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Reviving a Microdrive (and its notoriously fragile media)eBay has been getting a [i]lot[/i] of business out of me lately, which brings me to this... Context: some years ago I bought a job lot of Spectrum…
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ZX Spectrum Issue 2 - 12V badHey there, I'm currently attempting to fix a ZX Spectrum issue 2 that I recieved. Overall the machine was generally working when I recieved it, bu…
... feed 12V with a second PSU. However with D15 soldered in ... assume TR6 is bad?
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Character wobbleHello, I have an Issue 2 board which shows vertical character wobble. This happens for a few minutes followed by a few minutes of character sta…
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Pocket knives - a discussionHey mates I was looking for a replacement to my pocket knife and wanted to know what are your choices. Im a victorinox guy, i normally manage to g…
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Dead +3 - Helps!!!!!Okay, just got a +3. It worked fine, apart from two things:- 1) clicking disc not reading discs 2) audio issue I bought a replacement belt. I ca…
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128K +3 RepairHi guys, I need some help to diagnose a faulty 128k +3. The unit is completely unresponsive. I had tested the PSU and found odd values in it. …
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I had tested the PSU and found odd values in ... is the connector where the psu is connected)? But which pins ... -
Trying to repair my old 48kAbout 30 years ago I had a spectrum 48k, it had some troubles in the end, it was very unstable when it was cold, so I had to warm it up an hour befor…
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Membrane issuesHello. From the title you might be assuming that my troubles come from a old membrane, but no. Quite the opposite. I ordered a Membrane from Retro…
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divIDE interface not workingA while ago I bought a divIDE interface for my two spectrums (one is a 48k rubber keyboard one, the other is a 48k Spectrum plus). Sadly I never actu…
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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…
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 ...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 easyNo video on Spectrum +2BI have a Spectrum +2B that I bought real cheap without any cables. I made a power adapter for it using an old ATX PSU I had laying around, it's curre…
... it using an old ATX PSU I had laying around, it ...ZX 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 ...Does Survivisection load & play on a real +2a?Hi All, My apologies, another question.. Would someone with a DivMMC and a +2a be able to confirm whether Survivisection runs and plays on it? …
... 's recapping & a new PSU so it might be the ...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 ...48K Issue 3B slowly fading over 15-20 seconds, capacitor gets hot.Hi folks, Recently my much-modified* RAM testing 48K board failed with a hot/burny smell so I turned it off quickly for looking at later. Thinking…
... no idea what. My bench PSU with a current limiter set ...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 ...ZX Spectrum Next Development Board in Custom Case with PSU and SD CardI am selling my Spectrum Next Development Board in a Custom Case if anyone is interested... [url="http://ebay.us/bhrQdi?cmpnId=5338273189"]Ebay li…
I am selling my Spectrum Next Development Board in a Custom Case if anyone is interested...
[url="http://ebay.us/bhrQdi?cmpnId=5338273189"]Ebay link to my ZX Spectrum Next[/url]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 ...zx spectrum +2 cpu questionanother +2 mystery ... so just testing a +2 Z70700 issue 1.. although my power set up was a bit delboy .. PS2 power brick with modified end for the …
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