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More general questionsJust some more things that I wonder when I can't sleep... 1. What's the highest score anyone's ever achived when playing snooker? I mean, yes there…
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Testing RAM Chips After RemovalHi I am going to use Winstons Hot Air Gun method of removing the RAM chips from a 4S circuit board. I wish to check the RAM chips, I have a Logic Pr…
... if the ULA is also toast, you can still see the ... -
Need advice choosing one of these optionsA few spanish friends are willing to help me build and program the ethernet interface for the Speccy. Here are the possibilities. Any advice would be…
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What's in a name?"The Velvet Underground" has nothing to do the the New York Subway, or so I've been told. "I'm a back door man" - What is Jim wittering on about?
... made really good jelly (for toast and such).
I ... -
What's in a name?"The Velvet Underground" has nothing to do the the New York Subway, or so I've been told. "I'm a back door man" - What is Jim wittering on about?
... made really good jelly (for toast and such).
I ... -
RF PAL-I to NSTC?I'm feeling a little bit sad today. I have my 48K here, I bought the ac adapter, I can hear the sound, but my problem is with the video. My TV isn't …
... if the mechanics /heads are toast.
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The Unofficial Official 25th Anniversary celebrations and Website announcement threadAs Martijn's going to be away during the festivities, can people report what they're doing here please, as and when they have something to announce. …
... 'clock GMT everyone raises a toast to the speccy. Then every ... -
The Unofficial Official 25th Anniversary celebrations and Website announcement threadAs Martijn's going to be away during the festivities, can people report what they're doing here please, as and when they have something to announce. …
... 'clock GMT everyone raises a toast to the speccy. [/QUOTE]
ZX Spectrum Clone on Ebay!!! :)[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dragon-32-Home-Computer-1982-Welsh-ZX-Spectrum-Clone_W0QQitemZ220101048417QQihZ012QQcategoryZ1247QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url…
RGB OutputWas there ever a device available for the 48 that had a RGB output ? As an alternative , what about using a pc monitor (iirc these have seperate syn…
... it to the onboard voltage regulator to give the 5V the ...Missing Voltage RegulatorHello all and a very merry 2-days-after-the-speccys-25th-birthday to you all! Okay, I've just received my brand spanking new 48K keyboard membranes …
... serious.
Running the regulator without a heatsink is not ...Missing Voltage RegulatorHello all and a very merry 2-days-after-the-speccys-25th-birthday to you all! Okay, I've just received my brand spanking new 48K keyboard membranes …
The regulator has overheating/short circuit protection ... * the +5v rail if the regulator shuts down. It might not ... is sufficient to warm the regulator up fairly quickly.
Which game did you like the loading noise the most?I always like skool daze's loader, it seemed to come over in regular waves.
There's a game called Ocean Conqueror under Rack-It on infoseek, it might be that?Which game did you like the loading noise the most?I always like skool daze's loader, it seemed to come over in regular waves.
Yeah looks like it rack-it are a hewson label.Which game did you like the loading noise the most?I always like skool daze's loader, it seemed to come over in regular waves.
[QUOTE=ghbearman;186172]There's a game called Ocean Conqueror under Rack-It on infoseek, it might be that?[/QUOTE]
Yes - Rack-It is Hewson's budget label (innit?)
If you're into that kind of genre, it's a great game too!TIPP31 transistor questionYesterday I had the time to try and repair a 4S issue 48k spectrum I had. First of all I replaced all the electrolytic capacitors. The tr4 transistor…
... runs entirely off the 7805 regulator. All the other digital parts ...TIPP31 transistor questionYesterday I had the time to try and repair a 4S issue 48k spectrum I had. First of all I replaced all the electrolytic capacitors. The tr4 transistor…
... /> A final question, for voltage regulator (7805) i used one with ...TIPP31 transistor questionYesterday I had the time to try and repair a 4S issue 48k spectrum I had. First of all I replaced all the electrolytic capacitors. The tr4 transistor…
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A final question, for voltage regulator (7805) i used one with the indication "L7805CV", is it appropriate?[/QUOTE]
Yes, it this an 7805 regulator from "ST Microelectronics". :-)l.e.d question about zx81hi i know this is a spectrum forum but... ive just repaired my zx81 for the 3rd time and was wondering if it was possible to put a led in to show if …
... takes its load off the regulator. You should raise the resistor ...l.e.d question about zx81hi i know this is a spectrum forum but... ive just repaired my zx81 for the 3rd time and was wondering if it was possible to put a led in to show if …
... takes its load off the regulator. You should raise the resistor ... some more mA load on regulator this change some thing.
48K Speccy not workingHey, A few months ago (hope it´s not to late) I was loading a game into my speccy and from one moment to another it stopped working! I unplugge…
... photo i see a power regulator in the top right corner ...Happy birthday FontsHelvetica which is the secondary font for WOS is fifty years old this year whereas Arial, the primary font at WOS is 25 years old. That's the same a…
[QUOTE=psj3809;188672]I just imagine a geek in america or something, sitting at a table opposite a page of text of helvetica font and toasting it with some champagne[/QUOTE]
if by toast you mean furious wank, then that sounds about right.WoS hits 500 permission statementsIt's been a while since I asked, but since we reached our 500th permission statement from individuals today, I thought I'd remind you all again: If …
... a 100 (or whatever) disc rack/boxes full of Spectrum stuff ...Mmmmmm Fish & ChipsJust to rub it in to all you ex-pat WOSers I'm sat here with a nice steamy plate of Fish & Chips complete with an eye watering amount of vinigar. Go…
... even get marmite for my toast over here. The one thing ...Fate of the Spectrum drawing board?Dear All, I thought you might be interested, or even relieved to hear that the Science Museum has agreed today to take the drawing board as a permane…
... history exhibits... including a small rack of Strowger telephone exchange gear ...Miss WOS competition.I think we should have an anual Miss WOS competition. The competition could consist of the Ladies of WOS, and the wives or girlfriends of WOS membe…
... you need to fill that rack with CDs and/or DVDs ...To Mr J Cauldwell.Hi Jonathan, Could you please post your recipe for Beans on Toast? Regards, Shaun.
... beans and plop 'em on toast ... right?
Yum, yum ... Heinz baked beans on buttered toast and a over-hard egg ...
