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ZX Spectrum rescued from a friend, has Issues.Hi guys, I've recovered this ZX spectrum 48K from a friend. It's a 1984 ISSUE 6A. He told me the last time it was turned on was about 30 years ago!.…
... guys, I've recovered this ZX spectrum 48K from a friend. It's ... results were OK. Also tried ZX Diags, all of the tests ... -
Video: Inves Spectrum+ A Rare ZX Spectrum+ CloneHere I have a look at the Inves Spectrum+, an interesting Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ clone by Investronica, the same company that designed the ZX Spectrum…
Here I have a look at the Inves Spectrum+, an interesting Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ clone by Investronica, the same company that designed the ZX Spectrum 128K "Toastrack".
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Japanese (Cartoon) Anime on the ZX SpectrumThis is a new area for me . In a way it is quite remote from the ZX Spectrum as in the 1980s Japanese anime came to us via the US . In the US , I bel…
... is quite remote from the ZX Spectrum as in the 1980s Japanese ... as Japanese anime on the ZX Spectrum?
One that is ... :- 1) the US cultural influence 2) Porting it ,under license, from ... -
Are there any TWIN COMPUTER games or any other twinned software for the ZX Spectrum?I noticed in the PSS Game "Tobruk" that there was an option for the use of 2 Amstrad Micros . The instructions say :- "This advanced version of Tobru…
... option for the use of 2 Amstrad Micros . The instructions say ... were ever done for the ZX Spectrum? -
Key Materials ,Concepts , and Ideas for DIY Cases For ZX Spectrum Interfaces.In the 1980's ZX Spectrum Interfaces were largely supplied "cased up" or encased . Nowadays often they are not as they are usually sold as bare PCBs.…
... they can do use No 2 idea ( see below) as ... flatpack case..
2) Wooden Venetian Blind slats or ... -physical-old-style-retro-zx-spectrum-infrequently-and-effectively#latest"] ... -physical-old-style-retro-zx-spectrum-infrequently-and-effectively#latest[/ ... -
ZX Spectrum Next - System/Next Firmware NextZXOS Recommended VersionsI´m doing a thread "ZX Spectrum Next - System/Next Firmware NextZXOS Recommended Versions" at: [url]https://forum.tlienhard.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?…
... /> Snapshot from today:
[quote]ZX Spectrum Next - Distro System/Next Firmware ... , Firmware 1.29b, NextΖΧOS 2.06H)
SpecNext- ... Distribution: System/Next v1.3.2
Download SD-Card- ... Distro: System/Next v1.3.2
ZEsarUX bietet eine ... -
ZX Spectrum 128 Toastrack Case wanted..Hi all, I realise this is a long shot :-) I'm looking for a ZX Spectrum 128k Toastrack case is anyone has one they're willing to part with / se…
Hi all,
I realise this is a long shot :-)
I'm looking for a ZX Spectrum 128k Toastrack case is anyone has one they're willing to part with / sell?
Thanks,
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Power Pack for +2 - help!I recently bought a 128K +2 Speccy on Ebay for ?4 (bargain!). It all looks sound enough and in very good condition EXCEPT for the power pack which …
yeah it sounds like this one isn't much good unless you have the black +2a/b
I am using a normal Spectrum power supply with my +2.
The power supply is still 9v but gives off less amps - but it seems to handle it ok -
Using a +3 power supply to power a CPC.Hi there, I'm going to try and power a CPC6128 using a +3 power supply. The +3 supplies 12V DC 0.2A and 5V DC 2A, the CPC6128 needs 12V DC 0.4A and …
... 2 +5v, 2 +12v and 1 -12v lines on a +3 power supply ... .
See the +3 power supply diagram in ... +3 previously, I found 2 12V lines and one 5V ... it says:
"Sinclair 128k Spectrum +2A Power Supply Unit
DC outputs ... -
Spectrum 2-3 times more powerfull than MSX?![url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-kI0urN9tI#t=8m18s[/url]
... giving the ZX a slight edge.
RAM: 48K for most ... Speccies, 64K for most MSX1 machines, 128K, 256K ... far move powerful videoprocessor, with 128K videoram, flat bitmap modes, ... Clive meant "ZX Spectrum's BASIC does some operations 2-3x faster ... -
zx 48K PSU and C116It seems that ZX 48K and Commodore C116 have identical power supply, 9V 1A, DC, minus in centre. Can someone confirm it?
... -pack provides - +5v DC, +9v AC and obviously ground, as ... the Spectrum power supply only provides +9volts DC at the better part of 2 amps ... , and the C16 (C116) power supply does indeed provide 9 volts ... right ammount for powering a Spectrum or C116 - however I ... -
Spectrum Serial Numbers Wanted!![b]This post updated Sept. 26, 2013[/b] As far as I know, the serial numbering system for the Spectrum has never been fully worked out. For the p…
... /> Spectrum 48k 1982 48k 001-047902 issue 2
Spectrum 48k 1982 48k AR406084 issue 2
Spectrum 48k 1982 48k ... /> Spectrum +2a 1987 128k U102621 issue 4
Spectrum +2B 1987 128k U025258 issue 2
Spectrum ... -
SPECTRA New from Paul FarrowLooks good! Read about it [URL="http://www.fruitcake.plus.com/Sinclair/Spectrum/Spectra/SpectraInterface.htm"]here[/URL]
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[*]Issue 2 with 5C112E ULA
[*]Issue ... 2 with 6C001E-6 ULA
... the Spectrum power supply rating of 1.4A. I tested with several ZX power ... were due to the particular power supply used.
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+3 upgrades?Hi this is my first post on becoming a member of this forum and I'm hopeful and excited about some of the hardware I have found. Hi I found my old …
... 're still after a power supply for a grey +2, there's one ... .ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-ZX-spectrum-2-Power-Pack-Grey-Genuine-and-Original ... -
128K shadow screen?Hi How does the shadow screen feature work , and how can it be used?
... word, 'annoyingly'.
The 128K of RAM is divided up ... original 48K of the ZX Spectrum is represented by banks 5, 2 and 0 ... same with the fixed Bank 2 - then you can write to ... -
ZX81 Power SupplyI have a ZX81 with the original 0.7A power supply. I know that this has trouble running many add-ons and was seeking advice on a suitable replacement…
... /> I do have a spectrum power supply, is it possible to use ... adaptor cable and a ZX Spectrum "1400" 9V 1.4A power supply unit (*).
... not damage a ZX Spectrum "1400" 9V 1.4A power supply unit when ... just cut the existing 2.1mm power plug off, then solder ... -
Opus Discovery "the big switch on" (after 20 years)I have a few of these Opus Discovery's with different Eproms in that have not been swiched for 15-20 years or so . I am in no rush to switch any on …
... idea" to support the +2 128k combo . under the Opus ... fit" between the (now) 2 plates so as when the ... grill pan ready for the Spectrum to be slid in ... ;- 1) the power supply in the case 2) the bridge rectifiers ... the top 4) the power lead at the back could ... -
Opus Discovery "the big switch on" (after 20 years)I have a few of these Opus Discovery's with different Eproms in that have not been swiched for 15-20 years or so . I am in no rush to switch any on …
... 9v socket on the Spectrum board.; this then cuts off the Opus supply ... 2 minutes) as it has no longer to supply the 0.7 amps ... to be adequate to supply the Drive. The Spectrum Power Supply is about 10 ... -
Seen any ebay madness?? post it here !!!What with some high prices fetched on speccy games over the past few days , thought it might be an idea to keep a WOS record of some of the higher fi…
The box and manuals look nice, but £303.23 for the mankiest-looking Spectrum I've seen in some time? No thanks.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Boxed-Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-Personal-Computer-PC-48K-RAM-Power-supply-/381277151681 -
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 …
Re above pic of No 4 Power Supply
This one has 2 16v 2200uf capacitors . It gave a voltage reading of 13.53 volts with a multimeter and powers up a 48k Spectrum OK -
!Black edition! DivIDE interface + 1GB CF cardI bought one of these from Ben Versteeg back in August 2013, thinking I wanted to try my own games on the real hardware, but I honestly can't be arse…
... card
for the ZX Spectrum (all models: 16K, 48K, 128K, +2, +2A, +2B, +3)
What is the DivIDE for the ZX Spectrum ... so much nicer with the ZX Spectrum!
Included with this ... -
What % of WOSSERS use "old school" tape loading when playing their Speccy games.My guess is .000000001% ( but I might be slightly out on this! ) Do people still enjoy doing it "the old way"?
... the regulators in the +2A/+3 units with a solid ... the ZX Spectrum. It’s not hard to get a 9V PSU ... , but finding them with a 2.1mm power ... external switch related power brick with a Spectrum that has ... a dodgy old style power supply?At the moment I ... -
FOR SALE ZX SPECTRUM +FOR SALE ONE ZX SPECTRUM PLUS IN ORIGINAL BOX AND BUBBLE WRAP WITH LEADS, ADAPTER ETC ETC ONE QUICK SHOT 1 JOYSTICK IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH LEADS ONE …
FOR SALE
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Search ZX Spectrum +2A MainboardHello! Please help! I search a mainboard for my ZX-Spectrum +2a. Thanks. Torsten.
Hello!
Please help!
I search a mainboard for my ZX-Spectrum +2a.
Thanks.
Torsten. -
I WANT A ZX SPECTRUMIf anyone has got a working zx spectrum to sell, i'd like to buy, and mabye a few games.
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Didaktik M (ZX Spectrum clone selling)Here is an offer to buy ZX Spectrum clone ( DIDAKTIK M ) from Slovakia, basic info: 100% functionality, Kempston & Sinclair joysticks connectors, tap…
Here is an offer to buy ZX Spectrum clone ( DIDAKTIK M ) from Slovakia, basic info: 100% functionality, Kempston & Sinclair joysticks connectors, tape device connector, TV and VIDEO out, 48kB RAM/ 16kB ROM. Price GBP 50. -
ZX Spectrum emulator for Playstation. Hello! Has anyone managed to burn to a cd the Playstation ZX Spectrum emulator from Double Dutch Designs? Can you share some tips on how to do it?…
... to a cd the Playstation ZX Spectrum emulator from Double Dutch Designs ... -
Looking to play the ZX Spectrum on my PC...Hi I'm looking to play any ZX Spectrum game (particulary "Cokkie") on my PC (I have win XP). And I'm quite novice in PC software... Is anybody able t…
... 'm looking to play any ZX Spectrum game (particulary "Cokkie") on my ... -
Downloading games to play on a ZX SpectrumThis might sound strange but I've just got a ZX Spectrum and was wondering whether you could download files to play on it. My idea was to get MP3 fi…
... I've just got a ZX Spectrum and was wondering whether you ... CD, connect headphone socket to spectrum and load them that way ... -
ZX Spectrum + 3 ( Looking To Buy One ) Hi to all Spectrum fans I'am looking to Buy a ZX Spectrum + 3 it must come boxed and be like new condition with manuals insert etc , So if anyone …
Hi to all Spectrum fans
I'am looking to Buy a ZX Spectrum + 3 it must come boxed and be like new condition with manuals insert etc ,
So if anyone outthere has one to sell then let me now
Thanks for now
