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Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:44 pm
by Lardo Boffin
Hi all
Any progress on the PCB? I have ordered all of the bits, although CPC have only delivered about half of my order and are telling me I have had it all, so am nearly ready to go! Well, except for the shielded cable but I suspect I may just steal a cassette cable for that...
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 4:23 am
by TMAOne
Lardo Boffin wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:44 pmAny progress on the PCB?
sirmorris?
There are 3 "firm" hats in the ring, and my wishy-washy expression of interest which I will now firm up. So that's:
- Lardo Boffin
- Dim_75
- gammaray
- TMAOne
Is the diagram capture from the article usable, or do we still need someone to design a new board?
Lardo Boffin wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:44 pmWell, except for the shielded cable but I suspect I may just steal a cassette cable for that...
I have a heck of a time finding
mono shielded cable. Everything today carries stereo or better. I finally found a couple of long mono patch cables at a hamfest, so I currently do have a limited supply, but sheesh.
Ian
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:18 am
by Paul
If "in the hat" means interested in getting a pcb then I'm definitely in. I need four pcbs. One for me and three for friends.
Kind regards Paul
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:06 am
by Lardo Boffin
Will a cassette cable for the ZX81 do the job?
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:34 am
by sirmorris
Dim_75 picked up the glove I thought. I was waiting to see what happened there!
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:04 pm
by 1024MAK
What's this? A new game of pass the glove
Mark
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:58 pm
by sirmorris
Smell the glove
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:56 pm
by TMAOne
Lardo Boffin wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:06 am
Will a cassette cable for the ZX81 do the job?
Sure it would, it's made for that after all. It's just a shame to carve up a vintage Zeddy cable.
I've managed to find some Chinese ones on eBay Canada now. (I looked for "mono shield mini plug".) I'll buy a couple of 3' patch cords and cut them in half.
If you don't want to source cables, an alternative would be to install female sockets in your project box, which would allow you to connect and use your trusty ZX81 cables without the knife.
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:30 am
by Lardo Boffin
I just found these on UK eBay
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONO-3-5mm-Min ... Ciid%253A2
No mention of shielding that I could see but probably no worse than the original ZX81 cables.
Re: Improving Timex/Sinclair Tape Loading
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:15 am
by gammaray
I like the idea of female jacks so you can use the ZX81 or other cables you want... I seem to have plenty.
As a kit you can mod like you want?
But do we have to use batteries... then the power jack "should" be different and an option.
Charles "Day Late and Dollar Short" Mac