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  • Using real 3.5" floppies to load a +3 game (emulated)Is it possible to load a Spectrum +3 or Amstrad CPC 664/6128 game with the use of 3.5" floppy disks (providing the emulator can support real disk mod…

    ... that).[/quote]
    The motor running too fast will prevent ... '8K sectors'. The increased speed reduces the time for each ... track. Fortunately, you can adjust the motor speed quite easily on 3" ... b] to check the rotation speed after each adjustment. I' ...
    obo obo September 2010 Hardware
  • Using real 3.5" floppies to load a +3 game (emulated)Is it possible to load a Spectrum +3 or Amstrad CPC 664/6128 game with the use of 3.5" floppy disks (providing the emulator can support real disk mod…

    ... track. Fortunately, you can adjust the motor speed quite easily on 3" drives ... be easier to remove the motor cap for better access, but ... :[/b] to check the rotation speed after each adjustment. I'd ... don't understand; on my motor there is no screw, just ...
    orange orange September 2010 Hardware
  • What causes "The disk has been changed" problem on a +3?I've seen this posted here on this forum and no explanation as to what causes it or any solution that doesn't involve writing a DSK image back to the…

    ... and found my spin speed difference was +04% ... capstan and pulley and the speed test went to +05% ... 3 drive has a speed adjust in the motor (but didn't ... found the speed adjust pot and using the speed test and ... found clockwise increases the speed) I managed to get ...
    BarryB BarryB October 2017 Hardware
  • printer port redirect to (Windows) system printerIs there any emulator (+2A/+3 compatible) that can be configured to output the, say, parallel printer port to the Windows system port ? The default o…

    ... the port determines pen and motor state - and how fast the ... do with the printer's motor speed.

    Cristi
    secarica secarica November 2002 Emulators
  • printer port redirect to (Windows) system printerIs there any emulator (+2A/+3 compatible) that can be configured to output the, say, parallel printer port to the Windows system port ? The default o…

    ... do with the printer's motor speed.
    [/quote]

    Ahh ...
    Dunny Dunny November 2002 Emulators
  • printer port redirect to (Windows) system printerIs there any emulator (+2A/+3 compatible) that can be configured to output the, say, parallel printer port to the Windows system port ? The default o…

    ... 't want to emulate the *speed* of the ZX-Printer, it ... 't need to worry about motor speed changes etc.

    All ...
    Chris Cowley Chris Cowley November 2002 Emulators
  • +3 disc imaging (idea + SDP)Following a bit of research, which you can probably see in the "old code" thread, I had an idea for a bit of software that may be useful (for me, and…

    ... minute variations in the drive motor speed will be enough to give ...
    obo obo April 2006 Development
  • Prince of Persia in an actual Spectrum?Prince of Persia is one the best games programmed for our Speccy in the last 10 years, but I think originally was written for TR Dos, although there …

    ... hardware without fiddling with drive motor speed. It's not directly +3DOS ...
    obo obo August 2006 Games
  • New protection systemsAs a follow-up to [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14311&page=2"]this[/URL] thread regarding relatively new protection sy…

    The slightest variation in tape motor speed would push the value of the R register some way out from the value it held during the saving of that same pulse.
    Woody Woody May 2007 Development
  • New protection systemsAs a follow-up to [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14311&page=2"]this[/URL] thread regarding relatively new protection sy…

    ... ]The slightest variation in tape motor speed would push the value of ...
    BloodBaz BloodBaz May 2007 Development
  • If you've got a real working MF128,IF1, and MDR combo can I ask a favour?So, if you do have a real Multiface 128, Interface 1, Microdrive and, oh yeah, a Spectrum (48k or 128k) that are all working, can I ask a favour...? …

    ... could just take too long (motor speed variations?) and overwrite the header ...
    Jimmy Jimmy April 2008 Hardware
  • ultimate microdrive cassette?just a thought.. would it be possible to make a special microdrive cassette that would work as adapter and take sd cards. you know, like those mp3 ad…

    ... to respond to changes in motor speed though.)
    gasman gasman May 2009 Hardware
  • Control a Model Railway with ZX Spectrum?When I got my Spectrum from Ebay, it came with the previous owner's collection of books, magazines, tapes etc. One of the books was : First Steps wi…

    ... on board that controls the motor speed. The rails have a constant ...
    guesser guesser March 2010 Development
  • Using real 3.5" floppies to load a +3 game (emulated)Is it possible to load a Spectrum +3 or Amstrad CPC 664/6128 game with the use of 3.5" floppy disks (providing the emulator can support real disk mod…

    ... more SAMdisk warnings about the motor speed now either.

    Thanks ... posting updated details on the speed adjustment :)
    obo obo October 2010 Hardware
  • +3 Copy ProtectionHi all, I've been looking at copy protection and I've realised that, as a kid, I thought things like speedlock were there to stop you poking the gam…

    ... with real world variations in motor speed and jitter, gives different results ...
    obo obo August 2011 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • 2 new games - Brian Vs the Bullies & BlitzIn case you've missed it in this thread ([url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=38962[/url]) I've uploaded 2 games to celebrate …

    ... need a clean or the motor speed needs adjusting. I'd offer ...
    JeffB JeffB May 2012 Announcements
  • UK video recorder in the USA.If I take my UK video recorder to the USA, will it still work if I get a step up transformer and a device capable of displaying PAL. Or will the 60Hz…

    ... control circuit to control the motor speed (probably similar to a DC ... brushless motor and an ESC). Ancient VCRs ...
    Winston Winston July 2013 Chit chat
  • The Idiot's guide to 3.5 inch floppies on a +3All help gratefully received, including blow by blow instructions and tutorials. I am interseted in adding a floppy drive (3.5 inch) to my +3 as an …

    ... found really helpful the rpm speed test option as I was ... . With a tweak of the motor speed I set it to 292 ...
    Your Spec-chum Your Spec-chum March 2016 Hardware
  • 'computer compatible' tape recorders?I have seen these a couple of times for sale, but what exactly do they do (differently form the regular type) ? [URL=http://s1063.photobucket.com/…

    ... that in "computer mode" the motor speed is altered and the tape ... than tape played at "music" speed, something I used to do ...
    moggy moggy October 2016 Hardware
  • What causes "The disk has been changed" problem on a +3?I've seen this posted here on this forum and no explanation as to what causes it or any solution that doesn't involve writing a DSK image back to the…

    ... update!

    Seems the speed adjust will let Live Ammo/4 ...
    BarryB BarryB November 2017 Hardware
  • Understanding tape edgesI've never done any tape reading code. But I've read about these "edges" on multiple occasions. Trouble is I don't understand what they heck they are…

    ... , and the tape recorder's speed can vary quite a bit ... bit of flutter or the motor speed isn't entirely consistent.
    Winston Winston March 2020 Development
  • k7zx, a utility to load programs to Spectrum at very high speedk7zx is a windows program that convert .tap, .tzx , .sna and .z80 files to a wav file that can be played to a real Spectrum. You can down load it f…

    ... the Spectrum at very high speed from 11 kbs upto 38 ... fine on emulator. The maximum speed for a real spectrum in ... "16 bits stereo".

    Adjust the volumem by loading .hex ...
    decicoder decicoder January 2007 Development
  • Grey +2 tape motorAnyone know where to get a tape motor for a grey +2? Mine is on its last legs. When I got this +2 I serviced the deck and put new belts in but the…

    ... where to get a tape motor for a grey +2? ... belts in but the motor was freely vibrating in ... taken its toll on the motor. While it has plenty ... tone you can hear the speed changing. Belts and mechanisms ... so everything points to the motor.

    I assume ...
    chinnyhill10 chinnyhill10 February 2016 Hardware
  • Plus 2 QuestionsHi, I have just bought a second hand Plus 2 (A) from eBay and have a few questions that (I hope!) someone can help me with: Joysticks: Which Joys…

    ... button pressed (and tape playing) adjust the screw underneath (the screw ... the sound change as you adjust. You need a nice sharp ... check the band from the motor to the tape mechanism is ... that can also cause irregular speed of the reels.

    BuzzinRich BuzzinRich September 2003 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Getting edsk files on to 3" disksHi I am trying to get edsk (copyprotected) files to 3" disks. I have a 3.5" drive and the internal 3" in my +3. I also have DivIDE and +3e. I have …

    ... need to adjust you drive speed.[/quote]If the motor is running too ... 8K sectors. SAMdisk tests the speed before each write and will ... a: Normal speed is 300rpm, but if you adjust it for 310rpm ...
    obo obo May 2011 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • BUG in zxspin and SpecEmu - read Loading speed in WAV fileI'm created a new save, but it can run at 44.1 KHz, to test it, i make a new file from WAV 44.1 KHz to 88.2 KHz. Load this file in a emulator zx-spin…

    ... motor, if the speed is not good, can change this adjust resistor, (adjust ... called "chisporroteo". make by brush motor or electronic.

    Speed" (more than light speed) it grown ...
    The tape reading-speed should not change if you ...
    Z80user Z80user April 2012 Emulators
  • BUG in zxspin and SpecEmu - read Loading speed in WAV fileI'm created a new save, but it can run at 44.1 KHz, to test it, i make a new file from WAV 44.1 KHz to 88.2 KHz. Load this file in a emulator zx-spin…

    ... PWM motor, if the speed is not good, can change this adjust resistor, (adjust ... mentioned. In addition the average speed of x mm/s will ... play one note at Spectrum speed, can by play a 2 ... not grow at "Ludicrous Speed" (more than light speed) it grown fast ...
    Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous April 2012 Emulators
  • Project #1 : Speccy 128k+2 with diVide inside...Hi guys, I just have finished my Super Spectrum #1 The idea (I was thinking of that since 2007) was to fit an english grey +2 motherboard in a +2A…

    ... 't have a quartz controlled motor, the head is awful in ... no way to adjust levels let alone have a speed control, the ... file with a much higher speed than the +2 deck would ...
    RobeeeJay RobeeeJay May 2013 Hardware
  • Opus Discovery "the big switch on" (after 20 years)I have a few of these Opus Discovery's with different Eproms in that have not been swiched for 15-20 years or so . I am in no rush to switch any on …

    ...
    3) Check the stepper motor attachment that gives a "metallic ... track zero. This tells the motor to stop
    4) Near ... hole with an "apparati" to adjust the sensor. This relates to ... set up timing for disc speed.

    Please feel free ...
    harriusherbartio harriusherbartio September 2016 Hardware
  • Games that benefit from a change in speed.Has anybody tried playing games on an emulator at different speeds? I've found that certain games are more playable with a slight speed tweak. Obvio…

    ... more playable with a slight speed tweak. Obviously programs written in ... a 10-20% reduction in speed.

    On the other ...
    Martyh! Martyh! June 2002 Games
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