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Help with TV repairHi spec-chums. I'm looking for some help with a repair I'm doing on a Polaroid P40LED13 TV. It's problems are there is no picture at all, no backligh…
... first started checking the power supply board. The power supply is a Vestel 17IPS20 ... found what seems to be 2 shorted diodes at locations D100 ... -
Spectrum +2 (Grey) troubleshooting helpHi guys, first time poster here, tell me if I'm doing something wrong. I bought a ZX Spectrum 128k +2 a week ago, it was sold in working condition a…
... bought a ZX Spectrum 128k +2 a week ago, it was ... that was designed specificaly for +2 speccys) so it doesn't ... -
ZX Spectrum +2 broken datacorder? Hi folks, I received two ZX Spectrum128 +2, grey model. One is in excellent condition, powers up, etc. but when you press the datacorder nothing…
... , I received two ZX Spectrum128 +2, grey model.
One is ... -
Case Moulding Differences - +2/+3 modelsI've been studying the differences between the various 'official' Spectrum case mouldings for the Computer club at our local primary and have example…
... a similar style to my +2 Grey below) and share? I'm ... -
Spectrum +2 with CM8833 MK-II monitor (RGB)Hello all, This weekend I decided to resurrect my old 128K Spectrum +2 (grey model). I plugged it into an LCD TV via RF, but the picture is rathe…
... resurrect my old 128K Spectrum +2 (grey model). I plugged it into ... -> CM8833 GND 1 & 2
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Bizarre ZX Spectrum faults (also possibly relevant to Spectranet compatibility problems).I'm attempting to repair an issue 4A 48K ZX Spectrum and am encountering some very strange problems. For my own records I've given this computer the …
... been working on ZX285 for 2 - 3 days so far. It ... clock input and a good power supply, then it should never stop ... , 12 V and 0 V power supply rails. I can't remember ... V on the 5 V supply. There is not normally a ... -
A strange issue with a +2 SpectrumHello everyone! I am having a problem with one of my Spectrums, a +2 Grey Case. It has a strange picture on the composite video output, like doub…
... one of my Spectrums, a +2 Grey Case.
It has a ... -
+2 grey booting in 48k modeI have been doing some research here after reading in spanish magazine microhobby a modification that allows the +2 to boot straight into 48k mode: …
... a modification that allows the +2 to boot straight into 48k ... flick of a switch the +2 starts with "1982 Amstrad" message ... currah uSpeech unit with the +2? [-O< -
Can't tune in to ZX SpectrumHi, I started this discussion a while back on another forum and so I thought I start it here. I can't tune in to my 2 ZX Spectrum's. One is SCART wit…
... 't tune in to my 2 ZX Spectrum's. One is ... the mod which you snap 2 wires and link another one ... which doesn't work. The power supply is OK, It is my ... -
Spectrum +2 RGB to monochromeI would like to have a monochrome video output from my 2 grey but I don't want to go for the s-video modification, at least not right now. I seem …
... monochrome video output from my 2 grey but I don't want ... -
Harlequin Rev G - Decoupling Capacitors?Guys - I started assembling my Rev G Harlequin board over the weekend. Right after I picked it up and started loading parts, it struck me that there…
... di/dt demands on the power supply and should have good local ... . And this is only a 2 layer board (albeit with some ... that might be attributed to power supply decoupling issues?
I ... -
Spectrum +2 grey RF removalHi everyone. If I were to remove RF output from a +2, just intending to keep Composite video out from TEA2000, then all the components that make t…
... remove RF output from a +2, just intending to keep Composite ... -
ZX Spectrum border and sound problemAfter recap stange problem with ZX Spectrum (issue 3b) with sound and border. See video at: [url="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwhYHKW6xjI-aVdMcE…
... all transistor except TR 1,2,8 and 9. My friend ... /> I was try with different power supply, same thing like original. Does ... -
ZX Spectrum border and sound problemAfter recap stange problem with ZX Spectrum (issue 3b) with sound and border. See video at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwhYHKW6xjI-aVdMcEY4ajVk…
... all transistor except TR 1,2,8 and 9. My friend ... /> I was try with different power supply, same thing like original. Does ... -
+2 grey - datacorder on/off switch?Hi everyone. Building a simple on/off switch to power up/down the tape deck will eliminate the noise in sound output? Is this a safe approach or …
... simple on/off switch to power up/down the tape deck ... -
ZX Spectrum +2 and usage of unmodified standard joystickHi everybody. Could a good soul provide a link to a way of properly modding a ZX Spectrum +2 (grey) so that it takes any normal joystick, and not …
Hi everybody.
Could a good soul provide a link to a way of properly modding a ZX Spectrum +2 (grey) so that it takes any normal joystick, and not the specific Sinclair SJsthing type ?
Thanks in advance,
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+2 Black Boot Rom Selectionhello, i have a custom ROM with a test RAM software burned in that i have used before to troubleshooting ram problems on my +2 grey, is there a…
... troubleshooting ram problems on my +2 grey,
is there any ... 27c256 ram tester on my +2 black to check for ram ... ?
i know that +2 black has 2 rom ICs, is there ... -
Recent hardware acquisitionsWell, not actually that recent but I've not had time to look at them until a few days ago... Two Speccy +'s. Both are semi alive. Both have semi d…
... RGB cable and a suitable power supply already. All seems quite sensible ... a working deck from a +2 (or +2A not sure probably ... -
Ebay find: Arduitape (virtual tape deck)Hi fellow Spec-Chums I just came across this interesting-looking thingy on ebay and thought i'd share with you guys: [img]http://i.ebayimg.com/imag…
... audio socket and an additional 2.5mm REM socket for computers ... .
A 5V DC power supply is requiered (not included)
Burning a ROM for a 128k +2 (Grey)Hi Guys, I would like to change the 128k +2 menus I have actually in French with English. The OS is in a 27C256 eprom. I do have a programmer and …
... like to change the 128k +2 menus I have actually in ...Bit of fun - one change onlyI also posted this on another marque's forum (for their products) to see. Its just a bit of fun really. OK, if you could of made one change to a S…
... in the power supply brick or the cable.
2. The +3 ...Replacing voltage regulators - need to sanity check a few things pleaseHi Everyone I'm in the process (with a lot of help from some friends at Greenford Computer Club), of giving my three Speccys some much needed prev…
... /> Spectrum 128 Toastrack
Spectrum +2 Grey (Issue 3 board)
Spectrum ... replace this with a Traco Power TSR 2-2450 5v 2a switch ... should also get a Traco Power TSR 2-2450 to replace its ... .5a, or even the Traco Power TSR 1-2450 5v 1a ...Rod-land - struggling to get working on my real +2 (grey machine)Hi Everyone, I've had a week enjoying tinkering with my +2 and there are only a few games I have not managed to play on my +2 that I enjoyed back …
... week enjoying tinkering with my +2 and there are only a ... managed to play on my +2 that I enjoyed back in ... 't managed to was NARC (*2). Again, unfortunately my original tape ... /infoseekid.cgi?id=0004222
*2 - http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid ...Strange +2 problem with DivMMC future on a few gamesHi all, Sorry, another question! As mentioned I have recently got my beloved grey +2 spectrum back from being repaired and serviced. Its had a…
... have recently got my beloved grey +2 spectrum back from being repaired ... -get-working-on-my-real-2-grey-machine) but still it crashes ... soak test tool for a +2 to really check it's ...PowerI am looking for a Zx Spectrum+ power supply and a cable to monitor. Does someone have one that they do not use, and want to give it away, I cannot …
I am looking for a Zx Spectrum+ power supply and a cable to monitor. Does someone have one that they do not use, and want to give it away, I cannot get it here is South Africa.Need some help building a cable for Spectrum 128k +2 to US Commodore 1084S-PHello WoS users! Does anyone have a diagram detailing how to build a cable to go from the Spectrum 128k +2 (grey) to a Commodore 1084S-P (US version…
... go from the Spectrum 128k +2 (grey) to a Commodore 1084S-P ... does produce a nice clean grey image on the 1084S though ... the LCD. As for the grey +2, I wanted that one to ...Snap-in electrolytic capacitorsWhile trying to bring back to life an old PC I decided to change the caps from the board and the power supply. However, the power supply has two b…
... board and the power supply.
However, the power supply has two big ... ).
I noticed they are 2 milimeters smaller in diameter and ...Sorting out a Case for a new Raspberry PiI have not got a new Pi yet so this is a bit academic. If I do get one I would want to cut out the USB input . This was done "as standard" on the Fuz…
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2) Adapting my Fuze workstation power input so that ... to get for my Amigo power supply of this type:-
... PLUG-AMIGO-I-T-E-Power-Supply-AMS3-0503000FB-240VAC/123736410958? ... PLUG-AMIGO-I-T-E-Power-Supply-AMS3-0503000FB-240VAC/123736410958? ...What original Spectrum hardware was made in Taiwan?I have found that at least one original piece of Spectrum hardware was made in Taiwan . The one I found was the......... 1) Sinclair 128K Spectr…
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1) Sinclair 128K Spectrum +2 Power Supply Unit . On the label it ...Spectrum in a BoxI had a Spectrum+ sitting around for quite some time collecting dust. The case wasn't much to look at, and the keyboard was already missing two keys.…
... Additionally, the 9V from the power supply is available via banana jacks ... /> Arduino 1) provides a PS/2 keyboard interface. Physically it's ... keyboard that still supports PS/2 mode (which still seems to ... strokes).
Arduino 2) is hooked up to the ...
