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ZX Spectrum 128K pink screen!?I have a problem with my ZX Spectrum 128K, when I connect one off those Retro Computer Shack RGB scart cable. I get a the start up screen, but the wh…
... Retro Computer Shack RGB scart cable. I get a the start ... the GBS 8200 with a cable for the 128k, I also ... -
PC to +3 communicationsHi I'm going to explore the abilities of my +3 to communicate with a PC. The "natural" ways to do that would be via serial or parallel link. I've b…
... RS232 to DB9 or DB25 cable (I guess crossover). I'd ... to do my own parallel cable. Does anyone knows where can ... -
Spectrum or Spectrum+ Case and keyboardI am looking for a case to put my forthcoming Harlequin into. Ideally, I would like a rubber key case but would also take a Spectrum+ case. The con…
... case to put my forthcoming Harlequin into.
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+3 loading problems.I can't load from tape on my plus three. I'm using a stereo to two mono cable, and when I plug the correct cable in to my computer or tape recorder …
... a stereo to two mono cable, and when I plug the ... correct cable in to my computer or ... -
What's on this magazine cover?I've wondered about the cover of this Big K magazine for years: [url]https://archive.org/stream/06-big-k-magazine/Big-K-Issue-06#page/n0/mode/2up[/u…
... doing something with a ribbon cable? But what is it sat ... -
My TV is dying....oh no's!So I'm thoroughly enjoying my return to Spectrum life at the moment. But something is becoming clear to me. Or to be more exact, clearly fuzzy to me.…
... work (when using old UHF cable). Even the SCART signal appears ... -
Spectrum + 48k Not loading tapes?I just got the membrane fixed on this damned thing, and then I bought a new tape player. And to no avail will it load tapes. Here's the process: 1- I…
... when this happens (using RF cable, unfortunately).
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+2a modified for OTLAok just wanted some help here as i wanted to use OTLA on my +2A. Now i know i cant put the data on to tape as it just don't work (already tried it). …
... 3.5 jack with a cable fitted into the +2A.
cable to on the board. -
conflicted of hullI just got a spares repairs +2 (grey) from eBay for 3quid. I was going to nick the keyboard for the Harlequin. The only problem is the +2 looks to be…
... nick the keyboard for the Harlequin. The only problem is the ... -
Byte Drive 500I also received a Byte Drive 500 3" floppy drive, but I don?t really know how to connect the unit to a Spectrum. From the little information on the B…
... , Oric etc.) with only the cable to the computer being special ... , I don?t have the cable :sad:
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Serial Number - UpgradedI've just noticed that the Spectrum+ case I got for the Harlequin board doesn't have a serial number. Instead it has 'Upgraded' in red. Would this …
... + case I got for the Harlequin board doesn't have a ... suppose its appropriate for the Harlequin too :) -
How to run games from mp3 player to a real 48K machine?Hi! I would like to test the homebrew games that was "released" in 2013. As far as I know there haven't been made any real tapes for these games so …
... . I put the "mic in cable" into the mp3 and then ... -
Spectrum +2 (Grey version) RGB SCART QuestionHi Guys, A quick question for you. As the new owner of a 128K Spectrum +2 (grey version), I'm using a cable from Retro Computer Shack which tries to…
... version), I'm using a cable from Retro Computer Shack which ... pin 16 of the SCART cable. As has been discussed before ... 'd need to modify the cable)?
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+2 Grey Composite question.Hello all, Long time reader first time poster and all that...... Probably a daft question which has been asked hundreds of times, even though I ca…
... I just hook up a cable from the composite and ground ... -
Trying to revive my +2B!Hey folks, Newly registered and looking for a fresh pair of eyes on my journey to restoring my +2B Spectrum :) I've done the Composite out conversi…
... ZX Spectrum after-market SCART cable from E-Bay and that ... -
Power connector for 48K SpectrumI need a new power connector for an Issue Two 48K Spectrum board, quite an early one. Where can these things be obtained? Someone must know! There mu…
I need a new power connector for an Issue Two 48K Spectrum board, quite an early one. Where can these things be obtained? Someone must know! There must have been a load of these sourced for Harlequin projects, and also for Spectrum fixes. -
Buyers bewareRecently over on facebook I made a deal with a guy to buy a Commodore 1541 II Disk Drive, it was out of alignment apparently, plus there could have b…
... have a psu and serial cable with it. Looking for ?30 ... -
USB Keyboard Interface interest?Hi, I was wondering if anyone else out there is interested in a USB interface for the ZX Spectrum (particularly the rubber key models, though it sho…
... the width down) of FFC cable, through the opening for the ... use with just the USB cable, or just use the spectrum ... -
Question for xbox 360 ownersI know there's quite a few 360 owners here, I owned one when they first came out, swapped it for a PS3 and never looked back. I got my girls one lat…
... and trailing a 10m LAN cable to my hub simply isn ... -
Wanted: ZX Spectrum rubber or + casesHi all See, now I have a lonely issue 1 board that is naked and need of a case to live in now that I have repaired it (well the main PCB is repaired…
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I also have a Harlequin board that will need a ... -
*selling* C64c and boat load of other stuff for itSo I am going to let go of my C64C as I cant get to a TV at all these days. I have not had much time in using this amazing computer and yet I kept bu…
... also comes with joytick extender cable so it keeps the joyports ... good. AV scart cable made by me, power supply ... -
Bob's "Save it from the Skip" hardware sale.Recently I mentioned that I'd skip any items I had been trying to selling if they didn't find a taker, so here is the full list of Spectrum hardware …
... connectors - x2.
D) Connecting cable.
E) Connecting plate.
cable, from 'The Sinclair Shop'. Cannot ... auto-fire option, but split cable housing.
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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.…
... /> when i plugged the power cable in a piece of the ... the end on the power cable at the spectrum end but ... -
Grey +2 - no sound during loadingI have a grey +2 here (issue 3), that is acting a bit strangely. I cleaned it and replaced/reversed TR4 to give it a stable RGB signal and so far all…
... great when using a SCART cable, so the audio socket works ... -
48K rgb output? Also, OTLA.A couple of weeks ago I scored 2 48K Spectrums on eBay for ?27 with 1 PSU, 1 TV cable and about 10 tapes....score or what!!!! One turned out to be a…
... with 1 PSU, 1 TV cable and about 10 tapes....score ... input :( Has a composite input cable but apparently it needs other ... -
Microdrive-Microdrive incompatibility?Hi All! Finally I could get enough Microdrives and connecting blocks (or cable replacement) to make the largest storage configuration of the classic…
... Microdrives and connecting blocks (or cable replacement) to make the largest ... -
Can i recommend this as an audio file solution[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-MP3-Player-Tape-Cassette-Adapter-for-SD-MMC-Slot-USB/281138097707?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D2…
... is it works via a cable like the ipod or chucked ... -
For connoisseurs collection: ZX Spectrum 128, 520 discs, FDD3000, joystics and moreHI, I am getting ready to sell above set. If I get competitive offer I will decide to sell it. Send me prive msg if there is interest. This is my …
... interface.
- RGB S-VIDEO cable working with all new TVs ... recent TVs), standard ant?na cable.
I will not ... -
Building a custom keyboardI'm hit by summer vacation and I thought it would be about time to build my Harlequin board. But I haven't started yet - as I've been looking into wh…
... about time to build my Harlequin board. But I haven't ... -
Saving to MP3 playerI have been using my Spectrum lately with the Speccy Tape app to load games straight into the ear socket from my iPhone. One thing that's not possi…
... possible to make up a cable with 2 mono jack plugs ...
