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Some thoughts about emulationWhile discussing about 'real tape loaders' I just thinked about wat is total emulation (most complete, perfect). Some authors prefer for example loa…
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Ideas for new tape storage formatSome called them decoders or encoders, but I think that it is just something like form of presentation. Goal is of course smaller size, support of e…
... actually re-introduce the dreaded tape loading error using this method ... case always try to get tape and sample again, with screwdriver ... in first place on normalization, noise filtering, maybe some tone correction ... -
AdviceIf I connect a personal CD Player to my +2A to load Speccy games from the CD-R/CD-RW to the SOUND socket of the +2A, will anything happen to the comp…
No, it is because you can use an external tape deck to record.
If you use the internal PCB connection as sugessted, be careful because if you put (rather than take) a signal on the output line, you could fry the ULA. -
Draft specs for TZX v1.20Hi all! In the attempt to restart the development of the TZX format, I've put online the first version of the draft document [1]. At the moment ther…
... ZX81 is extremely susceptable to noise before the program. Try to ... new TZX file, leaving the tape position at the end of ... than one program on the tape, you can just repeat step ... ok by selection Options->Tape->Source->TZX Manager ... -
What's the RAND USR code for the test screen?And what versions of hardware does it work on? Ta!
... found one that simulated the tape loading noise but with the header ... . I tried saving it to tape and reloading, but I don ... -
ZX-PC InterfaceRight - i'm 34 and I cant take the pain of waiting for tapes to load any more - somethings gotta give ( either the tape deck or me ). I've seen a 'Z…
... /> printer is produced by the ULA and is accessed using the ... /> printer is produced by the ULA and is accessed using the ... the status given from the ULA or can you effect it ... a checksum. Worst case scenario : TAPE LOADING ERROR! message. -
How Do You Covert TZX into VOC?I want to download games from the net and record them onto tapes so I can play on my Specci. Someone mentioned downloaded the tzx files then covert i…
... , but I do have a tape recorder which I plan to ... buy a lead which can tape onto that instead? I don ... tape recorder next to it, but I would have loads of noise ... -
How do you get an external tape recorder to work on a +2a?Just for the hell of it, just say the internal cassette player stopped working. What command would you use when hooking up an external player, so the…
... nothing (nor cares) about added tape decks.
... To use an external tape deck, open up your 2a ... the earphone jack on the tape deck.
... you will blow the ULA. If the REC connection ... tape deck, or the PLAY gets connected to the mic, the ULA ... -
SPECTRUM +3 NIGHTMAREGot my Specci +3 through the post this morning. The good news all the keys work and it turns on ok. The bad news the disk drive doesn't work. When yo…
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When using a tape deck, try to get the ... or isnt using Dolby NR (noise reduction). After that you just ... with the volume on the tape deck until its loading properly ... -
Dot CrawlHiya, I know this might seem like a stupid question but i`ve seen the term "dot crawl" used a lot on articles about older Spectrums. I wondered if so…
... on a standard Speccy, the ULA produces a composite out (you ... - most of the dot crawl/noise is already there. You can ... -
Woody?s Tape2wav tested[quote] I've uploaded a new version of Tape2WAV to the same URL as given above. Any chance of giving this version a quick test? [/quote] Hi Woody, …
... "stop the tape") then you'll overhear the beeper-noise for the ... -
Codies help? Werewolves of LondonHi All, never one for shying away from the deep end, having only just dipped my toe in to the world of machine code I find myself trying to find out …
... calculator on rare occasion, the tape loading routines, the beeper and ... the vector 'supplied' by the ULA will be 255. Then the ... -
Phantomas Infinity ReleasedAt last, we're proud to present Phantomas Saga: Infinity. You can download them free from CEZ Games Studio page. We hope you'll enjoy so much as we…
... Tape2wav and recorded on a tape - after the header part, when ... already giving response to a noise from the cassette, not only ... -
Phantomas Infinity ReleasedAt last, we're proud to present Phantomas Saga: Infinity. You can download them free from CEZ Games Studio page. We hope you'll enjoy so much as we…
... to a white noise which is present on a tape inbetween the ... -
Games that wouldnt loadI had a few of these, and even after taking them bck some still didnt load first time :( anybody else have/had games like this The pain in the asses…
... on some ten-game charity tape (War On Want, possibly) - I ... Back was on the same tape, also used Speedlock, and always ... , it was on a compilation tape (10 Great Games). Other games ... as Driller. That horrible "SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEE" noise it made! Just bloody well ... -
some questionshello all, I havent been here for a while, but Im back, older and wiser (I hope). No more stupid spectrum OS ideas. Well I have a speccy + 2a and I …
... describing, you will fry the ULA.
Make sure you ... the MIC input on a tape deck (or INPUT on an ... -
some questionshello all, I havent been here for a while, but Im back, older and wiser (I hope). No more stupid spectrum OS ideas. Well I have a speccy + 2a and I …
... (not a real cassette with tape in it, but a cassette ... be). This goes in the tape deck, you then plug it ... making variable amounts of white noise when running, whether it was ... try and attach a seperate tape deck to it, but when ... -
some questionshello all, I havent been here for a while, but Im back, older and wiser (I hope). No more stupid spectrum OS ideas. Well I have a speccy + 2a and I …
... , mic socket on an external tape deck etc. and for this ... line - you'll fry the ULA. This is a fact, it ... /> Foggy's idea of a tape adapter is very sound (pun ... -
my dodgy speccys.hi people, i was wondering if i could engage some opinions / thoughts / ideas of anyone, regarding my current "fixing up" of my speccys, since you s…
... the dim light and slow tape deck etc. There's ... start with, and quiet tape loading Chuntey is usually caused ... you cannot load via the tape socket - it's output ... you can't get the tape deck to work - simply ... that, you'll fry the ULA - expensive job.....
When is a clone not a clone?If a Spectrum is built from scratch, using new components where available, is it a clone, copy or something else? See, I won an unpopulated Spectrum…
... , some space gain and less noise in machine.
Clone ... with different components, self made ULA in first place.Bought a speccy from ebay but need helpJust bought a speccy now so i don`t have it here yet but i bought one that might be broke have a read on what it says and tell me if you think it`s f…
... . At worse, it's the ULA - almost impossible to find outside ... /> Since the power LED and tape deck is driven directly from ...Bought a speccy from ebay but need helpJust bought a speccy now so i don`t have it here yet but i bought one that might be broke have a read on what it says and tell me if you think it`s f…
... hope it's not the ULA as they're near impossible ... +2A as you mention a tape deck). If you're getting ...Loading schemes18 years ago I hated loading schemes like Alcatraz and Speedlock because they were a b*tch to copy and became unreliable when the tape got older. Now…
... all, and a very quiet noise) and only put up a ... a pee and left the tape running that I realised all ...Bounce, Bounce, Bounce Goes The Bouncing BallFor some reason, 1986 saw a lot of bouncing ball games being released. The most well known ones were Trailblazer, Bounder and Action Reflex. Why was …
... and then save it to tape and load it later to ... you fly around and the noise when you hit an object ...ANN: SP1 for Z88DK (aka splib3, Sprite Pack v3.0)Well it's finally arrived, after a month of "a few days from now" release deadlines. SP1 is the lastest version of splib, a flicker-free software sp…
... the currently executing program to tape or disk. For backups, ... />
On the Spectrum, the ULA generates a maskable interrupt at ... are not straightforward however. The ULA was not designed to work ... ), (I*256+256) the ULA interrupt will cause our subroutine ...Problems with my +2A DatacorderHey folks, Bought a speccy from ebay, but i think its fucked. What do you think? Basically it turns on fine, but when i try load a game nothing wor…
Do you get the loading noise through the telly? If so, try tweaking the azimuth alignment on the tape deck, using a small screwdriver in the hole. You need to experiment to get the alignment right.Problems with my +2A DatacorderHey folks, Bought a speccy from ebay, but i think its fucked. What do you think? Basically it turns on fine, but when i try load a game nothing wor…
... hear the familiar Spectrum chuntey noise. If this does not happen ... no noise etc, then it seems like the signal from the tape ... with the electronics on the tape deck circuit board, or maybe ... moving forwards to contact the tape in the cassette? This component ...Loading from XP to a real spectrum.Is it possible using the output from a soundcard of an XP box to load programmes to a real spectrum?
... a W2K box (built in tape recorder) and play out with ... PC. Maybe power supply's noise has influence, but not some ...Spectrum 128+2Greetings to all My Speccy Tape Drive has died. Fully blown :( Is there any way to hook up a external cassete player to the +2? I can't see any "lin…
... and look at where the tape deck plugs in, you'll ... the mic connection on your tape deck. DO NOT USE AS ... INPUT, you WILL fry the ULA chip. This is a fact ... , turn the volume on the tape deck all the way down ... . Get it wrong and the ULA will fry
[url ...Trying to experience nostalgia!! Mp3s needed!!!I've been trying to get audio files (mp3 or wav) to work on my real old sinclair 48k. I've tried making them from my old tapes of which I have many, …
Icabod, "Real Tape Mode" is input only - it ... SPIN has a "boost loading noise" option which allows you to ...
