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Microdrive Not Present.... the little fibber!Hi chaps. I've just dug out my IF1 and microdrive to search from some long lost stuff on cartridge. I cannot find the ribbon cable for the life of m…
... out my IF1 and microdrive to search from ... some long lost stuff on cartridge. I cannot ... on and then faded out.
RUN said microdrive ... "microdrive not present"
Turned off and back on - ... telling me that the microdrive is not present!
Microdrive CATIs there a way in Basic to obtain any more useful info on the contents of a Microdrive? File size, head info for example? Also, is it possible in ge…
... more useful info on the contents of a Microdrive? File size, head ...Adventure games on the ZX SpectrumWhat adventure games are there on the ZX Spectrum? Specifically, text adventures. I know of some Quill releases, but haven't seen much more than that…
What adventure games are there on the ZX Spectrum? Specifically, text adventures. I know of some Quill releases, but haven't seen much more than that.
PaulLerm Transpack 3 - Microdrive versionListed on [URL="http://cgi.ebay.com/Sinclair-Spectrum-MicroDrive-Cassette-Lerm-TPack3_W0QQitemZ320294319441QQihZ011QQcategoryZ11994QQssPageNameZWDVWQ…
Listed on [URL="http://cgi.ebay.com/Sinclair-Spectrum-MicroDrive-Cassette-Lerm-TPack3_W0QQitemZ320294319441QQihZ011QQcategoryZ11994QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ...Microdrive CartsAnyone have any tips/guides for replacing the little bit of 'foam' on a Microdrive cart. I've had to throw a bunch of these away just because the foa…
Anyone have any tips/guides for replacing the little bit of 'foam' on a Microdrive cart. I've had to throw a bunch of these away just because the foam has rotted...its it possible to change it out and what glue/foam etc is advisable.Office Master (Microdrive)There's another copy of the microdrive version of [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0011966"]Office Master[/URL] on [URL="http:/…
... 's another copy of the microdrive version of [URL="http://www ... [/URL] on [URL="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OFFICEMASTER-MICRODRIVE-CARTS-FOR ...The Quill[URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0006857"]The Quill[/URL] is listed as "The Quill Adventure System" which is what is reported i…
... infoseekid.cgi?id=0006857"]The Quill[/URL] is listed as ... lists it as "The Quill Adventure [B]Writing[/B] ... form looks better on screen...
On the same ... family pack" of both "The Quill" and "The Illustrator" in ... with each program on either side...ZX Microdrive ConnectorsI recently took delivery of a stock of second hand Sinclair items - mainly Sinclair QL items (some extremely rare which I am listing on ebay). For e…
... rare which I am listing on ebay). For example, see:
Microdrive to Microdrive connectors (the hard plastic ... takers before I list them on ebay?Microdrive to Microdrive connectionHi everybody, is it possible to build a Microdrive to Microdrive connector by: - cutting an old 5.25" floppy cable on the connector, in order to hav…
... it possible to build a Microdrive to Microdrive connector by:
on the connector, in order to ...Funny Speccy Videos on YouTubeI'm a lifelong Speccy fan with microdrive, Currah Microspeech unit, special printer adapter and tons of tapes! My Speccy got me through my maths deg…
... a lifelong Speccy fan with microdrive, Currah Microspeech unit, special printer ... "I just want to go on the line to the nets ...Extremely rare ZX Microdrive Cartridge on EbayHas anyone ever seen one of these before: [url]http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574650064&toolid=10001&campid=53358…
... the inner workings of the microdrive, although from memory, I don ...Machine Code Microdrive File LoaderI've been experimenting with transferring games to run from microdrive. Typically I like to see a loading screen while things are happening, and I li…
... have files compressed to save on storage.
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; proof of ... equ $5c3d ; address of item on machine stack to be used ...On Offer to the preservation teamAs so many people tend to plug my own website on WoS, I thought that I would offer something in return (at long last)..... I have today been passed …
... to plug my own website on WoS, I thought that I ... of issues 1-24 of "Microdrive Exchange" by G. A. Bobker ... to get Chequered Flag onto microdrive and more.
I ...transfer microdrive cartidges from emulatorWhat would be easiest way to transfer the microdrive images from emulator to real cartridges? BTW, is there some tutorial on transfering games .tap…
What would be easiest way to transfer the microdrive images from emulator to real cartridges?
BTW, is there some tutorial on transfering games .tap to cartridges?Microdrive Games CartridgeI've just noticed that Ant Attack on the microdrive [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0014815"]Games Cartridge[/URL] (also bundl…
... just noticed that Ant Attack on the microdrive [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum ...CAT #s problem on +3The Microdrive supports redirecting CAT to a stream with CAT #s;n and, according to the +3 manual, a similar syntax is supported for disks (although …
The Microdrive supports redirecting CAT to a ... , or is the stream syntax on the +3 something other than ...QL microdrive cartridge questionOkay, I'm throwing this open to the Speccy community at large... Does anyone know what I would need to do to examine the contents of a QL microdrive…
... contents of a QL microdrive cartridge without access to ... to get the files on it readable via a ... for the Speccy available here on WOS, but I've ... 100% certain what is on the cartridge or whether it ... rescued data from a QL microdrive cartridge before? Any help ...Anyone interested in any of this before it goes on eBayI'm having a clearout, and am going to put this lot on ebay tonight. But as its basically my childhood I'm selling I thought I'd check here and see i…
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"The DK Microdrive compatible keyboard is the best ... , boxes, circles and freehand on your TV screen. Everything is ... condition, and has a button on top, which I think ...Microdrive, worth getting one?Hi, I've recently got back into Speccy gaming thanks to emulation, however I now want relive my misspent youth and get hold of a a real spectrum and …
... real spectrum and possibly a Microdrive.
My question is ... transfer games I have on cassette to the Microdrive?
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Also, will a Microdrive work on a Spectrum+ 128k?
Microdrive MaintenanceHi All I've come into possesion of two microdrives and 5 cartridges. I have an interface 1 which I believe is fine. I can issue commands to the micr…
... either carries on with a white border forever or reports "microdrive not ... should obtain a known working microdrive and cartridge. However then I ... be afraid to use them on my dodgy ones, since who ... knows what crap is on the heads/tapes.
Is converting Microdrive formats possible???Hi. First post. I'm a long-time Speccy owner, was lost, but found my way home! :D I have a Disciple as well... Now to my question, but first the …
... at about half-speed, emulated on an Atari ST. Now the ... Genius assembler saves using the Microdrive "MD.FILE" (file-type 6 ... going through Andy Pennell's microdrive book (which is excellent) but ... no info about the various microdrive file-formats and their uses ...Couple of rare Spectrum items on sellmyretro.comI have just listed a couple of auctions which will start tomorrow just after 6pm UK time. There is a boxed fully working 48K Issue 1 ZX Spectrum, co…
... faceplate still with cellophane wrapper on it: [url]http://www.sellmyretro ... />
Does anyone have the microdrive emulator disk for this as ...Lerm M Mode 2 Release on Own ? ... and others.Hi folks, Regarding the above title: [url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0008345[/url] Does anyone know whether M Mode 2 was rele…
... M Mode 2 was released on it's own ?
It ... Plus Mini Tape 6 (the Microdrive option).
What should the ... called M*Loader which is "Microdrive Auto Program Loader"
on it's own.Microdrive ProblemHi everyone, I have just recently bought an Interface 1 and Microdrive off eBay. I plugged it all in and everything worked, however, it doesn't now …
... bought an Interface 1 and Microdrive off eBay. I plugged it ... , but the Microdrive just spins with the red LED on. If FORMAT ... just stay white with the Microdrive spinning.
I have ... the contacts on the Spectrum main board, and the Microdrive head.
Interface 1 and microdrive up for grabsHi all, I'm selling my interface 1 and microdrive on ebay. Anyone interested check it out. [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ite…
Hi all,
I'm selling my interface 1 and microdrive on ebay. Anyone interested check it out.
[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260841406705[/url]IDE Hard Drive on your Spectrum!Hello there my fellow WoS'ers Today, I am going to share with you something that has truly captivated me over the last couple of months, some of you…
... 'th time just formatting a Microdrive cartidge!!
There ... devices... output only or "on comming traffic only" if you ... carefull - So from the schematics on the interwebs I redesigned the ... the community and knowledge thats on offer!
Now, ...opening Microdrive cartridgeI've been trying to replace the tiny 'sponge' with variable success. in two tiny tapes it worked but, iirc, they worked even with no sponge at all. I…
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It says 'microdrive not present' on CAT and 'write protected ...MinnaMicroZ80 v0.21 - Z80 Snapshot to Microdrive converterMinnaMicroZ80 v0.21 - The Z80 to Microdrive Snapshot Converter -------------------------------------------------------------- Written by Rob Shepherd…
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Insert a microdrive cartridge into your Spectrum unit ...Write Tape to MicroDrive... How to do?1st of all hi to everybody here on the forum. I am new here and I have some questions about the spectrum and a microdrive. I want to copy some games…
... all hi to everybody here on the forum. I am ... about the spectrum and a microdrive.
I ... let it copy to the microdrive. After that the spectrum ... wich I have to save on microdisk, this is used ... is correct and that the microdrive is fully working.
...The Sinclair ZX Microdrive Resurrection Project (long)Dear Spectrum fans! [Management summary: Download [url]http://www.bartheld.net/temp/mdv2img.zip[/url] and tell me what you think. All help very much…
... to address the Microdrives on a hardware/low level ... big trouble." ;-)
On WinZ80 everything ran fine and ... better analyzing and even repairing microdrive cartridge images, making use ... *CAN* rewrite checksums based on various policies to make data ...
