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Microdrive problem?I recently aquired a micro-drive, Interface 1 and some brand new cartridges + the original manual, so i thought i'd rig it all up and see what it …
I've got 2 ZX1 interfaces - one seems to ... with 128+ and a ZX 2+ power supply (2100mA IIRC) it seems to ... -
Best tools, oscilloscope for ZX Spectrum repairHi, Since I'm a newbie in this area, I'd like to ask about the most appropriate tools for ZX Spectrum repair. For example I'd like to purchase an a…
... / -5V power supply, so you can bypass the Spectrum's power supply whenever needed ... of tools), add 1 or 2 extra Spectrums + spare parts & ... designed hardware) and analog applications (power supply design, audio/video circuitry etc). -
Microdrive problem?I recently aquired a micro-drive, Interface 1 and some brand new cartridges + the original manual, so i thought i'd rig it all up and see what it …
... =ZXMrk;486989]I've got 2 ZX1 interfaces - one seems to ... with 128+ and a ZX 2+ power supply (2100mA IIRC) it seems to ... -
Spectrum +3 doesn't workMy recently ebay purchased +3 arrived today, so I was quite excited to have one again. I plugged it in and all was well, except for a slightly worry…
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The power supply can certainly be repaired, it ... work. Unlike a 48k/128k/+2 you can't just use ... old PC supply is very easy to modify to power the +3 ... but unless your +3 supply is genuinely ... -
Spectrum +3 doesn't workMy recently ebay purchased +3 arrived today, so I was quite excited to have one again. I plugged it in and all was well, except for a slightly worry…
[QUOTE=guesser;487842]The power supply can certainly be repaired, ... . Unlike a 48k/128k/+2 you can't just use ... old PC supply is very easy to modify to power the + ... 3 but unless your +3 supply is ... a lamp switch into the power lead when I got ... -
DIVIDE PLUS - ZX bus protectorI make new ZX BUS PROTECTOR for use with DIVIDE PLUS interface. This is very small "convertor" for connection to new ZX BUS connector. PCB contain on…
... can test start your ZX128+2 with SIF interface and MB02 ... have to have its own power supply. Such device should have I ... -
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 …
... up transformer -> original ZX power supply -> DC. What's needed ... , old/junk PC power supply, el cheapo universal DC power brick, anything goes ... at a flea market for 2 Euro. Adapter takes 100~240V ... .com/Products/Detail.cfm?NavPath=2,400,789&Prod=NEXYS2 ... -
Getting a ZX Spectrum to work in the USHello all, I'm terribly new to these forums but not to the use of the Spectrum. I have a few in my collection of old machines and one of them I am …
... difference what you pick. With 2 wires side by side it ... bought cheaply before PCB or power supply housing was done. Or designers ... had a couple power supplies with center pin - that ... -
Noobish questions about QL.1. Is it worth buying? :D 2. Is it cool? ;D 3. Are there any good games? 4. How are prices for it? 5. Is it worth the price? 6. Is it rare? 7. Are ga…
... it worth buying? :D
2. Is it cool? ;D
2. Yes
3. Some, not ... ,- (not tested, no cables, no power supply) up to 250,- (Euro)
ZX80, ZX81 and Z88.I have huge lot of questions about these computers. 1. Are they portable computers all? I mean built in screen (my friend from England says yes, wit…
... 'd need a power supply and tv.
2. Are they worth ...ZX48K: KILLING keyboard membrane?Hi. My friend - JAD - decided to get back from C64 to ZX Spectrum 48K after some break (that's the man who coded this program [url]http://www.pouet…
... the internal switch mode power supply (the -12v/-5v supply). Look at the ... test the voltages to the supply pins. If the voltages are ... have dead 4116 memory.
2. Less likely, but possible: bad ...I wonder how many still goingThere is always a healthy stock of 48k rubber keyed speccys on eBay. However whats the guess on the amount world wide that are still working/used? +…
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I think the 128K, +2 and +3 are likely to ... that expires with the slightest power supply problem. (For instance, out of ...Anyone here have the UIEC for the C64....and if so what do you think about it? Guy selling them on Ebay for $55 and I'm tempted to get one, a brief look seems to suggest there is lots of…
... have takes an external power supply, this one steals power from the cassette ... had a 4GB card, only 2 is usable, which is still ...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…
... Nothing stopped Sinclair from using 2-3 ULAs per machine, at ... Acorn used a switch mode power supply in the BBC Micro because ... use a linear supply, because a switch mode supply uses radio frequencies ... a more expensive switch mode supply rather than a simple ...ZX Spectrum 48K, issue - works fine till it gets hot (?)ZX Spectrum 48K, issue 2, works just fine, tested with Winston's diag board. At a certain moment in time however, it seems to run hot and stalls. Whe…
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The issue 2 that I repaired also warm ... lot. I think all issues 2 is hotter than other issues ... test the issue 2 with a modern +9v regulated power supply. The 7805 ... ?. Now, I only use this power supply instead of original one.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…
... spending [I]his own[/I] ?2 on manual soldering of each ... from a simple cheap linear power supply to a rather more expensive ... would certainly have blown the power budget. Two ULAs would ... Microdrive unit without requiring another power brick. I worry enough about ...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…
... 2010 r.2, the case (box), the stickers and power supply - can be ...Strange DivIDE ScreenI've just got an SD card adaptor for my DivIDE and it does something strange. On startup, I can see the DivIDE logo and it registers the adaptor, bu…
... into. With my +2 (grey) it helped change the power adapter to 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 ... +2A rather than just a +2. Although the splits in the ...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 ... +2A rather than just a +2. Although the splits in the ... seeing as it is only 2 core, I don't see ...+2A / +2B / +3 Power Supply QuestionIf I'm going to put a switch in the power lines of a +2B, do I need to switch the +5V, +12V and -12V all off to make it safe to remove peripherals, o…
... put a switch in the power lines of a +2B, do ... only operate on 1 or 2 poles, but I could get ... 's not got a crappy power supply that blows itself up and ...zx 48K PSU and C116It seems that ZX 48K and Commodore C116 have identical power supply, 9V 1A, DC, minus in centre. Can someone confirm it?
If C116 has the same power supply as the C16, yes, it works, but I used the +2 Supply with 2.1 Ampere to test it.zx 48K PSU and C116It seems that ZX 48K and Commodore C116 have identical power supply, 9V 1A, DC, minus in centre. Can someone confirm it?
... be compatible with the Spectrum power supply only provides +9volts DC at ... the better part of 2 amps.
[B] ... facts, and the C16 (C116) power supply does indeed provide 9 volts ... schematic of its connectors (including power)[/url]
Now ...heatsink on the grey+2anyone ever modded one to run without the heatsink? I know some have on the 48k's but I wouldn't mind removing it from one of mine. If so, any tips …
... Spectrums have an external switching power supply.
+5v +12v ... is done externally in the power-supply, thus no need to regulate ... slightly modified AT/ATX PC power supply.
Technically all ... 48k,48k+, 128k and 128k+2 are all of the 9volt ...Spectrum+ Power SupplyWhat are the requirements for a Spectrum+ power supply? I finally found one in America, but without the supply. I'm guessing it's center positive 9v …
I'm talking about a Spectrum+, and the power supply is 1.2 amps, not 1.4. I won't be using many peripherals, so should it be okay? I'll make sure it's center negative.Speccy WantedAt the recommendation of one of my CONUS-based cohorts, I'm seeking a 48K Spectrum. Live on the left coast of the US, and everything I've seen on eba…
... for video cables and power for people who want ...
If it's the +2 (grey version)...
You'll ... seen some people using PC power supplies. It works, but ... internal mod) and the power socket uses a type ... drive ac adapter to power it, but you would ...likely damage caused to +2 by too highly rated supplyHi. did have a quick search but couldn't see an answer. I've been offered a +2 which the previous owner damaged by connecting too high a power supply…
... +2 which the previous owner damaged by connecting too high a power supply ... .
he doesn't remember which model +2 it ...likely damage caused to +2 by too highly rated supplyHi. did have a quick search but couldn't see an answer. I've been offered a +2 which the previous owner damaged by connecting too high a power supply…
... 128 +2 (Grey model)[/B]
Should the system not power up, then ... an 78S05 which is a 2 amp 5 volt regulator.
likely damage caused to +2 by too highly rated supplyHi. did have a quick search but couldn't see an answer. I've been offered a +2 which the previous owner damaged by connecting too high a power supply…
... 128 +2 (Grey model)[/B]
Should the system not power up, then ... an 78S05 which is a 2 amp 5 volt regulator.
