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Is the 128K heatsink's TV out modulator kit repairable?I have a 128K+ Spectrum that is working absolutely fine and is giving out the perfect picture from its RGB out socket (with the right cable ofcourse)…
... just try to plug a spectrum on... and some **** are more difficult ... be because I measured them on board? Do bad resistors have ... -
Tolerable cut scenes!I must be getting old as games with too much talking and/or cut scenes really does my nut in. I prefer it if I can switch off the voice acting and ju…
Midnight Resistance had one at the end of level 6 or 7. The crazy bad guy appeared on a monitor: "Ha ha ha, I have your family!" -
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Red DwarfA Red Dwarf video game - good or bad idea? (given its recent resurgence in popularity in the UK) My ideas: [b]Plots[/b] - An interquel which bridg…
... I prefer the Series 2 monitor-on-wheels look. As a last ... a backdrop image of her on a monitor on certain screens... -
Red DwarfA Red Dwarf video game - good or bad idea? (given its recent resurgence in popularity in the UK) My ideas: [b]Plots[/b] - An interquel which bridg…
I think there's enough moving characters in the regular crew. Holly can just be a face on a monitor and on-screen dialogue. I suppose you could put his mobile-mode in as some sort of sub-game but what could he do? -
Newbie needs help ^^Hey Guys! I'm new here to the forums and I joined because of my growing interest in the ZX Spectrum computers. I'm from Germany and I was growing …
... to buy a 48k ZX Spectrum as Rubber Version. Don't ... try. I would use the Spectrum on an 19" LCD TV, so ... a "newer" model of the Spectrum would be better. hmm.. -
Newbie needs help ^^Hey Guys! I'm new here to the forums and I joined because of my growing interest in the ZX Spectrum computers. I'm from Germany and I was growing …
... try. I would use the Spectrum on an 19" LCD TV, so ... composite mod is extremely simple on a 48k speccy, it is ... a "newer" model of the Spectrum would be better. hmm..[/QUOTE ... -
The Disciple clone... doable?Hi. As a spectrum user in the 80's this was the dream interface all-in-one for me. I have a 48k+ and planning on get a 128K toast-rack later. Anyway…
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LOAD "" By Deep GrassHello, just joined here. Been a Spectrum owner since '83, favourite game is Tir Na Nog. As part of a musical project called "Deep Grass" I recently…
... a superb tribute to the Spectrum and the '80s.
on a real spectrum. On the most part, this ... " that is based on the Spectrum loader (i.e. on the most part ... ' which will differ to that on the video.
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What do you think Amiga's chances are?Would you abandon Windows for Workbench? At least for your own enjoyment when you don't have to use Windows? [url]http://www.a-eon.com/[/url] [url]…
... to sell my classic Amigas on eBay :( Never really knew about ... disks, doing stuff for the Spectrum on the Amiga.
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Is it me or am I getting old... Windows 8Hi Folks, Now I understand that Microsoft Windows is not everyone's cup of tea and that others are Apple Mac, Linux fans etc. However, I have been …
... however fall down a bit on multi-monitor setups as the menu ... menus that much.
On the Start Menu, I think ... Shneiderman's 8 Golden Rules on user interface design is to ... from even learning what's on their computer in an easy ... -
Is it me or am I getting old... Windows 8Hi Folks, Now I understand that Microsoft Windows is not everyone's cup of tea and that others are Apple Mac, Linux fans etc. However, I have been …
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New game: Funky FungusHappy Easter folks! What's better to do during these Spring holidays than playing some new game on our Spectrums? ;-) And lo, here is... [center] [y…
... you Matt! :smile:
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New game: Funky FungusHappy Easter folks! What's better to do during these Spring holidays than playing some new game on our Spectrums? ;-) And lo, here is... [center] [y…
... you Matt! :smile:
On a side note, this was ... for people who emulate the Spectrum on those platforms which run emulators ... hardware and not in emulators :-) On hardware like DivIde, Spectranet or ... -
New game: Funky FungusHappy Easter folks! What's better to do during these Spring holidays than playing some new game on our Spectrums? ;-) And lo, here is... [center] [y…
... you Matt! :smile:
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Flashing coloured blocks - diagnosisHiya, hope this is the right place for this... Was given an Issue 2 48K by a someone yesterday that hasn't been powered on in 20 years, which works …
... supply rails before turning the Spectrum on to make sure you haven ... like that before turning a Spectrum on for the first time as ... 've made a video presentation on the tests I always do ... -
The "best" Z80?What's the best Z80 for Spectrums? I know there are differences between brands (Nec, Zilog, Thomson) and technologies (CMOS, NMOS), so what Z80 woul…
Broken Spectrum 48k: Faulty rams?Hi! I recently bought a used Spectrum 48k which works perfectly apart from not recognizing the upper 32k ram (so making it a Spectrum 16k that way).…
... hopes when I turned the spectrum on again. Instead of checking the ... really know what is going on. Any ideas?
/edit ...Faulty 48K Issue 3 motherboardHi I have a faulty Issue 3 motherboard and would appreciate it if somebody can steer me in the right direction of where to begin with the fault find…
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how did you ... screen is black with switch on is that the TV ... off. When I switch the Spectrum on, then the complete screen becomes ... plugging it into a working Spectrum.48k fuzzy screen errorHi all, I just got a ZX Spectrum 48k (rubber keys) from eBay and when I plug it in the main screen on the TV is all fuzzy and garbled in the middle.…
... websites that might have tutorials on how to repair these issues ... recommend you get some hands-on help from someone who has ... the video and report back on your findings; they may reveal ... , I wouldn't turn the Spectrum on to do that if the ...5th QuadrantAnyone ever mapped or completed it? Theres a game in there somewhere im sure of it but I cant make head nor tail of it!
... is another elevator control panel on the 2nd floor. If changed ... ).
The POWRUP room on the ground floor recharges energy ... to the import of the monitor messages, although I think that ... . Presumably the first code on the monitor the very first time a ...Poorly Issue One 16k spectrum diagnosis?Hello, everyone. :smile: I was lucky enough to buy an Issue One 16k rubber key the other week; I didn't know it was an Issue One till I opened it up…
... least. I have switched the spectrum on and off a few times ... /> Not sure what's going on now! :-oPoorly Issue One 16k spectrum diagnosis?Hello, everyone. :smile: I was lucky enough to buy an Issue One 16k rubber key the other week; I didn't know it was an Issue One till I opened it up…
... least. I have switched the spectrum on and off a few times ... /> Not sure what's going on now! :-o[/QUOTE]
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on a unexpanded issue 1 board ...The new xbox...I hope the launch of the new xbox (6pm BST today!!) blows the dismal PS4 launch into orbit!! I'm not sure if I'm getting excited or not. I still rem…
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Most PC games run on 2 or 3 cores with ... than 4 cores. 2Gb on a graphics card is OK ... example I have a multiple monitor setup. My CAD software ... is best used on either a 2 or 3 monitor setup (one ... just as easily use it on one monitor. Lose the command line ...Cronosoft ProblemsHi, I wonder if I could ask for some help regarding Cronosoft? I trying to purchase a game called 'Izzy Wizzy' and have found one Cronosoft website…
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This game is also mentioned in the ZX Spectrum on Your PC Book as well as the Platform Game Designer which I also want to purchase.
PeterCronosoft ProblemsHi, I wonder if I could ask for some help regarding Cronosoft? I trying to purchase a game called 'Izzy Wizzy' and have found one Cronosoft website…
... featured in the very popular Spectrum on Your PC book, but no ...Seen any ebay madness?? post it here !!!What with some high prices fetched on speccy games over the past few days , thought it might be an idea to keep a WOS record of some of the higher fi…
... I call the most unloved spectrum on ebay...as it's been ...Childhood moments with my SpeccyHey everyone. The other day I randomly came across a tumblr page called "Me and My ZX Spectrum" ([url]http://meandmyzxspectrum.tumblr.com[/url]) …
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My Spectrum didn't keep me in ... "" (J"") and played the [I]Spectrum Voice Chess[/I] tape. 5 ... minutes later, the Spectrum was running the chess program ... I played chess with my Spectrum on a real chessboard for hours ...Issue 2 crashes after about 30 minsHi Guys, I have an Issue 2 zx spectrum that seems to get graphic corruption after about half hour of playing, then finally falls over and crashes. …
... output voltage will be higher, on one of mine I get ... is the voltage with the Spectrum on and working. If you have ...Keyboard has a life of its own?I just received a Spectrum+ Issue 4S, where I had to replace the MIC connector and I also did the Composite mod. So far it works just fine, but when …
Thank you Ingo! I just wonder, what?s the reason and why doesn?t it occur on each Spectrum? On mine it only showed up after I did the MIC connector repair and the Composite mod :confused:
