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Fixing a ZX Clone from .ru - 27 years late.Hi there, I've currently assembled another russian clone a "Compact 256 Turbo" from a PCB I bought. The machine appears to be fully functional and o…
... ? I've looked into the schematic and adapted how !INT is ... formed.
Documentation:
Schematic for Compact 128 here (that ... machine has a partially different schematic, but the very same problem ... -
RS232 - built-in vs. Interface 1Hello all. After some advice, and I figured someone here would probably be able to help. I'm the owner of a (grey case) Spectrum +2, and I'm keen …
... a cable for connecting the IF1 to a serial printer, ... port or the IF1? Also, is the IF1 RS232 port useable ... channels will correctly use the IF1 RS232 in 128K mode? ... I want to use the IF1 RS232?
... Also, as I have the IF1 printer cable, which ends in ... -
Bit of fun - ToastRack , one change onlyAlthough there's an old "one change only" topic about, I was thinking about the toastyrack 128's earlier. Its actually the only Spectrum model I've n…
... cartridge slot
Built in IF1 microdrive connector ?
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Questions about microdrivesHi! Bought an Interface 1 and two microdrives along with around 10 microdrive cartridges. Installed (great but very expensive) vdrive zx into one …
... have not even opened the IF1 yet, it seems to work ... years but never owned an if1 and microdrives until now. -
Anybody got a parts list for an Issue 3b please?I've got a schematic, but does anyone have a parts list with the values just for the resistors and capacitors? Just would save me sometime going thro…
I've got a schematic, but does anyone have a parts list with the values just for the resistors and capacitors? Just would save me sometime going through the schematic and making notes of them. Thanks. -
Maplin IO Controller for ZX Spectrum (1985)Hi all, Does anybody still have have a Maplin IO Controller (could be bought as a kit or readymade) from the Maplin March-May 1985 magazine. This wa…
... disappeared.
I have the schematic and article details, and I ... -
earphone socketI have trouble getting a good level out of the ear socket for saving games. Anyone else have this problem? Anyone know how to boost it?
... with the serial on the IF1, isn't it?
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Microdrive fault.I guess some of you may know this... My microdrive has a problem: the motor starts running as soon as I plug the computer in, and won't stop! It is …
... of the connection (MDV and IF1), but no luck!! [img]/__forums ... -
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…
... and +2.
The IF1 was intended for use with ... enough down to connect the IF1 to it. I would not ... -
IF1 LAN socketsI finally put my hands on a couple IF1's... I have a couple questions about the network sockets, however. First of all, are you supposed to stick "mo…
In any IF1 network there must be two 'free' sockets (see below)
Suspect the cable is mono but i'd never put it in writing.
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IF1 LAN socketsI finally put my hands on a couple IF1's... I have a couple questions about the network sockets, however. First of all, are you supposed to stick "mo…
WOS holds a copy of the IF1 manual, in which your questions gets
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NTSC MONITORLast year I bought a +2 at eBay. I live in New York, USA. I had a +2 when I was in Portugal (6 years ago). I posted a topic here and 2 persons told m…
there is a schematic for an rgb interface for the Timex/Sinclair 2068..(dont know if it works on the spectrum) in the Timex/2068 Technical manual.
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Does anynoe has an IF1 for sale?I've never seen one, here, and now I'm crazy to try a LAN of spectrums... [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] Anyone ever tried it? If…
Sorry Al
Thought I had better mention that the IF2 and IF1 are not the same.
Didnt realise the IF2 didnt have the LAN function.
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Does anynoe has an IF1 for sale?I've never seen one, here, and now I'm crazy to try a LAN of spectrums... [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] Anyone ever tried it? If…
Well, If1 was serial+microdrive+network, If2 was
Cartridge+joystick... Nothing to do with each other. [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
But thank you anyway, I DID get an If1 through
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what spec pc are you running your speccy emulator onAll them giga hertz and bytes and what do i do with it mainly...play speccy games and old arcade games.. What spec pc do you have at the moment? I up…
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gamepads for use on spectrumHello, I was wondering if there were any gamepads available for the spectrum or compatible with it.(I think atari joys/pads were compatible) If the a…
... which I had bought an IF1 for 11DM (~ 6 bucks)!!! Definately ... -
Microdrive woesHi there! Just managed to pick up a 2nd hand Microdrive and interface one... Came with an introductory program which doesn't seem to load. Since its…
... clean read first time so IF1 will spend upto 30 seconds ... a problem between M/Drive, IF1 and the Speccy.
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Microdrive woesHi there! Just managed to pick up a 2nd hand Microdrive and interface one... Came with an introductory program which doesn't seem to load. Since its…
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What other 'retrotech' are you into, what hardware do you own?I suppose talking about machines, hardware & software other than Sinclair is off-topic, but my retro collection was kick-started at WoS! I had heard…
... /> 2x Zx Spectrum 48k (with IF1 and +D)
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ZX to EGA - it works !!I finally hooked up EGA monitor to ZX. Everybody can repeat if can hold the soldering iron in the arm. The circuit diagram is simple, it contains two…
Can someone supply my with the schematic to the EGA to Speccy interface.
Thank you
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Link to picture of the ZX Spectrum (LEGO) robot interface.You will have to copy/paste this url into your browser. Feel free to download it, or link to it. [url="http://www.myezboard.com/projects/ezboard/ezb…
A friend of mine has Lego mindstorm robots... I think you program them via the serial port. THAT could be done on a Speccy+IF1, methinks. :) They probably have more active logic inside than the spectrum itself. -
Brand new topic? Who used to map games?IS this a BRAND NEW topic? :) I doubt it. But what the hey? Who here used to MAP games? I hadn't heard the expression 'walkthroughs' back then but I…
... adventure game "Kobyashi Naru" in schematic form.
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TAP files for the TS 2068Hi, just recently bought a TS 2068 and found "Taper" on the web. Downloaded it and began to use it only to discover that it would not open TS 2068 fi…
... can build one as the schematic is available on-line, and ... -
More random questionsWay back in the mists of time I remember reading a couple of articles in an ancient copy of Sinclair User, ZX Computing or the like (can't remember w…
POKE 23756,0 (and 23755) only work on a 48K Standard machine. If you use IF1 you need to poke another adress. You need to find start of BASIC first, which is different due to more SYSTEM VARS. -
need help in codingI have an address in HL, which I must save in memory buffer (for example at address buff1) with shift (for example taken from memory address shft1). …
... does what you want. Your "schematic" and your text description don ...
