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Is This PSU Useable on the Speccy?I just got my Speccy and the PSU has had some 'work' done to it. Somebody has added an extra length of cable on it but rather than soldering or crim…
... 9V dc regulated PSU.
The listed PSU is suitable, as ... unit, as long as the polarity is correct there should not ... -
Is This PSU Useable on the Speccy?I just got my Speccy and the PSU has had some 'work' done to it. Somebody has added an extra length of cable on it but rather than soldering or crim…
... do not have the PSU that is linked to ... than one type of PSU, or there is confusion ... do have other universal type PSU's. The "feature" of ... very common for these universal PSU's.
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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. …
... goes between the Sinclair "9V" PSU and the ZX Spectrum.
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Can you use a ZX81 psu to power a ZX80?Can you use a ZX81 psu to power a ZX80 without causing any Damage? Cheers
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Harlequin clone...PCB manufactured!Using Chris Smith's detailed schematics and project notes from the Harlequin... a Speccy fan in the United States by the name of Don (Superfo) has de…
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Spectrum Not Responding to Keyboard InputHello, sorry if this thread is not in the correct place, This is my first post and I'm not sure where to post this type of thread. :lol: Anyway, I r…
... any damage if a ZX81 PSU was connected to the EAR ... PSU - I think it is unlikely to be the cause (the polarity ... the specs on the replacement PSU.
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12v in a Spectrum +2My Speccy 128 +2 requires a 9v 2.1a PSU, all my 9v PSU's are much below 2.1 amps :( I do however have a 12v 2amp PSU, if I reverse the polarity so t…
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Your 12V 2A PSU should be fine for powering ... 2 grey provided that the polarity on the 2.1mm mini ... k
+12V from PSU ---[___|]-----[___|]-----[___|]---- +9V ...
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12v in a Spectrum +2My Speccy 128 +2 requires a 9v 2.1a PSU, all my 9v PSU's are much below 2.1 amps :( I do however have a 12v 2amp PSU, if I reverse the polarity so t…
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Your 12V 2A PSU should be fine for powering ... 2 grey provided that the polarity on the 2.1mm mini ... k
+12V from PSU ---[___|]-----[___|]-----[___|]---- +9V ...
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The Spectrum Resuscitation ThreadKicking off this thread as a place where people who are fixing/restoring Spectrums (or indeed any other piece of related hardware) can show off their…
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Harlequin clone...PCB manufactured!Using Chris Smith's detailed schematics and project notes from the Harlequin... a Speccy fan in the United States by the name of Don (Superfo) has de…
... you are only connecting the PSU output directly to the ... being wired with the wrong polarity. You can still use ... going to use the same PSU to supply other items ... to use a 12V dc PSU.
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Using VAC PSU in DC deviceHaving fixed the dead Issue 3B, I began to wonder about the PSU that came with it. It was pretty obvious what had killed the poor Spectrum as the PSU…
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Speccy PSU gave almost 12v without any ... , it will fail. I inverted polarity by accident on my 48k ... could supply overvoltage or inverted polarity, but it will surely destroy ... -
Using VAC PSU in DC deviceHaving fixed the dead Issue 3B, I began to wonder about the PSU that came with it. It was pretty obvious what had killed the poor Spectrum as the PSU…
... too high a voltage / incorrect polarity / or worse, a large AC ... damaged / broken Spectrums is wrong PSU used or edge-connector misuse ... -
48k PSU Alternatives & DivIDE v DivMMCHey folks, The 48k Speccy I got rather recently is missing it's power supply (though, I know it's working from testing it with the power supply from…
... output voltage for a regulated PSU should be between 8V and ... voltage of an unregulated "smoothed" PSU should be a nominal "full ... above, the polarity must be correct.
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48k PSU Alternatives & DivIDE v DivMMCHey folks, The 48k Speccy I got rather recently is missing it's power supply (though, I know it's working from testing it with the power supply from…
... output voltage for a regulated PSU should be between 8V and ... voltage of an unregulated "smoothed" PSU should be a nominal "full ... above, the polarity must be correct.
The PSU you linked ... few days. Hopefully getting the polarity set right won't be ... -
ZX81 + 16k RAM Pack + Original PSU... What's it worth?Hey guys Got my ZX81 this morning its in excellent condition.. [IMG]http://s30.postimg.org/iwetzxku9/IMG_20140818_142443.jpg[/IMG] However, my T…
You can use a Spectrum PSU to power a ZX81 if ... mono plug with the appropriate polarity. I use such an adapter ... -
ZX81 + 16k RAM Pack + Original PSU... What's it worth?Hey guys Got my ZX81 this morning its in excellent condition.. [IMG]http://s30.postimg.org/iwetzxku9/IMG_20140818_142443.jpg[/IMG] However, my T…
... ]You can use a Spectrum PSU to power a ZX81 if ... mono plug with the appropriate polarity. I use such an adapter ... -
ZX81 Power SupplyI have a ZX81 with the original 0.7A power supply. I know that this has trouble running many add-ons and was seeking advice on a suitable replacement…
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As long as the polarity is correct, you will not ... ]PS other "9V" ZX Spectrum PSU are also suitable, but would ... -
power switch for +2 and + 3It's really annoying these machines don't have a power switch. Not even one on the power brick. Has anyone done a mod or know of anything other than …
... with the lead from the PSU to the computers due to ... the PSU and the computer. Just ensure that you get the polarity ... -
Speccy Vs Amstrad CPC Vs C64I hope no one minds me posting this here as well as in the announcements section. I'll delete it if there is a problem. It's childish fun but can I …
... didn't come with a PSU either. I have a multi ... plug wall-wart with changeable polarity which I've been using ... sure if the stock Spectrum psu pushes that much. My wall ... came with a 12 VAC psu. Had to change pretty much ... rate of an original C16 PSU is 9,5V but it ... -
Speccy Vs Amstrad CPC Vs C64I hope no one minds me posting this here as well as in the announcements section. I'll delete it if there is a problem. It's childish fun but can I …
... didn't come with a PSU either. I have a multi ... plug wall-wart with changeable polarity which I've been using ... sure if the stock Spectrum psu pushes that much. My wall ... came with a 12 VAC psu. Had to change pretty much ... rate of an original C16 PSU is 9,5V but it ... -
No display on a 128 toastrackHi All, I just bought a 128k off ebay with the usual, "it worked last time I used it", so I read into this "it does not work". True enough, it does n…
A PSU with the incorrect polarity, or a PSU that has an AC output ... maybe that the polarity of the generic PSU can be changed, and ... for the correct polarity, then used the generic PSU for something else ... -
No display on a 128 toastrackHi All, I just bought a 128k off ebay with the usual, "it worked last time I used it", so I read into this "it does not work". True enough, it does n…
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The generic psu does not have a polarity switch.
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ZX Spectrum+ adviceHey all, I just got a ZX Spectrum+ from eBay and I'm not sure yet what to do with it. I wanted to first take a peek inside, see what issue board it i…
... of PSU's which are centre positive. If you get the polarity ... -
ZX Spectrum+ adviceHey all, I just got a ZX Spectrum+ from eBay and I'm not sure yet what to do with it. I wanted to first take a peek inside, see what issue board it i…
... of PSU's which are centre positive. If you get the polarity ... before ordering a PSU and got one where polarity can be selected ... -
ZX Spectrum+ adviceHey all, I just got a ZX Spectrum+ from eBay and I'm not sure yet what to do with it. I wanted to first take a peek inside, see what issue board it i…
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Was there a POKE that broke the SpectrumHi Everyone I've been recalling myths and rumours from back in the day. You know "Lunar Jetmans" trailer and that sort of thing. But one rumour …
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I have some PSU's from sinclair that were ... BBC and my apple //e PSU going pop isn't so ... well a friend did the polarity wrong on one of the ... -
Switched voltage regulatorIn the past a replacement voor the (hot!) 7805 has popped up a couple of times in various threads. As far as I know, Recom Power Inc. was always ment…
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Can u point me an ebay or any link to a modern PSU for the Speccy 128+ with correct voltage, Ambers and polarity?
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ZX 48K power plugHi! I'm a newbie, this is my first post. I have a ZX Spectrum 48K, which has been lying around for ages. Its psu lacks a plug. The Psu is 9v and 1…
BTW, the normal Sinclair PSU is not rated at 9V ... .4A. Please check that this PSU is a DC type. You ... to confirm the correct polarity. The wrong polarity (or a AC supply ... Spectrum.
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ZX 48K power plugHi! I'm a newbie, this is my first post. I have a ZX Spectrum 48K, which has been lying around for ages. Its psu lacks a plug. The Psu is 9v and 1…
... WoS, Marty777! :)
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Switched voltage regulatorIn the past a replacement voor the (hot!) 7805 has popped up a couple of times in various threads. As far as I know, Recom Power Inc. was always ment…
... modern PSU for the Speccy 128+ with correct voltage, Ambers and polarity ... eBay links, as the cheap PSU's available on there are ...
