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Month: May 2023

How to Repair a ZX Spectrum: A Comprehensive Guide to Repairing and Restoring Your Beloved Computer
Restoration

How to Repair a ZX Spectrum: A Comprehensive Guide to Repairing and Restoring Your Beloved Computer

The Significance of the ZX Spectrum The ZX Spectrum was a home computer that was first released in 1982 by Sinclair Research…

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How Much is a Commodore 64 Worth today?
Commodore 64

How Much is a Commodore 64 Worth today?

The Commodore 64, also known as the C64, was a popular home computer introduced by Commodore International in August of 1982. It…

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ZX Spectrum

10 ZX Spectrum Games That Sell For Big Money On Ebay

The Ultimate Retro Game Hunt: 10 ZX Spectrum Games That Fetch High Prices on Ebay The Fascinating World of ZX Spectrum Games…

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Sinclair ZX Spectrum Power Supply Polarity – A Complete Guide
ZX Spectrum

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Power Supply Polarity – A Complete Guide

What is the ZX Spectrum power supply voltage? The psu voltage of a ZX Spectrum varies depending of which model it is you have. The output voltage from the ZX Spectrum 16K, 48K 128K psu is 9VDC. The output voltages from the ZX Spectrum +2A and +3 are -12VDC +12VDC and +5VDC.

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Commodore 64 Raspberry pi Conversion Kit
Raspberry PI

Commodore 64 Raspberry pi Conversion Kit

Converting a Classic: The Commodore 64 Raspberry Pi Conversion Kit The Legend of the Commodore 64 For those who grew up in…

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How to Solder a db9 Connector Correctly
Soldering

How to Solder a db9 Connector Correctly

A Comprehensive Guide to Correctly Soldering a DB9 Connector Introduction Soldering is an essential skill for anyone working with electronics. It involves…

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How Much is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum Worth? – A Complete Buying and Selling Guide
ZX Spectrum

How Much is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum Worth? – A Complete Buying and Selling Guide

The Sinclair ZX Spectrum – A Vintage Classic The Sinclair ZX Spectrum, commonly known as the Spectrum, was a series of home…

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Can you Whiten Plastic that has Yellowed?
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Can you Whiten Plastic that has Yellowed?

Ive had my commodore amiga 500 computer since 1989 and when i purchased it, it was a crisp clean cream color. But…

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Bringing Back the Glow: How to Retrobright a Commodore 64c
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Bringing Back the Glow: How to Retrobright a Commodore 64c

The Yellowing Issue of the Commodore 64c Make sure to use enough Retrobright mixture to fully coat the yellowed areas. You don’t…

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ZX Spectrum Voltage Regulator Replacement – A Complete Guide
Restoration

ZX Spectrum Voltage Regulator Replacement – A Complete Guide

ZX Spectrum Voltage Regulator Replacement Both the Sinclair ZX81 and ZX Spectrum are renound for getting very warm after a few hours…

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