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by PootisSpencer
Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum
Replies: 36
Views: 16073

Re: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum

Final update...
Got it all working with the volume booster app set at 60% and full volume on my phone. Every game runs perfect. Guess it took time and a little perseverance to find the sweet spot.
by PootisSpencer
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Issue 3 Spectrum vertical red stripes
Replies: 9
Views: 1983

Re: Issue 3 Spectrum vertical red stripes

Looks like upper ram. I had the same with mine.
by PootisSpencer
Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum
Replies: 36
Views: 16073

Re: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum

So another update... Yesterday I managed to loaded quite a few games without any app to boost the volume. No idea why it suddenly worked but it did. Today I have tried again just to see if was just luck and low and behold it doesn't work again. :( Some games I am getting to the loading screen with t...
by PootisSpencer
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum
Replies: 36
Views: 16073

Re: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum

[mention]akeley[/mention] Thanks for that will have a go at getting that to work. I have had some success today though with my phone although I am still tweaking as Im getting the R Tape Loading error on a few games. Im using an volume booster app and PlayZx so hopefully with a bit of tweaking I can...
by PootisSpencer
Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:12 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum
Replies: 36
Views: 16073

Re: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum

No need for Winamp or the suchlike, you can "play" tapes with emulators such as Spectaculator, SpecEmu, or programs like Tapir. In this video I demonstrate how to do it with Spectaculator, a laptop and an old PC desktop speaker used as an amplifier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJMZDgG...
by PootisSpencer
Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:11 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum
Replies: 36
Views: 16073

Re: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum

Yes, it's not working...odd. I've actually downloaded mine as a bundle with Winamp from an obscure site. And I can't find a link for it now! I will upload mine somewhere later. It's actually just that .dll that "tap-player" is asking for. That would be great if you could. Yea as far as I ...
by PootisSpencer
Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum
Replies: 36
Views: 16073

Re: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum

Which version of winamp because trying to install that it says it can't find in_tap.dll
by PootisSpencer
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum
Replies: 36
Views: 16073

Re: TZX/TAP to Cassette/Spectrum

Can you tell me what that plug in is please? Would like to try myself.
by PootisSpencer
Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Spectrum 48k Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 812

Re: Spectrum 48k Issues

OK so the issue with the Spectrum failing to complete the check to show the copyright text so I can use it is now happening all the time. How can I fix this or is there anyone I can send it to that can fix it for me please?
by PootisSpencer
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Spectrum 48k Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 812

Spectrum 48k Issues

So I bought a Spectrum + 48k and I have a few issues that I hope someone can help with. 1) When I plug the power cord into the Spectrum sometimes it won't go to the copyright text. Sometimes it will just stay at the back box/grey border. I have to reset a few times before it will work. 2) Some keys ...
by PootisSpencer
Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Spectrum + Setup
Replies: 8
Views: 942

Re: Spectrum + Setup

So I've tried the splitter and it still doesn't work. I have a feeling the cable I bought for my phone isn't working even though its for a Huawei. I have a P30 Pro which doesn't have a headphone jack. It uses the USB C connection for the charger and headphones which are confirmed to work. The reason...
by PootisSpencer
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Spectrum + Setup
Replies: 8
Views: 942

Re: Spectrum + Setup

Thank you. I bought the splitter so will try that as soon as it comes in
by PootisSpencer
Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:18 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Spectrum + Setup
Replies: 8
Views: 942

Re: Spectrum + Setup

The ZX Spectrum+ requires a 3.5mm mono jack plug for the ear socket. A two channel / stereo 3.5mm jack plug does not correctly align with the contacts on the mono socket in the ZX Spectrum+. You may be able to find a stereo to 2 x mono adapter. The preference is to use the left audio channel when g...
by PootisSpencer
Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:51 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Spectrum + Setup
Replies: 8
Views: 942

Re: Spectrum + Setup

Oh right thanks. Just néed to sort the cable out then for my phone.
by PootisSpencer
Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:26 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Spectrum + Setup
Replies: 8
Views: 942

Spectrum + Setup

Hi I hope someone here can help me with a Spectrum + that I bought recently. I have connected it up to on old TV vhs combo and I get the picture after tuning in to channel 36 but I get static sound all the time. I have tried fine tuning but still get the constant static sound. Am I missing something...
by PootisSpencer
Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: 128k Only Games
Replies: 14
Views: 1314

Re: 128k Only Games

Anyone help with TeeZiX? I have the app and load it up and it shows Google drive or to install a file manager. I click the Google drive icon and it takes me to it but when I click the .tap file it asks what to open it with and TeeZiX isn't an option. So I can't load them in TeeZiX.
by PootisSpencer
Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: 128k Only Games
Replies: 14
Views: 1314

Re: 128k Only Games

Yea my phone doesn't have a headphone jack so can't use that. I would prefer to be able to load at real-time rather than fast loading. Nostalgia and all that... ;)

EDIT: Didn't realise you could get a USB C to 3.5mm jack. So looking for the app now as it's not on the play store.
by PootisSpencer
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: 128k Only Games
Replies: 14
Views: 1314

Re: 128k Only Games

Thanks for all the replies. I know that getting the 128k or +2 is better but I have found locally a Spectrum + for £65 which I think is an OK deal. I'm not too fussed about playing the newer 128k games. All the games I had back in the 80s are 48k anyway such as Jetpac, Tranz Am, Fruit Machine Simula...
by PootisSpencer
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: 128k Only Games
Replies: 14
Views: 1314

128k Only Games

Hi, I used to own a grey +2 in the 80s. I wished I would of kept it now knowing how much these things are selling for on ebay today! :shock: Anyway I'm looking at buying a Spectrum + 48k (The toast rack 128k versions are too expensive) and wondered if out of all the games for the Spectrum were there...