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by dessony
Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:26 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Lounge
Topic: Timex Sinclair 2068 faults
Replies: 21
Views: 17241

Re: Timex Sinclair 2068 faults

Gammaray,

Can we find a schematic for the TS2068?

DesSony
by dessony
Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Lounge
Topic: Timex Sinclair 2068 measurements (length x width)?
Replies: 7
Views: 7414

Re: Timex Sinclair 2068 measurements (length x width)?

YanKeber, I used the metric side of a metal ruler to measure the TS2068 for you. The ruler also had its standard measurement system on its another side. I could turn around the ruler to read the standard measurement system. For curious people out there, 37.5 cm is 14 25/32 inches ; 19 cm is 7 1/2 in...
by dessony
Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:30 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Lounge
Topic: Timex Sinclair 2068 faults
Replies: 21
Views: 17241

Re: Timex Sinclair 2068 faults

Gammaray,

What is your PSU's voltage reading, from your multimeter's view? Maybe your PSU have a problem with blown diode(s). Does your PSU smell burnt? Do you have an oscilloscope?

I have my TS2068 and a PSU with its label. DVE Model No. DV-141A "FOR USE WITH COMPUTER".

DesSony
by dessony
Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: ZX Spectrum Lounge
Topic: Timex Sinclair 2068 measurements (length x width)?
Replies: 7
Views: 7414

Re: Timex Sinclair 2068 measurements (length x width)?

YanKleber, TS2068's measurements are 37.5 cm x 19 cm x 3 cm at the front side with a rubber foot and 4 cm at the back side with a rubber foot. I enjoy this computer. It still works since 1984! I am an American myself and I decided to measure it (the computer) in the metric system instead of Ye Olde ...
by dessony
Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:51 am
Forum: Welcome Area
Topic: Hello from Spain
Replies: 9
Views: 4505

Re: Hello from Spain

overCLK,

A warm welcome to the ZX80, ZX81 / TS1000 and TS1500 Forum! :-D

Cheers,
DesSony
by dessony
Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:10 am
Forum: WANTED
Topic: ZXMORE KIT or OTHER
Replies: 1
Views: 3484

Re: ZXMORE KIT or OTHER

Charles,

First, try Sell My Retro area. Second, try contacting Pokemon. I bought the ZXmore kit from him on the behalf of the Sell My Retro.

Enjoy your day. :-)

DesSony (William)
by dessony
Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: Welcome Area
Topic: New member from Oregon, USA
Replies: 41
Views: 26378

Re: New member from Oregon, USA

Welcome to the ZX81/TS1000 Group!

From an American to an American,
Dessony
by dessony
Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Help in resurrecting my ZX81
Replies: 64
Views: 28895

Re: Help in resurrecting my ZX81

TR2 is a ZTX313 in both the schematic and on the pcb. I need a replacement. I don't have a ZTX313 but I have listed below the transistors I have. Could anyone of them be used 2N3904 2N3906 2N5401 2N5551 A42 A331 A733 A1015 C945 C1815 KSP92-706 S8050 S8550 S9012 S9013 S9014 S9015 S9018 mrtinb, I quot...
by dessony
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:28 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Streaky video
Replies: 6
Views: 2581

Re: Streaky video

Also, may I suggest that you try 1024MAK/Dessony strip board video buffer amplifier? http://www.sinclairzxworld.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2405&p=25270&hilit=video+buffer#p25270 Mark designed the circuit. I made it simpler by using a Veroboard/stripboard. Thank you very much in advance. Cheers, Dessony
by dessony
Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Development
Topic: USB ports for Printer and another devices?
Replies: 12
Views: 7263

Re: USB ports for Printer and another devices?

Rich,

Please help these poor Americans (like me) figuring out the British pounds converting to US dollars for the TS2040's price tag. :lol:

Dessony