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Modifications for Spectrum 128 variantsProducts:Click on the product thumbnail for an enlarged view. ![]() 1.65K Resistor - Toastrack AY-Beeper Balance ModWhen using a SCART lead with the Spectrum 128, the audio level of the AY sound chip is much lower than that of the beeper from the ULA. Replacing R115 (just left of the ULA) with a 1.65K resistor gives a more equal balance. ![]() A 15uH inductor & 82pf Capacitor for Spectrum 128 and +2 Video modSpectrum 128 / +2s often have a yellow/cyan shadow in their RF and Composite video output. It is possible to reduce this effect by connecting a 15uH inductor and a 82pf capacitor in series and soldering them between pins 8 and 17 of the Spectrum 128 +2's TEA2000 video encoder chip. See the page on spectrumforeveryone and JoulesperCoulomb's youtube video for details. ![]() 470 Ohm resistor
![]() 48-pin size heatsink - Bare
![]() Anti-Jailbar capacitors for Toastrack Spectrum 128It has been found that replacing C7 and C8 with 1uf ceramic capacitors and the 22uf electrolytic cap at C28 with a 47uf version often reduces the jailbar effect on the "toastrack" Spectrum 128. This kit contains all three caps. More info can be found here. ![]() 48-pin size heatsink - Self Adhesive
![]() 3 Metres of flux-cored 60/40 tin-lead solderGood quality, 0.7mm diameter - ideal for fine electronics work. ![]() MuRata OKI Switch Mode 5v Regulator for Spectrum 128 "Toast Rack"A replacement for the cheap inefficient 7805 used in the Spectrum 128 "Toastrack". This high-efficiency switch mode regulator wastes very little power as heat so no heatsink connection is required. It mounts directly onto the PCB where the 7805-connector wires are soldered.
Note: Will be out of stock for the foreseeable future due to the worldwide component shortage. |