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ZX Spectrum+ Upgrade - Dead

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Icky
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Re: ZX Spectrum+ Upgrade - Dead

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Well I didn't go to socketing everything @stephen_usher. Too much time to do and a bit redundant really.

So here is the board - recapped, issue 2 fixes, RAM modules.

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ULA and UHF module removed and replaced with vLA82+ and internal video socket.

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Yes it is upgraded :)

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The vLA82+ screen output is so clean.

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Re: ZX Spectrum+ Upgrade - Dead

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Very nice :)

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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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:bravo:
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Re: ZX Spectrum+ Upgrade - Dead

Post by stephen_usher »

So, you basically replaced all the video circuitry so that you no-longer need the +12V rail at all, as well as not needing the -5V. :-)
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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