Sinclair ZX80 / ZX81 / Z88 Forums

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

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-mark

Oh great! Thanks for that

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.

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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...

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...

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/

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@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...

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...

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 ...

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...