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Composite picture qualityI have read many many discussions here about the composite video modification of the Spectrum 16/48K models. I have choosen one of the simplest comp…
... wonders here. But first replace those old electrolytic caps if ... as well.
[code]Issue 2 schematic
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Issue 3B schematic
C5 1uF ... mainly tried stuff on an issue 2).
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Reproduction Issue 1 grey keymats - yay or nay?A discussion is live on the Spectrum 4 Ever FB group regarding whether it's a good idea to have replacement grey keymats for Issue 1 Spectrums produc…
... care. I have an uncased issue 1 board. Apart from having ... ), it works just like a issue 2 board (of which I have ... is, how much can you replace on a Spectrum before it ... 's brush status? If you replace the key mat, the membrane ... -
ZX Spectrum 48k output yellow and jumpyI have a ZX Spectrum that I modded for composite output a few years a go. Lately they output started to be a bit jumpy during the first half hour. Th…
Issue 2 machines typically need VR1/VR2 ... need to perform a recap. Replace them one by one to ... -
Spectrum 48k Power Supply?Guys - I've got a Spectrum 48k inbound from the UK. I want to scrounge a power supply to use when it arrives. What size jack did it use and what ar…
... under the heatsink for issue 1 and issue 2 boards to be a ... /> I actually would like to replace everything with 125C parts, but ... -
Not bored with the Boards.Going through some old tapes stored rather badly I came across an unlikely item that that I must have stored away quickly with other low grade items …
... . I well I have an Issue 2 bought about a year ago ... :- 1) Do normal sized pics 2) Then close up pics 3 ... " track markings may help . 7) Replace the caps one at a ... -
What's going on inside this ZX Spectrum? [Newbie]Hello folks Last year I got hold of a ZX Spectrum. At the time it appeared to boot up fine, but more recently when I've tried to boot up I've had…
You have an early issue 2 ZX Spectrum with the ... is very likely.
2. Faulty ULA.
... I also strongly recommend you replace all original/old electrolytic capacitors ... capacitors is usually wrong in issue 2 ZX Spectrums - pay attention ... -
Finding a good (UK) external switch mode power supply for the basic 48k and 128k ZX SpectrumsThis idea has probably "done the rounds" by now . I think I have heard about it a bit late . This thread with look at replacing the original "heavy l…
... is only necessary to replace electrolytic capacitors on failure ... capacitors. Neither is critical. Replace on failure. Most machines ... remaining electrolytic capacitors - replace on failure or when ... some capacitors on issue 1 and issue 2 ZX Spectrum boards ... -
48K ZX Spectrum 48K Recap (Capacitors) Or Not?I have seen arguments "for an against" on this subject by some "high calibre" experts . So if the experts can differ on this question then my questi…
... item no longer working. Replace the defective electrolytic capacitor, ... circuitry as ‘non critical’ so ‘replace on failure’.
replace as part of preventative ...
On the issue 1 and issue 2 boards, the electrolytic capacitor ... -
Where is my speccy now?Hi all, About 2 or 3 years ago, to somebody here in the UK, I sold my entire speccy collection which consisted of two or three 48k Issue 2 (full uni…
Hi all,
About 2 or 3 years ago, to ... of two or three 48k Issue 2 (full units and MB's ... -
has anyone converted an early speccy to drive a monitor ?sorry if this is the wrong forum, but there doesn't seem to be a hardware one, per se. I've been looking through the schematics a bit today - it see…
... to a factory mod to issue 2 pcbs which actually provided an ... -
My list of MIA STP gamesHello, I was borwsing through the MIA/STP list and I realised that I have a few of them here. Here is my list. MIA Best of Elite Volume 1 - Hit Pa…
... of the Rings
Sceptical 2 - Delta 4 Included with The ... YS cover tape
YS2 Issue 2 - YS/Delta 4 On YS ... cover tape
YS2 Issue 3 - YS/Delta 4 On ... -
[NEW]: Spectaculator 4.0Hi everyone, Finally managed to finish it... enjoy! --- [NEW]: Spectaculator 4.0 Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for PCs runnin…
... addition to 16k/48k/128/+2 Spectrums.
o Switchable issue 2 / issue 3 keyboard emulation.
Issue 2
keyboard and ...
o Spectrum 128/+2 keyboard emulation now behaves like ... -
For all talented writers :)OK guys... we are working on issue 2 of KiloByte magazine and I have a request. I would like to put a little more Speccy articles and game reviews i…
... guys... we are working on issue 2 of KiloByte magazine and I ... game reviews in the next issue(I was the only one ... covering Speccy in issue 1), so I'm calling ... -
Spectrum Columnist WantedHi, I organise and edit a retro fanzine, and am currently looking for a Spectrum writer who can provide not only game reviews, but also technical kn…
... found on our site (Issue 2)
Issue three will include a ... -
48k membrane connectorsHi, For a project i'm after a set of the keyboard membrane connectors for a 48k (issue 2 if it matters) or a dead spectrum that I can desolder. If y…
... membrane connectors for a 48k (issue 2 if it matters) or a ... connectors around then they are 2.54mm/0.1" pitch, 5 ... -
+3 sound questionsI know that the original +3 had the distorted sound problem. I also know that the +3b does not. Can anyone tell me what issue of the motherboard ca…
... /> Can anyone tell me what issue of the motherboard came in ... +3's with both issue 1 and issue 2 motherboards, so I assume ... have a later motherboard than issue 2.
Am I correct ... -
Slowly getting dead... (ZX48)Well, in a post of mine, I said that i have a problem with B,N,M,Symb.Shift and space. Then when i opened this wonder of technology, i saw that the t…
... , and I saw that 1,2,q,w,a,s,caps ... speccy, then I saw connector 2's two ribbons are cracked ... .
I wanna make that Issue 2 living.
But if all ... -
Sinclair branded softwareI am very interested in the Sinclair branded range of software and plan on creating a website on this at some point in the future. First I need to d…
... the Great Escape").
2) On the games list the ... a mention in Retro Gamer issue 2: "Tranz Am is another cheaply ... -
Brown rubber keymat, Grey rubber keymat ???Did all issue 1 Spectrums come with either a brown or grey keymat, and did the grey ones go onto some issue 2 boards ??? + is it true that all issue…
Did all issue 1 Spectrums come with either ... grey ones go onto some issue 2 boards ???
+ is it true ... that all issue 1 Spectrums were sold via ... -
Retro Gamer Issues 1-5 for sale - cheapSo much for me thinking my second copies of Retro Gamer would go for tons of money, alas no ! Anyway time to clear up the house and sell a few bits. …
... (JOKE !!!)
Retro Gamer Issue 1
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Retro Gamer Issue 2
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Retro Gamer Issue 3 (again !)
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Scans wanted of......Your Computer, Vol 3, issue 2, page 121 [ jupiter ace - Forth Draw listing] ..and ....Your Computer, Vol 3, issue 4, page 141 [ jupiter ace - Mil…
..Your Computer, Vol 3, issue 2, page 121
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....Your Computer, Vol 3, issue 4, page 141
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Abu Simbel Profanation &emulatorsI recently tried game from subject in Spin, EmuZWin and some other newer emulators and noticed sad fact that it works not, better said controls work …
... specific keyscan differenced by Spectrum Issue 2 & 3.
Is ZX32 ... -
ZX Shed subscriptionsA quick poll - just out of interest! Would you pay for a printed copy delivered to your door? Yeah? Really? How much? Issue 2 is bigger & better t…
... ? Really? How much?
Issue 2 is bigger & better than ... Issue 1 & a lot more ... taken note of feedback from Issue 1 so its more orientated ... -
Retrogamer Newsfield article published at CRASH OnlineI've just updated CRASH Online with Matthew Uffindell's Newsfield article from Retro Gamer issue 2. (In case anyone's wondering, I had permission fr…
I've just updated CRASH Online with Matthew Uffindell's Newsfield article from Retro Gamer issue 2.
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Mean machines help needed x-)Just started work on doing the dvd for the original Mean machine mags, Anybody any spare copies or mainly freebies which came with the mags as I hav…
... mags as I have got 2 "complete" sets but the moths ... are:
Issue 2 audio tape
Issue 3,p81-82
issue 4 p83-84
issue 5 p49-52 ... -
Xmas storiesIssue 2 of the shed will be out in time for xmas, so if you have any speccy related xmas stories, email them to [email="zx.shed@gmail.com"]zx.shed@gm…
Issue 2 of the shed will be out in time for xmas, so if you have any speccy related xmas stories, email them to [email="zx.shed@gmail.com"]zx.shed@gmail.com[/email]
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ZX Shed stuffI'm working away gettting Issue 2 ready for release next week. If anyone wants to send articles, reviews, adverts, etc then now is the time! Send u…
I'm working away gettting Issue 2 ready for release next week.< ... speccy smas stories, comments on Issue 1, haylp! requests for hardware ... -
ZX Shed stuffI'm working away gettting Issue 2 ready for release next week. If anyone wants to send articles, reviews, adverts, etc then now is the time! Send u…
I'm working away gettting Issue 2 ready for release next week.< ... speccy smas stories, comments on Issue 1, haylp! requests for hardware ... -
ZX Shed stuffI'm working away gettting Issue 2 ready for release next week. If anyone wants to send articles, reviews, adverts, etc then now is the time! Send u…
I'm working away gettting Issue 2 ready for release next week.< ... speccy smas stories, comments on Issue 1, haylp! requests for hardware ...
