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layout
Final layout of the upgraded ZX Spectrum. Details of the construction follow in the photoset.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2009
43_comparision_top
Top-view comparison of the original and upgraded ZX Spectrum cases.
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
06_keyboard_mod2
Reverse view of the hacked USB keyboard PCB showing the 5-line keyboard connector linked over.
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
05_keyboard_mod1
the 5-pin Spectrum keyboard connector soldered onto a bit of stripboard and the lines...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
04_spectum_connectors
I've unsoldered the keyboard connectors from an old ZX Spectrum motherboard. We only need the smaller 5-pin one here though.
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
03_membrane_attached
This shows that the ZX Spectrum keyboard membrane fits nicely into the USB keyboard PCB,...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
02_keyboard_pcb
Using a pair of scissors, we remove the circuit board from the keyboard. Notice that it uses a...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
01_usb_keyboard
The first step was to get the ZX Spectrum keyboard working. For this, I start from a ...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
56_xspect
Running the spectemu emulator on the upgraded Spectrum. This is an alternative emulator to...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
55_google_xmms
Running Firefox (Iceweasel as Debian calls it) on the new Spectrum. I've set it up...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
54_fuse
Running the FUSE ZX Spectrum emulator in a small window, it runs fullscreen no problem though....
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
53_upgraded_spectrum_booted
Fully booted spectrum. It runs Debian Linux, xorg and OpenMotif window manager (I'm...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
52_upgraded_spectrum_booting
The upgraded ZX Spectrum running on the same TV and power supply. A USB mouse is also connected now. It runs Debian Linux on the 8 gig SDHC card.
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
51_original_spectrum
For comparison, running the original ZX Spectrum. TV is LG M1994D.
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
45_keyboard_connected
Lid on the upgraded Spectrum lifted, showing how the keyboard is connected
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
44_comparison_edge
Comparison of the original and upgraded ZX Spectrum rear ports. 9V DC power, EAR and MIC...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
42_final_layout
The final layout of the upgraded ZX Spectrum. Top-left - Beagleboard with stereo out/in jacks...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
41_beagleboard
This is the new mainboard, BeagleBoard. (rev C2). It is a complete single-board...
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Uploaded on Apr 11, 2009
