ZX Spectrum (Issue 3)
I started coding with ZX Spectrum at the age of 12, so it wasn’t difficult[…]
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Tag: ZX Spectrum
ZX Spectrum +2 (Video fix & Recap)
From the factory, the Spectrum +2 has several issues with the video output that are[…]
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ZX Spectrum +2 (RAM & keyboard)
Fixing an ZX Spectrum +2 (grey) with a RAM and keyboard fault.
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Naked Spectrum
While fixing previous spectrums I bought a cheap motherboard in poor condition to use for[…]
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Building a Dandanator mini
The Dandanator mini is an expansion card for the ZX Spectrum that enables fast ROM/game[…]
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ZX Spectrum+ (1984)
After the well-known ‘rubber keyed’ Spectrum came the ZX Spectrum+. I never encountered one during[…]
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Spectrum finishing touches (part 4)
With both Spectrum’s working, I decided on a few upgrades before calling it a day. […]
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Fixing the Issue 2 Spectrum (part 3)
On first inspection, the Issue 2 showed a picture with the typical Spectrum coloured border[…]
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Fixing the Issue 4 Spectrum (part 2)
After checking the power rails it was obvious that the 5v regulator wasn’t working, so[…]
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A tale of two Spectrums (Part 1)
Over the last couple of months, I have been watching YouTube channels of people fixing[…]
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