OK, so the L2 mod simply provides a stable 14Mhz clock to Nick as it would seem the circuit that generates it gets unstable over the years.
Could I simply use one of the clock outputs on one of my clock boards to replace this?
More thinking required
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
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I haven't been able to get a login on that forum so I can't see the pictures or download the schematics/diagrams in the thread I referenced for "The L2" fix.
alexh wrote: Thu Oct 22, 2026 11:35 am
I haven't been able to get a login on that forum so I can't see the pictures or download the schematics/diagrams in the thread I referenced for "The L2" fix.
So here's the thing, I've been able to get on and frankly there isn't much to see.
Essentially the OP stated that whilst adjusting L2 on their machine the core broke and a replacement adjustable inductor couldn't be found.
Basically he removed this part of the circuit entirely from his machine as it wasn't working:
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And replaced it with an oscillator that generates the 14Mhz clock that goes to Nick. I could do that with my clock replacement board, however I may consider seeing if L2 on this machine can be adjusted with the correct tool and that may be enough to change the shimmer.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...