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Running a Spectrum in the USI didn't realise how much hastle it was to set up a UK PAL Spectrum in the US. [url]http://wn.com/List_of_ZX_Spectrum_games[/url]. I knew about the …
... the excess money on a new LCD TV for the PAL ... . Doesn't have to be new either..
[QUOTE]and ... , old/junk PC power supply, el cheapo universal DC power brick, anything goes ... .5A. No problem powering a Spectrum with that.
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How to clean up video output to TFT LCD - Spectrum 48kHi, I hope that there is an easy answer to this question. I have modded the RF socket on my 48k Spectrum to output composite video as described in t…
... new ones to eliminate any ripple there may be on the power supply ... "design features" of the 48K Spectrum's video circuits that will ... -
Recent talk of developing new SpectrumsHi all, I can see from a few threads on here that some Wossers like Vasil and Aien 8 are interested in developing more powerful Spectrums or improvi…
... or do most of these new clones not allow tape loading ... doesn't someone make a new Spectrum?'! And I hope everyone else ... .00 to buy a suitable power supply in the UK ([url]http ... /ac-dc-multi-voltage-6w-power-supply-226[/url] looks like a ... -
Spectrum 48k on/off switchWanted: Spectrum 48k on/off switch... These originally fitted to the back of the Spectrum, in which the PSU lead plugged into. They incorporated a r…
... , has multiple cores in the power cable. I gather it delivers ... enough.
Actually, the power supply in the pic was how ... was already cut on the spectrum side of the PSU, but ... 'd been doing it from new, I probably would have put ... -
Zx Spectrum 48k+ black screenHi A friend of mine gave me his 48k+ and when i tried to turn it on I just get a black screen of the TV. I don't have sound of the console. Where c…
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Does the usual composite mod damage Speccies?Hi people, Just browsing eBay -as you do - and I noticed this auction: [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZX-SPECTRUM-48K-GOOD-COND-COMPOSITE-OUTPUT-SINCLAI…
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Challenge Sprint 4x tape recorderHi, I noticed a [url="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=1000051"]Challenge Sprint[/url] on eBay, and checked out the WoS entry for it…
... unit has no power plug. It takes power supply from the rear ... to grab an almost-new TDK cassette and record ... designed for a 16K RAM Spectrum, so it loads entirely ... I loaded into my 48K Spectrum, back in 1984 :)
... 80h here. It's the new "MIC" port, bit 7 ... -
Is this pure bulls@*t or what?Read [URL="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINCLAIR-ZX-SPECTRUM-PLUS-48K-REFURB-COMPOSITE-OUT-/170691876340?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27be0755f4#h…
... machine, with brand new membrane.
2-This Spectrum has been tested ... a "bonus":
-Tested Power Supply
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Second Hand SpectrumHi just joined the Forum. I have picked up a Spectrum at a s/h shop and would like some advice please. I have had two ZX81's packed away for severa…
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Q. Does the Spectrum require a similar manual tuned ... model came with the original power supply which indicates that the output ... Mellor at RWAP for a new membrane, or I can fit ... have an eBay listing for Spectrum repairs, including that).
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Various software & hardware for sale.After having a sort out in the loft I've discovered a few things to get rid of: [SIZE="1"]SINGLE CASSETTE SIZE CASES. (all with inlays and instructi…
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trashman - new generation software
riddler's ... recorder
sinclair 128 (toastrack) power supply
protek joystick interface
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128k heat sink joystick issuesI have only recently been using my 128k heat sink again - using a scart lead off Ebay that works great on the LCD TV- getting really into it - beats …
... checked my toastrack PSU - your power supply *must* be able to provide ... the Spectrum only draws what it needs) then I suspect the power supply ... the keyboard membrane as the new ones seem likely to last ... -
Replacing coil with other component?The purpose of the coil transformer, from what I gather in the schematics of the issue 2 spectrum, is to create 5V from about 9-10V. Would it not be …
... much current external to the power supply circuit (faulty 4116 RAM perhaps ... what first blew on this spectrum. Then 4116 went. I replaced ... to replace old parts with new fresh ones to make it ... 7805 with a suitable switching power regulator. Might then add some ... -
Looking for ZX Spectrum 128 / 2+In good condition.
... have Spectrum 128K+ ("Toastrack") in good condition with a new membrane (which ... unboxed but with all the power supply and leads. I have a ... (hence not much difference).
Spectrum +2 I can do unboxed ... shop if you buy a Spectrum.
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Semi-Dead Spectrum - Help RequestedI have finally got my hands on my two old Spectrums - neither of which work, but ideally I hope to get both of them working again. Spectrum number o…
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Fixing a broken ZX Spectrum HELPHello I have no experience with computers predating the PC and this is my first computer of this sort S: One of my father's coworkers gave me his ol…
... 't work. By connecting the power supply with reversed polarity, you destroyed ... schematics (but first open the Spectrum and ascertain the Issue number ... same components in a ZX Spectrum. I am taking good care ... becouse it is new... I bought a brand new one and had ... -
car boot sale findJust happened upon a mint issue 3 48k attached to an opus discovery 1, also beautiful condition. Never used one. Is there much in the way of dedicate…
... Mainly the power supply, which supplies opus-board, drives and Spectrum, is ... Opus-Board with the Spectrum (power supply will power up both) and use ... might think about getting a new ROM (QUICK DOS) for ... Opus and probably new drives (you CAN use ... -
Using ZX Spectrums in America.Ok so the prospect of Working and Living in America, is constantly becoming an option for me and one of these days I may bite the bullet and go. Tha…
... if you're buying a new TV (this applies here too ... /Y UV output of a Spectrum is an exercise left to ... TV to use with a Spectrum, I'd want to try ... by accidentally connecting the wrong power supply *the night before needing it ... -
Multiface +3 AdviceHi, New to the forum after resurrecting my +3 and looking for a bit of advice on the Multiface 3 please. Quite simply is it worth investing in for…
... /AMSTRAD-SPECTRUM-3-COMPLETE-KIT-3-5-DISK-DRIVE-RIBBON-CABLE-POWER-SUPPLY ... -/121075507228"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-SPECTRUM-3 ... USB connected floppy drive) and new enough to work with Windows ... -
Flashing coloured blocks - diagnosisHiya, hope this is the right place for this... Was given an Issue 2 48K by a someone yesterday that hasn't been powered on in 20 years, which works …
... the new capacitors, take some resistance readings between 0V and the power supply ... rails before turning the Spectrum on to make ... like that before turning a Spectrum on for the first time ... -
2013 projects: new PlusD, DivIDE and MultifaceI have written about this before, but as I want to let these project be influenced by your opinions, I thought to create a separate topic about it. …
... Disc clone for all ZX Spectrum models exist :
[img]http ... reset/power-on), on ZX128,+2,+2A,+3. This is new russian ... for FDC controller and external power supply bust be used only for ... -
48k + Spectrum Issue 4S Display IssueHi all! Brand new user here. Growing up I had a zx spectrum for a little bit, and recently I have bought a working 48k + Spectrum (Issue 4). I was…
... I was using my new bench power supply at a current of ... matching voltage to the speccy power supply..
When ... i use the actual power supply the pins read :
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Rocky Gush Floppy Drive InterfaceI have a Rocky Gush Floppy Drive Interface which I would like to post the details under the Hardware section of the website. What is correct procedur…
... (74LS164) and acts a supply voltage dropper. When the interface ... external case with a power supply. With my new construction, I build ... interface, Disc Drive and power supply in an old Olivetti terminal ... del-com.co.za/Construction/spectrum.JPG[/IMG][IMG]http:// ... -
Issue 3 board... How to resurrect?Dear Everyone, Now I have a working 48k Issue 3, a sort of working Speccy+ (still having problems with the keyboard, more of that in another post) a…
... the testing of a Spectrum. All the Spectrum repair experts normally have ... now, but you learn something new every day. Due to the ... not always imply that the power supply is faulty. It is always ... normally like to get the Spectrum to bare essentials first. This ... -
My FrankenspectrumHey all, I originally posted this on the Raspberry Pi forums, but thought people here might be interested also. Inspired by the guy on Flickr who m…
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To remove power from the machine previously, you ... the power supply. While this was in keeping with the Spectrum tradition ... only squeeze 1800mAh of rechargable power inside, and I'm ... XBox wireless controllers, and a new boot message :smile:
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ZX Spectrum Stuff I am sellingSelling all these games in 1 bundle for the sum of ?20 .. postage to be worked out once I know who is interested. Small Case Renegade Enduro Racer T…
+2 grey Power Supply ?5 (?4 postage UK heavy ... . I was told this is new/old stock.
[IMG]http ... possible picture from your ZX Spectrum.
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Issue 2 crashes after about 30 minsHi Guys, I have an Issue 2 zx spectrum that seems to get graphic corruption after about half hour of playing, then finally falls over and crashes. …
... the capacitor in the external power supply and if you use a ... measure the voltage of the power supply under load, then you will ... refurbished the unit yet with new capacitors, etc? The best ... input waveform of the supply into the Spectrum coming from the external ... -
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... in the emulator (and some new ones also), but sometime ago ... , a 48k (unfortunately without the power supply so I don't know ... decided to start collecting more spectrum stuff. And apparently my son ... are far better than the new ones, so one more reason ... -
ZX Spectrum clock signals comparedI haven't searched for this on WoS; it might have been posted before. But I think it's important info, and can't do any harm to repeat or show from a…
... several exemplars of all ZX Spectrum models, and deliver them to ... I have tested already got new electrolytic capacitors, so I don ... the solution is in the power supply. But let's try that ... -
Upper RAM replacement module issues with the DivideI got my new upper ram replacement module from Zorn yesterday and seem to be having some issues. When the machine is without the Divide it boots up …
... power consumption cause excess power supply ripple (especially if the Spectrum ... smoothing capacitors) that disrupts the new upper RAM?
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First time capacitor replacementHi, I have an Issue 2 board, that i wish to start with recapping as advised on here, as they look to be all original. (Same with V3 board, but going…
... electrolytic capacitor in the mains power supply unit...
Normally there ... tab & heatsink, apply some new heatsink compound, refit the heatsink ... it. Don't run the Spectrum without the heatsink attached.
