Art by John Harris for the cover of the Sinclair Spectrum Microdrive manual (1983)
June 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Art by John Harris for the cover of the Sinclair Spectrum Microdrive manual (1983)
Personally obsessed with IBM's Microdrive line and early SD cards.
One of the downsides of collecting so many gadgets is the need to save different storage devices. From MMC to Smartmedia to Memorystick: my drawer of storage cards keeps getting fuller.
September 29, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Personally obsessed with IBM's Microdrive line and early SD cards.
Where I store my crypto.
March 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Where I store my crypto.
Have you ever wanted to load arbitrary Microdrive files using machine code, but Sinclair’s hook codes let you down? Well: want no longer and behold: SHADOWLOAD!
#zxSpectrum #microdrive #interface1 #asm #z80
#zxSpectrum #microdrive #interface1 #asm #z80
September 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Have you ever wanted to load arbitrary Microdrive files using machine code, but Sinclair’s hook codes let you down? Well: want no longer and behold: SHADOWLOAD!
#zxSpectrum #microdrive #interface1 #asm #z80
#zxSpectrum #microdrive #interface1 #asm #z80
Sinclair Microdrive review in PCW magazine.
May 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Sinclair Microdrive review in PCW magazine.
The Spectrum Machine Code Reference Guide: Microdrive Interface 1 Complete ROM Disassembly.
(Mince pie for scale. It’s a big book!)
(Mince pie for scale. It’s a big book!)
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The Spectrum Machine Code Reference Guide: Microdrive Interface 1 Complete ROM Disassembly.
(Mince pie for scale. It’s a big book!)
(Mince pie for scale. It’s a big book!)
Every Spectrum needs a Microdrive. This one has an SD card reader, made possible thanks to www.thingiverse.com/moohorse/des...
May 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Every Spectrum needs a Microdrive. This one has an SD card reader, made possible thanks to www.thingiverse.com/moohorse/des...
I am "used a Microdrive Compact Flash" old
July 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I am "used a Microdrive Compact Flash" old
Lovely little starter ZX Spectrum bundle from m'colleague Happy Little Diodes in aid of the @specialeffect.org.uk charity. If you're looking for one, consider this one. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30704339...
Refurbished ZX Spectrum 48k+, Microdrive and Interface 1 Bundle - Tested Working | eBay UK
Microdrive (tested). - Interface one (new capacitors, tested). - Video and audio cables.
www.ebay.co.uk
July 7, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Lovely little starter ZX Spectrum bundle from m'colleague Happy Little Diodes in aid of the @specialeffect.org.uk charity. If you're looking for one, consider this one. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30704339...
Very pleased with my The Spectrum Microdrive-style USB stick which has just arrived
#retrogaming #TheSpectrum
#retrogaming #TheSpectrum
November 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Very pleased with my The Spectrum Microdrive-style USB stick which has just arrived
#retrogaming #TheSpectrum
#retrogaming #TheSpectrum
Ah yes, MICRODRIVE and TAPE. The two genders.
Random inlay: Trans-Express/Romantic Robot UK Ltd (1984)
DOWNLOADS: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/8898/
DOWNLOADS: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/8898/
September 21, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Ah yes, MICRODRIVE and TAPE. The two genders.
Doing a presentation at work tomorrow. Contains:
- Catchy name
- Picture of a Microdrive
- Picture of a Dragon 32
- Cat Into Program
- Memes
My work here is done.
- Catchy name
- Picture of a Microdrive
- Picture of a Dragon 32
- Cat Into Program
- Memes
My work here is done.
March 31, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Doing a presentation at work tomorrow. Contains:
- Catchy name
- Picture of a Microdrive
- Picture of a Dragon 32
- Cat Into Program
- Memes
My work here is done.
- Catchy name
- Picture of a Microdrive
- Picture of a Dragon 32
- Cat Into Program
- Memes
My work here is done.
If you never accidentally knocked your Microdrive cartridge mid-save, you haven't truly lived.
July 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
If you never accidentally knocked your Microdrive cartridge mid-save, you haven't truly lived.
ZX Microdrive - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
July 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Sinclair had a thing for small, black rectangles.
January 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Sinclair had a thing for small, black rectangles.
Alguien me ha copiado la idea de una unidad Microdrive para The Spectrum que sea un lector de tarjetas...
www.reddit.com/r/zxspectrum...
#TheSpectrum
www.reddit.com/r/zxspectrum...
#TheSpectrum
November 26, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Alguien me ha copiado la idea de una unidad Microdrive para The Spectrum que sea un lector de tarjetas...
www.reddit.com/r/zxspectrum...
#TheSpectrum
www.reddit.com/r/zxspectrum...
#TheSpectrum
1984: ZX Spectrum, Software and System Accessories from Sinclair Research
(+ZX Net Lead; Connecting Lead For Microdrive/Interface 1; Full Documentation; Microdrive Demonstration Cartridge; Microdrive Cartridge; Blank Microdrive Cartridge, and more)
(+ZX Net Lead; Connecting Lead For Microdrive/Interface 1; Full Documentation; Microdrive Demonstration Cartridge; Microdrive Cartridge; Blank Microdrive Cartridge, and more)
June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
1984: ZX Spectrum, Software and System Accessories from Sinclair Research
(+ZX Net Lead; Connecting Lead For Microdrive/Interface 1; Full Documentation; Microdrive Demonstration Cartridge; Microdrive Cartridge; Blank Microdrive Cartridge, and more)
(+ZX Net Lead; Connecting Lead For Microdrive/Interface 1; Full Documentation; Microdrive Demonstration Cartridge; Microdrive Cartridge; Blank Microdrive Cartridge, and more)
Ancient tech spotted in the office. 1GB microdrive — yes, spinning rust — in a CompactFlash module slotted into a PC Card adapter. From the days before cheap flash memory, SD Card dominance, and the USB-C peripheral ecosystem. #RetroComputing
April 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Ancient tech spotted in the office. 1GB microdrive — yes, spinning rust — in a CompactFlash module slotted into a PC Card adapter. From the days before cheap flash memory, SD Card dominance, and the USB-C peripheral ecosystem. #RetroComputing
1984: Software & Games and Computer Peripherals from Sinclair Research
(+Games Designer; Ant Attack; Masterfile; Tasword Two; Introductory Cartridge; Blank Cartridge; Microdrive demonstration cartridge; ZX Microdrive; ZX Interface 1; and ZX Net)
(+Games Designer; Ant Attack; Masterfile; Tasword Two; Introductory Cartridge; Blank Cartridge; Microdrive demonstration cartridge; ZX Microdrive; ZX Interface 1; and ZX Net)
April 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
1984: Software & Games and Computer Peripherals from Sinclair Research
(+Games Designer; Ant Attack; Masterfile; Tasword Two; Introductory Cartridge; Blank Cartridge; Microdrive demonstration cartridge; ZX Microdrive; ZX Interface 1; and ZX Net)
(+Games Designer; Ant Attack; Masterfile; Tasword Two; Introductory Cartridge; Blank Cartridge; Microdrive demonstration cartridge; ZX Microdrive; ZX Interface 1; and ZX Net)
Here's a Sinclair Microdrive cartridge with a UK pound coin for comparison. We trusted these mini-magnetic tape loops with our valuable data in the 1980s. Totally insane! To be fair, they were actually quite reliable. The tape loop is 5 metres long and stores a minimum of 85 to 100KBytes of data.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here's a Sinclair Microdrive cartridge with a UK pound coin for comparison. We trusted these mini-magnetic tape loops with our valuable data in the 1980s. Totally insane! To be fair, they were actually quite reliable. The tape loop is 5 metres long and stores a minimum of 85 to 100KBytes of data.
The Sinclair Microdrive cartridges were so tiny. I can't believe people trusted them. However, they were actually quite reliable. However, I do remember Mike Follin throwing one against a wall when it wouldn't work in an attempt to get his files to load. It usually worked!
April 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Sinclair Microdrive cartridges were so tiny. I can't believe people trusted them. However, they were actually quite reliable. However, I do remember Mike Follin throwing one against a wall when it wouldn't work in an attempt to get his files to load. It usually worked!
Whoops, i'm going to have to sell some stuff this month
July 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Whoops, i'm going to have to sell some stuff this month
Underexposed flashbulb
Photoflash blink camera
Retroreflective microdrive
Flashed bursts screenless
#dailypoem #dada #poemoftheday #poem #poetry #writing
Photoflash blink camera
Retroreflective microdrive
Flashed bursts screenless
#dailypoem #dada #poemoftheday #poem #poetry #writing
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Underexposed flashbulb
Photoflash blink camera
Retroreflective microdrive
Flashed bursts screenless
#dailypoem #dada #poemoftheday #poem #poetry #writing
Photoflash blink camera
Retroreflective microdrive
Flashed bursts screenless
#dailypoem #dada #poemoftheday #poem #poetry #writing
Old tech vs New tech…
Pic 1: My original ZX Microdrives, along with two Microdrive cassettes, framed for preservation. Can store 4-5 games.
Pic 2: The Microdrive USB for use with the recently released The Spectrum by Retro Games Ltd. Can store every Spectrum game ever.
Pic 1: My original ZX Microdrives, along with two Microdrive cassettes, framed for preservation. Can store 4-5 games.
Pic 2: The Microdrive USB for use with the recently released The Spectrum by Retro Games Ltd. Can store every Spectrum game ever.
December 3, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Old tech vs New tech…
Pic 1: My original ZX Microdrives, along with two Microdrive cassettes, framed for preservation. Can store 4-5 games.
Pic 2: The Microdrive USB for use with the recently released The Spectrum by Retro Games Ltd. Can store every Spectrum game ever.
Pic 1: My original ZX Microdrives, along with two Microdrive cassettes, framed for preservation. Can store 4-5 games.
Pic 2: The Microdrive USB for use with the recently released The Spectrum by Retro Games Ltd. Can store every Spectrum game ever.