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ZX Spectrum Composite Video Mod

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We learn the ins and outs of video generation in the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Then we make a simple mod to output composite video out and improve the image quality dramatically.

Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 YUV color space. 01:44 Looking at the YUV signals on the oscilloscope. 13:20 Making the composite video mod. 17:45 Comparing the results to RF and RGB.

Resources: Spectrum Hardware Manual by Adrian Dickens. Melbourne House 1983 The ZX Spectrum ULA by Chris Smith 2010

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