If you want to ask questions about how the machine works, peculiar details, the differences between models, here it is !
How to program the oric hardware (VIA, FDC, ...) is also welcome.
Kronos
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by Kronos » Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:08 pm
Does anyone know if the zx spectrum's PSU works on the Oric-1?
I mean, would it cause any damage?
Thanks!
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by Dbug » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:46 pm
It's hard to know without knowing two factors:
- voltage/ampers
- +/- orientation
I never got sinclair machines, so I've absolutely no idea about that.
Kronos
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by Kronos » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:22 pm
ok, here is what it says on the zx spectrum power supply.
out: 9V DC (like the Oric)
at 1.4A (ampers?)
the Oric uses a different config for this, I think it was MA or something.
can anyone tell me if I can plug it in?
Thanks!
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by nobbysnuts » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:36 pm
Hi got my sinclair to work with oric psu but had to reverse the output polarity so should work opposite way for oric
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Kronos
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by Kronos » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:41 am
Hi.
How do I reverse the polarity?
Thanks.
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by nobbysnuts » Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:24 pm
Hi again just tried a sinclair psu on an oric with the polarity crossed and it works 100% ok.
to change the polarity you can either cut and put a cross in the 9v output wires or unsolder the jack plug end that goes into the computer and cross it there.
hope this helps
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Kronos
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by Kronos » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:52 pm
Thanks for the info!
I just found that I can get on ebay a multi apdater, so in theory that should work with the oric.
Has anyone used these before?