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by PaulJ
Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Other Retro Stuff
Topic: Amiga Mod Ripping
Replies: 3
Views: 219

Re: Amiga Mod Ripping

g0blinish wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:23 pm look for some web resources.
I'm using for rip WinUAE and save uncompressed state. And prowizard for rip from state file.
Sadly that also does not work! It claims unknown format!
by PaulJ
Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Other Retro Stuff
Topic: Amiga Mod Ripping
Replies: 3
Views: 219

Amiga Mod Ripping

Anyone any good at ripping mods from Amiga games?
It's my own game (Baldy), so no copyright issues.
I have tried Exotic Ripper and Pro Wizard, but either I can't use them, or they don't find anything.
The mod is not available on any of the Amiga Mod sites.
by PaulJ
Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: Did anyone ever actually see a Trickstick?
Replies: 5
Views: 229

Re: Did anyone ever actually see a Trickstick?

Yes, I did try... :D
Would be good to get a working one just to see how it worked.
by PaulJ
Mon Nov 28, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Chris Wilkins Crash 2022 Event
Replies: 21
Views: 1286

Re: Chris Wilkins Crash 2022 Event

Who's the dab hand at Manic Miner? It's hard enough getting to the Solar Power Generator without the pressure of a big screen and an audience. And was it the same bloke make that schoolboy error on Eugene's Lair?! That was Geoff Neil (from The Spectrum Show) He won the challenge. Different person c...
by PaulJ
Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: Preservation
Topic: Games Computing Magazine - August 84 (Mole Man)
Replies: 16
Views: 456

Re: Games Computing Magazine - August 84 (Mole Man)

Here is the link to the scanned page.
I did start to type this out a few years ago, but the colour scheme meant it was difficult to work out some of the lines.
Best of luck :-)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkGz_lEr8S0jg8gOCh2 ... A?e=LznyTU

This is a 300dpi scan running in at 11.5mb...
by PaulJ
Sat May 28, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Organ master from Echosoft
Replies: 2
Views: 110

Re: Organ master from Echosoft

Looks like the interface for the Echo Keyboard, but without the cable.
I reviewed it in ep 84.
by PaulJ
Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Other Retro Stuff
Topic: What game has appeared on the most platforms?
Replies: 14
Views: 374

Re: What game has appeared on the most platforms?

I would suggest Star Trek. Text based versions go back to 70s and earlier. I think most systems had a version.
by PaulJ
Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: RIP Sir Clive
Replies: 102
Views: 5155

Re: RIP Sir Clive

Just posted a tribute on youtube.
https://youtu.be/2it4doFFPJY
by PaulJ
Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: RIP Sir Clive
Replies: 102
Views: 5155

Re: RIP Sir Clive

Very sad.
Like many others, I would not have the career I have now if it wasn't for the ZX81 and later the Spectrum. It changed my life forever.

A little bit of him is in every ZX80, ZX81 and Speccy...
by PaulJ
Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: Flexi Discs
Replies: 12
Views: 578

Re: Flexi Discs

Thanks for the replies.
Seems C&VG had a Flexi disc too.

I have seen that Which Micro disc on eBay some years ago, but reading mag online doesn’t mention it. At least I couldn’t find it ;)
by PaulJ
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: Flexi Discs
Replies: 12
Views: 578

Flexi Discs

Is there a list anywhere containing all flexi discs and contents from various (Spectrum or computing related) magazines? I know the ZX81 Othello one from Your Computer. I know the Thompson Twins one from C&VG. I know the crap one from Big K (with circle fill) and I think there was one from possi...
by PaulJ
Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: Data 5000 case
Replies: 2
Views: 182

Re: Data 5000 case

Ah.. great... yes helps a lot.. I know the innards had removable parts to allow the ZX81 or Speccy to fit.. just didn't know what went where.. Now it's time for me to clean my two and try to make one good one.. Would be nice to find an advert though.. See how much it cost, when it was released etc.....
by PaulJ
Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: Data 5000 case
Replies: 2
Views: 182

Data 5000 case

Despite me looking for the last 5 days, I can't locate an advert for this computer case for the ZX81 and Spectrum. I have two (in various states of disrepair) and am looking to see how the hardware fits inside. I have definitely seen an advert in a magazine.. but it isn't listed in the hardware list...
by PaulJ
Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Preservation
Topic: Games Maker (St Michael)
Replies: 10
Views: 563

Re: Games Maker (St Michael)

So nothing needed from me?
by PaulJ
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Preservation
Topic: Games Maker (St Michael)
Replies: 10
Views: 563

Re: Games Maker (St Michael)

I've got that.
It's just Quicksilva's title re-packaged.
by PaulJ
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Does the Maxduino/Tzxduino load at tape speeds?
Replies: 46
Views: 2939

Re: Does the Maxduino/Tzxduino load at tape speeds?

[/quote] Just watched episode 77 which was very informative. Although I do have one question on this device. How does the device handle compilation TZX files? It looks easy enough to browse through the files on the SD card, but is it possible to browse programs within a single TZX file/compilation? ...
by PaulJ
Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Psion Chess beat me!
Replies: 12
Views: 725

Re: Psion Chess beat me!

PeterJ wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:51 pm Possible idea for the Spectrum Show @PaulJ ?
Yes, if someone could create a method to do it easily.

I have no idea how to play chess!

Geoff and I have chatted about this before..
by PaulJ
Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Does the Maxduino/Tzxduino load at tape speeds?
Replies: 46
Views: 2939

Re: Does the Maxduino/Tzxduino load at tape speeds?

I have one. I reviewed it in episode 77. For me it is needed when reviewing hardware that just doesn't work with a divIDE/ Smartcard/DivMMC etc attached. I could use my phone but the TZXduino can sit by my Speccy all day every day with an SD card fully loaded. I converts on the fly so no need to hav...
by PaulJ
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: The Spectrum Show 102
Replies: 4
Views: 281

Re: The Spectrum Show 102

Too much golf... but I did it so you don’t have to ;-) next episode features no golf... guaranteed..
by PaulJ
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Do you collect all spectrums?
Replies: 71
Views: 2708

Re: Do you collect all spectrums?

You seem to be getting parcels every day... All the post is for you again.... What are all these little packets from China that keep arriving Is that a new computer in your study - Me - No dear, I have had that for ages... How much was that one - Me - Ohhh, around £25 pounds darling.... Why do you ...
by PaulJ
Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Daisy Chains
Replies: 16
Views: 694

Re: Daisy Chains

Such chains are cool on one hand, but also a little bit too cumbersome on the other, at least for daily use. Depending on connections they can be also a bit risky, in a move-it-and-crash-it kinda way. Being tiny and cute is something I love about my 48k, and adding Spectra to it ruined it somewhat....
by PaulJ
Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Difference between 48k and 48k+?
Replies: 27
Views: 1193

Re: Difference between 48k and 48k+?

The Spectrum + membrane design is terrible and it's a wonder they ever worked properly at all in my opinion. Wow.. well.. that's fixed one problem.. and stopped me throwing out of the window. Initial build & test worked apart from those pesky Plus specific keys = clamps in place. All other buil...
by PaulJ
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Difference between 48k and 48k+?
Replies: 27
Views: 1193

Re: Difference between 48k and 48k+?

Ordered :D
Fingers crossed.
by PaulJ
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Difference between 48k and 48k+?
Replies: 27
Views: 1193

Re: Difference between 48k and 48k+?

PeterJ wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:40 am £1.25 on eBay. @PaulJ with free postage.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293825852316
They are 32k.. the instructions say 22k... ?