Make this my favourite vLA81 - Sinclair ZX81 ULA Replacement - NEW

Category:
Retro Computers >> Sinclair >> Sinclair ZX81 >> Components
Listing type:
Fixed Price Multiple Items
Item Condition:
New
Seller location:
Riverhead, NY, United States of America
Ending in:
7 days, 03h:03m:42s
Quantity Available
2
Latest buyer:
A***k (7)
Fixed price:
US$49.99 Buy now!
VAT, Duty and handling fees may be payable on Price & Shipping on receipt
Shipping Costs:
From only US$4.99
Payment methods:
Paypal
Number Sold:
7 (View history)
Buyer Value Date and hour Quantity bought
A***k (7) US$49.99 19/02/2026  01:45:48 1
s***h (0) US$42.99 15/06/2025  16:01:33 1
D***z (2) US$85.98 13/02/2025  21:58:15 2
e***s (0) US$104.04 07/02/2025  18:53:29 2
f***c (1) US$49.99 19/11/2023  03:10:11 1
Feedback on this Item
PositivePositive s***h (0) Fast shipping--thanks! 20/06/2025  22:35:28

Item Number : 63982

Meet the seller

JandM (9) User Offline

Important: Message to Buyers

Hi, Thank you for your message and order!


We are on short vacation, I will be back on 02/10/26 and will ship all orders promptly.
Thank you for understanding.
Have a great day!

Team J&M

Contact the Seller
Add Seller To Favourites
See Other Items

View webstore AmericanRetro.shop

Fixed price: US$49.99
Watch Item

Description

The vLA81 is a modern plugin replacement for the Sinclair ZX81 ULA. 
 
 

As they simply don't make ZX81 ULAs anymore, then unfortunately if the ULA has failed (and there's not much else on a ZX81 to fail), then options for repair are rapidly diminishing. The vLA81 provides a simple way to keep these icons of 80's computing going.

Apart from providing the functionality of both the earlier 2C158E/184 ULA (without back porch) and the 2C210E (with back porch), the vLA81 also has a few extras added.

vLA81 features:

 

  • Fits within the same 40 pin DIL socket outline as the original ULA.
  • Narrow IC pins for easy plugin ULA replacement. In most cases the existing socket will be OK (unless, of course, the existing ULA is soldered in).
  • Provides the same functionality as the 2C210E Sinclair ULA.
  • Video level selectable between standard video (suitable for direct connection to a 75 ohm monitor input) and high sync level (suitable for the modulator input or some video mod boards).
  • Back porch on/off select.
  • Internal 32K memory support (High or Low for the different hires schemes).
  • Programmable user configuration gives access to:
    • Inverse or normal video and choice of black or white border.
    • 50/60 Hz video standard.
    • Ability to map ram to the ROM space (write protect enable/disable – 32K internal ram required).
  • Tested with an extensive suite of ZX81 software.
  • Ideal for preserving the original ZX81 ULA.
  • Low power consumption.
 
 
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME!
 
Thanks for looking at our auctions! HAPPY BUYING!

Picture gallery

  • vLA81 - Sinclair ZX81 ULA Replacement - NEW
  • vLA81 - Sinclair ZX81 ULA Replacement - NEW

Questions and Answers

Shipping and Payment

Item Location:
Riverhead, NY, United States of America
Shipping conditions:
Buyer pays shipping expenses
Shipping Costs:
  • To United States of America :
  • First Class Post : US$4.99 For initial item, US$1.00 Per additional item
  • To EU :
  • Airmail Post : US$8.99 For initial item, US$1.00 Per additional item
  • To Europe (Non EU) :
  • Airmail Post : US$8.99 For initial item, US$1.00 Per additional item
  • To Americas (Non USA) :
  • Airmail Post : US$9.99 For initial item, US$1.00 Per additional item
  • To Rest of World :
  • Airmail Post : US$9.99 For initial item, US$1.00 Per additional item
Shipment terms:
Not specified
Payment methods:
Paypal

The seller accepts all responsibility for this listing

Page view: 4881