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The future was black and white

Discussion in 'SIG: 8-Bit Hardware' started by Andy Barr, Aug 25, 2025.

  1. by Andy Barr
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    Just a very quick, shocking video "escape" to showcase Vyper Richie's great work fixing the composite output on my x2 original stock ZX81s...



    You'll be horrified to hear more is to follow when we get back from our walk as I must load up some original games and show you how clear the output now is....

    THANKS TO RICH!

    Cheers, mate - cheers, lads.
     
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    We demand 3D Monster Maze!!
     
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    You bleedin would do, Al!!
     
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  4. by Paul "Mclaneinc" Irvine
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    Technically, the ZX80 was my first computer, but I quickly got the 81 and a ram pack a while later. Had some good fun on it, just hated the type in's that suddenly hit RAM pack wobble and it was gone, hours of typing...GONE...

    And it happened so many times...No matter how well and steady the pack was attached..Blam...
     
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    Forget about external RAM wobblers, Paul - Richie is the man for installing immovable internal RAMs too and his slick upgrade on this already 3rd party equipped Fuller keyboard'd ZX81 really is neat - take it away, Richie, and once more, mate... THANK YOU VERY MUCH for such a grand, smart, neat job, buddy.

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    Thanks once more for a great job on the composite output, Richie - clear and sharp as can be - I'm massively and well-chuffed, mate!

    What a smart Zeddy this Fuller-equipped one is - the pride of my Sinclair machines without doubt:

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    THANK YOU!
     

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    Nice looking little machine Andy, and well done to Richie for restoring it back to life.
     
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    This is the Video mod fitted to Andy's Fuller ZX81

    ZX8-CCB VIDEO MOD FOR SINCLAIR ZX80 AND ZX81

    It is probably the best picture I have ever managed to get on a Zeddie unless you get a Chroma SCART interface. Well worth it if you are a big ZX81 fan.
     
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    The picture is sharp, clear and crisp - thank you very much, me ol muckah!

    The ZX81 lives again and this autumn will see much more Sinclair action as I gan through some old and new faves to showcase just what this little beauty is capable - now with enhanced clear output - thanks to Richie - much appreciated - cheers, mate.
     
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    Rich - whaddya reckon - you up for this one?!

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    Not gonna comment on the footie as Villa have not had the best of starts and I think they will struggle to be honest. Did you notice I put the keyword stickers back on the keycaps? The originals had mostly fallen off so it seemed like a good thing to do.
     
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    Ah, mate...do you know, I knew there was something else enhanced and at 1st thought you'd repainted the "Fuller" bit in red but then I thought, nah, it looks a bit rough at the edges like I've done it... PMSL!
    Then I wondered if you'd given it all a good rub down, clean and vac etc... and I still couldn't put my finger on it.
    YES! Of course I can see now - the old key stickers were a bit battle-worn and I'll try and dig out a before and after to show this - you are very kind and thoughtful, buddy - many many thanks and this is typical of your approach to getting the job done and then some going the extra mile etc.
    The whole effect is a lot smarter, newer and working better than ever.
    I know you quite fancied this little beauty and who knows in the future, eh?
    Maybe we can get one of the other two upgraded with a 3rd party full travel keyboard fitted and then you can have that - we'll keep our eyes peeled, fella.
    Cheers, Rich and here's to a good game at the SOL vs Villa - tough match today away at Palace - is Paul ganning?! :)
     
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