Hello all
I am finally the proud owner of a ZX80. It works but the output on my telly (even an old CRT) is predictably poor.
Are there any non-invasive methods of improving the output? Its is such nice condition I don’t want to open the case.
By way of example there is the Chroma 81 for the ZX81 - is there anything similar for the ‘80?
ZX80 video improvements
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ZX80 video improvements
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TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
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TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
Tatung 81 + Wespi
TS 1500 & 2000
Spectrum 16k (iss 1 s/n 862)
Spectrum 48ks plus a DIVMMC future and SPECTRA
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Re: ZX80 video improvements
ZX8-CCB can be used
I upgraded the ZX80 that Richard owned. I put the ZX8-CCB in the modulator can as that was what was requested. But you don’t have to do that.
Chroma 80 interface (coming soon) according to Paul’s web site...
Mark
I upgraded the ZX80 that Richard owned. I put the ZX8-CCB in the modulator can as that was what was requested. But you don’t have to do that.
Chroma 80 interface (coming soon) according to Paul’s web site...
Mark
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ZX81 Chip Pin-outs
ZX81 Video Transistor Amp
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ZX81 Chip Pin-outs
ZX81 Video Transistor Amp
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There are four lights!
Step up to red alert. Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb
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Re: ZX80 video improvements
Thanks Mark. I will wait for the Chroma 80. I really don’t want to make any changes to this one.
ZX80
ZX81 iss 1 (bugged ROM, kludge fix, normal, rebuilt)
TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
Tatung 81 + Wespi
TS 1500 & 2000
Spectrum 16k (iss 1 s/n 862)
Spectrum 48ks plus a DIVMMC future and SPECTRA
ZX81 iss 1 (bugged ROM, kludge fix, normal, rebuilt)
TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
Tatung 81 + Wespi
TS 1500 & 2000
Spectrum 16k (iss 1 s/n 862)
Spectrum 48ks plus a DIVMMC future and SPECTRA
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Re: ZX80 video improvements
I had great success with the 555 based back porch generator from:
http://zx.zigg.net/misc-projects/
It works very well. Granted it is a bit more complicated, but if you add an external power source you won't have to open your ZX80 up at all. Here it is working on my ZX80:
http://www.myprius.co.za/ZX80kit/100_6219.JPG
http://zx.zigg.net/misc-projects/
It works very well. Granted it is a bit more complicated, but if you add an external power source you won't have to open your ZX80 up at all. Here it is working on my ZX80:
http://www.myprius.co.za/ZX80kit/100_6219.JPG
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Re: ZX80 video improvements
Thanks for that. So it takes the normal signal directly from the ZX80 and improves it without any case opening? Impressive!
ZX80
ZX81 iss 1 (bugged ROM, kludge fix, normal, rebuilt)
TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
Tatung 81 + Wespi
TS 1500 & 2000
Spectrum 16k (iss 1 s/n 862)
Spectrum 48ks plus a DIVMMC future and SPECTRA
ZX81 iss 1 (bugged ROM, kludge fix, normal, rebuilt)
TS 1000 iss 3, ZXPand AY and +, ZX8-CCB, ZX-KDLX & ChromaSCART
Tatung 81 + Wespi
TS 1500 & 2000
Spectrum 16k (iss 1 s/n 862)
Spectrum 48ks plus a DIVMMC future and SPECTRA
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Re: ZX80 video improvements
I think that circuit only works on the composite video signal, not the RF (UHF) TV aerial signal.
Mark
Mark
ZX81 Variations
ZX81 Chip Pin-outs
ZX81 Video Transistor Amp
Standby alert
There are four lights!
Step up to red alert. Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb
Looking forward to summer being good this year.
ZX81 Chip Pin-outs
ZX81 Video Transistor Amp
Standby alert
There are four lights!
Step up to red alert. Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb
Looking forward to summer being good this year.