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# Reader’s Report on MicroAce Video

Not for neophytes– that’ s John Strain’s assessment of the MicroAce Flicker-Free Video Add-on Board. According to John, “The flicker-free mod circuit board does not physically fit inside the ZX80 case. The components supplied completely prevented mounting the circuit board inside the ZX80.” Also, you can’t use the top display line; you must add components to make the circuit work properly and modify a piece of the ZX80 board not shown on Sinclair’s schematic.