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Maybe I am ahead of things, but I don't see "583" or any other number in target box.

After reading Charlie's dissertation on the "io rw pic bus...", I no longer have the delusion that this stuff is direct or easy given the design of the z.

I may have to stick to making wooden zeddy cases.

For the faceplate, how about a chromecoat adhesive backed printed overlay to go over any faceplate. Apply then cut out key-holes with razor knife. Maybe. Not as clean, but for keys use similar printed but die cut stickers for rubby' keys. Nah. These really need silkscreening. Need blanks of faceplat...

Inspired by the Minstrel ZX80/81... and the new Spectrum retro cases. What about a repackaged ZX81 into the Spectrum case form like the TS1500? Use original ULA's... At my age, I need a monocle to read the Zeddy keyboard :? The keyboard would be larger tactile with the KDLX for the Spectrum. TS1500 ...

And it fits inside a Zeddy case. The mic, ear, composite video line up. Issue 2 has the bus edge connection.

Thx everyone for your answers! :) ... Seems my memory is failing me... :lol: I do remember the "no signal" snow being kind of hypnotizing at times. Meditative / relaxing in a way, especially if you focussed on a few individual pixels. .... Probably that "no signal" snow image got mixed in with ZX81...

What is a midlife crisis?

BTW I need another ZXPand for my 35 year old TS1500. My TS2020 tape recorder is only partially functional...

Send it to my POBOX so my wife does not know I bought something! Is that a crisis?

In other words Hello!

Interesting point. I will test the new KDLX keyboard...WHICH WORKS! Now I have two 1500's The old membrane has NO visual problems if your not wearing glasses. Speccy from "eurosupplier" will just have to go into NEW case entirely. With a KDLX keyboard which are currently sold out except in kit form....

1500 runs cooler and physical inspection shows no signs of ribbon damage or breaks. No key press changes "K" cursor.

I bought another KDLX to create a Timex Sinclair 2048ish for my other non-working 1500 using a spectrum from ByteDelight with composite mod and faceplate and rubber keys from ZXRENEW.

Will need to drill case for PAL/UHF location of RCA video jack...