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Kempston Interface/Divide RandomnessI have just complemented my system with a Kempston joystick interface and am having some terrible stability problems. I have an Issue 4 (4a I think)…
... I think) machine with the regulator replaced with a Recom and ... -
The need of having a 257-byte table for IM2 routinesThis came from a discussion at the speccy.org forum. I have understood that the reason behind the 257-table for IM 2 routines is due to certain joys…
... use a 48K/Plus/128K toastrack, or people that hasn't ... -
Spectrum+ and dead keyboardI have a Spectrum+ which had no picture just snow on TV. I found instructions, that it might be regulator 7805, so I changed it. Now I saw something …
... instructions, that it might be regulator 7805, so I changed it ... -
Issue 2 headache!Ive got an issue 2 here that firstly had a blown regulator (fixed), now its reading as a 16k machine (its fully populated), ive replaced and socketed…
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WIP: ULAPlus hardware implementationThis aims to be an "almost" plug-in replacement for the Sinclair ULA chip fitted in Spectrum 16K/48K/Plus machines. It comes in a form of a small PC…
... 6 EUR- )
1.2V regulator: 0.6 EUR EUR
2.5V regulator: 0.92 EUR
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Replacing ZTX650 with BD139Today I blew up one of the GALs on one of my DivIDEs while testing on my Toastrack. Shorted M1 with 12V and the 12V circuit broke. I had to replace T…
... DivIDEs while testing on my Toastrack.
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Component from a scrap 128K board neededHello, I'm in desperate search of the most left component shown in the following picture. (2115 8617X, probably only the 2115 number has to do with …
... stable RGB picture on my toastrack :( with lots of interference)
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Semi-Dead Spectrum - Help RequestedI have finally got my hands on my two old Spectrums - neither of which work, but ideally I hope to get both of them working again. Spectrum number o…
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Wanted toastrackPlease delete this thread! (Ignore this thread... typing from a mobile phone sent the thread twice)
Please delete this thread!
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Wanted: toastrack casesHi! I fixed a couple 128k toastie boards and would like to fit them to better looking cases as their own look very ugly. Anyone got spares for sale? …
Hi! I fixed a couple 128k toastie boards and would like to fit them to better looking cases as their own look very ugly. Anyone got spares for sale? Having a hard time finding them on ebay. Thanks! -
Amstrad FD1 and Spectrum 48/128Just throwing an idea out there thats probably impossible but could there ever be a way of connecting the two? You can with a +3 but what about the …
Just throwing an idea out there thats probably impossible but could there ever be a way of connecting the two? You can with a +3 but what about the toastrack, or rubber 48k? -
The great 128k ConversionWell, I am not sure if it is going to be great. Hopefully it will! This evening, I set about getting my Issue 6A Spectrum Plus working. I suspecte…
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Spectrum 128K & Philips CM8833Hello to everybody, My Philips CM8833 is one of my favourite monitors of all time, as it accepts connections from anything I can think of with the e…
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Amiga (and other) flickerfixer/scandoublerPosting this in case other Amiga/st/Jamma boards etc users are looking for a cheap solution scandoubler/flickerfixer to let you use your Amiga etc on…
... a cable for my speccy toastrack if I can figure the ... -
ZX Spectrum problemsHello Everybody, I am new here, and I need some help in my ZX repairs : - I have a ZX Spectrum 48k board (issue 2) which power up but remains stuck o…
... all are ok, and voltage regulator ok,
but I don ... present on the main 5V regulator.
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Toastrack not recognising an IF1What the title says really, doesnt know its there, buffed the edge connector within an inch of its life but still no joy, also just now ive tried a M…
What the title says really, doesnt know its there, buffed the edge connector within an inch of its life but still no joy, also just now ive tried a MF128, all the nmi does is reset it. M1 line? -
Issue 2 video problemHello all, Need some help with an issue 2 board that I 'm trying to restore. I've replaced all the electrolytic capacitors, changed the voltage regu…
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Found old AY recording.Found it on an old tape today. I did this when I first got my 128k toastrack. It took forever, sitting down with sheet music and typing it all out.…
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Spectrum +128 and PlusDI have a cased PlusD interface (I doubt it is an original as it is unmarked). Have just tried it on my 48K rubber key spectrum and it works fine. H…
... connected it to my 128K toastrack, the machine did at least ... -
PlusD mini - production startedI'm developing a PlusD clone, with some features stripped to make it very affordable. The real PlusD and German clone have an 7805 regulator, but I …
... German clone have an 7805 regulator, but I don't think ... -
Few rarish games for your delictation...Not on Ebay... probably wont ever be... They're for you guys or I'll just keep 'em ! The condition on all of them is excellent, and complete as far a…
... of them on my trusty toastrack.
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7805 Regulator to RECOM modI really need to get shot of some of the 7805 regulators in some of my Spectrums. Latent heat is affecting keyboard membranes etc. As I am not a ha…
I really need to get shot of some of the 7805 regulators in some of my Spectrums. Latent heat is affecting keyboard membranes etc. As I am not a harware expert, a few questions if I may regarding the RECOM component:
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DivIDE 57cI've come to the conclusion that my DivIDE57c hates me and my specys. It will not work on either my 48k rubberkey, Toastrack or +2A. I've tried and…
... on either my 48k rubberkey, Toastrack or +2A.
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Toastrack for sale[URL="http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/2648"]HERE[/URL]
[URL="http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/2648"]HERE[/URL] -
+2 (Grey) and AT/ATX PSUAny ideas on the best way to power a grey +2 board from an AT or ATX PSU? Looking at the schematic, I could do this one of two ways... 1: Bypass th…
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1: Bypass the regulator (pins 1 and 3 of ... .
2: Remove the regulator and supply 5v to pins ... to 12v and making the regulator get nice and hot, but ... -
PlusD Mini: implementing the CPLDI am doing my first attempts on creating a CPLD to use as replacement for the PlusD's GAL (and other logic lateron). I use the Xilinx XC9500XL series…
... added the 3.3V voltage regulator, wired the chip to a ... -
128k toastrack with an amstrad ULAI received a 128k toast rack today with an "amstrad" ULA fitted, I'm wondering if this is fairly common or more rare, presumably manufactured after t…
I received a 128k toast rack today with an "amstrad" ULA fitted, I'm wondering if this is fairly common or more rare, presumably manufactured after the acquisition?
Here is an image of the main board, and issue 6U
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Spectrum 128 sound too quiet problemHi, I have just bought a Spectrum 128 (Toastrack) and have noticed a problem but don't know whether it is the game or the hardware. The spectrum ca…
... just bought a Spectrum 128 (Toastrack) and have noticed a problem ... -
ZX8401 / PCF1306P / Amstrad 40058 for 48K and 128KZX8401 = PCF1306P = Amstrad 40058, let's get started with that. These chips are used as surrogates. Most of us might think those chips were only use…
... /> For the 128K ZX Spectrum (toastrack / grey +2) these are:
toastrack boards and one +2)
- ZX8401 CF70001 (checked on toastrack)
- Amstrad 40058 8618 CF70001 ... -
A few mods I've done over the years to my Spec 128k+Hello, Was a bit bored and decided to upload a few pics and sound files from my Spectrum 128k+ I've been tinkering around with over the past several …
... take the 7805 linear voltage regulator, throw it in the bin ... and get a switching voltage regulator. From the datasheet it's ...
