Upgrading my Spectrum +2

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

(To a Celeron 500.) I am planning on modding a spare PC i have lying about!

What I am planning to do is take an old Compaq and stick it into my old spare Spectrum +2 that I have lying around.

What you think of this idea (for fun it is), and what would I need to do to make the Spectrum keyboard work as the PC one?
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

F*ck me, you still have a +2?! Shocked

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

One word! eBay! Razz

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

I had a ZX+2 about 12 years ago, I didn't even realise it had such a thing as a 'processor' then though.. Does the Spectrum take the same slot as an ancient Compaq? Shocked

Oh the days of ancient computing... tape drive and all.

Valentino Mossy · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Karma :

Whats a +2 spectrum ? Never seen one ,or at least I dont think I have.
I've still got my super dooper 48k one up in the attic ! Very Happy

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badlydamaged · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Karma :

Lol, I had a Spectrum 48k about 10 years ago, until I plugged the Joystick in when it was switched on, BIG Mistake! Very Happy

. The TV made even more crazy pictures and sounds than when games are loading and it never worked again. I seem to remember a series of games where you were this big egg with arms and legs and went around some kind of fantasy world on quests, used to play that loads, was well fun (for a spectrum). Still have the remains and games from it, may try flogging it on ebay! Thumbs Up

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Would think a +2 is increasing in value.

Very much doubt it would be easily possible to connect the Spectrum keyboard up to a PC motherboard.

The +2 used a Z80 processor. Used by loads of early home computers, and still being churned out for use in stuff like washing machines.

All the best

Keith
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Yes your right the egg was named 'Dizzy'. Fantasy island Dizzy' etc... How I loved that egg Very Happy

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kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

I had the dizzy games on my commodore 64. Very Happy

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