Who knows how to build their own hardware...
18 messages · 2008-06-20 → 2008-06-23 · Yahoo Group era · View archive on archive.org
Participants: M. Emrah Oral, zxbruno, Bill Loguidice, Adam Trionfo, Mark Martin, Jack Boatwright, Timex, Glen Goodwin, Philip Kendall, rockbobster2mars
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1. Who knows how to build their own hardware...
zxbruno · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:49
...etch PCBs, build something based on schematics and parts lists, etc?
The TS2068 already lacks (compared to the ZX81) hardware projects to
improve the way it works. I've uploaded a few books and I'm guessing
some of you might have read them, but there are a few things that I
would like to have one day, and I find the idea of having them built
very appealing, even if it's just a clone of the original.
Here's a list of things that I would like to have and would be willing
to pay someone to do it, but like LittleJohn said in the ZX81 forum,
it's not cheap to run a small run of PCBs. I say let's write down our
own list of desired items, and see if someone among us would be
willing to help.
Here's my list (some are items that used to be commercially available):
-Fixer to enable the use of several ZX Spectrum interfaces
-DivIDE, MMC or DivIDE+ interface (external or internal)
-Internal 2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge port)
-If possible: Cartridge or interface to emulate a ZX Spectrum 128K
-Atari joystick interface, or, if it's possible, cable to rewire the
TS joystick port to use Atari-style joysticks (I have this cable, but
it's for the Amstrad Spectrums)
2. RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
Adam Trionfo · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:31
zxbruno wrote:
>>
Here's my list (some are items that used to be commercially available):
[...]
-Atari joystick interface, or, if it's possible, cable to rewire the
TS joystick port to use Atari-style joysticks (I have this cable, but
it's for the Amstrad Spectrums)
>>
Wait a minutes Can't the TS 2068 ALREADY use Atari joysticks?
Adam
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3. Re: [ts2068] RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
M. Emrah Oral · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:33
AFAIK it can
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Adam Trionfo <[email]> wrote:
From: Adam Trionfo <[email]>
Subject: [ts2068] RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
To: [email]
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 7:31 AM
zxbruno wrote:
>>
Here's my list (some are items that used to be commercially available):
[...]
-Atari joystick interface, or, if it's possible, cable to rewire the
TS joystick port to use Atari-style joysticks (I have this cable, but
it's for the Amstrad Spectrums)
>>
Wait a minutes Can't the TS 2068 ALREADY use Atari joysticks?
Adam
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4. Re: [ts2068] Who knows how to build their own hardware...
Mark Martin · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:59
On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 1:49 AM, zxbruno <[email]> wrote:
>
> -DivIDE, MMC or DivIDE+ interface (external or internal)
> -Internal 2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge port)
Same here. I'd probably pay $100 to $150 for these, as that is close in
price to similar projects on the Apple ][, CoCo, Atari 8bit, C=64, etc.
ESPECIALLY the 2.5HDD.
I can't offer any help other than expression of my wishes as a potential
consumer. :)
5. Re: [ts2068] RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
Jack Boatwright · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:22
It sure can.....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Trionfo" <[email]>
To: <[email]>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 7:31 AM
Subject: [ts2068] RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
zxbruno wrote:
>>
Here's my list (some are items that used to be commercially available):
[...]
-Atari joystick interface, or, if it's possible, cable to rewire the
TS joystick port to use Atari-style joysticks (I have this cable, but
it's for the Amstrad Spectrums)
>>
Wait a minutes Can't the TS 2068 ALREADY use Atari joysticks?
Adam
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6. Re: [ts2068] RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
M. Emrah Oral · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:25
I think the question should be can the joystick port(s) on a 2068 be rewired so that they address Z80's I/O port number 31 so that they are Kempston Standard compatible (or even Interface 2) , which is what 99.5 percent of Zx Spectrum games support.
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Jack Boatwright <[email]> wrote:
From: Jack Boatwright <[email]>
Subject: Re: [ts2068] RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
To: [email]
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 8:22 AM
It sure can.....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Trionfo" <[email]>
To: <[email]>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 7:31 AM
Subject: [ts2068] RE: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
zxbruno wrote:
>>
Here's my list (some are items that used to be commercially available):
[...]
-Atari joystick interface, or, if it's possible, cable to rewire the
TS joystick port to use Atari-style joysticks (I have this cable, but
it's for the Amstrad Spectrums)
>>
Wait a minutes Can't the TS 2068 ALREADY use Atari joysticks?
Adam
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7. Re: [ts2068] Who knows how to build their own hardware...
Timex · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:44
On Jun 20, 2008, at 7:49 AM, zxbruno wrote:
> -Internal 2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge port)
It would be better to use a IBM Microdrive or even a CF as there is a
IDE-to-CF adapters.
It wouldn't be necessary an aditional power source as a 2.5 HDD would
require.
8. Confession & possible help
Glen Goodwin · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:57
zxbruno wrote:
> Who knows how to build their own hardware...
> ...etch PCBs, build something based on schematics and parts lists, etc?
[sigh] I do, but at this point in my life I don't even have time to
use my old machines, let alone take on any hardware projects :-(
It's a shame, too, since your list of ideas is great -- I'd like
to buy most of them myself.
However -- I own an electronic components business. (www.acme-sales.net)
If someone is working on a project for sale to the TS2068 community
and needs common parts such as transistors, caps, etc., I'll be happy
to provide them at cost plus shipping. We import items from all
over the world, including lots of hard-to-find semiconductors, so
we'll be happy to try to chase down items for NON-commercial projects.
We're also a GC Waldom distributor, so we can supply blank boards,
etching solution, etc.
What we're *not* good at is odd connectors and proprietary items
such as PLAs. We also don't want to provide this service for
anyone who plans to make a bunch of $$$ on the deal, but if you're
considering a break-even project to benefit the community, drop me
a note.
Best,
Glen
9. ZX divIDE interface with 2068
M. Emrah Oral · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:28
I really wanted a divIDE interface, so I bought one on ebay.co.uk for 70 pounds (about $150) from a user called 'bitrom' from Poland. Unfortunately it never arrived. After waiting for almost 3 months, I gave up. :( I wonder if the divIDE+ (which, in my opinion is the ultimate ZX Spectrum mass storage solution) could be used with a 2068.
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Johnny Red (Timex) <[email]> wrote:
From: Johnny Red (Timex) <[email]>
Subject: Re: [ts2068] Who knows how to build their own hardware...
To: [email]
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 9:44 AM
On Jun 20, 2008, at 7:49 AM, zxbruno wrote:
> -Internal 2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge port)
It would be better to use a IBM Microdrive or even a CF as there is a
IDE-to-CF adapters.
It wouldn't be necessary an aditional power source as a 2.5 HDD would
require.
10. RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
Bill Loguidice · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:15
We discussed using that earlier on the 2068 and I believe the answer was
that a simple adapter would need to be made and then the resultant software.
I have a divIDE+ coming goodness-knows-when from RWAP (I paid for it must
going on close to a year ago already), so when that arrives first I'll make
use of it on my Spectrum equipment, then see what we can get going on the
2068. In fact, I'll drop him a note now to see when it might be shipping...
=================================
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
<http://www.armchairarcade.com/> http://www.armchairarcade.com
A PC Magazine Top 100 Website
=================================
_____
From: [email] [mailto:[email]] On Behalf Of M.
Emrah Oral
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 1:29 PM
To: [email]
Subject: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
I really wanted a divIDE interface, so I bought one on ebay.co.uk for 70
pounds (about $150) from a user called 'bitrom' from Poland. Unfortunately
it never arrived. After waiting for almost 3 months, I gave up. :( I wonder
if the divIDE+ (which, in my opinion is the ultimate ZX Spectrum mass
storage solution) could be used with a 2068.
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Johnny Red (Timex) <[email]> wrote:
From: Johnny Red (Timex) <[email]>
Subject: Re: [ts2068] Who knows how to build their own hardware...
To: [email]
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 9:44 AM
On Jun 20, 2008, at 7:49 AM, zxbruno wrote:
> -Internal 2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge port)
It would be better to use a IBM Microdrive or even a CF as there is a
IDE-to-CF adapters.
It wouldn't be necessary an aditional power source as a 2.5 HDD would
require.
11. RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
M. Emrah Oral · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:19
Yeah, the reason I didn't buy from RWAP was the long, long wait time but buying on ebay from bitrom wasn't a better idea. 3 months later I have nothing. Strangely, I then noticed that this guy from Poland is actually the person who is manufacturing the divIDE units for RWAP. !?!?? Hmmmm. Bill are you from the US ? Did you buy your Spectrum(s) in the US? I was wondering if a ZX Spectrum 128 emulation firmware type could be written for the divIDE+. It has all the RAM needed to hold the Speccy 128 ROMs, plus, all sorts of paging capabilities. right?
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Bill Loguidice <[email]> wrote:
From: Bill Loguidice <[email]>
Subject: RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
To: [email]
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 11:15 AM
We discussed using that earlier on the 2068 and I believe
the answer was that a simple adapter would need to be made and then the
resultant software. I have a divIDE+ coming goodness-knows- when from RWAP
(I paid for it must going on close to a year ago already), so when that arrives
first I'll make use of it on my Spectrum equipment, then see what we can get
going on the 2068. In fact, I'll drop him a note now to see when it might
be shipping...
============ ========= ========= ===
Bill Loguidice, Managing
Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
http://www.armchair arcade.com
A PC
Magazine Top 100
Website
============ ========= ========= ===
From: ts2068@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:ts2068@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of M. Emrah
Oral
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 1:29 PM
To:
ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with
2068
I really wanted a divIDE interface, so I bought one on
ebay.co.uk for 70 pounds (about $150) from a user called 'bitrom' from
Poland. Unfortunately it never arrived. After waiting for almost 3 months,
I gave up. :( I wonder if the divIDE+ (which, in my opinion is the
ultimate ZX Spectrum mass storage solution) could be used with a
2068.
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Johnny Red (Timex)
<timex.pt@mail. telepac.pt> wrote:
From: Johnny
Red (Timex) <timex.pt@mail. telepac.pt>
Subject: Re:
[ts2068] Who knows how to build their own hardware...
To:
ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 9:44
AM
On Jun 20, 2008, at 7:49 AM, zxbruno wrote:
> -Internal
2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge port)
It would be
better to use a IBM Microdrive or even a CF as there is a
IDE-to-CF
adapters.
It wouldn't be necessary an aditional power source as a 2.5
HDD would
require.
12. RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
Bill Loguidice · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:26
Yes, I'm in the US. My Spectrum is a ZX Spectrum+2 from a US seller on
eBay. It's a UK model, obviously. That's a good question about the
firmware possibilities in the divIDE+. I'm not really sure...
=================================
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
<http://www.armchairarcade.com/> http://www.armchairarcade.com
A PC Magazine Top 100 Website
=================================
_____
From: [email] [mailto:[email]] On Behalf Of M.
Emrah Oral
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 2:19 PM
To: [email]
Subject: RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
Yeah, the reason I didn't buy from RWAP was the long, long wait time but
buying on ebay from bitrom wasn't a better idea. 3 months later I have
nothing. Strangely, I then noticed that this guy from Poland is actually the
person who is manufacturing the divIDE units for RWAP. !?!?? Hmmmm. Bill are
you from the US ? Did you buy your Spectrum(s) in the US? I was wondering if
a ZX Spectrum 128 emulation firmware type could be written for the divIDE+.
It has all the RAM needed to hold the Speccy 128 ROMs, plus, all sorts of
paging capabilities. right?
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Bill Loguidice <[email]> wrote:
From: Bill Loguidice <[email]>
Subject: RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
To: [email]
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 11:15 AM
We discussed using that earlier on the 2068 and I believe the answer was
that a simple adapter would need to be made and then the resultant software.
I have a divIDE+ coming goodness-knows- when from RWAP (I paid for it must
going on close to a year ago already), so when that arrives first I'll make
use of it on my Spectrum equipment, then see what we can get going on the
2068. In fact, I'll drop him a note now to see when it might be shipping...
============ ========= ========= ===
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
<http://www.armchairarcade.com/> http://www.armchair arcade.com
A PC Magazine Top 100 Website
============ ========= ========= ===
_____
From: ts2068@yahoogroups. com [mailto:ts2068@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of
M. Emrah Oral
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 1:29 PM
To: ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
I really wanted a divIDE interface, so I bought one on ebay.co.uk for 70
pounds (about $150) from a user called 'bitrom' from Poland. Unfortunately
it never arrived. After waiting for almost 3 months, I gave up. :( I wonder
if the divIDE+ (which, in my opinion is the ultimate ZX Spectrum mass
storage solution) could be used with a 2068.
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Johnny Red (Timex) <timex.pt@mail. telepac.pt> wrote:
From: Johnny Red (Timex) <timex.pt@mail. telepac.pt>
Subject: Re: [ts2068] Who knows how to build their own hardware...
To: ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 9:44 AM
On Jun 20, 2008, at 7:49 AM, zxbruno wrote:
> -Internal 2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge port)
It would be better to use a IBM Microdrive or even a CF as there is a
IDE-to-CF adapters.
It wouldn't be necessary an aditional power source as a 2.5 HDD would
require.
13. RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
M. Emrah Oral · Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:27
I think a 128 emulator would also mean being able to use all those Spectrum emulator snapshots straight on the 2068, possibly without 128 sound though.
--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Bill Loguidice <[email]> wrote:
From: Bill Loguidice <[email]>
Subject: RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
To: [email]
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 11:26 AM
Yes, I'm in the US. My Spectrum is a ZX Spectrum+2
from a US seller on eBay. It's a UK model, obviously. That's a good
question about the firmware possibilities in the divIDE+. I'm not really
sure...
============ ========= ========= ===
Bill Loguidice, Managing
Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
http://www.armchair arcade.com
A PC
Magazine Top 100
Website
============ ========= ========= ===
From: ts2068@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:ts2068@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of M. Emrah
Oral
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 2:19 PM
To:
ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with
2068
Yeah, the reason I didn't buy from RWAP was the long, long
wait time but buying on ebay from bitrom wasn't a better idea. 3 months
later I have nothing. Strangely, I then noticed that this guy from Poland
is actually the person who is manufacturing the divIDE units for RWAP.
!?!?? Hmmmm. Bill are you from the US ? Did you buy your Spectrum(s) in
the US? I was wondering if a ZX Spectrum 128 emulation firmware type could
be written for the divIDE+. It has all the RAM needed to hold the Speccy
128 ROMs, plus, all sorts of paging capabilities. right?
---
On Fri, 6/20/08, Bill Loguidice
<bill@armchairarcade .com> wrote:
From: Bill
Loguidice <bill@armchairarcade .com>
Subject: RE: [ts2068]
ZX divIDE interface with 2068
To:
ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 11:15
AM
We discussed using that earlier on the 2068 and I
believe the answer was that a simple adapter would need to be made and
then the resultant software. I have a divIDE+ coming
goodness-knows- when from RWAP (I paid for it must going on close to a
year ago already), so when that arrives first I'll make use of it on my
Spectrum equipment, then see what we can get going on the 2068. In
fact, I'll drop him a note now to see when it might be
shipping...
============ ========= ========= ===
Bill
Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
http://www.armchair
arcade.com
A PC Magazine Top 100 Website
============ ========= =========
===
From: ts2068@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:ts2068@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of M. Emrah
Oral
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 1:29 PM
To:
ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface
with 2068
I really wanted a divIDE interface, so I bought one
on ebay.co.uk for 70 pounds (about $150) from a user called
'bitrom' from Poland. Unfortunately it never arrived. After
waiting for almost 3 months, I gave up. :( I wonder if the divIDE+
(which, in my opinion is the ultimate ZX Spectrum mass storage
solution) could be used with a 2068.
--- On Fri,
6/20/08, Johnny Red (Timex) <timex.pt@mail.
telepac.pt> wrote:
From:
Johnny Red (Timex) <timex.pt@mail. telepac.pt>
Subject:
Re: [ts2068] Who knows how to build their own hardware...
To:
ts2068@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 9:44
AM
On Jun 20, 2008, at 7:49 AM, zxbruno wrote:
>
-Internal 2.5HDD interface (to replace the cartridge
port)
It would be better to use a IBM Microdrive or even
a CF as there is a
IDE-to-CF adapters.
It wouldn't be
necessary an aditional power source as a 2.5 HDD would
require.
14. Re: [ts2068] ZX divIDE interface with 2068
Philip Kendall · Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:25
On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:19:22AM -0700, M. Emrah Oral wrote:
> I was wondering if a ZX Spectrum 128 emulation firmware type could be written for the divIDE+. It has all the RAM needed to hold the Speccy 128 ROMs, plus, all sorts of paging capabilities. right?
It's not possible.
The DivIDE (as with any other device which uses /ROMCS) can page in only
into the 0x0000 to 0x3fff space. The 128 pages memory in the 0xc000 to
0xffff range, and I really have no idea how you think the shadow screen
would be implemented.
Phil
--
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http://www.shadowmagic.org.uk/
15. Re: ZX divIDE interface with 2068
zxbruno · Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:21
--- In [email], "M. Emrah Oral" <oralm2@...> wrote:
>
> Yeah, the reason I didn't buy from RWAP was the long, long wait time
but buying on ebay from bitrom wasn't a better idea. 3 months later I
have nothing. Strangely, I then noticed that this guy from Poland is
actually the person who is manufacturing the divIDE units for RWAP. !?!??
I had the same problem with bitrom, but after insisting and sending
several e-mails with some menacing words, I finally got my DivIDE+. At
first he used to reply to his e-mails, but after a while he stopped
doing it. I cannot do business with a person who doesn't maintain good
communication.
About the DivIDE, we really need the fixer to use it on the TS2068.
I'm not certain, but I think that if Rich (from RWAP) knew there was
enough interest, we would probably do it for us. Does anybody know
which signals need to be fixed?
16. Re: Confession & possible help
zxbruno · Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:28
--- In [email], Glen Goodwin <acme_ent@...> wrote:
>
> zxbruno wrote:
> > Who knows how to build their own hardware...
> > ...etch PCBs, build something based on schematics and parts lists,
etc?
>
> [sigh] I do, but at this point in my life I don't even have time to
> use my old machines, let alone take on any hardware projects :-(
>
> It's a shame, too, since your list of ideas is great -- I'd like
> to buy most of them myself.
>
> However -- I own an electronic components business.
(www.acme-sales.net)
> If someone is working on a project for sale to the TS2068 community
> and needs common parts such as transistors, caps, etc., I'll be happy
> to provide them at cost plus shipping. We import items from all
> over the world, including lots of hard-to-find semiconductors, so
> we'll be happy to try to chase down items for NON-commercial projects.
> We're also a GC Waldom distributor, so we can supply blank boards,
> etching solution, etc.
>
> What we're *not* good at is odd connectors and proprietary items
> such as PLAs. We also don't want to provide this service for
> anyone who plans to make a bunch of $$$ on the deal, but if you're
> considering a break-even project to benefit the community, drop me
> a note.
>
> Best,
>
> Glen
>
Thanks for the offer. Please let me know if you carry any of these:
-ISA connectors (to cut to size and use it on the TS2068 and TS1000)
-Ribbon cable (to cut to size and extend the backplane)
-boards which can be used to etch the PCB for a TS2068 fixer
I live in Santa Ana and once in a while I go to the plaza where
MicroAce Electronics used to be. Once in a while I go there and get
some parts from other almost-dead shops. But for ISA connectors, for
example, I have to pay $5 and get any motherboard I want. They won't
sell them separately. Regarding the ribbon cable, I've looked
everywhere and the only thing I can find is the regular IDE one. When
I show the one I have here for my TS1000 everyone says they've never
seen anything like it. :(
17. Re: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
zxbruno · Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:31
--- In [email], "M. Emrah Oral" <oralm2@...> wrote:
>
> I think the question should be can the joystick port(s) on a 2068 be
rewired so that they address Z80's I/O port number 31 so that they are
Kempston Standard compatible (or even Interface 2) , which is what
99.5 percent of Zx Spectrum games support.
>
Thanks. That's what I meant.
Right now I'm using a Kempston joystick on a Sinclair +2 without using
any interface, thanks to a custom cable bought on eBay. But I had no
idea the TS2068 used a different port.
18. Re: Who knows how to build their own hardware...
rockbobster2mars · Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:50
The 2068 reads its joystick through a port on the AY sound chip.
Details in tech manual.
--- In [email], "zxbruno" <zxspectrum128@...> wrote:
>
> --- In [email], "M. Emrah Oral" <oralm2@> wrote:
> >
> > I think the question should be can the joystick port(s) on a 2068 be
> rewired so that they address Z80's I/O port number 31 so that they are
> Kempston Standard compatible (or even Interface 2) , which is what
> 99.5 percent of Zx Spectrum games support.
> >
>
> Thanks. That's what I meant.
> Right now I'm using a Kempston joystick on a Sinclair +2 without using
> any interface, thanks to a custom cable bought on eBay. But I had no
> idea the TS2068 used a different port.
>
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