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  • Microdrive MaintenanceHi All I've come into possesion of two microdrives and 5 cartridges. I have an interface 1 which I believe is fine. I can issue commands to the micr…

    ... white border forever or reports "microdrive not present". ALso I noticed ... should obtain a known working microdrive and cartridge. However then I ...
    wozname wozname January 2011 Hardware
  • Is converting Microdrive formats possible???Hi. First post. I'm a long-time Speccy owner, was lost, but found my way home! :D I have a Disciple as well... Now to my question, but first the …

    ... Genius assembler saves using the Microdrive "MD.FILE" (file-type 6 ... setup, I OPEN'ed a microdrive stream and MOVE'd the ... going through Andy Pennell's microdrive book (which is excellent) but ... no info about the various microdrive file-formats and their uses ...
    omelette omelette January 2011 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • WANTED: Microdrive caseI am after a Microdrive case or a faulty spares & repairs one

    I am after a Microdrive case or a faulty spares & repairs one
    eptheca eptheca March 2011 Wanted
  • ZX Microdrive errorToday I started some ZX Microdrive having in the closet, and only one has given me problems with the typical [B]Microdrive Not present[/B] error. As …

    Today I started some ZX Microdrive having in the closet, and ... problems with the typical [B]Microdrive Not present[/B] error.
    Mobutu Mobutu April 2011 Hardware
  • Microdrive using simple coilWhile listening to my iPod using cassette car adapter I came to idea - why not doing the same for the microdrive? Anyone ever tried that? Do you thin…

    ... doing the same for the microdrive? Anyone ever tried that? Do ... has decent tech info on microdrive inner workings available?
    tstih tstih July 2011 Hardware
  • Microdrive cable & Interface 1I am looking for the all illusive cable which goes from the Microdrive to Interface 1. Does anyone have one they are willing to part with? Also, afte…

    I am looking for the all illusive cable which goes from the Microdrive to Interface 1. Does anyone have one they are willing to part with?
    Also, after an Interface 1......
    The Entertainment King The Entertainment King August 2011 Wanted
  • Microdrive ProblemHi everyone, I have just recently bought an Interface 1 and Microdrive off eBay. I plugged it all in and everything worked, however, it doesn't now …

    ... bought an Interface 1 and Microdrive off eBay. I plugged it ... can send commands to the Microdrive such as CAT and FORMAT ... just stay white with the Microdrive spinning.

    I have ... Spectrum main board, and the Microdrive head.

    Do you ...
    Jimbob-Squarepants Jimbob-Squarepants August 2011 Hardware
  • Interface 1 and microdrive up for grabsHi all, I'm selling my interface 1 and microdrive on ebay. Anyone interested check it out. [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ite…

    Hi all,

    I'm selling my interface 1 and microdrive on ebay. Anyone interested check it out.

    [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260841406705[/url]
    BruceNorton BruceNorton August 2011 Sales
  • Microdrive access via IF 1 NetworkHello, I have a question regarding Microdrive access via IF 1 network. Lets assume I Have two Speccys both with IF but only one with Microdrive. Bot…

    ... /> I have a question regarding Microdrive access via IF 1 network ... IF but only one with Microdrive. Both are connected via IF1 ... the network and access the Microdrive at Speccy 2? Is there ... run at the Speccy with Microdrive?

    Any hint or ...
    maskenlos maskenlos October 2011 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Guide 2: Resurrect dead microdrive cartridges!Hi again, I've just made another little guide: [url]http://www.mutant-caterpillar.co.uk/guides/Resurrect_Microdrive/[/url] If, like me, you have a…

    ... if it chews up your microdrive, it's not my fault ...
    Spirantho Spirantho December 2011 Hardware
  • Create a new microdrive cartridge image formatHi there, I'm working to emulate the IF1+Microdrives in JSpeccy.I've found what the "classic" MDR format ins't capable to store all the required inf…

    ... of how to operate the microdrive at low-level, which so ...
    zx81 zx81 December 2011 Emulators
  • opening Microdrive cartridgeI've been trying to replace the tiny 'sponge' with variable success. in two tiny tapes it worked but, iirc, they worked even with no sponge at all. I…

    ... at end.
    It says 'microdrive not present' on CAT and ...
    orange orange December 2011 Hardware
  • MinnaMicroZ80 v0.21 - Z80 Snapshot to Microdrive converterMinnaMicroZ80 v0.21 - The Z80 to Microdrive Snapshot Converter -------------------------------------------------------------- Written by Rob Shepherd…

    ... v0.21 - The Z80 to Microdrive Snapshot Converter
    --------------------------------------------------------------


    Insert a microdrive cartridge into your Spectrum unit ... .tzx file to the microdrive
    cartridge using ...
    RobeeeJay RobeeeJay January 2012 Announcements
  • Write Tape to MicroDrive... How to do?1st of all hi to everybody here on the forum. I am new here and I have some questions about the spectrum and a microdrive. I want to copy some games…

    ... about the spectrum and a microdrive.

    I want to ... games from tape to the microdrive. Sounds easy but I can ... let it copy to the microdrive. After that the spectrum gives ... is correct and that the microdrive is fully working.

    Abelientje Abelientje March 2012 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • The Sinclair ZX Microdrive Resurrection Project (long)Dear Spectrum fans! [Management summary: Download [url]http://www.bartheld.net/temp/mdv2img.zip[/url] and tell me what you think. All help very much…

    ... thirty year old Sinclair Microdrive Cartridges were still usable. ... the tape itself and the Microdrive mechanics (rubber roller etc ... better analyzing and even repairing microdrive cartridge images, making use ... Speccy will spin up the Microdrive, wait about 1/2s ...
    Volker Volker March 2012 Emulators
  • Microdrive units with weak (not dead) ULAs...Hi everybody, I've got a Microdrive unit here. It didn't work. It does now (actually, it was the ribbon had broken and the ground had lost contact, …

    ... />
    I've got a Microdrive unit here. It didn't ... stop).

    Anyway, this Microdrive is working. However, not fully ...
    Spirantho Spirantho March 2012 Hardware
  • Is my Microdrive dead?I just switched on my spectrum and the Microdrive spun up even though no tape is in it and never doesn't stop spinning (the light stays on too). Swi…

    ... on my spectrum and the Microdrive spun up even though no ...
    Korinel Korinel April 2012 Hardware
  • More troubles: The microdriveRecently bought a used Spectrum Expansion System incl IF1 and microdrive - in a really nice looking condition, along with the accompaniing software o…

    ... Expansion System incl IF1 and microdrive - in a really nice ... almost mint condition, the microdrive is giving me the headache ... audible noise coming from the microdrive when working. I was ... s explanation of cleaning the microdrive and really carefully followed ...
    deckard deckard April 2012 Hardware
  • Spectrum +3 or Microdrive packageHello all Would love either of the following: A spectrum +3 working with discs, av cable and multiface Or An interface 1 and Microdrive and mic…

    ... />
    An interface 1 and Microdrive and microdrives and multiface
    bigredjennings bigredjennings May 2012 Wanted
  • The Sinclair Microdrive NightmareHi folks, following the [URL="http://youtu.be/Kh4hkIyjdNE"]?Sinclair ZX Spectrum - 30th Birthday Anniversary 2012 - The Movie?[/URL] and the series …

    ... . But then...

    The Microdrive, the ill-fated ?mass? storage ... ://youtu.be/aFzZJkXRwsU"]"The Sinclair Microdrive Nightmare - part 1"[/URL][/B ...
    QLvsJAGUAR QLvsJAGUAR June 2012 Hardware
  • Low level microdrive programmingSo I'm on my lunch break trying to find out about low level microdrive programming (without using IF1 ROM). I see one can use port 0xe7 to read and w…

    ... find out about low level microdrive programming (without using IF1 ROM ... read and write bytes from microdrive. I also see there are ... ? Do they emulate low level microdrive calls or IF 1 ROM ... ?
    What is a formatted microdrive?
    How to detect end ...
    tstih tstih July 2012 Development
  • Backup Solutions.Well recently after loosing many files (important ones now recovered). I have realised I need a more robust backup system than copying whole director…

    ... I need a more robust backup system than copying whole directories ... asking your advice on what backup solutions you use and would ...
    Scottie_uk Scottie_uk August 2012 Chit chat
  • Everdrive 64 (N64 backup device)Since I can't get N64 emulation to work right (unlike every other machine I try to emulate, why is N64 emulation still so riddled with incompatibilit…

    ... the bullet and buy a backup device for the N64 as ... 64 is not really a backup device, as it can't ...
    ewgf ewgf October 2012 Chit chat
  • Microdrive Ribbon and Software PackHey Looking for a Microdrive to Interface 1 Ribbon (the one I picked up didn't have one) and the Introductory Microdrive Software Pack. Also lookin…

    ...

    Looking for a Microdrive to Interface 1 Ribbon (the ... have one) and the Introductory Microdrive Software Pack. Also looking for ...
    SimonLCFC SimonLCFC November 2012 Wanted
  • Microdrive without interface 1 on a Spectrum +2The [B]divide [/B]is not compatible with the interface 1. however, I would like to use the microdrive on a Spectrum +2. it would be possible to recre…

    ... would like to use the microdrive on a Spectrum +2.
    Microdrive in the interface 1 without ... idea how to connect the Microdrive without interface 1 on Spectrum ...
    DerSchatten DerSchatten November 2012 Hardware
  • Replacement Microdrive RollersI have a small supply of brand new replacement rubber rollers for the QL and ZX Microdrive - they sit on a spindle on the left hand side of the micro…

    ... for the QL and ZX Microdrive - they sit on a spindle ... left hand side of the microdrive unit, and often wear down ... /Replacement-Sinclair-QL-%25-ZX-Microdrive-Rollers-2630[/url]
    rwap rwap January 2013 Sales
  • New Old Stock Microdrive CartridgesI have managed to find some new old stock microdrive cartridges - not many though! [url]http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Pack-of-4-New-Old-S…

    I have managed to find some new old stock microdrive cartridges - not many though!

    [url]http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Pack-of-4-New-Old-Stock-Sinclair-ZX-Microdrive-Cartridges-in-case-2644[/url]
    rwap rwap January 2013 Sales
  • Microdrive TitlesJust a quick query. Is there a definitive list of titles which made it to microdrive?

    Just a quick query. Is there a definitive list of titles which made it to microdrive?
    ANDREW RYALS ANDREW RYALS February 2013 Games
  • ZX Spectrum and Interface 1 microdrive connectorsI think the following is correct: IF1 microdrive connectors are 8pin (slot 3 notched) 2.54mm pitch and Speccy Expansion Bus is 28 pin (position …

    ... correct:


    IF1 microdrive connectors are 8pin (slot 3 ... />
    The reason for the microdrive cable ... I've a IF1 ... + microdrive heading my way, and I ...
    opless opless March 2013 Hardware
  • Microdrive not presentMy Microdrive has stopped working - when I 'CAT 1' is spins for a couple of seconds, and then says 'Microdrive not present'. I've got a second micro…

    My Microdrive has stopped working - when I ' ... of seconds, and then says 'Microdrive not present'. I've got ... a second microdrive (which I couldn't remember ...
    border2 border2 April 2013 Hardware
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