ZX Spectrum Upgrades

Greaseweazle v4.1 Amiga Amstrad, Spectrum
Greaseweazle V4.1 USB Floppy Adapter Flux Reader Writer

Greaseweazle v4.1 allows versatile floppy drive control over USB. By extracting the raw flux transitions from a drive, any disk format can be captured and analysed - PC, Amiga, Amstrad, PDP-11, musical instruments, industrial equipment, and more. The Greaseweazle also supports writing to floppy disks, from a range of image file formats including those commonly used for online preservation (ADF, IPF, DSK, IMG, HFE)

 

Greaseweazle V4.1 is the latest version, updated for mass production and with the following features:

  • Reads and writes 3", 3.5", 5.25", 8" disks (with suitable drive and cable)
  • Buffered outputs, for communicating with older 5.25" and 8" disk drives
  • Integrated power connector for directly powering most 3.5" disk drives
  • Write-enable jumper can be removed for safer preservation of precious vintage disks
  • Supports flippy-modded 5.25" drives
  • Supports Disk-Change detection as used by Rob Smith's integration into the WinUAE Amiga emulator
  • 3 user-definable outputs (eg. 8" interface REDWC signal)
  • 100% factory tested, and tested again by me before shipping

More information and documentation on the wiki page here:

This listing is for the Greaseweazle V4.1 device only. And does not include which you will require:

 
  • A disk drive (for example a PC 3.5" or 5.25" drive)
  • A floppy ribbon cable (typically you want a standard PC cable with 'twist' on pins 10-16, to communicate with a PC floppy drive)
  • Floppy drive power cable, or power supply
  Built by Zero Flux Development. And yes this is the item mentioned on Tom's Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-emulates-amiga-1200-uses-real-floppy-disks  
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ZX Spectrum +3 Gotek Driv
ZX Spectrum 128K +3 Gotek Drive, OLED Display, FlashFloppy
ZX Spectrum 128 +3 Gotek Drive is a great replacement for your failing ZX Spectrum 128 +3 3" floppy drive or you wish to simply replace it with a Gotek drive. These are plug and play and come pre flashed with FlashFloppy. installation is simple, you simply remove your existing floppy drive and replace it with this unit, the Gotek drive also comes with the correct interface cable and modified power lead. You will need a USB memory stick (NOT included) with your loaded DSK files but we offer an option for a pre-configured USB stick below.
What's included?
  • ZX Spectrum 128 +3 Gotek Drive and mount.
  • Modified Ribbon Cable.
  • Modified Power Cable.
What are DSK files?
DSK files is the standard ZX Spectrum 128 +3 disk images (including Amstrad CPC 6128) for floppy disk images. No different to Sega or Nintendo roms, DSK files are images of ZX Spectrum 128 +3 games and programs. Not only could you have access to a huge back catalogue of retro ZX Spectrum 128 +3 games and programs, but there are still brand new games being released today, for example: Captain Gopher or  Bullet Storm.
What are gotek drives in detail? Read here What is FlashFloppy check out this link
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ZX Spectrum PSU for Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2A, +2B, +3
ZX Spectrum PSU for +2A, +2B, +3 NEW
ZX Spectrum PSU for +2A, +2B, +3 is a modern, 50W strong, replacement power supply unit. It provides stable filtered 5VDC up to 4.0A, 12VDC up to 2.0A and -12VDC up to 0.5A. All by industrial grade AC/DC power supply. Carefully trimmed to offer best performance. The best and most affordable basic ZX Spectrum +2A PSU or ZX Spectrum +3 PSU replacement on the market. The one and only absolute industry standard using the Mean-Well's RPT-60B as a base component,
Key features:
  • ZX Spectrum +2A, +2B, +3 compatible
  • Stabilized & filtered 5VDC up to 4A output (4.4A peak)
  • Stabilized & filtered 12VDC up to 2A output (2.2A peak)
  • Stabilized & filtered -12VDC up to 0.5A output (0.55A peak)
  • Active & passive over voltage protection for main +5VDC line
  • Over current protection for all output lines
  • Fully isolated & fused on AC side
  • Power On/Off switch
  • Long output cable (1.8m) with round DIN 6-pin plug
  • Detachable input AC cable for all versions
  • Weight only 0.4 KG (4x less than original transformer based PSU)
  • Runs COLD!
  • Safety standards: UL60950-1, TUV EN60950-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, TUV EN60601-1, IEC60601-1
  • UK Stock
 
Warning! Risk of electrical shock and energy hazard when opened. All failures should be examined by a qualified technicians only. Risk of fire or electrical shock. The ventilation holes should be protected from foreign objects or dripping liquids. Please do not install power supplies in places with high ambient temperature or close to the heat source. Enclosed power supplies are intent to work in indoor locations, it's not allowed to use power supplies outdoor, in dust or high moisture. Output current and output wattage must not exceed the rated values. This replacement Amiga PSU has been designed for Commodore Amiga 1200 vintage computer systems only and should be considered as an integral component of Amiga computer system. Do not connect to any other devices as it's not a general purpose PSU. Manufacturer is not responsible for any consequences of unauthorised or arbitrary repairs, modifications or incorrect usage. Please notice that new, properly working replacement Amiga PSU is reducing the system's potential fail rate but still is not guaranteeing that entire Amiga system will work correctly (it's >30 years old).  
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