Tag Archives: Construction

Mikro Managing

After having the PCBs laying around for a long time, and with a little help, I have finally got the Shadow of the Unicorn Interface to work. The problem was right in front of me all the time and it … Continue reading

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Adapt & Evolve

Having now published the Spectrum Backplane (Which can be found on the Projects page), I thought it was time to update the expansion connections. I have a few interfaces that have edge connectors that lay the device down horizontally, but … Continue reading

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Backplane again

I received the second version of the Spectrum Backplane the other day. I have since built one up and tested it briefly and it looks like it’s all OK. This issue with the first one was that the front edge … Continue reading

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DIY Microdrive Cable

Recently, since I’ve been using my ZX Microdrives again, I have found that the cable connecting the Microdrive pair to my Sinclair Interface One has become a little unreliable. I have seen second hand cables for sale but I couldn’t … Continue reading

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Microdrive ‘n’ Through

Having purchased and fitted the excellent vDrive ZX to an old Microdrive case, I now had the question of how to connect my working Microdrive to the vDrive. I’d bought the Microdrives separately and neither came with a through connector. … Continue reading

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