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by msellan
Wed May 17, 2017 5:27 am
Forum: Sinclair Misc
Topic: Press confirms zeddy doorstop confusion
Replies: 0
Views: 2344

Press confirms zeddy doorstop confusion

:D I stumbled into a great article reviewing the best "little" computers of the 80s. Sinclair took 3 of the 10 spots. ;)

Here it is:

http://www.pcmag.com/feature/287254/10- ... -the-1980s

Best,

-mark
by msellan
Tue May 16, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Issue 1 vs Issue 2 ZX80 case
Replies: 19
Views: 9744

Re: Issue 1 vs Issue 2 ZX80 case

Oh great! Thanks for that :D
by msellan
Tue May 16, 2017 5:35 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Issue 1 vs Issue 2 ZX80 case
Replies: 19
Views: 9744

Re: Issue 1 vs Issue 2 ZX80 case

Hi MaFli,

It does look good! Did you get the file from Shapeways? I looked there but didn't see a way to download it. :?

Best,

-mark
by msellan
Sun May 14, 2017 5:02 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Proper voltage for ZX81 AC adapter
Replies: 20
Views: 12085

Re: Proper voltage for ZX81 AC adapter

The PSU with the cord that you want to replace, I have an alternative idea. Instead buy a black table lamp switch (like this for example - ebay listing and use it to join the cable from the PSU with a new lead complete with plug suitable for the Zeddy ;) Plastic cases with no fixing screws are held...
by msellan
Sun May 14, 2017 4:55 am
Forum: WANTED
Topic: Does anyone have this brochure?
Replies: 13
Views: 9784

Re: Does anyone have this brochure?

No worries guys. I'm the one that bought this item :-) It is currently in transit to the Netherlands. I have a bunch of ZX/QL machines here, but I never owned a ZX80 before. I will let you know what is in the package when it arrives. Watch this space... :-) *edit And according to the description it...
by msellan
Sat May 13, 2017 4:06 am
Forum: Software
Topic: ZX81 Software releases
Replies: 14
Views: 68858

Re: ZX81 Software releases

I hear ya! I read an interesting article a couple of weeks ago that might be of interest (and a little relevant) ;)

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/ ... ks/523320/

Best,

-mark
by msellan
Sat May 13, 2017 3:48 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Proper voltage for ZX81 AC adapter
Replies: 20
Views: 12085

Re: Proper voltage for ZX81 AC adapter

@gozzo and @1024MAK thanks!! Your expert advice is always helpful! The real trick it seems now is to figure out how to open these things up. All I have are the 'wall wart' bricks like this: IMG_0781a.jpg IMG_0782a.jpg IMG_0783a.jpg They seem really brittle. With laptop cases it's common to find hidd...
by msellan
Sat May 13, 2017 3:38 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: ZX80 Gerber files
Replies: 39
Views: 20336

Re: ZX80 Gerber files

Hi Mark, I just left a comment about your vacuum forming idea for the case. What a coincidence :-) Great idea btw. Hi again! This is good timing. :D I just got back from another class - this time on injection molding. It was cool to actually see and experience the difference in the manufacturing te...
by msellan
Fri May 12, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: ZX80 Gerber files
Replies: 39
Views: 20336

Re: ZX80 Gerber files

I'm in the process of redrawing the schematics and PCB layout of the ZX80 in my CAD program. I know this has been done before and I have seen the great job that Grant Searle did, creating foils so you can build your own. But I've thrown away my UV exposure box and chemicals as soon as professional ...
by msellan
Fri May 12, 2017 4:57 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Proper voltage for ZX81 AC adapter
Replies: 20
Views: 12085

Re: Proper voltage for ZX81 AC adapter

Thanks Mark - getting the actual part numbers from the other thread was helpful. I've got an order to put in with Mouser so I'll pick up a couple. I have another question about power adapters :? - one of my "Sinclair" labeled power supplies makes a pretty loud buzzing noise. It's not the typical hig...