Tag Archives: Interface

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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Darwin Would Be Proud…

I thought I’d post a short update: The Backplane adaptor boards have arrived and I have tested one. It works fine. I’ve posted the design files on the Project page. In case you missed the previous post, this new board … 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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Round Again

It’s been more than a year since I posted on this site. Quite amazing how time files! I had a bit of a Speccy burn Out and needed a break. This turned into a protracted period as I got interested … 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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Content is King

There is an oft quoted law that describes my situation. It shall remain un-named in case it offends anyone! However, when I say I was all geared up to post lots of info on this site and suddenly, things many … Continue reading

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Welcome

This site is a companion site to www.ProjectAVR.com At the time I started that site, my focus was Atmel AVRs (Now owned by Microchip) and associated technology. I am still very interested in AVRs and I will continue to use … Continue reading

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