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Alternative power supply for a +2B?Hi friends, On impulse, I recently bought a ZX Spectrum +2 (unit only, untested) on eBay, thinking that the cables (specifically the power supply) o…
... , I got another question about power supplies. A while back, i bid ... a black screen. Then the power light went out. After that ... -
BBC Help?I refuse scour the interweb for hours looking for help in this, and i'm sure a few of you chaps own BBC's and/or have knowledge of the machine, so i'…
This basically happens to all BBC power supplies. The ancient paper smoothing capacitor just gives up and turns into a smoke machine.
Easy enough to replace.
[url]http://www.sprow.co.uk/bbc/howto.htm#powersupply[/url] -
what is this crazy modfound a speccy in my loft yesterday,and it seems to have an external heatsink modd i havent the foggiest about speccys heres a few pics [url]http://i…
what is this crazy modfound a speccy in my loft yesterday,and it seems to have an external heatsink modd i havent the foggiest about speccys heres a few pics [url]http://i…
Silent PSUI'm looking for a fanless PSU that fits in a small form factor case (is there some standard SFF for PSU?). It won't need to supply much current -- my…
Hi,
You might want something like the Pico-PSU and a 12V power supply found at [URL="http://www.mini-box.com/Power-Supplies-Kits"]Mini-box.com[/URL]. I haven't tried it myself yet but it seems to have got decent reviews.Would there be interest in new powered dual-floppy setups?I can make some of these dual diskdrive sets: [img]http://benophetinternet.nl/hobby/vanmezelf/IMG_3046.JPG[/img] [img]http://benophetinternet.nl/ho…
... black ;)
A European power supply is included with the ... can order US or UK power supplies to include.
Using a Spectrum Plus 2 Gray in the USBelieve the gray has what's called a SCART video output, so would something like [URL="http://www.amazon.co.uk/EasyCAP-Video-Audio-Capture-Card/dp/B0…
... Model GBS-8220 and proper power supplies. Then followed the directions, plugging ...FOR SALE: Amstrad CPC 464Hi all, Unfortunately not a Speccy but I have an Amstrad CPC 464 for sale. I haven't tested it myself due to not having a power supply for it, but t…
... game
IIRC, the power supply is part of the ... +2 Spectrum ;)
The power supplies were part of the monitor ...Need license to use music equipment nowAll my upcoming gigs that are in/on council property now require that I pay to get a license to use my equipment. Otherwise I can't perform. :( To …
... for things like 9 volt power supplies which will be double-insulated ...Power adaptor for a Sinclair 128kHi, just a quick question. Would a 48k spectrum+ power lead work for a 128k Sinclair Speccy, I have both but the power does not work on the 128k, I n…
... thumb is usually +/- 10% for power supplies, but someone will correct me ... , unless you cut up the power plug and start measuring amps ... case scenario, the 1.4A power supply would need to work ... to having used lower rated power supplies in the past, but would ...Power adaptor for a Sinclair 128kHi, just a quick question. Would a 48k spectrum+ power lead work for a 128k Sinclair Speccy, I have both but the power does not work on the 128k, I n…
There are plenty of power supplies of this type that can ...Spectrum +3 Not WorkingHi, I picked up a Spectrum +3 on Ebay (Sold as seen etc.). When I plug in the power supply I can here the noise from the floppy drive, but the powe…
Do I need to say anything about taking about power supplies and health and safety precautions or is that to over the top? Best wishesSpectrum +3 Not WorkingHi, I picked up a Spectrum +3 on Ebay (Sold as seen etc.). When I plug in the power supply I can here the noise from the floppy drive, but the powe…
[QUOTE=jonesypeter;614313]Do I need to say anything about taking about power supplies and health and safety precautions or is that to over the top? Best wishes[/QUOTE]
Meh, it says it on the bottom of the power supply anyway. :)Does a spectrum +2 power supply work on a +3?tiny question, does a spectrum +2 power supply work for a +3?
The black +2 power supply has all the same ... psu has a lower maximum power output so it might struggle ... to power the floppy drive.
power supplies so who knows really. Certainly ...I might try building a barebones PC.Our Packard Bell iMedia 5077 is literally on its last legs. Every time it is switched on something doesn't work, usually it is the sound, sometimes i…
... getting free replacement of motherboards, power supplies, memory and anything that can ...Zx 48k after the ic7805 other problemHi everyone, i am Tiago from Portugal, and i am trying to repair a Zx Spectrum 48K. the machine didn't do anything, no image, no sound, nothing. The…
... this test (obviously with the power off):
[URL="http ... are faulty 4116s shorting their power supplies, failing/failed electrolytic capacitors (I ...My Pc doesn't work in my office...it's a strange, thing, he works perfectly at home, and other places, but for 2 weeks now, every time I try to use it in the office (the place i need …
Good tip... for description & example photos, look here: [URL="http://www.badcaps.net"]Badcaps.net[/URL]
I've also seen (and fixed) this problem in power supplies, so you might want to check inside there too.48k+ CPU SocketThink I've bitten off more than I can chew... After the desoldering my z80 went without incident, no damaged pads, tracks etc. I expected the socket…
... waveforms in analog circuitry. Switching power supplies, audio amplifiers, that kind of ...Ferguson MA20 via SCART to modern TVHello, I am a newbie here but I visit this forum on regular basis to find interesting informations about computers of my life - Speccies. I have a s…
... interface. Do you think cheap power supply like this [url]http ... /> You can use many different power supplies. Indeed, I put in my ... can use the original spectrum power supply because the rgb ferguson ...Buying a flop.I`ve never bought a computer/console that flopped. I nearly spent ?300? I think it was 300 or maybe 400 on a cd32. I had lucky escape I guess :) Anyb…
... got an input for a power supply, plus a sort of ... cable that links one power supply to another. It's ... . Hmmmmmmmm.
How many power supplies does it need to work ...48K and wavy lines.It seems all Spectrum related things are breaking here at casa de Don Pedro. After the problem with my old ZX81, I went over to my issue 2 ZX Spectru…
You could always buy a Recom switch mode 7805 replacement from me, then you can get rid of the heatsink etc too ;)
[url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=35239[/url]48K and wavy lines.It seems all Spectrum related things are breaking here at casa de Don Pedro. After the problem with my old ZX81, I went over to my issue 2 ZX Spectru…
... could always buy a Recom switch mode 7805 replacement from me, then ... , has a rom mod to switch between Swedish and English roms ...Flight Prices doubled.To take my family to the USA to visit my wife's family typically cost me about a grand or just over. Now one year on it looks like the same flight w…
... to dig out 4 Spectrum power supplies and stick them in my ... explanation that they were computer power supplies).THE VOLTAGE OF THE POWER SUPPLY UNITCould anybody who has a ZX Spectrum 128k +2 count with a voltameter the voltage which the power supply unit gives to the Spectrum and tell me the [B]…
[QUOTE=George;645907]Could anybody tell me the [B]exact[/B] reading?[/QUOTE]
No because they are unregulated power supplies and every one behaves differently.THE VOLTAGE OF THE POWER SUPPLY UNITCould anybody who has a ZX Spectrum 128k +2 count with a voltameter the voltage which the power supply unit gives to the Spectrum and tell me the [B]…
... ]No because they are unregulated power supplies and every one behaves differently ...Just cleared out the shed....[IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/chaosmongers/spe.jpg[/IMG] Just found this lot in the shed. I bet I can't find any blimmin' power supp…
Did the power supplies ever turn up? How many of them worked? :)ZX Spectrum power supplyHi, I'm looking for a small lightweight power supply that would be a perfect substitute for the original, it's meant for a video patched zx spectrum…
... be quite picky about the power you supply it so a ... good quality power supply is a worthwhile investment ... />
I use a PC power supply with a DC to ... out. I have tested several power supplies with different results. Most make ...ZX Spectrum power supplyHi, I'm looking for a small lightweight power supply that would be a perfect substitute for the original, it's meant for a video patched zx spectrum…
I had a dead Speccy PSU lying around, so I pulled the board out of an old BT router's PSU and put it in the Sinclair case - hey presto, a standard looking switched mode power supply that puts out a steady 9v at 1.5A all day long without even getting warm.ZX Spectrum power supplyHi, I'm looking for a small lightweight power supply that would be a perfect substitute for the original, it's meant for a video patched zx spectrum…
... presto, a standard looking switched mode power supply that puts out a ...
