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ToastrackYay! I now have a toastrack 128K. It even works (the TV modulator's a bit dodgy though). I've wanted one since like 1986.
Yay! I now have a toastrack 128K. It even works (the TV modulator's a bit dodgy though). I've wanted one since like 1986. -
Printers for use with the SpectrumIf anyone is after a reliable inkjet printer for use with the Spectrum, then I have a small supply of HP 660c printers, and Epson Stylus Colour 850 p…
... you have a Spectrum +2A, +2B or +3. Of course, they ... -
Dead +2B, help required...It was bought defective on ebay. It came with two faults: a "dead" power supply (it was the fuse) and a faulty main unit. The power supply is now re…
It was bought defective on ebay. It came with two faults: a "dead" power supply (it was the fuse) and a faulty main unit.
The power supply is now repaired, but I don't know how to repair the main unit. After connecting the power supply the ... -
Testing RAM Chips After RemovalHi I am going to use Winstons Hot Air Gun method of removing the RAM chips from a 4S circuit board. I wish to check the RAM chips, I have a Logic Pr…
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I am going to use Winstons Hot Air Gun method of removing the RAM chips from a 4S circuit board. I wish to check the RAM chips, I have a Logic Probe but no scope. If I mount a socket on a peice of veroboard and feed in the right voltages to ... -
The long view of TV out qualityAs time went on, Sinclair improved the analogue side to give better picture quality. It's therefore ironic that out of the four Spectrums I currentl…
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My SurplusHere's a list of stuff that I plan to sell. Please let me know if you're interested in any of the items listed below. If you need pictures or more de…
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Needs repair.
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Bubble Bobble and Spectrum 128k +2A/B +3Hello, Recently I bought a tape released by the Hit Squad.It load very well (using 128k loader and also on +3 basic mode) but when I try to play it …
... play it in my Spectrum +2B it doesn't have the ... -
A Spectrum that fixes itselfWell, the modulator on my 128K toastrack machine fixed itself. It used to drift horribly within the first half hour or so of power up, but now it's a…
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Low Sound output + Sound distorting pictureHi, I am having a problem with my Grey +2 at the moment while trying to use RGB output. When I load a game the loader tones are fine but the actual…
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ZX81 - Modulator problems...Not a spectrum I know, but does anybody here have an experience of repairing ZX81s? When I dusted mine down recently and plugged it in, the display …
Not a spectrum I know, but does anybody here have an experience of repairing ZX81s?
When I dusted mine down recently and plugged it in, the display is wavey, and inverse, and gets worse the further to the right the cursor is.
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TAB not rightHi all, I am trying to get a print out on my Spectrum+2B. example:- 10 LET a$="Test" 20 LET b$="128k" 30 LPRINT a$;TAB 18;b$ I am trying to get it …
... print out on my Spectrum+2B.
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Plus 3 lengthHi all, I have won myself a Spectrum+3 from eBay, I have a slide table under my computer table. My Spectrum+2B fits nicely, how ever I think the+3 is…
... computer table.
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Spectrum+3Hi all, Got my Spectrum+3 from eBay this afternoon. Powered it up to find the drive belt is a no go. So I need a drive belt, Ok easy to get hold of n…
... ROM`s and put in +2B ROM`s as they are ... -
Plus2B modHi all, Been tinkering with a few ideas on a Spectrum+2B The idea being what if I want to load a program direct from the PC to the Spectrum? It cant …
... few ideas on a Spectrum+2B
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dsk images problemHi all I am having a bit of a problem. I use WinTZX0.8A to get programs from my PC to my Spectrum+2B (not using the +3 as I am waiting for a new dri…
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Things not to do/say/take on a 1st dateDecided to go on a proper date tonight so I need some pointers. What should I avoid taking, saying or doing on a 1st date? I've got some ideas but …
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A removal van
handcuffs
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Spectrum modsHi all, Looking at my Spectrum stuff and the mod`s I have done. How many of you out there have done Spectrum modifications? And what are they? 1. …
... out mod
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photo of my composite modI took a photo of the composite mod I built into the modulator box of my spectrum+ for a thread on c.s.s just thought people here might like to see h…
... mod I built into the modulator box of my spectrum+ for ... video out circuit, inside the modulator box.
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Removal of junk filesIm after a program that is able to remove junk files. For example when you install a program the setup program and temp files usually end up in Docum…
Im after a program that is able to remove junk files. For example when you install a program the setup program and temp files usually end up in Documents and Settings. Also .temp files are put all over the place. I'm using XP.
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Three feet later...Three feet of solder wick later, that is, after clearing the holes where the 4532 (upper 32K) memory was on the issue 4B board I've finally got aroun…
... from the holes after chip removal: vacuum cleaner on one side ... out...
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Noob question. I'm stillconfused.I thought I had it all sorted out about the different models: +2....+2a....+3. But then, suddenly, I saw that there were a +2b. So, can anyone pleas…
... saw that there were a +2b.
So, can anyone please ... tell me where the +2b fits in, and if it ... -
I've got a divIDE. Now what?I've purchased a divIDE and after a month it's at home. What can I do now with that? I've got a 48k+, a +2B and a +3. The +2B has the original ROMs,…
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AY-player from Rastan SagaHello. For what ports #3F, #5F in the given fragment of a code are used? They give What effect in sounding? ================================= F4C1 21…
Speccy plus composite modHi folks, I have 2 48K speccy plus machines both with really poor RF output, one is very weak and the other wanders and white tears across the scree…
... still appears to use the modulator circuitry. I am totally incompetant ...8 bit simple interface + +3e romsSo, i have built the interface and burned the +3e roms to use on a +2B machine. Everything is working fine. I have a 64 MB cf card with some partitio…
... roms to use on a +2B machine. Everything is working fine ...Sinclair Spectrum 48K with new membraneI am selling the 48K Spectrums I have on ebay in favour of Emulation. ;-) All have Composite mods and brand new membranes! Heres the first one...…
... put back to original RF Modulator output if desired by connecting ...IF2 Joystick port on Keyboard connectorHi all, I just found this in the forums but I am not sure about the view to the keybord sockets. Are the connections give from the view to the comp…
eBay - sellers will no longer be allowed to leave feedbackforthcoming changes for feeback system [b]sellers not allowed to leave negs or neutrals[/b] [url]http://pages.ebay.com/services/forum/new.html[/url…
... May, 2008.[/b]
3. Removal of negative and neutral Feedback ...
