vLA82S+ Spectrum ULA Replacement with RGB interface and AY Emulator - miniDIN interface
vLA82S+ Spectrum ULA Replacement with RGB interface and AY Emulator - miniDIN interface
vLA82S+ Spectrum ULA Replacement with RGB interface and AY Emulator - miniDIN interface
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vLA82S+ Spectrum ULA Replacement with RGB interface and AY Emulator - miniDIN interface

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The vLA82S+ is a modern plugin replacement for the Spectrum 48K ULA (type 6C001E-7 or earlier) which combines the original vLA82 capability with the addition of an RGB video interface and AY compatible sound. It is one of several ULA replacements I have made for members of the Sinclair computer family including the vLA81 for the ZX81, the vLA128 for the Spectrum 128K (Toastrack) and +2 (Grey case) and the vLA1 for the Sinclair ZX Interface 1.

vLA82S+ Features include:

- Plugin ULA replacement. In most cases the existing socket will be OK. Note that turned pin sockets can give problems with the narrow pins the vLA82S+ uses.
- Internal 8 pin miniDIN RGB video interface. Requires removal of the RF modulator. The 8-pin iniDIN video connector is compatible with cables used for the Harlequin 48K.
- Programmable Sound Generator (PSG) compatible with the AY-3-8912.
- A low profile and 40 pin DIL footprint means that the vLA82S+ is designed to fit in a ‘rubber key’ ZX Spectrum case without further modifications.
- Provides the same basic functionality as the 6C001-7 Sinclair ULA. as well as supporting the higher quality video and sound enhancements.
- Passes standard ULA benchmark tests (floatspy, Brendan’s Diagnostic ROM etc.).
- Tested with an extensive suite of ZX Spectrum software.
- Compatible with lower ram replacement modules.
- Ideal for installing in an aftermarket Spectrum PCB without needing an original ULA.
- Low power consumption.

Whether you want to just get a faulty Spectrum back up and running, or need a ULA replacement for a new clone, then the vLA82S+ is exactly what you need.

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Stephen Doyle
vLA82S+ Spectrum ULA Replacement with RGB interface and AY Emulator

I have several ZX Spectrums and I successfully fitted the vLA82S+ to the one that was socketed, if your not very good with soldering make sure you check first to see if yours is socketed. I've been practising recently and bought a desoldering gun recently, which came in handy to remove the RF modulater (metal box) and for soldering in place the RGB Interface, you can use the gun to heat up a solder joint and it reflows which made my attempts at soldering look pretty good. The vLA82S+ works fine and the display was very good, ordering was pretty quick as well, no issues with installing as it's relatively easy to do, you need to order the scart cable from else where and pretty easy to come by.

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