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Connecting a ZX Interface 1 to a +2AI have a customer with a Spectrum +2A computer - he has a working ZX Interface 1 and microdrive which has been tested with his +48 machine. However,…
... with the edge connector of +2A/B or +3 because on these ... have done right with the +2A was to ensure existing Sinclair ... -
Alternate PowerHi All Been sorting and decorating and throwing stuff out, and seem to have mislaid a whole box of Spectrum stuff :( Found me Spectrum +2 but as ye…
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The Ultimate Spectrum, made from old spectrumsGiven that all types of the Spectrum are less than ideal in one respect or another, I wondered what the ulimate refinement would be, but just using o…
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covering the +2A
The board is ... internal tape header, but the +2A board doesnt have the FDD ... components.
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The Ultimate Spectrum, made from old spectrumsGiven that all types of the Spectrum are less than ideal in one respect or another, I wondered what the ulimate refinement would be, but just using o…
just looking at the if2 mod for the +2a/b/+3, any one got a picture of this just to illustrate what the diagram is showing? -
What model next ?Hi All I already have two 48k rubber kyed 48k Spectrums and a Grey +2 What to get next. ZX Spectrum + ZX Spectrum 128 Toast Rack ZX Spectrum +3
[QUOTE=nuggetreggae;496647]+3/+2a all the way! compatibility not ... Spectrum SE ROMs in a +2A/B fixes almost all of the ... -
+3 s-video outAs I mentioned in another thread recently I use my +3 through a TV card, there is therefore no way to make use of the RGB output, and the composite s…
... to use any of my +2a/b/+3's (I'd have ... -
Poll: The best spectrumIm putting this up as weve had quite a lengthy discussion discussing the highs and lows of all spectrum models so heres a poll for personal preferanc…
... keyboard but still faulty.
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Poll: The best spectrumIm putting this up as weve had quite a lengthy discussion discussing the highs and lows of all spectrum models so heres a poll for personal preferanc…
... keyboard but still faulty.
+2A/B: Not so compatible with 48k ... inch one), same compatibility as +2A/B.[/QUOTE]
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Two-resistor fix for +3 sound distortionOver at Zonadepruebas, mcleod_ideafix has done a circuit analysis of our favorite distorted sound output: the issue 1 +3 AY chip sound output, and fr…
hmm, I did a two resistor fix on mine (not sure if it was those values or similar ones) and it helped to a certain extent but the sound was still not great. Changing all the resistors out as well to get the levels as per the +2B circuit was better. -
Recent talk of developing new SpectrumsHi all, I can see from a few threads on here that some Wossers like Vasil and Aien 8 are interested in developing more powerful Spectrums or improvi…
... specifically to fit in a +2a/b/+3 case or could the ... putting it into a +2/2a case but if it was ... -
contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... even banks non contended, and +2A/B/3 have banks 0-3 ... the ULA as in the +2A/B/3 models, so you can ... -
contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... even banks non contended, and +2A/B/3 have banks 0-3 ... the ULA as in the +2A/B/3 models, so you can ... robocop) run correctly on a +2a/b/3 but don't (issues ... 128ke scratchpad to make the +2a into an 'ideal' spectrum, ... the choice of the +2a was in particular due to ... -
contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in ... +2 to match the the +2a/b and +3?[/QUOTE]
contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
So the question for games not running properly is not that the CPU contention timing is different, but that contention is applied differently to memory banks on the toastrack/+2 and the +2a/b/3.
Which runs the most games?contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... the toastrack/+2 and the +2a/b/3.
Which runs ...contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... the toastrack/+2 and the +2a/b/3.
Which runs ...When did Spectrum production cease?I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find any threads. When did Amstrad stop production of the Spectrum? The magazines reported …
hmmm I can smell an article coming on with all these +3/2a/b questionsWhen did Spectrum production cease?I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find any threads. When did Amstrad stop production of the Spectrum? The magazines reported …
[QUOTE=BiNMaN;509296]hmmm I can smell an article coming on with all these +3/2a/b questions[/QUOTE]
Haha mate, you got me ;)DivIDE AvailabilityMorning All, Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place but not quite sure what sub-forum cover's it ? Is anyone still making and selling DivIDE's …
... the power socket on the +2A/B/3 is closed to the ...contended memory...so memory contention on the toastrack and the grey +2 is in the wrong place compared to the documentation, yet the +2a/b and +3 it is in the correct …
... even banks non contended, and +2A/B/3 have banks 0-3 ... the ULA as in the +2A/B/3 models, so you can ...Z80 Edge Connectors - ProjectsHello there my fellow Spectrum-mites I am looking to source a few of these connectors - while I could just rework some old ISA socket for proto's I …
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my +2A has stock +2 ROM's ... off the back of a +2A/B or +3 - possibly with a ...DivIDE+ and the 48k SpeccyI've 3 48k speccies of various revisions and none of them are working with my DivIDE+ yet all my 128's do, yet I'm sure when I first had it I'm sure …
I'm thinking the m2 as well, as the DivIDE is fine on the toastrack, grey. +2a/b and +3
mind you wouldn't hurt to format it as well, time to solder in a spare z80 as wellZ80 Edge Connectors - ProjectsHello there my fellow Spectrum-mites I am looking to source a few of these connectors - while I could just rework some old ISA socket for proto's I …
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my +2A has stock +2 ROM's ... off the back of a +2A/B or +3 - possibly with a ...heatsink on the grey+2anyone ever modded one to run without the heatsink? I know some have on the 48k's but I wouldn't mind removing it from one of mine. If so, any tips …
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and the +2a/b/3 doesn't have one ...my rather spiffing +2Thanks to Macc I have an immculate +2, only problem is I daren't use it!! [IMG]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190658_206803459336782…
... I tended to use my +2a a lot (I do have ... rom, bit like you're +2a/b/3 so I can have ...heatsink on the grey+2anyone ever modded one to run without the heatsink? I know some have on the 48k's but I wouldn't mind removing it from one of mine. If so, any tips …
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Well my friend, the +2A/B and +3 Spectrums have an ... you could power up your +2A/B and +3 with a slightly ...heatsink on the grey+2anyone ever modded one to run without the heatsink? I know some have on the 48k's but I wouldn't mind removing it from one of mine. If so, any tips …
[QUOTE=Zetr0;518671]However if you really wanted to you could power up your +2A/B and +3 with a slightly modified AT/ATX PC power supply.[/QUOTE]
like me :)
It also means you have power for an external floppy drive and hard drivesWindows XP problemI dont normally ask you folkes about problems with my OS as I can usually figure them out myself. However, this one has me stumped. A few days ago m…
... relates to the process: [B]SQLSever VSS[/B] which is a listed ... so how to fix it.
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Some reading ... without crashing my PC.
[B][/edit][/B]ZX Spectrum +3 Query...Hi all, As common, I brought down my Spectrum from the attic the other day to have another stab at getting it running. I knew from the past it was a…
... I am not mistaken, the +2A/B and the +3 only have ...
