One more replica for my collection...
In fact I never intended to make a replica of the 2048 and it just "happened".
How's that? Well, I had just started to make my TS-2068 replica putting together some MDF pieces that I with my jigsaw when I decided that I wanted something more "elaborated". I then ordered new parts for the 2068 from an online MDF CNC cutting service.
So the first version of the 2068 carcass ended laying around for some time until I find it one of these days and think that I could recycle it for something else. It didn't long too much to see that I could easily turn it into a 2048. My only mistake was to rely on my perception and guess that the 2048 was a "shortened in length" 2068. Only after I finish the project I realized that actually the 2048 is also smaller than the 2068 in WIDTH! So my 2048 replica became a bit odd since the top side ended being wider than the original. Unfortunately when I got what had happened it was too late and I would have to break it apart and start over. Since I knew that if I did that I never would remake it, I decided to leave it as is. So, here it goes... It turned out a nice piece after all (I guess).
It was made out of MDF, EVA, plastic sheets and paper. I used a thick EVA for the top (that's what I had around) so the console got a bit taller than the usual. You can notice it easily at the hatched gutter between the keyboard and the branding area.
Timex Sinclair 2048 replica!
Timex Sinclair 2048 replica!
Living the dream...
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Re: Timex Sinclair 2048 replica!
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.
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Re: Timex Sinclair 2048 replica!
Really impressive stuff!
How many hours effort did it take?
How many hours effort did it take?
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