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Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 04 Sep 2024 15:56
by rubber_jonnie
stephen_usher wrote: 29 Aug 2024 18:05
So, the final part of the random Spectrum repair arrived today, the case.
So, to recap, this week's replacements have been the ULA.
My Nebula just arrived, need to install it and a couple of upper RAM IC's and test my spare Spectrum.
I'll also look at getting a new case, but that'll likely be next month as it's been a bit of an expensive month so far. To be fair I got paid nearly 2 weeks ago and I had my black belt camp last weekend, so I can wait a bit longer for a new Speccy case.
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 04 Sep 2024 21:47
by stephen_usher
I understand... I really shouldn't have spent so much this month other than a number of "buy it now or it's gone" things turned up and I'm having to prepare for Cyber Legends.
Anyway, the Byte Delight Spectrum tester is dead easy to put together. Took about an hour.
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The repaired Spectrum checks out fine.
Talking about Cyber Legends, the data SIM for the 4G router still hadn't turned up after a week so I've requested that SMARTY Mobile send a replacement. Hopefully it will arrive in time to get the VoIP and view data stuff set up.
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 04 Sep 2024 23:19
by rubber_jonnie
stephen_usher wrote: 04 Sep 2024 21:47
I understand... I really shouldn't have spent so much this month other than a number of "buy it now or it's gone" things turned up and I'm having to prepare for Cyber Legends.
Anyway, the Byte Delight Spectrum tester is dead easy to put together. Took about an hour.
IMG_3923.jpeg
The repaired Spectrum checks out fine.
Talking about Cyber Legends, the data SIM for the 4G router still hadn't turned up after a week so I've requested that SMARTY Mobile send a replacement. Hopefully it will arrive in time to get the VoIP and view data stuff set up.
Yep, totally get you regarding the 'buy it now or it's gone' scenario, that's why I bought the Nebula, though I suppose it's not the sort of thing that sells out quickly.
BTW, mine took an awful big push to install, a bit scary tbh and I doubt it'll ever be removed!!! Was yours the same?
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 04 Sep 2024 23:45
by chronicthehedgehog
rubber_jonnie wrote: 04 Sep 2024 23:19
BTW, mine took an awful big push to install, a bit scary tbh and I doubt it'll ever be removed!!! Was yours the same?
I had the same when I installed a VL82. I thought I was going to snap the board. :lol:
I just remembered that I have 3 issue 7 ULAs knocking about if anyone needs one in the future. I really need to de-clutter over the next 12 months and I doubt I'll be repairing (breaking) any Spectrums in the future :lol:
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 05 Sep 2024 08:16
by stephen_usher
rubber_jonnie wrote: 04 Sep 2024 23:19
BTW, mine took an awful big push to install, a bit scary tbh and I doubt it'll ever be removed!!! Was yours the same?
Yes, but that was expected. It's always the same when pushing turned pins into sockets.
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 05 Sep 2024 11:37
by rubber_jonnie
chronicthehedgehog wrote: 04 Sep 2024 23:45
rubber_jonnie wrote: 04 Sep 2024 23:19
BTW, mine took an awful big push to install, a bit scary tbh and I doubt it'll ever be removed!!! Was yours the same?
I had the same when I installed a VL82. I thought I was going to snap the board. :lol:
I just remembered that I have 3 issue 7 ULAs knocking about if anyone needs one in the future. I really need to de-clutter over the next 12 months and I doubt I'll be repairing (breaking) any Spectrums in the future :lol:
Well I doubt I'll need another anytime soon, but I will bear that in mind, thanks. My VLA81 was also hard to insert for the same reason.
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 05 Sep 2024 11:39
by rubber_jonnie
stephen_usher wrote: 05 Sep 2024 08:16
rubber_jonnie wrote: 04 Sep 2024 23:19
BTW, mine took an awful big push to install, a bit scary tbh and I doubt it'll ever be removed!!! Was yours the same?
Yes, but that was expected. It's always the same when pushing turned pins into sockets.
Yes, it's just this one felt a lot harder than previously experienced, like my VLA81 (Still stiff, but not as bad), and I found the overhang a little worrisome!
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 05 Sep 2024 12:02
by rubber_jonnie
@stephen_usher I'm looking for Retro Renew but not finding anything, do you have a link please or did you mean ZX Renew?
Thanks
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 05 Sep 2024 15:02
by stephen_usher
Sorry, yes, ZX Renew. Too much retro in my head. :-)
Re: General Stuff(tm)
Posted: 05 Sep 2024 15:36
by BennehBoy
stephen_usher wrote: 07 Aug 2024 13:49
Anyway, it's a nice loco and precisely fits the location and time of the railway I'm modelling (eventually), i.e. the Southern Midland Mainline in the early 1980s, as the original loco was stationed at Cricklewood depot and spent all its time in the area and helping with the electrification of the line up to Bedford.
I lived right next to Healey Mills marshalling yard in the late 70's, spent much of my youth mucking about near those lines, loved the sound of Deltics rocketing by late at night. Anyhow, those models look fantastic.