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Spectrum ModificationsItems for modifying Spectrum PCBs.. Products:Click on the product thumbnail for an enlarged view. ![]() 3 Metres of Kynar-style PCB repair wire
![]() BC549C TransistorA general purpose NPN transistor that can be used to make an alternative version of composite video mod on the Spectrum. Using a transistor instead of a simple wire or capacitor provides a stronger signal, usually giving a brighter picture. It also buffers the Spectrum's video circuitry so much of the load is taken by this transistor. However, it may not be compatible with modern LCD TVs. Transistor video mod connections:
Note: Alternatively, two BC549s can be used to replace TR1 and TR2 to give a brighter picture when the composite mod is done uisng a capacitor (though they must be fitted rotated 180' compared to the silk screen legend). Please see this article for details. ![]() Black Axial Capacitors For ZX Spectrum / Composite Video Mod Kit
![]() Blue Axial Capacitors For ZX Spectrum / Composite Video Mod Kit
![]() A 100uf CapacitorA capacitor suitable for making the composite video mod on ZX Spectrums Please see this article for details. ![]() De-solder Braid / Wick (0.5 Metres)
![]() Flux Pen
![]() Small Tube Of Thermally Conductive Adhesive
![]() Heatsink for 40 Pin DIL Chips - Bare
![]() Heatsink for 40 Pin DIL Chips - Self Adhesive
![]() Large Tesa brand isopropyl alcohol wipe
![]() RAM Upgrade Kit for 16K ZX Spectrum (to 48K)Comprises:
.. brand new support logic chips for the upper RAM:
.. and wire links / solder, and printed instructions. Fitting is usually just a case of inserting the chips into the empty sockets on the motherboard and soldering a couple of wire links across the appropriate pads on the PCB. Almost all 16K models can be upgraded but there are some very early (Issue One) Spectrums that have no space on the PCB for more memory. ![]() 3 Metres of flux-cored 60/40 tin-lead solderGood quality, 0.7mm diameter - ideal for fine electronics work. ![]() Lower RAM replacement board for ZX SpectrumA PCB module designed to replace (all 8) of the 4116 ICs used for the lower 16KB of RAM in the Spectrum. ![]() Upper RAM replacement board for ZX SpectrumA PCB module designed to replace (all 8) of the 4532 ICs used for the upper 32KB of RAM in the Spectrum.
Please note: If you need to upgrade a 16KB machine with this board, please purchase the version with the support logic chips (or order 1 x 74HCT00, 1 x 74HCT32, 2 x 74HC157 in addition to this board)
![]() MuRata Switch Mode 5v Regulator (replaces 7805)A direct replacement for the cheap but inefficient 7805 found in the Spectrum. A high-efficiency switch mode regulator so wastes very little power as heat (the Spectrum's heatsink is completely removed when this device is fitted!)
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