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Hello All,
I did download the English version of the Mephisto MMV user manual from the site of Allan Zanchetta, but it is missing some pages.
Does someone have an English or Dutch user manual?

Kind regards
Henri

Hi all. I have a CC3 (CC1 upgrade) that was in non-working condition and unfortunately had some bad repair actions in the past (not by me). I did manage to repair the main board so it works again. But there is still an issue with the key-board. It is an CC1 upgrade so that is why I address my questi...

Hi Nick,
It is a CSC.

Thanks for explaining.

Kind regards,
Henri

Hi Nick
I do also have A CSC (Serial 12855868)
How do I know if this is a CC9U or a normal CSC?

Kind regards
microHenri

spacious_mind wrote:Here for example Andromeda Chess:

Found it here
https://www.emuparadise.me/ZX_Spectrum_ ... eda)/74314

I am playing it on my cellphone

Regards, microHenri

Then probably you know this link, but maybe interesting for others: http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekadv.cgi?what=1&regexp=chess&yrorder=1&year=0&type=0&players=0&turns=0&memory=0&language=0&country=0&licence=0&feature=0&publi=0&release=0&...

Hi Nick,
There are more interesting chess programs for the ZX spectrum

What do you think about:
- Chess - The Turk
- Chess (Sinclair Research Ltd)(Psion)
- Chess Master
- The chessmaster 2000
- Chess 3D

I have even more.
Regards, microHenri

Hi spacious_mind I still like the idea to run old chess software on new hardware. Although it is emulated it is possible to speed it up and compare it with newer chess programs or engines. This gives an idea of how good (or bad) the algorithm was at that time. One question: In this case you compare ...

Thanks Four.nine. Sorry, I gave you some unusable advice. No, most of your tips were very useful. Oh-oh: I do see some vinyl tape wrapped around the supply. Did you have some separation of the two sections of the supply housing? 👍👍 Oh-Oh No-No, Hi-Hi. This is an optical illus...

Hi Four.nine and All I did repair the adapter successfully. It was a little tricky. Thank you Four.nine for all the great tips. Most of them were very useful. In the image you see step by step how I did repair the adapter. In image 4 you see that the strain relief is a little different then the one ...

Hi all
Where can I find the complete list of serial numbers with production dates discussed in this topic?

microHenri

Yes I know. But it is not easy to repair the broken wires when it is broken so close to the adapter exit. It would be much more easy if it was simple to open the adapter so I could cut out the broken part of the wire and resolder it on the rectifier (Yes it is a DC adapter). This was the reason why ...

Thanks Four.Nine. Now I know why most Chess Challengers do not have the original power adapter anymore. When they break down they will be thrown away. OK, so there is a chance of breaking it while opening the case, but it is already broken anyway, and I can not use it as it is. There is a chance tha...

Hi all, I have a Fidelity Adapter from an early Chess Challenger with a lose contact inside. I would like to open it in a way so I can close it again in a nice way. The adapter seems to be glued or so and very hard to open. Does anyone have experience of suggestions how to open this adapter without ...