Comparing FORTH Implementations: Tree-Forth vs. ZX Forth

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The Sinclair ZX81 and Timex/Sinclair 1000 computers, despite their limited hardware specifications, attracted several FORTH language implementations in the early 1980s. Two notable versions — Tree-Forth (originally called Pluri-Forth) by Tree Systems (1983) and ZX Forth by Artic (1982) — took distinctly different approaches to bringing this powerful programming language to these machines. Background: The […]

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Robotics with Timex/Sinclair Computers

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The Timex/Sinclair 1000 and Sinclair ZX81 played a role in 1980s robotics experimentation and education, offering hobbyists and students an affordable platform for controlling mechanical devices and learning fundamental programming concepts. A Complete DIY Robot Build One of the most comprehensive examples of Timex/Sinclair robotics appeared in the July/August 1983 issue of SYNC magazine. Bruce

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A Timex/Sinclair Gathering at the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 20

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What began as an off-hand comment about showing some of our favorite computers at the 20th Vintage Computer Festival Midwest turned into a semi-coordinated group display and weekend of fun for more than a dozen members of the Timex Sinclair Online User Group. Among those who attended: And new members we met at the show:

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Timex at K-Mart

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Timex, and most other computer vendors, offered a standalone “kiosk” to display their wares in-store. The Atari Computer Demonstration Center was, as one might imagine, quite nice. In May 1983, Timex offered the “T/S 1000 MERCHANDISING DISPLAY,” a unit that designed to: The mechandising display unit was 36” wide by 24” deep by 6’ high.

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Exploring the Legacy of Timex Computer Corporation: Insights from Danny Ross

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The Timex Computer Corporation emerged as a significant player in the home computer market during the early 1980s. Timex ventured into the realm of personal computing, driven by a vision to create affordable and accessible technology. Danny Ross, as the Vice President and COO, played a pivotal role in this journey, overseeing operations and leading

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“Made In Spain” ZX81 and TS1000 PCBs

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Timex is well known for building ZX81 and ZX Spectrum computers at its Dundee, Scotland facility. The Timex/Sinclair 1000 computers, on the other hand, were assembled by Timex Portugal. While Timex usually did all their own work, they did sometimes subcontract to other producers. One of those subcontracts resulted in “Made In Spain” printed circuit

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Modern Tools for Working With TS Computers and Software

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Here are some of the tools and programs I’ve been using to archive cassettes and disks for Timex/Sinclair computers. Audacity Available for Windows, Linux and Mac computers, Audacity is my go-to for converting cassette tapes to digital files. Audacity can record from just about any audio input source on your computer. My MacBook does not

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