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New Compo IdeaI've had this idea and would like to know what do you think about it. I think that most of us here know how to code in BASIC. The problem with Specc…
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checking for interface 1 presencehello, how can i check the interface 1 is working? is there a peek command or something i can use to check it's presense? i cant code, so dont perp…
Thanks for posting here, saved me looking for microdrive instructions in the archive :)
Just got meself an interface 1 with 2 microdrives (6 cartridges) and the printer. Now I just need to find a thing to check the printer... -
Wanted - A loving new homeThanks to an imminent house move, it's time to dispose of some of my excess Spectrum tapes. I'd like to donate these to the Preservation project to u…
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Cauldron I and II (and Evil Dead) are all working ... a new 48k today (with Interface 1, 2 microdrives, 6 microdrive ... (1 opened but in bag and another still factory sealed), kempston interface and ... finally tried out Cauldron I and II.
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Wanted - A loving new homeThanks to an imminent house move, it's time to dispose of some of my excess Spectrum tapes. I'd like to donate these to the Preservation project to u…
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Cauldron I and II (and Evil Dead) are all working ... a new 48k today (with Interface 1, 2 microdrives, 6 microdrive ... (1 opened but in bag and another still factory sealed), kempston interface and ... finally tried out Cauldron I and II.
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New Functions for Sinclair BasicA total of 52 new functions can be added to Sinclair BASIC; 26 numeric functions (A-Z) and 26 string functions (A$-Z$). Owing to the internal structu…
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Microdrive questionI bought a microdrive and interface 1 this weekend and was thrilled to get it to work yesterday evening. I managed to format a cartridge and save som…
I got a 48k with interface 1, microdrives and the printer a wee while ... stop spinning after using CAT 1 etc. Just like a floppy ... that have stuff about repairs and such that might help. -
Microdrive questionI bought a microdrive and interface 1 this weekend and was thrilled to get it to work yesterday evening. I managed to format a cartridge and save som…
... cleaning the contacts on the Interface 1 and Microdrive with the usual combo ... of alcohol and a cotton bud.
interface 1 connector.
Cheers,
Why emulators are not as good as the real thingI think I remember thx1138 saying before that emus didn't cut it for him. Well, I agree. They are good fun, and I got into the Speccy for a second ti…
... . I recently bought an interface 1 with microdrive and zx printer. I had ... night of fun with it and it made me wonder that ... printer in action was great and with pride I showed my ... just looked weary at me and noted that the receipts from ...Want a Speccy Repaired?Maybe it's time to put my 'skills' to use.... Now that I've sourced some of the nastier transistors, I've fixed about 6 rubber keyed Speccys in the …
... beautifully. Ahhh.
And also, in case it's ... file which contains a ROM (and the assembler listing, zasm- ... screen RAM, hence testing write and read abilities. It also ... , and a minor breakthrough this morning - I repaired my first Interface 1! ...Investronica Inves Spectrum +Hi, Has anyone here ever heard of the Investronica Inves Spectrum +? This site [url="http://www.silicium.org/uk/sinclair/inves.htm"]http://www.sili…
... ULA was vastly enhaced, and developed and manufatured by Texas Instruments. It ... range of peripherals including the Interface 1.
The colour generator ... placed elsewhere due to space and disposition constraints. The keyboard itself ...Want a Speccy Repaired?Maybe it's time to put my 'skills' to use.... Now that I've sourced some of the nastier transistors, I've fixed about 6 rubber keyed Speccys in the …
... moment - I successfully 'repaired' another Interface 1 over the weekend. Knackered ULA ... (someone had hacked it up and removed chips etc.) so if ..."Sinclair Zx Spectrum: Absolutely Better Than Commodore 64"Did you ever read this? [url="http://www.alfonsomartone.itb.it/fztsmo.html"]http://www.alfonsomartone.itb.it/fztsmo.html[/url]
... the C64 had hardware sprites and hardware scrolling (which really ... the C64 display looks horrible and chunky, the colours don't ... look good together and is just plain nasty ... it was released (Microdrives, Interface 1 and Interface 2 only!!!) but the Spectrum ..."Sinclair Zx Spectrum: Absolutely Better Than Commodore 64"Did you ever read this? [url="http://www.alfonsomartone.itb.it/fztsmo.html"]http://www.alfonsomartone.itb.it/fztsmo.html[/url]
... after it was released (Microdrives, Interface 1 and Interface 2 only!!!) but the Spectrum ... drives, CDROM drives, Zip drives and other interchangeable media, battery backed ... adapters, modems, assorted printer interfaces and again more. Items like joystick ...Help with dead Spectrum +2aHello. My Spectrum +2a died some time ago. It was powered on, I looked away and next time I looked at it, screen was black. I have replaced the 4 r…
... ] the ULA before replacing it... and that's of course assuming ... had similar fun repairing an Interface 1 (fitting a low profile surface ...Adding commands to Spectrum BASIC?Are there any articles on how to do this? I think it could be done by making the error trapping routine point to your own commands, but not sure exac…
... Interface 1 ROM set up a 16-bit system variable VECTOR and ... can extend BASIC in an Interface 1-only environment.
... As it happens, the Complete Interface 1 Disassembly has been added to ... in Popular Computing Weekly and it was certainly covered ...How much power can I pull from a +3?Hi guys (and gals), Does anyone know how much of a load I can draw from the 5 volt line (lower pin 3of the expansion port)? I'm needing between 500…
... 't you use a CompactFlash card and a CF-IDE adapter rather ... restriction, data transfer and noise/heat generation. And now you can get ... 128Mb one in my DivIDE interface and still have loads of space ...Programming MC challengeIn the 80-ies I got the following assignment for a programming course. 2 16-bit values stored in #8000 and #8002 must be added together and stored i…
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The Spectrum and ZX80/1 are quite unusual in having ... can be replaced with an interface by RAM, but the screen ...Any other real Spectrum users in the USA?Hi, I bought a Spectrum +2a off e-bay (I collect old computers) and managed to make it run here in the US. I'm curious; is anybody else running an a…
... a rubber key 48k with Interface 1, 2 microdrives, 2 ZX ... , 1 Alphacom 32 printer, Currah Uspeech, Interface 2, Microdriver (faulty), Cheetah joystick interface and ... a multiface 1.
Also have ...GameTap - new downloads website.Just read a [url="http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76065"]thread[/url] about this on AtariAge. Apparently it's going to be "huge" …
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DirectX 8.X and OpenGL 1.1 ...Anyone else having problems using PaypalIs anyone else having problems paying or sending money via paypal ??? after pressing the pay button i keep getting error messages
i dont have a credit card, only a debit card and so dont have full use of paypal, i dont think i can transfer funds into it to pay for stuff using it, but i think i can withdraw funds from paypal if i get enough in, currently about ?1 :pCool BASIC tricks and tips!Following on from Dunny's excellent suggestion of a compendium of BASIC tips + tricks, I believe it would be better to have a topic dedicated to it. …
... relationship between the standard channels and streams. Even the ROM ... default channel for INKEY$ and stream 1 was supposed to be ... with their associated streams and the two are always ... created.
With Interface 1 attached, OPEN #7,"s":CLOSE ...Which expansions can I attach to a +2A?I have several peripherals that I would like to connect to a +2A: an Interface 1 with Microdrive, a +D disk interface and kempston joystick interface…
The +D Interface will not work on a +2a/+3 without the fixer board - and then again, make sure you get the right one cos I've destroyed a +D's Alice 4 chip by using a dodgy fixer board. Interface 1, no way it's +2a/+3 compatible.Best collectablesHere's another poll, what's your best collectable spectrum related stuff...? I used to work for a guy called Terry Pratt who was one of the people b…
... with new Scart lead and membrane, and my Interface 1. I'll be claiming ... 've got replacements from ebay, and shipped them over here.
Interface 2, ROM cartridges and my 100 or so ...Retro Gamer is dead, long live Retro GamerIt's released in MCV now, so I guess I can tell you... Retro Gamer will be back on sale from the 8th of December. I'll be leaving gamesTM and helmin…
... everyone to support this relaunch, and if you are worried about ... it on your credit card (not debit card) and you should be covered ... ?4.99, as that extra ?1 did seem to put off ... these tended to blow hot and cold with each new issue ...How many Speccy's Did U Own?Hey guys, just wondering how many Spectrum's you lot owned???? I had 3....I used to smash them up when I got pissed off on a game...Seriously....tha…
... . 2 48ks, 2 black +2s and 1 grey +2.
I ... currah microspeech, and the second 48k had interface 1, 2 microdrives and the zxprinter ...How much would you pay for...A fully boxed 48K rubber keyed Spectrum in excellent condition with all the gear that came with it? I'm not selling one - I'm just interested to know…
... the seller had included the Interface 1, Microdrive and ZX Printer, I'd ... (assuming they were also mint and boxed).
I hope ...Lawtronics RGB Schematics ?Hi folks, I have a Lawtronics RGB interface which only half works with my Amstrad CTM 644 monitor. I believe the problem lies with one of the resist…
... thought capacitors were blue, chunky and cylindrical ?
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I'll try and take a picture.
... with a list of reistsors and components, someone will probably ... my setup (48k Rubber Key + Interface 1 + Microdrive + Amstrad CT644 RGB ...Conceptual differences between Speccy and modern PCWhat are them? Here I mean not much faster, more bit CPU, bigger and faster hard disks etc. 1: Speccy is keyboard computer, PC has separated keyboar…
... via Interface 1 etc); processes that input in some way, and generates some ... that input in some way, and generates some output to some ...Buying a +3I've been told you can download Spectrum games in .TZX format and transfer them to a specci through the headphone jack. Can you only then save the ga…
... a compact flash card and a card reader such as...
1-Compact-flash-CF-memory-card-reader-hub_W0QQitemZ7570168960QQcategoryZ43449QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ... 23-in-1-Compact-flash-CF-memory-card-reader- ...
