ZX Spectrum Composite Video Mod PCB Replacement Build & Install

This video is sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com - In this video we are going to be building an internal composite mod board for the ZX Spectrum. It's a neat solution to use instead of wires, but it does mean that the existing internals need to be removed and possibly scrapped.

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00:00 - Intro & Why it's hard to get a Sinclair ZX Spectrum to tune into a Modern TV. 00:52 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot. 01:07 - Explanation of the ZX Spectrum Composite Modification PCB and the three options. 01:38 - Components required for three compositie mod options. 02:29 - Building the board - Option 2. 05:32 - Installing the Composite Modification board into the ZX Spectrum Internal Modulator. 06:23 - Desoldering the ZX Spectrum Modulator. 07:48 - Opening the UHF Modulator and removing the original PCB. 10:14 - Installing the ZX Spectrum Composite Mod Board in the original modulator. 14:48 - Testing the Spectrum Composite Mod on a modern LCD TV. 15:17 - Testing with the Dandanator Mini 2.1 we built in a previous video. 15:56 - Thanks to my Patreon Supporters! 16:13 - Further Mark Fixes Stuff viewing!

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