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microdrive rubber rollerwhere can one find replacement rubber roller? is alcohol really ok for cleaning it? thanks. edit: I've searched a bit, and "Platenclene" seems to …
where can one find replacement rubber roller?
is alcohol really ok for cleaning it?
thanks.
edit: I've searched a bit, and "Platenclene" seems to be good for cleaning.
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Rebelstar 2 - hints and tipsI'm somewhat depressed as my games console broke the first day of this holiday period and getting a replacement is not so easy and taking time. I wan…
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ZX 48k - Composite ModdedHi, [quote]Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48 K (issue 2 - upgraded from 16 K) This is a full working computer, the keyboard membrane and ribbons has had some …
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Small ZX Collection For Sale - Hardware and ManualsI am selling my collection of ZX stuff: This thread is for the hardware and manuals. [B]Hardware[/B] What you see in the picture below, which is:- …
... Spectrum without a cable).
[*] PSU (x2)
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Oric Atmos fixAnyone ever tried to fix that tape flaw that they shipped with? Heres an excerpt from somebody over at old-computers.com of someone who had; [QUOTE…
... weeks on the first. The replacement failed too but by then ... -
FS: Black+2A for my footy team fundIm selling off a +2A for to help raise funds for my local football team Stafford Rangers "Raise the Roof" campaign, basically we are trying to raise …
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128k Heatsink Membrane ReplacementJust a quick question. Picked up a Heatsink 128k from fleabay, arrived today, but the top left set of numbers don't work (1-5) so i'm presuming this…
Just a quick question. Picked up a Heatsink 128k from fleabay, arrived today, but the top left set of numbers don't work (1-5) so i'm presuming this is a membrane issue.
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48K Spectrum - or repairI just got a massive bundle of new old stock games which I need to try. Problem is some of them won't load on my +3 (it's always been rather picky). …
... a 48K rubber key with replacement membrane, problem is I reckon ... -
Faulty rubber speccy - advice neededHello all speccy hardware gurus :) Recently I moved to a new flat and after a long time have some space (and time) to dig out my old Speccy hardware…
... power supply whose connector needed replacement.
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January Clearout !Hi folks, Off work this week and havin a good old clearout of stuff which I don't seem to use anymore. Up for sale we have the following.... 1. R…
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Comes with UK 240v PSU, in quite good condition some ... />
Again with UK 240v PSU and in really good condition ... working. Comes with UK 240v PSU, tape leads both user manuals ... -
Use a +2/+3 case as a replacement keyboard for 48KI was just wondering if a 48K Spectrum motherboard could be housed in a +3 case, and somehow the keyboard be connected so that it could have a proper…
I was just wondering if a 48K Spectrum motherboard could be housed in a +3 case, and somehow the keyboard be connected so that it could have a proper keyboard but have the full 48K compatibility.
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Just bought a +3 and i think it's broken :(Please help... my spectrum +3 arrived today and I plugged it in, the red light came on and the disk drive made a little noise. So I then set the T…
... connect the specky to the psu the light hasn't come ... -
4116 SRAM replacement (and ULA timings).As mentioned in another thread, I have spent quite a lot of time experimenting with different circuits and components for using a static RAM IC to re…
As mentioned in another thread, I have spent quite a lot of time experimenting with different circuits and components for using a static RAM IC to replace the lower RAM 4116s in a Spectrum. I hope to post a fairly detailed report when I find time to type ... -
Games won't load from tapeHi all, I have fitted my replacement motherboard but I can't seem to get a game to load. I've tried it with several and it gets past all the loadin…
Hi all,
I have fitted my replacement motherboard but I can't seem to get a game to load. I've tried it with several and it gets past all the loading screens and then the tape stops and nothing else happens. Any ideas? -
Replacing the +3 disk driveI've come into possession of a +3 with a none functioning disk drive. I've been doing some searching and know that the 180k floppy can be replaced wi…
... 3" 720k floppy as a replacement and if so will it ... -
Two Speccy bundles for sale :)Hey all, Its with great regret that i'm downsizing all of my vintage computers and retro consoles, the fact is, I don't have the time to play everyt…
... perfect working order, complete with PSU, RF Lead, & Joystick. It ... I can't find the PSU for this, but i have ... a +2a/b PSU thats broken but if it ... -
Issue 4S users... I need your help!Short story: Issue 4S spectrum don't work. TR4 seems to have pins at different places from other speccys (BCE versus EBC), and usual replacement part…
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How many full time users of Linux on the forum?How many of you on WOS forum use Linux as a permanent OS replacement (excluding casual duel boot users who also duel boot Windows?). I use Linux Min…
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ZX Spectrum TowerHi all, i am working on a ZX Spectrum 48K build in a PC tower case. Is there anyone who did it before? I have some questions duo the PSU. I have to g…
... have some questions duo the PSU. I have to go from ... -
For Sale: ZX Spectrum 48k (Rubber) - MODDED!Hi I have a spare ZX Spectrum 48k original rubber model for sale. It has that video mod so you can plug your spectrum into a composite video connect…
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128k to Scart RGB Leads on Ebay.I started this thread as my other one was not getting any attention. Recently, I brought a 128k and +2 (grey) to scart connector on Ebay from Cool N…
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Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds Next GenerationSo, new album in June/July, new cast, new tour in December... [youtube]DLxGquE23cs#![/youtube] Richard Burton replaced with Liam Neeson... other ca…
zx81: is there a 16kb ram limit for basic?first of all, sorry to all about posting a question about zx81 in a forum mostly about zx-spectrum - i didn't want to offtopic questions here anyway,…
... kind of zx81 alternative rom replacement supports whole 32kb, 48kb or ...Atari 520STFM & Commodore C16Hey all, Got some more of my vintage computers for sale. C16: Complete with PSU and Datasette ?20 posted Atari 520STFM: Up for sale I have an A…
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C16:
Complete with PSU and Datasette
?20 ...Keyboards for the ZX Spectrum?When I used to have my old ZX Spectrum in the 80's, I remember that every Spectrum magazine was "filled" with advertisment for replacement keyboards …
... was "filled" with advertisment for replacement keyboards for the ZX Spectrum ...Xperia Screen IssuesDunno if anybody else uses Xperia phones here, but i've a big problem with the screen and i've seen nothing online that can fix the issue. When it g…
... send it back for repairs/replacement as I could be without ...Google Drive Launch ImminentLast week I lost my Dropbox account and looking around it seems that Google's free Google Drive product is about to launch. That could be a reliable …
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There has been code ...4116 Ram chip replacements?Hello. I am in the work of gathering replacement parts for my speccy 48k. And I would like to know what chips is good replacement for the 4116 ram ch…
... in the work of gathering replacement parts for my speccy 48k ... know what chips is good replacement for the 4116 ram chips ...ZX81 3D Defender inlay scan wanted....by J.K.Greye Software. I just won '3d Monster Maze', this one & 'Catacombs' on ebay and this one has the inlay missing. I would like to be able to p…
by J.K.Greye Software.
I just won '3d Monster Maze', this one & 'Catacombs' on ebay and this one has the inlay missing. I would like to be able to print out a replacement inlay so if you someone can help it would be much appreciated.LM1889N - Help me find one?I have reached the conclusion that my problems with first wrong colours, then now no colour, is due to a faulty LM1889N (IC14). However, I am not abl…
... and electrically compatible as a replacement?
/Sincerely Johan