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This is a device designed for use with the ZX Spectrum 48/128/+2 computers. It’s purpose is to capture composite video, digitize it and present the digitized screens to the computer. The VIDEOFACE digitizer will successfully operate with the TS2068 through the use of a RAINBOW interface. Other devices which convert the TIMEX 2068 bus to…article, orig pub: 03.01.25, updated: 03.01.25

Hi there in computerland! Again, another issue packed with great programs! Future Hero, a superb platform game! Renumber II, a renumber utility that will renumber any BASIC program! Puzzle, a mind “bugging” game! On Error, an error trapping utility. Slide Show, digitized pictures! Plukkers Hunt II, the sequel! Shrinker, memory saver! Map Out Bad Blocks,…article, orig pub: 03.01.25, updated: 03.01.25

This is a “WHEEL OF FORTUNE” type of game in which you guess hidden phrases, names, etc… In the menu… PLAY The 3 players take turns trying to solve the puzzle. There are 3 rounds, so 3 puzzles will have to be solved and the player with the most money will go on to the…article, orig pub: 02.26.25, updated: 03.01.25

Year 2986, equipped with the most powerful computer ever known on Earth, a TS2068, a spaceship is launched into deep space with you on board as the commander. You were sent on a mission to destroy the fleet of Zortron, the deadliest army in the 6th solar system of a Galaxy called Zykron. The fleet…article, orig pub: 02.23.25, updated: 03.01.25

The object of the game is to clear the board leaving only one piece in the center. You move pieces sideways from left to right or vice-versa and diagonally (either up or down) always jumping over another piece and always landing in a vacant spot. The ‘jumped’ piece is taken off the board until you…article, orig pub: 02.28.25, updated: 02.28.25

Full subtitle: Basic Programming on Personal Computers by Apple, Atari, Commodore, Radio Shack, Texas Instruments, Timex Sinclair.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 02.06.25

This is a book for people who want to know how the Timex ticks. It will guide you, even if you have no knowledge of electronics, to an understanding of what is going on inside the case of your computer. The book is in two sections; the first deals with the fundamental principles behind computer…book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 02.01.25

40 programs and routines for the 1K Sinclair ZX81.book, orig pub: 12.10.20, updated: 11.23.24

While the Timex Corporation is best known for its watches, it also produced a number of other products since its inception as a clock company in the mid-1800s. During World War II, the company produced fuse timers for defense products, continuing through the 1950s and the Korean war. After the Korean war ended, Timex expanded…company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 02.09.25

Sinclair Research was the most recognizable of a series of names for a company Clive Sinclair started to produce his many inventions. Sinclair Research designed, marketed and sold the MK-14, ZX80, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL and a variety of other products.company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 02.09.25

Vincent Lyon was a member of the Clackamas County Area T/S User’s Group and owned a print shop called The Executive Workshop.company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 02.04.25

Imported books published by Bernard Babani Books.company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 02.01.25

Gladstone Electronics was headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and had an office in Buffalo, NY.company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 02.01.25

How long will you wait to open your parachute? Can you land on a moving target?computer_media, orig pub: 02.27.25, updated: 03.09.25

Guide BOUNCER through the evil land of GALNA. Find MAGIC PILLS to increase your fire power.computer_media, orig pub: 02.28.25, updated: 03.09.25

Shoot everything that moves! Don’t let them pass you by or you’ll lose points.computer_media, orig pub: 02.28.25, updated: 03.09.25

This file contains the source code for JLO SAFE V2.65, its object code, and an assembler to assemble the object code from the source code. I, John Oliger, still maintain copyrights of this code, but am releasing this as ‘freeware’ to give Oliger Disk System customers access to the code for their own modifications or…document, orig pub: 03.06.25, updated: 03.06.25

CASINO I R Leninger 1983 Loading time: 1 minute 45 seconds Load name must be typed in lower case letters. CASINO I includes computer simulations of three popular games of chance:Twenty-One (or “Blackjack”), Craps and Slot Machines. Twenty-One and Crapsmay be enjoyed by up to three players per game. Although Slots is designed forone player…document, orig pub: 03.19.22, updated: 02.01.25

Fourth annual event. Held at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on August 28th and 29th. Tim Swenson hosted the first of several after-fest BBQs at his house in Dayton this year. Several of the attendees appear in the photos below.event, orig pub: 03.30.23, updated: 02.24.24

Organized by Tim Swenson, the West Coast Sinclair Show was held in Union City, CA, on 5 June 1999, one week after the East Coast Sinclair Show. Vendors The key visitor to the show was the renowned author Stan Kelly-Bootle, writer of many computer books, including the “Devil’s DP Dictionary”, and the holder of the…event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

Two day fair in Canada.event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.14.23, updated: 07.10.23

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.25.23, updated: 07.10.23

Newsletter of the Clackamas County Area Timex Sinclair Users Group.periodical, orig pub: 12.11.19, updated: 02.09.25

Published by Timothy Swenson. Available online.periodical, orig pub: 10.28.20, updated: 02.01.25

Newsletter of the (Ottawa-Hull) Timex-Sinclair User Group.periodical, orig pub: 06.13.21, updated: 02.01.25

Quarterly published by Tom Woods. Provided updates and more to owners of ZX Pro/File databasesperiodical, orig pub: 06.05.22, updated: 01.22.25

Newsletter of the Greater Cleveland Sinclair Users Group.periodical, orig pub: 07.10.22, updated: 08.10.24

This “twister” board converts the TS2068 expansion bus to the ZX Spectrum bus. Available assembled or as a kit.product, orig pub: 05.14.19, updated: 03.09.25

Program for easy text editing, storage and display. Includes “Prodir”, a programmed directory to organize your programs and ease loading.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 03.09.25

Enter text line by line or a paragraph at a time. Edit function allows editing in any way on each line. Shift a line position one space at a time, left or right, center lines. 16-64K.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 03.09.25

Wordprocessor; print through ZX-99. 16K.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 03.09.25

Text editor allows you to store up to 400 lines of text. 16-64K.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 03.09.25

President: David Bennett The group supported all Sinclair related machines, including all Timex and Cambridge models. Meetings were held at the Camp Hill Mall Community Room on the second Friday of each month.usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.22.25

President: Michael E. CarverVice-President: Bill DunlopSecretary: Jack ArmstrongTreasurer: Rod GowenLibrarian: Gaylen Benchusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.06.25

TS2068 Coordinator: Gary LessenberryQL Coordinator: Butch WeinbergMeetings Coordinator: Steve CooperTreasurer: Paul Beatty Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20161116054906/http://ncmedals.com/catug/usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 01.24.25

This informal group has twice a month meetings online (via Zoom). Like in-person user group meetings, we have guests, talk about our projects and a wide array of computing topics. This group has its origins in the Yahoo TS 2068 Group, which migrated to groups.io when Yahoo Groups shut down. Join Our Email List Sign…usergroup, orig pub: 04.21.23, updated: 01.06.25

Contact: George Kuby Newsletter: ZX Computer Users Group newsletterusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 12.16.24

Demo for EASYSprite by Eric Boisvert. Up to 255 sprites of different size and shape are allowed. The program uses a simple PRINT #3 command (or LPRINT).video, orig pub: 02.26.25, updated: 02.26.25

Jeff Burrell gave an update the development of the 2068e project.video, orig pub: 02.16.25, updated: 02.16.25

Tim Swenson shared 22-page ZX Zine number 11. The zine was funded by the Bill Miller collection and was printed at a local print shop.video, orig pub: 02.16.25, updated: 02.16.25

Dave Franson shared his experiences with Sinclair computers, particularly the ZX81 and TS 2068. Dave shared his journey from being a college student in 1982 to becoming a user of Sinclair computers, and how he created Extended Paint for the TS 2068.video, orig pub: 02.16.25, updated: 02.16.25

Carl Miles discusses plans for a comprehensive expansion board for the ZX81, tentatively called the "1560". Joao Diogo Ramos told us about the annual Game of the Year (GOTY) event and the documentary about Timex Portugal.video, orig pub: 02.16.25, updated: 02.16.25