🇬🇧 dk'tronics Keyboard for ZX Spectrum: Part 1 (First Look) [TCE #0604]
60Let's have a look at this keyboard & case for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum from dk'tronics. As with the Fuller FDS keyboard & case, the Speccy must be denuded for it to fit. This case is designed to also accomodate the Spectrum's Interface 1 (also denuded) which adds MicroDrive, RS232 serial and network support to the Speccy, similar to the Fuller FDS.
There's not much to it. The keyboard is okay, nothing spectacular. It has a lot of space inside which would allow your Speccy to breath a bit more, although you can also fit your power supply inside as well. It apparently came with a double-ended PCB that you could attach to the MicroDrive port on the Interface 1 to allow your MicroDrive cable to connect from outside.
The Speccy that it came with is an Issue 4S and is missing its ULA (not a major issue). It also has a reset button attached (I assume), although it's floating free rather than affixed to the case.
00:00 ... Intro
02:52 ... Close-up of keyboard
04:17 ... Opening the case
07:00 ... Interface 1 & MicroDrive cable
09:00 ... Quick comparison with Fuller FDS keyboard
10:55 ... Fitting the denuded Interface 1 & Speccy
14:40 ... Fitting the Interface 2 externally
15:06 ... Channel thanks & Outro
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