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Poll: The best spectrumIm putting this up as weve had quite a lengthy discussion discussing the highs and lows of all spectrum models so heres a poll for personal preferanc…
I vote for grey +2.
PROS:
- 128K.< ... .
CONS:
- The tape unit
- Modulator, you have ... have both.
- It's grey :(
How it compares ... -
New stereo audio board for fitting on AY chip - interested?Hi, I developed a small board that fits on the AY chip inside 128K ZX Spectrums: [IMG]http://www.benophetinternet.nl/hobby/vanmezelf/stereo_audio.j…
... the mini-jack connector to mount in the grey +2 which is on ... .
The plastic of the grey +2 is more thick than the ... wires and the current audio connector (hope to have better ones ... between ABC and ACB stereo + 2 euro postage. I'll include ... -
Platformer BAS file?Does anyone have an example of a platformer in BASIC? Specifically one that uses drawn sprites, etc.
... Update the player position.
2.- Load player UDG set.
Steps 2 and 5 take precious time ... unreleased original version of Biniax 2 was coded in BASIC with ... them 'cause they had a grey +2 or a 128+, and I ... ages to load from tape. -
Back in the day Speccy related problems.Thinking back about the days where i used to play on the ZX Speccy (48K original rubber keyed wiith seperate data recorder) i recall some of the prob…
... recall were tapes getting tangled -tape (rust coated plastic) was leaving ... cousin used to adjust the tape heads on a cassette recorder ... too especially with some cheaper tape decks
and ... azimuth screw on his first grey +2
my worst ... -
contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... the 128ke spec on a grey +2 or even a toastrack[/QUOTE ... 't much of that ... mostly tape versions of IF2 ROMs. -
Serial protocol, help!Hi, simply trying to find best way to transfer programs from PC to real ZX Spectrum for testing purposes. Under Windows I tried using Spxfr and it w…
... SIF with my ZX Spectrum +2 (grey) and sometime with ZX Spectrum ... files. Exactly as from real tape, but data are transfered trought ... is older photo of my grey +2. Green interface is older SIF ... -
128K blues, part +2: picture and tape driveI recently purchased an original (grey) +2 which sadly seems not to be fully working. The computer powers up but there is no way to obtain a stable p…
... " won't work with the grey +2. I thought it would, d ... , that does not solve the tape deck problem. Nothing happens when ... -
Loading games with cassette adapter - no PLAY requiredAfter several encouragingly successful experiments with the use of cassette adapters commonly used to connect a multimedia player to a cassette-only …
... is stuck on. Usually on tape decks when play is off ... signal is sent from the tape head. Leaf switches are used ... .
Unless the +2's tape deck doesn't have this ... +2A anyway, and with a grey +2, when I finally (if ever ... -
Loading games with cassette adapter - no PLAY requiredAfter several encouragingly successful experiments with the use of cassette adapters commonly used to connect a multimedia player to a cassette-only …
Interesting topic.
The grey +2... My uncle repaired mine last ... (interference) that goes from the tape deck to one or more ... was only true for the grey +2, but I remember the author ... to the side of the tape deck. -
Renegade (the hit squad)Hi fellow spectrum peeps,nice to meet you all!,and what a great site you have here!. I have been given a spectrum +2 which didn't load tapes,until i…
... (hit squad version) tape,and it loads until ... with this version on their grey 2 speccy?.
... your Spectrum or with the tape itself.
... you should test the tape with his/her equipment ... the case, then the tape is probably faulty.
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128K blues, part +2: picture and tape driveI recently purchased an original (grey) +2 which sadly seems not to be fully working. The computer powers up but there is no way to obtain a stable p…
Some other +2 I've seen with distorsed ... /> On the other hand: a grey +2 should work with a +2A ... to put in order your +2 grey to output an analog RGB ... think I can fix your +2, but I don't know ... have managed to get the tape deck working, you can always ... -
128K blues, part +2: picture and tape driveI recently purchased an original (grey) +2 which sadly seems not to be fully working. The computer powers up but there is no way to obtain a stable p…
@mcleod
The Grey +2 RGB is the same as ... this the 128k and 128+2 (Grey) Scart cables are not interchangable ... am not mistaken even the Pinout is different.
Grey 128k +2, in the end I ... -
128K blues, part +2: picture and tape driveI recently purchased an original (grey) +2 which sadly seems not to be fully working. The computer powers up but there is no way to obtain a stable p…
... 542958]@mcleod
The Grey +2 RGB is the same as ... this the 128k and 128+2 (Grey) Scart cables are not ... even the Pinout is different.[/QUOTE]
The +2 grey is configurable ... in the +2 grey schematic.
Some +2 I've repaired ... -
Problems with a gray ZX Spectrum +2Hello. First of all, thank you for receiving me on this forum. I'll try to help everybody as well as I can Said that, I want to do two questions abo…
... above the Heatsink on the Grey +2, instead I would suggest using ... /> The above is my 128k+2 testbed for all things crazy ... could fit inside a cassette tape chassis and provide the feature ... -
Improving the Spectrum +2's Cassette RecorderHi people, Nice techie question here! I have a Spectrum +2 (grey). Actually, I have several. I'm trying to get this particular one to load tapes be…
... 's and 2 grey +2's.
The tape deck on the grey +2's ... and load them through a tape adapter plugged into a personal ... -
How faithful are you to Sinclair computers?Are you 100% faithful to Sinclair computers or do you divide your attention across multiple retro computers and consoles? I never had anything besid…
... a grey +2 which lasted about 18 months although the tape keys snapped ... -
SIDBlaster/ZX - new soundcard for ZX-SpectrumThis soundcard is for ZX-Spectrum compatible computers. It uses in its work MOS Technology SID soundchip, which together with MOS Technology 6510 mic…
... IORQULA line on the edge connector.
[*]Both versions of the ... machine to check.
[*]The Grey +2 does have this signal connected ... to check).
[*]The Black +2 and the +3 definitely do ... -
SIDBlaster/ZX - new soundcard for ZX-SpectrumThis soundcard is for ZX-Spectrum compatible computers. It uses in its work MOS Technology SID soundchip, which together with MOS Technology 6510 mic…
... IORQULA line on the edge connector.
[*]Both versions of the ... machine to check.
[*]The Grey +2 does have this signal connected ... to check).
[*]The Black +2 and the +3 definitely do ... -
(grey) +2 ear modI saw some references here and there about grey +2 machines which had an external ear connector built in, so you can use external audio devices for l…
... is no EAR on a grey +2 ;-) That is why I am ... the audio from the cassette connector goes :p
My ... -
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... to a TV set and tape recorder. I was nine then ... 48k (issue 2)
- a +2A
- a +2 (grey)
- 2 +3
- a sony playstation (early grey model)
I already ... -
Connecting spectrum to HD tvHello everyone, I was wondering if anybody could help me,I have plugged my spectrum +2 into my HD tv,I get a loading screen,but when I go to load a t…
... ]Im assuming this is a grey +2 not one of the black ... models, if its a grey go [URL="http://www.ebay ... .uk/itm/SINCLAIR-SPECTRUM-128k-2-GREY-MODEL-RGB-SCART-LEAD-/390288649031 ... no sound coming from the tape to load,is there anything ... -
Strange behaviour in real hardware but not in emulatorsWell, at least not in any emulator I've tried. I've been reported by fellow forum member Macc that both our Maritrini Monster Slayer and Retroworks'…
... real grey +2/toastrack test it for me when I produce the tape ... -
Strange behaviour in real hardware but not in emulatorsWell, at least not in any emulator I've tried. I've been reported by fellow forum member Macc that both our Maritrini Monster Slayer and Retroworks'…
[QUOTE=na_th_an;609860]Could anybody with a real grey +2/toastrack test it for me when I produce the tape file?[/QUOTE]
I can. -
128k to Scart RGB Leads on Ebay.I started this thread as my other one was not getting any attention. Recently, I brought a 128k and +2 (grey) to scart connector on Ebay from Cool N…
... brought a 128k and +2 (grey) to scart connector on Ebay from Cool ... a 128k + and a 128k+2 (grey), with one 15" CRT, one ... -
Does a spectrum +2 power supply work on a +3?tiny question, does a spectrum +2 power supply work for a +3?
I think only if it's the black +2, really a +2A, does it have the multi-pin power connector necessary. The original grey +2 just had a single hollow pin power connector, which won't work. -
ZX Spectrum 12K +2 (gray version) made in UK?Quick question: Does anyone know whether the 128K ZX Spectrum +2 (gray version) was produced in the UK or just in Taiwan? All models have so far had …
... a fair few from buying tape bundles... they work fine, but ... boxed ones though :)
grey +2's I got a silly ... . the big problem is the tape drive not working properly... always ... em for not having a tape counter, such a simple thing ... -
ESXDOS v0.8.0 released (with NMI Browser)Hello, To celebrate the speccy's 30th birthday, here's the latest version of ESXDOS for DivIDE users. The full changelog is too long to post here, s…
... the answer. (I have a grey +2)
I use ... reason for that? (no +2 menu?)
I would ... and only recently bought a +2 and 48k)
2/+3/+2A
2 screen (48k basic, 128k basic, tape loader, calculator ... -
ZX Spectrum +2A 128K Peripheral CompatabilityHey guys, Are the ZX interface devices and microdrives compatible with the +2A machine? Col.
... only compatible with the early grey +2 and older (ie: toastrack etc ... on the grey +2 is a toastrack in effect with a tape player ... -
ZX Spectrum +2A 128K Peripheral CompatabilityHey guys, Are the ZX interface devices and microdrives compatible with the +2A machine? Col.
... the +2a using the edge connector mod that Andrew is talking ... used on a 48k/toastrach/grey +2) that way you can definately ... -
DivIDE and new Kempston Joystick interfaces!I've got some DivIDE and new Kempston Joystick interfaces ready: [IMG]http://benophetinternet.nl/hobby/vanmezelf/divide_batch_may2012.JPG[/IMG] Div…
[QUOTE=R-Tape;634947]Cool :-), a couple more ... /> Yes, the DivIDE's IDE connector pinout:
[IMG]http://www ...
