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Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128My loving mum has brought me back one of these beauties from a carboot sale but I'm haven a slight problem with it I CAN'T FIND THE ON SWITCH!!!!!…
... not to give this Spectrum the new lease of life it ... in and I won the spectrum. When I got it, ... disassembled the case and the keyboard for thorough cleaning.
... I will be so brash as to add a link.< ... co.uk/itm/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-128k-Toast-Rack-Computer- ... -
Control methods to support in new game (kempston, sinclair, redefinable keys etc)Hi guys, I've been busy lately working on porting a game from the C64 to the Spectrum, and I'm at the point where the main game is working pretty …
... ;887271"]It's possible to use both, as detailed in my previous ... I'm quickly checking a new Speccy game, I rarely bother ... . Using Sinclair keys on a keyboard is really easy for anyone ... />
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Control methods to support in new game (kempston, sinclair, redefinable keys etc)Hi guys, I've been busy lately working on porting a game from the C64 to the Spectrum, and I'm at the point where the main game is working pretty …
... ;887271"]It's possible to use both, as detailed in my previous ... I'm quickly checking a new Speccy game, I rarely bother ... . Using Sinclair keys on a keyboard is really easy for anyone ... synchronization).[/quote]
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ZX-Uno moddingStarting with ZX-Uno case modding I have not yet received my ZX-Uno yet (it is in the post) but I know that I will have to do at least one mod …
... the Zx-Uno their use and significance has widened ... would work work just as well with the old ...
2) The Spectrum Plus USB keyboard . I bought the USB ... one of the possibilties as ,in my opinion , ... as they are so good at being keyboards and are both Spectrum ... -
Is this possible - Has it Been Done - Is there a Spec!!I was just wondering has anyone took an old speccy - ripped it to bits - done a bit of soldering - added a plug- connected it to a pc- So it wo…
... using a spectrum and adapting its use as an add on keyboard. Much better ... than adapting the spectrum as a ... -
Database model ZXDBRecently, I have been trying to figure out how to provide my contribution to whoever takes over WoS archive rework next... So I came up with this: …
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Even adding new content such as company bios, it won ... can add about Spectrum titles.
New WoS archive should ... name. Therefore they cannot use a database index and ... ZXDB. Although you cannot use it efficiently without sacrificing the ... -
Looking for advice on building a HarlequinNew member here. From the US. My first computer was a Timex Sinclair 1000 back in the early 80s (in fact, I got one of the first batches sold in th…
... I'm thinking the ZX Spectrum+ but wanted to run that ... with 48k/+ keyboard membranes). +2A/+3 and later models use membranes with ... primary use is as a ZX Spectrum. It doesn't need a spectrum case ... (it has PS/2 connection for keyboard), but ... -
The ideal USB "emulation" joystick. I used to be happy using emulation with a Dual Shock 3 Playstation joystick . It works and has loads of control buttons that can be configured with…
... ) that really needs that port. Spectrum joysticks will perform better with ... jump in those games that use "up" as jump). Also, that "Start ... retro USB DK "Sinclair" style keyboard so why not go for ... be done cheaply so both keyboard and joystick are emulated with ... -
Clamping Speccy InterfacesThere are a huge number of broken Speccy interfaces available . I came across one on Ebay recently said to be "partly working" or similar .Why are th…
... shall use a very old "rubbish" 48k case for this as ... to re-route these or use other pre-existing drilled ... holes or I can cut new holes and it won' ... these hard wired joystick ports use no extra power so ... I need to order a new keyboard membrane in time for ... -
Dk'tronics and other similar "add on" Speccy keyboards . What can be done with them and when?. The underlying assumption I am making here is that people who have them will want to "hang on" to them and may also want to get them working . But …
... what is needed to transmit keyboard data signals.
... use that as an excuse because in this case I have only "keyboard ... data" to worry about with the Spectrum and I ... for this keyboard have not yet been finalized for use with this ... -
48K vs 128K BASIC, I prefer the keyword entry system how about you?Being brought up with the 48k rubber and 48k+ I find the keyword entry system really fast and enjoyable to use. When I've played around with the 128k…
... worked for the spectrum as it too was built as an educational machine ... means I'd much rather use a text editor and bas2tap ... home computers' basic implementations tied keyboard scanning to the vbi interrupt ... found any system annoying to use if it couldn't keep ... -
More from Timex Computer corp. (U.S.A.)I'm hoping this will be of interest to some of you. Bruno: For many years we've been told a 48K Spectrum had been modified to work with NTSC but did…
... was provided to Sinclair for use in its Pandora project (the ... it more compatible with the Spectrum, as with the TS1000 which was ... : "We had plans for a new chip"
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Send in the ClonesPlease name all the Spectrum clones out there ( I would say I need it back on my desk in 5 minutes , but I will be a bit more generous in this case!…
... Spectrum computer.[/quote]
It's inconsistent to consider Spectrum 128 as ... a Spectrum 48K clone, but not ... video output, new keyboard) then neither Spectrum 128 or TS2068 are Spectrum 48K clones ... -
Send in the ClonesPlease name all the Spectrum clones out there ( I would say I need it back on my desk in 5 minutes , but I will be a bit more generous in this case!…
... Spectrum computer.[/quote]
It's inconsistent to consider Spectrum 128 as ... a Spectrum 48K clone, but not ... video output, new keyboard) then neither Spectrum 128 or TS2068 are Spectrum 48K clones ... -
Project: ZX OpusHello my friends, I have been in need of a push lately so I thought if I post some of the work for this project here you guys (and gals) can help me …
... /> LD HL, LAST_K ; Spectrum OS System variabl
LD ... /> CALL GET_CH ; get a keyboard input
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ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Launchedhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1835143999/zx-spectrum-next
... to work with seasoned Spectrum developers as well as new ones to produce games ... , is looking to produce a Spectrum Next version.
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I've lost my FUSE to PC keyboard conversion filePlease someone help me. I have lost my laboriously drawn keyboard map showing how to get Spectrum keywords using a PC keyboard with FUSE. I just cop…
... EXTENDED MODE key on the Spectrum+ (that is like pressing CAPS ... you simply look at the keyboard picture that Fuse has in ... a picture of a Spectrum keyboard online and use it as a reference.
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Launchedhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1835143999/zx-spectrum-next
... a relaunch of the spectrum as opposed to other current ... architecture of the ZX Spectrum only as additional hardware text modes ... new things for the Next as a target separate from the spectrum ... The correct solution is to use the "TurboSound" and additional ...Dk'tronics and other similar "add on" Speccy keyboards . What can be done with them and when?. The underlying assumption I am making here is that people who have them will want to "hang on" to them and may also want to get them working . But …
The best use of a Dk keyboard.
The many new Speccy clone ... an old but solid Speecy keyboard
I have ... with a 48k rubber key Spectrum with an optional Kelwood power ... then the keyboard can be reassigned to one of the new devices ...Dk'tronics and other similar "add on" Speccy keyboards . What can be done with them and when?. The underlying assumption I am making here is that people who have them will want to "hang on" to them and may also want to get them working . But …
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This is needed as add-on keyboards are now ... of new Speccy like boards that need a nice keyboard to ... swapping" is not as easy as it sounds because of ... do as a new ply base for an add-on keyboard is ... When not in use the add-on keyboard is put in ...The ZX Spectrum as a Business MachineMaybe it is time to treat this"business" side of the Spectrum more seriously . What spurred me int action was the arrival in the post today (from Eb…
... an Interface 1 inside a new "keyboard casement" but I do not ... like one of these as the DK keyboard had been : in other ... to far for most people as it was "letting the "interface ... argued that some of the Spectrum's "diverse gene pool" had ...Recreated Spectrum .What do we get for the "now" (Aug 2017) best retail price of around £35?Well best/ cheapest retail prices can vary a bit so I thought it best to be specific. At this £35 price ,is it a good deal and what do we get ? A…
... bit expensive if you use it as a PC keyboard. I know some ... Recreated is, a bluetooth compatible keyboard) for half that price.
Of course if you use it as a Spectrum keyboard, it can be worth ...Not bored with the Boards.Going through some old tapes stored rather badly I came across an unlikely item that that I must have stored away quickly with other low grade items …
... " ;- Yes the metal keyboard backing plate was corroded it ... This is an Issue 6A Spectrum+ much like the last one ... The logo displays but the keyboard does not work but this ... in the same place as the last 6A and ... this time around 2) New keyboard Matrix 3) And a ...Replacing lower RAM 4116 ZX Spectrum 48k - desoldering advice please?A long post, but interesting pictures perhaps. :) I'd like some advice: (also apologies I think I picked the wrong 'Hardware' category for this, plea…
The components that you describe as "unusual assembly" is actually the ... servicing work on a Spectrum.
As to the fault. Without ... some further work and/or the use ... the ROM. There is nothing new to suggest that the ULA ...Not bored with the Boards.Going through some old tapes stored rather badly I came across an unlikely item that that I must have stored away quickly with other low grade items …
2 Different ways of doing Spectrum emulation.
... some sort of wireless keyboard linked to it . ... of accommodating a wired keyboard for a PI within ... enough room for a wired keyboard . More recently I "dug ... again and decided to use it as a Test Rig ...Bomb Munchies - preview releaseBomb Munchies Preview release Version 12th Jan 2014 [URL=http://s979.photobucket.com/user/MatGubbins/media/bmsix_zpsc33279a2.gif.html][IMG]http://i…
... set up as QWERT, or just use QWERT on the keyboard. (Com-Con ... frame.
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New bugs - hopefully there are no ...The ZX Spectrum and its derivatives used in a static , semi portable and portable way.Now on "portabilty" is there any where I will not be able to "go" with this (Now let me see!) Hmm ! Well semi portability should be totally OK as …
... even now , with a Spectrum one interface is usually enough ... way of using the Spectrum , as it was meant to ... peripheral route" that the Spectrum took was unique to ... for the Spectrum . An add on keyboard would have ... to be able to use them without expensive add ...ZX Spectrum keyboards : all and everything about them and how can the Speccy keyboard be improved? This discussion can include of all the main types of Spectrum keyboard from the past (inc addon / aftermarket) , their strengths and weaknesses , …
Why are the Amstrad ZX Spectrum keyboards so little talked about ... all are they really special as so many were made . I ... about them as I mainly used a DK as my keyboard of preference ... . I wonder what they were like to use ...ZX Spectrum keyboards : all and everything about them and how can the Speccy keyboard be improved? This discussion can include of all the main types of Spectrum keyboard from the past (inc addon / aftermarket) , their strengths and weaknesses , …
... are the Amstrad ZX Spectrum keyboards so little talked ... are they really special as so many were made ... them as I mainly used a DK as my keyboard of ... preference . I wonder what they were like to use ... last section of the Spectrum+ manual. I can' ...Recreated Spectrum .What do we get for the "now" (Aug 2017) best retail price of around £35?Well best/ cheapest retail prices can vary a bit so I thought it best to be specific. At this £35 price ,is it a good deal and what do we get ? A…
... effect that) the Recreated Spectrum has been around awhile ... monetising" or "clawing back" Spectrum software, that was already out ... said that not everybody like Spectrum games : what percentage ... know the "new ways" to use it .
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