The Invisible Lifeline: Inside the ZX Spectrum ‘Test Program Link’

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  1. Load the test program via an emulator (e.g., Fuse, ZX Spin) or real hardware using a DivMMC, tape adapter, or programmer.
  2. Run with RANDOMIZE USR or autoload.
  3. Follow on-screen instructions.

This is a physical cartridge that plugs into the Spectrum’s expansion port. It contains a test program that runs automatically, bypassing the potentially broken keyboard and fragile tape loading mechanism.

This is currently one of the most popular functional testing suites for hardware clones and original machines. It is an open-source project available on