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Spectrum+2 faultHello all, I recently bought a Spectrum +2 that I saw was all lonely and looking sad in a local charity shop, I have been working on refurbishing it…
Better keyboard = better sales ?Just a random thought. I want to start this by saying although I did not have a + model new, I was never really a fan of this keyboard as it was n…
... Amstrad produced units with their keyboards, which did have their issues ...Tracking down a favourite Spectrum Adventure gameHello everyone - a new joiner here - looking to pick the collective Hive mind. I was an avid Spectrum gamer, and owned one of the very first 48K e…
... examples and went through numerous keyboards until around 1986! Like many ...Keyboard mat questionsDoes anyone know if there were different versions of rubber mats on the original 48k speccy's, and whether any were known to have a less tactile (ie.…
... am thinking of purchasing a replacement mat, but won't bother ...ANN: Tipshop updated Saturday, 03 November 2018Saturday 03 November 2018 Happy "Eat All Of Your Kids' Halloween Sweets" week! There's lots of good stuff this update - keep up the good work, folks…
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* Eugene Lisovy provided replacement & additional POKEs for Zolyx ...LM317T modern replacementQuick question to everyone, I am back to modding my opus discovery 1 and looking at the LM371T regulators and wondering if there is a modern equival…
Quick question to everyone,
I am back to modding my opus discovery 1 and looking at the LM371T regulators and wondering if there is a modern equivalent like there is for the 7805 that i could replace both on board with to make the board have less ...The BBC still loves the SpeccyWatching a BBC video about keyboards, as you do, and what sneaks it's way in midway through? None other than our humble Speccy +2. https://www.bbc…
Watching a BBC video about keyboards, as you do, and what ...Microdrive connectorCan the cable that connects a Microdrive to interface 1 be used to connect a second Microdrive to the first one and yes I do realise they are meant t…
... hard to find but a replacement lead is easyZX Spectrum +2A - problems loading from tapeI recently acquired a ZX Spectrum +2A, now the only item in my collection to be found is a [b]+2B[/b], and I got all from the MK14 to the PC200 ;-) …
... not seem to be a replacement?[/b]) and back in, the ...AMPLIFICATION (portable)Vaguely related to [url=https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/discussion/comment/952017#Comment_952017]that last thread I made[/url]... Ast_A_Moo…
... cheap 4 GB Bush-branded replacement from Argos. It works, for ...Toastrack memory replacementHi! Can the ram chips in 128k toastrack be replaced with tms4532-15nl3 chips from 48k speccy? I get white border with corrupted screen when boo…
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Can the ram chips in 128k toastrack be replaced with tms4532-15nl3 chips from 48k speccy?
I get white border with corrupted screen when booting up and don’t have (yet) any spare parts except two ”for parts” 48s (issue two ...ANN: Tipshop updated Monday, 06 May 2019Monday 06 May 2019 Bank Holiday laziness means I have some time to get this update out. Hurrah! * Eugene Lisovy provided replacement POKEs for F…
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* Eugene Lisovy provided replacement POKEs for Flying Shark. He ...Sinclair User issue 127: Great Eight 16 - what happened?I've been trying to make sure I have an as-near-to-complete-as-possible collection of Crash, Sinclair User and Your Sinclair covertapes (at least as …
... back to the end of 2012, and didn't see this ...A new Famicom / NES chiptune album from meHeyyyyyyyyyy guys. Some NES chiptune music + live synthesizers parts and solos. Greetzzzz! Yerz ************** YERZMYEY - The Lady of Mars…
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- Korg Monotron ...esxDOS v0.8.7 releasedesxDOS v0.8.7 has been officially released. Grab it at http://www.esxdos.org/files/esxdos087.zip. This version has the following (notable) new fea…
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[19/01/2019 ...Recapping parts list needed for +2a power supplyHello I've recently acquired a +2a power supply. It works, but given the age I'd like to do some preventative maintenance and refurbish it. Does a…
... it. Does anyone have a replacement parts list for recapping and ... ATX power supply as a replacement PSU for the +2a/+3 ...ANN: Tipshop updated Tuesday, 30 July 2019Tuesday 30 July 2019 A bit of a delay with this update - Real Life and all that. Hopefully it's worth it! * Andy Ford sent in POKEs for Amusemen…
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* Eugene Lisovy provided replacement POKEs for GeeBee Air Rally ...Another Spectrum is brought back to life.Hi Spec-chums. I have been having bit of busy afternoon with repairs today. I've brought back to life a Panasonic Super-VHS recorder, and more intere…
... . The seller had fitted a replacement switch-mode Traco regulator, so ... IC, fitted a socket and replacement IC. Here's my soldering ...Modifying a speccy to +5v only operation.Just a thought experiment so far. Let's say i wanted to make a more resilient spectrum by getting rid of the DC-DC converter circuit. This would remo…
... Traco 5v 7805 switch mode replacement, i guess i could fit ...Digital Tape ReplacementI make the ZXuitape. Its a TZXduino based SD card solution for loading games in TZX format in to your spectrum. The case matches the 48K+ and soon th…
I make the ZXuitape. Its a TZXduino based SD card solution for loading games in TZX format in to your spectrum. The case matches the 48K+ and soon the 128 toastrack. It will work with any spectrum but the case is designed to screw on to a 48K+
Digital Tape Replacement for 128K+ ToastrackI made a toastrack version of the ZXuitape. They screw on to the toastrack case and are used to load up games from an SD card. Message me if you woul…
I made a toastrack version of the ZXuitape. They screw on to the toastrack case and are used to load up games from an SD card. Message me if you would like to buy one.
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[img] ...Has the price of Retro consoles gone up?I'm looking for a replacement WII. I'm sure in the past I used to see them in CEX and Game for only £20, but now an unboxed one seems to cost upwards…
I'm looking for a replacement WII. I'm sure in ...+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 ...Who Are The Best UK Based "Useful" Speccy Add-on Kit Providers. This is all about useful add-on kit or associated Speccy paraphernalia . Who are the Best and who are the Rest (Les Autres) I will kick it off w…
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Tynemouth Software - great USB keyboards
2) Les ...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 ...Why is it so hard to produce ZX Spectrum add-on Hardware in the UK.Arguably the UK Spectrum add-on market is stagnating? Why ? Well obviously the ZX Spectrum is a very old retro micro so it's fan base would normall…
... PCBs ,cases and sometimes with keyboards etc , being produced seem to ...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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https://oldmachinery.blogspot.com/2012/09/sinclair-spectrum-128k-2 ...How to Use a real Physical Old Style Retro ZX Spectrum INFREQUENTLY and EFFECTIVELY.These days a lot of WOSSERS use emulators most of the time but like to get out the old Speccy ,every once in a while ,for a quick nostalgic revisit .…
... connector" problem.And these old keyboards are now quite expensive to ...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 ...
