Difference between revisions of "Spectrum polish off"
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*replaced a missing rubber feet<br/> | *replaced a missing rubber feet<br/> | ||
*added a composite video output cable<br/> | *added a composite video output cable<br/> | ||
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TODO:<br /> | TODO:<br /> | ||
Add a built in joystick port, that works by activating certain keys, by using FET's connected between the keyboard matrix points for the keys, 5,6,7 & 8, and 0 for fire. | Add a built in joystick port, that works by activating certain keys, by using FET's connected between the keyboard matrix points for the keys, 5,6,7 & 8, and 0 for fire. | ||
Revision as of 01:43, 7 May 2014
| Project Spectrum polish off | |
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| Status | In progress |
| Contact | mahjongg |
| Last Update | 2014-05-07 |
Sinclair Spectrum polish off is a project to restore a donated defective Sinclair spectrum to working order, and to add some additional features:
Fixes done until now:
- Replaced blown up 7805 voltage regulator.
- Repaired the +12V & -5V generator (replaced two transistors).
- Completely replaced foil keyboard by 40 6x6mm buttons, hot glued to the inside and hard wired, the rubber keypad was modified to make place for the buttons.
- Built in a 1 transistor preamp to make the cassette input sensitive enough so it accepts signals from a tablet or laptop.
- replaced a missing rubber feet
- added a composite video output cable
TODO:
Add a built in joystick port, that works by activating certain keys, by using FET's connected between the keyboard matrix points for the keys, 5,6,7 & 8, and 0 for fire.