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+3 joystick port - replacementOne of the joystick ports on my +3 doesn't always recognise my joystick movements. It's probably a loose connection from either a loose connection (r…
One of the joystick ports on my +3 doesn't always recognise my joystick movements. It's probably a loose connection from either a loose connection (resolder?) or I need a new port. What's the best way to get a new port? It's a 9 pin socket, but is it a ... -
Screen corruption with devices on edge connector (grey +2)Hi, I've recently done a full capacitor replacement and replaced all 16x DRAM chips on my grey +2. Prior to this I would get a corrupted screen…
... recently done a full capacitor replacement and replaced all 16x DRAM ... -
Need a new keyboard for Issue 2I've dug out my old Spectrum's today. My +3A and +2 grey are both working perfectly. However, my old early Issue 2 keyboard was replaced with a SA…
... to impossible to get a replacement membrane for the SAGA, so ... looking for a good original replacement. Something like the old DK ... Tronics keyboard. Or a replacement rubber key case. Not a ... -
Mini Spectrum +2Hi, I've just missed out by 53p on a Spectrum +2 which was chop sawed to make it a Mini Spectrum +2: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grey-Spectrum-Plus-2…
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NEW RELEASE - Anteater (arcade conversion, Tago, 1982)Since I see it hasn't been spotted here yet, I'd like to announce Anteater, by Stephen Coppack. (With box art by me.) [img]https://i.ibb.co/wY1RVZ…
... Oberth, who sadly died in 2012, it never had an official ... -
Presentation of new label and gameTomorrow at 19.00 Central European Time, Sergey Yakimovich will present on his YouTube channel my new game: [i]Italia 1944.[/i] The game will be avai…
... developer for this platform since 2012.
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Formatting old cartridges post-refelting.Hi All, After a recent thread, I tried some of my cartridges that didn't have the felt replaced yet, and after replacing the felt, noted the follo…
... this fairly normal post-felt replacement or is it an indication ... -
More "What could have been"... The Z280.So in chasing up the Loki specs, I happened upon some parallel developments... And had Sinclair gotten to make the Loki, there could have been some i…
... this as an external CPU replacement, but it would have made ... -
Spectrumpedia revised and extended edition. Suggestions about possible new contentFor the 40th anniversary of the first launch of the Spectrum, I am going to revise the Spectrumpedia. Feedback was very positive, although the fact t…
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Amstrad Spectrum Keyboard Membranes.Who sells replacement keyboard membranes for the +2a, +2b and +3? Thanks David
Who sells replacement keyboard membranes for the +2a, +2b and +3?
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Harlequin 48K - 14MHz Low Profile CrystalDoes anyone know where in the UK I could source a low profile 14 MHz crystal? (AliExpress delivery is end of January 2022). I ordered the below from …
... they sent me the incorrect replacement.
[url="https://uk ... ://zxrenew.co.uk/ZX-Spectrum-Replacement-Cases-only-c22752627"]one of ... -
Using a thermal camera to fix speccy's.Hi All, Thought I'd share another repair... Got a board that collapsed the bench supply straight away ( I run a bench supply and give it just enou…
... 12v generating circuit... Needs a replacement for a ZTX650... So I ... , and shows signs of previous replacement. Remove it, and replace with ... -
Jack the Nipper 2 EditorJack The Nipper 2 - Mapeditor v0.8 (c) Sokurah, May 2012 I made [url="https://tardis.dk/files/Jack_The_Nipper_2_Editor.zip"]this[/url] about 10 y…
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(c) Sokurah, May 2012
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Next PM TV debateI seen a clip of this online: "Is Boris Johnston Honest?" was one of the questions. I suppose how they answer that could be somewhat revealing. Howe…
... to vote on Boris's replacement? Are the conservative party going ... -
+2A PSU - power transistor substitute?I used a +2A PSU on a newly acquired Speccy for the first time in quite a while earlier, it was causing apparent issues in that starting the tape dec…
... which should make an ideal replacement for this) but this tyranny ... anyone advise what a good replacement transistor might be for this ... -
Anyone need help TZXing for MIA/MIS ?Hiya folks, A lot of chat but no files yet [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img] So does anyone have any of the titles in the MIA/MIS li…
I live in Sweden and have looked for replacement cables in both electronics shops and stores selling home electronics and stereos with no luck. It seems they don't have any 1.5 mm male-male cable and have seems surprised anyone would ask for one. -
Kempston InterfacesWhat Kempston Interfaces featured an additional expansion port on the back, so that you could fit other devices on, such as the Currah microspeech et…
... couldn't even find a replacement buzzer or a plug for ... -
+2aI have a +2a and it wont boot properly get the white border with black square when first powerd on but then just goes into a black screen instead of …
... case you'll need a replacement which will probably have to ... -
Original 128 Part 2: The KeysMy 128 appears to work fine. The keys all have perfect responsiveness. All except keys 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. These five number keys don't work at all. E…
... , so I
bought a replacement key underlay (whatever they're ... -
Original 128 Part 2: The KeysMy 128 appears to work fine. The keys all have perfect responsiveness. All except keys 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. These five number keys don't work at all. E…
Leading on from that comment, does anyone know where I could get a replacement underlay from? -
Amstrad telephone plays Spectrum games?Hi, I have been absent from this forum for a long time now, mature student these days! I was perusing a home shopping catalogue, when I noticed an…
... seems to be the ideal replacement, the ZX Spectrum Games Centre ... -
Ebayers Please Help !!! (MIA/STP/SDP)Hi folks, Most of you who will read this are probably already aware that there are many of the above titles floating around on Ebay. However I simpl…
... was cheaper than building a replacement) but steadfastly refuses to work ... -
Replacement power suppliesIs it possible to get a replacement power supply for the old speccys? The high Amperage is a problem: 1.4A for the rubber-keyed 48K. Know where you c…
... . I've used a few replacement power suplies, all with slightly ... -
Faulty Spectrum?PLease can somebody help have just bought a ZX Spectrum 48K And the Hobbit game, i cannot get this game to load it crashes right at the end of the l…
... 4 on one machine needing replacement.
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Number 6 in the Village (text adventure) Please help!!!Does anyone have a solution to this text adventure. I've tried to escape by air and sea using the jammer but it hasn't worked. I've been playing it …
... sir..I'm sure my replacement will do better.."^{7}^{7 ... -
helpHi, I am new to this forum. I have purchased a Speccy from ebay but I am having trouble getting any games to load. I dont really have much technical…
I got Arthurs Spectrum today - it was indeed booting in 16k mode, and needed a single replacement upper memory IC as suspected :)
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Happy happy joy joy.What was the happiest moment in your Spectrum life? (To narrow this down, this thread doesn't include recieving the Spectrum, or buying your best ev…
... later I finally got the replacement and the 128K version. Huzzah ... -
My HD died the other day......it's been re-formatted and windows etc replaced but my entire collection of Speccy games went with it. So, offer up your sympathy and remind me *…
... (5 years) I have a replacement HD to put in the ... -
loading games the old fashioned wayhello everyone i'm back, my pc broke so i had to save and convince myself to buy a new one,which i did. Anyway i just got spectaculator since i now h…
... I couldn't get a replacement. I've had to upgrade ...
