ZX-HD HDMI interface (*without Rasperry Pi Zero*)

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Description

RASPBERRY PI ZERO 2 NOT YET SUPPORTED

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 is NOT yet supported!
The ZX-HD requires a Raspberry Pi Zero or Raspberry Pi Zero W
(with or without pre-soldered pin header)

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The ZX-HD: the first HDMI interface for the ZX Spectrum
– with ULAplus™!

Complete with quality 2m HDMI cable!

!! This offer is without Raspberry Pi Zero !!

With this offer you can use your own Raspberry Pi Zero or Raspberry Pi Zero W, required to complete the ZX-HD.
Read the ‘Easy assembly’ paragraph underneath for more info.

Why a Raspberry Pi?

The ZX-HD requires a Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero W / Zero WH to work.
The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 is not supported yet!

We have 2 product offers: with and without Raspberry Pi Zero.
The product offer without is for customers who already have a Raspberry Pi Zero.
But you need a Raspberry Pi Zero to use the ZX-HD.

Reviews of the ZX-HD:

Features

– Connect your ZX Spectrum to a modern TV through HDMI – no more composite video or antenna!
– No need to modify your ZX Spectrum!
– Games with 64 colours on your ZX Spectrum with ULAplus™ !
– ZX Spectrum 128 video memory support: works with any software that uses both video buffers!
– Synchronous to ULA timing – software with border and multicolour effects run as they should!
– Colours have been thoroughly calibrated to keep the unique feel of the ZX Spectrum
– Throughput edge connector for other devices*

Compatibility

Does the ZX-HD work with other devices, such as a DivMMC EnJOY!, DivMMC Future, PlusD, or anythine else?
Yes, the ZX-HD is ‘fully transparent’, so it should not have any influence on other devices connected at the same time.

The ZX-HD is fully compatible with all Sinclair ZX Spectrum models:
ZX Spectrum 16K, 48K, 48K+, 128K, +2, +2A, +2B, +3, Harlequin kits and some clones.

Works great with the DivMMC EnJOY! PRO series SD card interfaces (check the webshop)!

Check this compatibility chart for more information.

The ZX-HD includes:

– Professionally custom 3D printed ZX-HD case with rainbow label!
– Micro SD card + SD adapter, containing the ZX-HD firmware
– Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable
– Male 2×20 pin header block to solder to the Raspberry Pi Zero in case yours doesn’t have one
– Printed manual – the latest version of the manual is found on the ZX-HD page (click)

Easy assembly

All parts needed to assemble the ZX-HD are included with this product offer, except the Raspberry Pi Zero.
No Raspberry Pi Zero is included!
You can:
– use your own Raspberry Pi Zero (v1.2, v1.3 or up) or Raspberry Pi Zero W or
– order the complete set with Raspberry Pi Zero (see other items in this webshop).

To connect the Raspberry Pi Zero, a 2×20 pin male pin header block (included with the ZX-HD) needs to be soldered to it.

The ZX-HD has been designed as an easy to assemble kit.
All you need is a small Phillips / cross-recess screwdriver, as is explained in the included manual.

Shipped with registered and insured service.

 

The ZX-HD has a throughput edge connector, to be able to connect another add-on:

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 15 × 20 × 3 cm
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10 thoughts on “ZX-HD HDMI interface (*without Rasperry Pi Zero*)

    • It should be no problem at all, since the ZX-HD just probes if there are video memory changes, which is independent of the ROM inside the ZX Spectrum.
      So the ULAplus commands in the SE BASIC ROM should work fine!

  1. This is labelled as working with the DivMMC Enjoy mini. Does it have a through connector or will a splitter rinbbon be needed

    • Yes, the ZX-HD indeed has a throughput edge connector, sorry that was not clear!
      I’ve just updated the description of the ZX-HD with that info.

      So the DivMMC EnJOY! *mini* can be connected easily.

      Ben

  2. Hello.
    No doubt a dumb question but what is a Raspberry PI?
    Can I just purchase this kit to play my ZX Spectrum on my Panasonic HD TV, or do I need this Raspberry PI product?

    • The Raspberry Pi (model ‘Zero’ in this case), is a small board computer, which can operate standalone with a Linux distribution, or can be used to control hardware.
      We have chose to use it with the ZX-HD, since the Raspberry Pi Zero carries a HDMI connector, for which license fees have been paid already.
      The Raspberry Pi ‘listens’ to changes in video memory on the ZX Spectrum, and builds up its own HDMI buffer.

      So the ZX-HD will only function with Raspberry Pi Zero, but I offer a kit without it since some people can obtain a Raspberry Pi Zero themselves cheaper.

  3. The difference in picture quality is astounding. Colors pop, visuals are razor-sharp, and the overall clarity is unmatched.
    In short, if you adore ZX Spectrum, ZX-HD is a must-have. It’s not just a product; it’s a testament to preserving gaming history.

    Thank you, Ben, for this outstanding innovation.

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