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Building a puter.Im putting some bits together into a new case and was just wondering if there was any need to add a floppy disk drive. Now that may seem like an odd…
... has one.[/QUOTE]
Yup... serial ports are starting to disappear ... will follow suit). Replaced by USB devices using those FTDI serialusb ... -
Building a puter.Im putting some bits together into a new case and was just wondering if there was any need to add a floppy disk drive. Now that may seem like an odd…
[QUOTE=ccowley;524174]Yup... serial ports are starting to disappear ... will follow suit). Replaced by USB devices using those FTDI serialusb ... way for more USB sockets usually.
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BBC SciFi article...The article amused me so thought I'd share.. [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24518305[/url] [QUOTE]Despite claims to the contrary, Red Plan…
[QUOTE=aowen;730174]Technically USB is a type of serial port.[/QUOTE]
Well, almost all modern interconnects are serial - USB is a terrible name really, it's closer to a network controller than a serial bus. -
Poorly behaved PC serial port affecting RS232 communications on SpectrumHi everyone, I've been searching through the forum for information on the quirks of linking a ZX Spectrum RS232 serial port (e.g. ZX Interface 1 o…
... built-in port and a USB serial adaptor. Transferring data between ... the USB adaptor works well. However, the built-in serial port ... common for some 'modern' serial interfaces? Are my work-arounds ... might typically face with modern serial interfaces? -- I'm trying ... -
Z88 Serial CableHi. I'm looking for a Z88 to PC serial cable, either standard or with USB interface. Thanks.
Hi. I'm looking for a Z88 to PC serial cable, either standard or with USB interface.
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Lets hear it for the USBOf all the numerous improvements that have been introduced over the years - some of which like Bluetooth I have never used (at least knowingly) - th…
... used (at least knowingly) - the USB gets my vote for being ... connecting the old type of serial port to various devices to ... -
Serial numbersHi, I have a 48k rubber key with the serial number D01-306635. Anyone know what the D is for? My other 48k models don't have it. I've had a search b…
Hi,
I have a 48k rubber key with the serial number D01-306635. Anyone know what the D is for? My other 48k models don't have it. I've had a search but I can't find anything related.
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Kempston/PC adaptorDoes anyone know where i can get an adaptor that will allow me to plug a good old-fashioned Kempston/Atari Joystick (in my case my old Powerplay Crui…
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Need info on +2a Serial PortsHi all, I'm trying to build a serial link to my Linux box and I need to know what type of connector plugs into the serial port at the back of +2a sp…
... 'm trying to build a serial link to my Linux box ... of connector plugs into the serial port at the back of ... -
Networking a PC to the Speccy?!?!?I'm all confused about this, as a relative newbie to hooking things up to my Speccy, I really thought I knew where to start... Here is what I have C…
... 2100 DDR, USB 2 and 1.1 ports, serial and parallel ports ... -
USB control padI recently bought a cheapo USB pad, and I've found that it makes the likes of Cookie, Knight Lore, Sabre Wulf etc. much easier to control than if I w…
I recently bought a cheapo USB pad, and I've found ... -
competition pro usb joystickForget that last post I'm going to get a Competition Pro USB joystick ( r u all listening ) Plug it into my New laptop ( r u jealous ) and play my sp…
... to get a Competition Pro USB joystick ( r u all listening ... -
Stelladaptor USB joystick interface compatible with RealSpectrum?Does anyone know the answer to this one, and indeed is anyone out there currently using such a set-up successfully? Really want to be able to use my…
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Spectrum Issues by Serial?Wotcher all, Just wondering, as I gaze idly at my newly bought off eBay Spectrum+... is there any way of telling from the serial number what issue a…
... way of telling from the serial number what issue a Speccy ... an eBay seller what the serial number is and from there ... -
Spectrum 48k with no serial number ?I've recently aquired a curiosity - a rubberkey case that has no embossed serial number (usually red or green) under the edge connector. despite the…
... case that has no embossed serial number (usually red or green ... -
What's with serial number for +3??Can somebody please explain the apparent fascination with serial numbers on the Spectrum +3? The last couple of weeks I have been searching for a +3…
... explain the apparent fascination with serial numbers on the Spectrum +3 ... somebody has asked what the serial number is.
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issue number of ZX Spectrum 48K by means of serial numberIt is possible to identify the board issue of ZX Spectrum 48K/+ by means of the serial number? If yes, how? [ This Message was edited by: nalexan …
... 48K/+ by means of the serial number?
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Linux Q - USB serving?I have a Nokia 770. By default it is in USB Device Mode so that when connected to a PC via USB, the PC can see the contents of the 770's memory card.…
... . By default it is in USB Device Mode so that when ... connected to a PC via USB, the PC can see the ... 770 can be switched into USB Host Mode. This way cameras ... on the PC via the USB connection? -
Disk image utility for USB disksI make simple utility programm for copy physical disk content to image files. It can work with USB disks, or memory cards attached via some card read…
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It can work with USB disks, or memory cards attached ... for now, which can read USB into hdf format.
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Sinclair 128K to 8056 Serial Printerhttp://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek.cgi?regexp=^Sinclair+128K+to+8056+Serial+Printer$&pub=^unknown$ I've got this tape, but it hardly seems wort…
Help setting up Wireless LAN with USB AdapterI've got a Wireless LAN USB dongle to try and get my DS Lite connected to WIFI. It's one of these: [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI…
... 've got a Wireless LAN USB dongle to try and get ... ADSL connection being via a USB modem, so using a router ...Serial mouse on Kempston or Sinclair Joystic PortAnybody ever tried this serial mouse interface out? A mouse would be excellent for playing Pipe Mania or Arkanoid with. [url]http://www.zimmers.net/a…
Anybody ever tried this serial mouse interface out? A mouse ...USB Flash DriveHi all, Does anyone know if it possible to build a USB interface where one can connect a USB Flash Drive to? These are also called "Memory Sticks" i…
... it possible to build a USB interface where one can connect ... a USB Flash Drive to? These are ...ZX spectrum as a PC usb keyboard?One of my commodore brained friend showed me an interface which converts the keyboard of c64 to a standard usb keyboard. I quickly searched this for…
... of c64 to a standard usb keyboard.
I quickly ... forums and internet for zx usb keyboard, and nothing came up ... keyboard to a pc via usb?
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[url ...More USB Ports Needed!!I have run out of USB ports on my machine.... I currently have 6 in use. will it be better for me to buy a hub or add an USB2.0 four port card?? Wi…
I have run out of USB ports on my machine.... I currently have 6 in use.
will it be better for me to buy a hub or add an USB2.0 four port card??
Will there be any performance issues either way?USB Hardrive enclosures.I have invested in a USB hardrive enclosure and a 40Gb laptop hard-drive as my USB stick was bulging at the seems. Now these devices power and run t…
... have invested in a USB hardrive enclosure and a ... hard-drive as my USB stick was bulging at ... ??
With USB pen drives you can safely ...
However, with Win XP USB drive caddies are recognised like ... br /> If I unplug my USB drive caddy from a machine ...Question about serial numbers, and issue marques.Hi, I don`t know if you can help me with this little question, but here goes. The spectrum computers have coloured serial numbers on the bottom of th…
... . The spectrum computers have coloured serial numbers on the bottom of ...Regarding the interface with USB port[url]http://www.octocom.es/reuniones/art_madridsx07_11.html[/url] [url]http://velesoft.speccy.cz/kmouse/km-doc/kempston_mouse_turbo_interface/km-t_2…
... for something else besides the USB mouse?
I'm ... possibilities:
-3.5" USB Floppy drive
-Webcam (yes ... , laugh)
-Ethernet to USB (maybe using a port of ... /ip stack)
-Connection to USB printer
-Scanner
etc ...A great ideaMost of us are a bit short on cash whenever we want to buy a new toy for our speccy. Sometimes can't even find what we are looking for. Now what id s…
... pc or something else via USB or serial or whatever. It merely ...How can I tell what issue a speccy is from the serial number?Is it possible to know the issue of a speccy just by looking its serial number? What issue a 001-107603 could be? Is it issue 1 (i know its a 16K ma…
Is it possible to know the issue of a speccy just by looking its serial number?
What issue a 001-107603 could be? Is it issue 1 (i know its a 16K machine).
