hi all I've always wanted to buy a 128k Spectrum and I've seen some lately in eBay going for cheap. The 128K+ is expensive I understand because of…
... same) and a grey +2. They grey one is the closest ... there is a thread on this forum which points you ... One thing about the grey +2 though, the issue 3 board ( I understand ... you which issue is on offer then it's ... guides as pointed out on this forum to fixing ... -
What to buy +2, +2A, +2B, +3??Hi all I've always wanted to buy a 128k Spectrum and I've seen some lately in eBay going for cheap. The 128K+ is expensive I understand because of…
... ZX Spectrum 128k, ZX Spectrum +2 (grey) all use 9V DC PSUs ... audio circuitry (compared to a +3 which has a design fault ... />
One version of the +2 (grey) does indeed have a manufacturing ... do on some of the 128k machines (128k toasttrack and the grey +2 ... -
So it occurred to me; "Why bother with going into 48K BASIC when you can just....wrap the machine code calls inside a 'RST #28;DEFW addr:RET'?" Of course, you DO need a small M/C routine to do that, and ta-daaa, here it is: [cod…
... the SPECTRUM command on a toastrack 128 or grey +2, the hardware will ... also lock. The +2A/+2B/+3, however ... SPECTRUM. Using USR 0 on all machines puts the machine ... enabled.
On a +2A/+2B/+3, RANDOMIZE USR 23354 will ... -
The end of the road for the CD is nearWell, it seems that cds are now definately on the road out. There was a report last week that Mercury will stop pressing cd's at the end of next yea…
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I ... gram vinyl at the moment on my lovely super music ... GK they tend to listen on super duper sound systems ... relation to the crap 2 watt mono, 3" loudspeaker valve operated rubbish ... 90% of what went on to the shellac was totally ... -
bizarre error on a grey ZX Spectrum+2 - the long search for a small problemHi, I got a ZX Spectrum+2 that worked a bit but crashed while loading or running 128k games. I installed a 128k-test-ROM that told me about RAM fa…
... + (as per the download) on my grey +2, issue 3 Z70500 - date 8639.
No problems with Buzzsaw+ on this machine. Sat and played ... -
So it occurred to me; "Why bother with going into 48K BASIC when you can just....wrap the machine code calls inside a 'RST #28;DEFW addr:RET'?" Of course, you DO need a small M/C routine to do that, and ta-daaa, here it is: [cod…
... 't seem to find the +3 version at the moment, but ... that one will work on a 128 or grey +2.
I have ... -
So it occurred to me; "Why bother with going into 48K BASIC when you can just....wrap the machine code calls inside a 'RST #28;DEFW addr:RET'?" Of course, you DO need a small M/C routine to do that, and ta-daaa, here it is: [cod…
... 't seem to find the +3 version at the moment, but ... that one will work on a 128 or grey +2.
I have ... Spectaculator, in both Toasty and Grey+2 modes, and it seems to ... /> I will post an update on my progress when i have ... -
Looking for advice on building a HarlequinNew member here. From the US. My first computer was a Timex Sinclair 1000 back in the early 80s (in fact, I got one of the first batches sold in th…
... the 128 "toastrack" and the grey +2 are multilayered and are extensions ... the same, but the the grey +2 tails ("ribbon") are in ... a black case) and +3 machines use a different membrane ...
Cases sometimes come up on eBay.
Replacement membranes are ... -
Scart Leads for spectrumHi, I was going through my stuff the other day and found I have all the bits for making spectrum scart leads. I was going to ebay them but thought …
... using to view a picture on all four of my Spectrums ... - all I get is a grey screen no matter what it ... /> I've found a seller on eBay (in Greece, of all ... -SCART leads for a +2 and a +3, but specifies that it ... /white/yellow composite RCA input on a TV, now would be ... -
Purchasing Advice for an ignorant AmericanHello, I am a retro computer enthusiast who lives in the United States. I am currently looking into importing a model from the UK, and would like whi…
... toastrack" due to the heatsink on the right hand side of ... number of different PCB revisions. On one, a manufacturering fault ... looks very similar to the grey +2. A redesigned computer using different ... /> The best keyboards are on the +2A/+2B/+3. But these are ... -
Running a Spectrum from a battery...?Here's a bizarre idea that crossed my mind the other day: is it possible to run a Spectrum from a 12V battery? You see, I've got this strange idea…
... you can get your hands on a good quality switching regulator ... the 128k toastrack or the grey +2 can then also run from ... later Amstrad +2A, +2B and +3 officially need three supply voltages ... current motors etc are switched on or off.
[b ... -
c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!!c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!! the first old version uses only square waves, 4 years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CKt9noxA7s…
... it on real hardware over the weekend. I have a grey +2, and +3 ... /YM differently. And UnrealSpeccy, focuses on clones. Like the old issue ... -
c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!!c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!! the first old version uses only square waves, 4 years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CKt9noxA7s…
... br /> TZX loader is on page 2, and normally page 0 should ... with SpecEmu's debugger, and on +2a/+3, it switches from ROM3 ... 2: In normal mode, high bit of ROM selection. The four ROMs ... 2: +3DOS
ROM 3: 48 BASIC
Bit 3: Disk motor; 1=on ... -
c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!!c64 .sid player coming soon to specy 128!!! the first old version uses only square waves, 4 years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CKt9noxA7s…
... 's debugger, and on +2a/+3, it switches from ... banks stay at 5/2/0. YM tap version ... 2: In normal mode, high bit of ROM selection. The four ROMs ... 2: +3DOS
ROM 3: 48 BASIC
Bit 3: Disk motor; 1=on ... will get 48K ROM on +2a/+3 also:
[ ... -
Echosoft Organ Master Keyboard interfaceLooks like I?m the lucky guy. I managed to buy a Currys Organ Master Keyboard from England. It arrived in very good condition with a booklet and the …
... synth so far. It started on the Spectrum keyboard, but ... choose successful key combinations (especially on Grey +2, which sounds the best balanced ... program - having to read 3 bytes for each note played ... more easy to deal with on the spectrums end.
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Release - FATWare 0.14a - With Poke SupportHi FATWare 0.12 with poke support doesn't work on my machine and I couldn't get any support so I decided to update the freely available 0.14 sourc…
... running 14a.2 on my 48k spectrum (was using it on grey +2 before) I ... raw. Makes navigation easier on those spectrums without dedicated cursor ... bin into the FATware directory on your CF card. File ... Browser should show v14a.3 afterwards
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Repair ZX Spectrum +2 black issue 1Hi all, after a long time i will try to repair a ZX Spectrum +2 black i found the last days i know for sure that CPU is damaged (already repla…
... tester when trying repairing my +2 grey (really help me back then ... i can use it on the +black 2 to test fualty rams ... has 2 roms ics)
will +2 black will work with some on ... ? i think this can happen on the +2 grey -
ZX Nuvo 128..Hi There, I have built the ZX Nuvo 128 by Superfo, but it has a problem. The machine is working, but the video signal is completely bonkers. I've …
... several aspects of the +3. Amongst other things, ... without first checking on the current state ... is off, 1 is on),
though it ... 2: In normal mode, high bit of ROM selection. The four ROMs ... 2: +3DOS
ROM 3: 48 BASIC
Bit 3: Disk motor; 1=on ... -
Spectrum 128kbHi people I always wanted to have an 128 machine (128,+2+3,...), Will someone like to sell me a machine at a reasonable price?
... ? I have several relatively cheap +2's (grey).
I also have ... +2A's and a lot of +3 ... compatible with games and the +3 is more expensive.
Also ... than the grey +2 as well.
The model depends on what you ... -
Troubleshooting RAM IC's on Spectrum +2 Grey?Got myself a grey +2 but at startup it shows something very similar to this: [img]https://preview.ibb.co/mmai5F/2_Ram_Fault.png[/img] I also su…
... are a number of test ROMs available. The older ones all ... only tried the Retroleum version on the Retroleum SMART card interface ... key Spectrums, but does run on later machines.
http://www ... [/b] - now tests 128k and Grey +2
http://www.fruitcake.plus ... -
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…
... which can be seen on this video (not very ... the strongest interference, "2" slightly lower, "3" barely noticeable,"4" ... nothing visible and so on, same ... thin black/dark grey vertical bars appearing on the TV (connection ... -
Can't Get My Simple Code To RunHello again, I'm trying to run the following simple code: [code] org 32768 main ld b, 21 ; x coordinate is …
... st_p5a defb 2
defm at,3,1,"0-3 ",146,95, ... it? I am planning on creating a library of routines ... i'm still getting a grey blank screen. Am i ... [img]https://photos-2.dropbox.com/t/2/AADVtTVB81fTaWW3_effcBC1Ya-QE6WcxYLMIzhNbf7Jog/12/705306599 ... -
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…
... banks.
On the +3 I could load the program ... for the grey +2, and at 80 for the +3, but no ... 's what it says on the case, even though ... Spectrum +2A (v4.1) ROM" on this test.
[ ... being replaced by "Amstrad" on the 48K start screen. Are ... -
Need help from people with real 128/black +2 and grey +2A/+2B/+3.Please, if you have time and inspiration, run [url="https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/discussion/55518/test-of-screen-switching-timings"]this t…
... timings"]this test[/url] on your Speccy and write ... load some games that are on +3 discs (including [i] ... of Out Run I have on two separate compilations). However ... I have the program on disc, I've loaded ... with - one grey +2, two black +2Bs and one +3. I figured ... -
Need help from people with real 128/black +2 and grey +2A/+2B/+3.Please, if you have time and inspiration, run [url="https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/discussion/55518/test-of-screen-switching-timings"]this t…
... the results from the +3 would be identical to ... how a +3B behaves. On the other hand, my ... is shared with the +3).[/quote] Maybe there are ... :
+2 (gray enclosure)
+3 (black enclosure)
... a mistake. Of course, grey +2 and black +2A/+2B ...
