--- title: "What’s New?" id: "37898" type: "page" slug: "recent-updates" published_at: "2021-09-26T10:57:50+00:00" modified_at: "2025-03-30T10:55:19+00:00" url: "http://localhost/about/recent-updates/" markdown_url: "http://localhost/about/recent-updates.md" excerpt: "Recent additions and updates to TimexSinclair.com" --- Recent additions and updates to TimexSinclair.com ### Recently added or updated Articles [Membership Profile: Jim Horne](/article/membership-profile-2/) I spend about 12-16 hours a day hacking away on this little black box doing who knows what. It could be anything from working on my new rom to making tapes for customers, or trying to straighten out the clubs library. I’m transferring the library over to disc so that I can allow access to[…](/article/membership-profile-2/) *article, orig pub: 10.07.22, updated: 04.15.26* [Transferring MSDOS files to the TS2068](/article/transferring-msdos-files-to-the-ts2068/) Recently I was given an MSDOS disk by Bill Harmer, of Ottawa, to see what I could do with it. This article describes my experience with transferring this and subsequent MSDOS files to the TS2068 using the Larken LKDOS. When I first received the disk I found that the Larken disk system, as I expected,[…](/article/transferring-msdos-files-to-the-ts2068/) *article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 04.14.26* [An Interesting Membership Profile](/article/an-interesting-membership-profile/) At the April meeting, brief autobiographies were submitted by 36 of the 40 plus attendees, which had been requested to help plan meeting agendas and the thrust of the News Letter. The results were interesting and helpful to the editor and the officers of your club. Twenty five had strong technical backgrounds from PhD in[…](/article/an-interesting-membership-profile/) *article, orig pub: 10.07.22, updated: 04.12.26* [Membership Profile](/article/membership-profile/) I am a school teacher, Grade 7/8 level, in the Math, Science and Geography areas. I presently use a TS 2068, Spectrumized with a Rainbow emulator and edge-connector, to which I have piggy-backed a AGF joystick interface and a LPRINT III Centronics printer interface. The latter drives a Panasonic KX-P1080 printer. I use a black[…](/article/membership-profile/) *article, orig pub: 10.07.22, updated: 04.12.26* [Member Profile: Ken Abramson](/article/member-profile-ken-abramson/) It all began with my attending a B.C. Teachers’ Federation conference on computer technology in 1980. I had previously been attempting to learn about microcomputers by taking courses sponsored by the school board. As a teacher, I could see the potential of these machines, but I was left with a feeling of extreme skepticism. Firstly,[…](/article/member-profile-ken-abramson/) *article, orig pub: 09.13.22, updated: 04.11.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/article/) ### Recently added or updated Books [Introduction to 2068 Machine Code Programming](/book/introduction-to-ts-2068-machine-code-programming/) Over 200 pages of educational material, written to be used as a self-teaching course in beginning machine code. Many examples and tips.*book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 03.13.26* [The Essential Guide to Timex/Sinclair Home Computers](/book/the-essential-guide-to-timex-sinclair-home-computers-the-only-book-youll-ever-need-to-become-an-expert-at-the-timex-sinclair-1000-and-2000/) Subtitle: The only book you’ll ever need to become an expert at the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and 2000*book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 03.13.26* [The Sinclair ZX81 Programming For Real Applications](/book/the-sinclair-zx81-programming-for-real-applications/) Practical programs to do real jobs in a variety of environments. Included is a bulk storage program, word processing, financial applications, banking uses, plus educational programs. Author pushes the ZX81 and casts aside the idea that it is too small for any real computing work.*book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 03.13.26* [Applied Sinclair: Subroutines for the Mathematically-Minded](/book/applied-sinclair-subroutines-for-the-mathematically-minded/) Subroutines for applied math and plotting routines, for both TS 1000 and TS 2068. Available with cassette.*book, orig pub: 10.18.20, updated: 02.15.26* [30 Games for the Timex/Sinclair Computer](/book/30-games-for-the-timex-sinclair-computer/) 30 games ranging from fortune telling programs to simulation of the ecosystem.*book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 01.24.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/book/) ### Recently added or updated Companies [Timex Computer Corporation](/company/timex-computer-corporation/) 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/timex-computer-corporation/) *company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 04.30.26* [Mike Trivisonno](/company/mike-trivisonno/) *company, orig pub: 05.30.22, updated: 02.15.26* [Kraig Pritts](/company/kraig-pritts/) *company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 01.15.26* [Martin Irons](/company/martin-irons/) *company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 01.12.26* [TS Horizons](/company/ts-horizons/) *company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 01.06.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/company/) ### Recently added or updated Computer Media [City 2068](/computer_media/city-2068/) A 60-room text adventure set in post-apocalyptic Manhattan, with subway transit, key-based door unlocking, and a hot air balloon escape on the rooftop.*computer_media, orig pub: 03.19.26, updated: 05.02.26* [Smokey](/computer_media/smokey/) A DATA-driven melody player for "On Top of Old Smokey" with adjustable tempo, lyric display, and clever ON ERR end-of-data detection.*computer_media, orig pub: 04.13.26, updated: 04.14.26* [Snake](/computer_media/snake/) A Snake game that encodes the entire body as a string of position characters and uses a REM-embedded machine code routine to read screen cells for collision detection.*computer_media, orig pub: 04.13.26, updated: 04.13.26* [Sine Wave](/computer_media/sine-wave-2/) Watch a sine wave build point by point across the screen, with live readouts of the x and y values updating at each step.*computer_media, orig pub: 04.13.26, updated: 04.13.26* [The War of the Shires](/computer_media/the-war-of-the-shires/) Command eleven named heroes across a living map, recruit armies, and storm the Keep of Darkness in this real-time strategy adventure with autonomous enemy movement.*computer_media, orig pub: 04.13.26, updated: 04.13.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/computer_media/) ### Recently added or updated Documents [Clone manual](/document/clone-manual/) By Wes Brzozowski version 3.0 documentation dated 1-4-86 Welcome to the wonderful world of the CLONE tape copier. this program provides some relatively easy ways to make copies of your tapes. It also allows some of the more advanced programmers to learn of the “hidden spec”, bundled away inside their program’s headers. But before describiing[…](/document/clone-manual/) *document, orig pub: 06.04.24, updated: 04.07.26* [32/64K Non Volatile RAM board for the T/S 2068 Computer](/document/32-64k-non-volatile-ram-board-for-the-t-s-2068-computer/) 1986 user manual by Thomas B. Woods for his 32K and 64K non-volatile RAM cartridge for the TS 2068, describing how to install and use the battery-backed RAM board. Congratulations on your purchase of the Universal Dock/Extension Board. This device is design to fit in the Cartridge port on the right side of your I/S[…](/document/32-64k-non-volatile-ram-board-for-the-t-s-2068-computer/) *document, orig pub: 01.25.24, updated: 04.04.26* [Sprites 2068 Disassembly](/document/sprites-2068-disassembly/) SPRITES 2068 is a machine-code sprite graphics package for the Timex Sinclair 2068 computer. It allows you to define, display, move, and manipulate graphical characters (sprites) on the screen directly from Sinclair BASIC programs. This is a machine-code sprite engine for the Timex Sinclair 2068. It is called from Sinclair BASIC by placing command strings[…](/document/sprites-2068-disassembly/) *document, orig pub: 03.30.26, updated: 03.30.26* [Sprites 2068 Manual](/document/sprites-2068-manual/) SPRITES 2068 is a machine-code sprite graphics package for the Timex Sinclair 2068 computer. It allows you to define, display, move, and manipulate graphical characters (sprites) on the screen directly from Sinclair BASIC programs. A “sprite” in this package is a User Defined Graphic (UDG) character or a group of UDG characters that can be[…](/document/sprites-2068-manual/) *document, orig pub: 03.30.26, updated: 03.30.26* [Timex/Sinclair 2068 HOME ROM Disassembly](/document/timex-sinclair-2068-home-rom-disassembly/) Commented disassembly of the HOME ROM.*document, orig pub: 03.27.26, updated: 03.27.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/document/) ### Recently added or updated Events [1991 Dayton Computerfest](/event/1991-dayton-computerfest/) User Groups Vendors*event, orig pub: 02.14.23, updated: 03.12.26* [1995 3rd IQLR QL Fest](/event/1995-3rd-iqlr-ql-fest/) *event, orig pub: 03.30.23, updated: 02.08.26* [1993 IQLR Show: The Miracle in Newport](/event/1993-iqlr-show-the-miracle-in-newport/) Vendors*event, orig pub: 11.27.25, updated: 11.27.25* [1993 Dayton Computerfest](/event/1993-dayton-computerfest/) 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* [1999 West Coast Sinclair Show](/event/west-coast-sinclair-show/) 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/west-coast-sinclair-show/) *event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23* [See all](/about/recent-updates/event/) ### Recently added or updated Periodicals [The RAMTOP](/periodical/the-ramtop/) Newsletter of the Greater Cleveland Sinclair Users Group.*periodical, orig pub: 07.10.22, updated: 03.13.26* [SMUG Bytes](/periodical/smug-bytes/) Newsletter of the Sinclair Milwaukee Users Group (SMUG).*periodical, orig pub: 10.02.21, updated: 03.12.26* [QL Report](/periodical/ql-report/) Newsletter published by Curry Computer for the Sinclair QL.*periodical, orig pub: 05.30.22, updated: 02.14.26* [International QL Report](/periodical/international-ql-report/) Fan-produced magazine for Sinclair QL owners. IQLR was produced using a Sinclair QL with a Super Gold Card, Minerva ROM, Hermes co-processor, QIMI and Keyboard-90 interfaces, Text87 and Hewlett Packard inkjet and laserjet printers.*periodical, orig pub: 10.30.20, updated: 02.08.26* [Byte Power 1st Class Magazine](/periodical/byte-power-1st-class/) Cassette-based magazine supplied with several programs per tape.*periodical, orig pub: 03.17.22, updated: 01.24.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/periodical/) ### Recently added or updated Products [TS 2020 Cassette Recorder](/product/cassette-recorder/) The 2020 cassette recorder was one of several peripherals matched the 2068 in design. A variation was also sold by Radio Shack as the Minisette-9. Origin: A Sampo OEM Design The TS 2020 was a Sampo-built recorder sold under many brands. Variations of the same chassis went out as the Realistic Minisette-9 (Radio Shack), and[…](/product/cassette-recorder/) *product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 05.02.26* [Art for Kids](/product/art-for-kids/) Simplified version of Art for All Ages for young children.*product, orig pub: 12.15.20, updated: 04.12.26* [Art for All Ages](/product/art-for-all-ages/) Drawing program. Draw circles, squares and freehand with joystick in eight colors. Undo, cut and paste features.*product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 04.12.26* [City 2068](/product/city-2068/) A post-apocalyptic text adventure set in a deserted Manhattan, where the player must navigate subway tunnels, city streets, a large library, a zoo, and a high-rise to retrieve medical supplies and escape by hot air balloon.*product, orig pub: 12.24.19, updated: 04.06.26* [Loco Motion](/product/loco-motion/) Loco-Motion is an action game for the ZX Spectrum, written by Parker Brothers in 1984 as a ZX Interface 2 cartridge. Written entirely in Z80 machine code, the game puts players at the controls of a locomotive navigating railroad tracks across a scrolling countryside landscape. Players must guide their train along the rails while managing[…](/product/loco-motion/) *product, orig pub: 01.04.21, updated: 03.31.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/product/) ### Recently added or updated User Groups [Indiana Sinclair-Timex Users Group (ISTUG)](/usergroup/indiana-sinclair-timex-users-group/) President: Frank DavisVice-President: Paul HolmgrenSecretary: Willie JonesTreasurer: Carol Davis*usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 03.29.26* [Clackamas County Area Timex Sinclair Users Group](/usergroup/clackamas-county-area-timex-sinclair-users-group/) President: Michael E. CarverVice-President: Bill DunlopSecretary: Jack ArmstrongTreasurer: Rod GowenLibrarian: Gaylen Bench*usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 03.13.26* [Sinclair Milwaukee Users Group (SMUG)](/usergroup/sinclair-milwaukee-users-group-smug/) Presidents: Neal Schultz, Bill HeberleinVice President: Bill Heberlein, Neal SchultzSecretary: Lloyd Dreger, Bud DankertTreasurer: Judy Frohboese, Dick CulticeDirector of Education: Dick Cultice*usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 03.12.26* [New England Sinclair QL Users Group](/usergroup/new-england-sinclair-ql-users-group/) *usergroup, orig pub: 10.28.20, updated: 02.22.26* [Chicago Area Timex Users Group (CATUG)](/usergroup/chicago-area-timex-users-group/) Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20161116054906/http://ncmedals.com/catug/ The user group had a BBS, using software written and maintained by Bob Swoger and hosted by his employer, Motorola. It was hosted on Digital Equipment Corporation minicomputers. Initially hosted on a PDP 11/23, it later moved to a PDP 11/60. When the PDP went down in 1990, Swoger migrated the BBS to[…](/usergroup/chicago-area-timex-users-group/) *usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.12.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/usergroup/) ### Recently added or updated Videos [Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 6, 2026](/video/timex-sinclair-online-user-group-meeting-april-6-2026/) Ingo's keycap Kickstarter funded 7x in five days. Dr. Beep releases 150 ZX81 games on itch.io.*video, orig pub: 05.03.26, updated: 05.03.26* [Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting March 2, 2026](/video/timex-sinclair-online-user-group-meeting-march-2-2026/) Our meeting covered keyboard Kickstarter plans, Pascal compilers, AI-assisted coding, TS-Pico debugging, and RAM expansion techniques.*video, orig pub: 03.16.26, updated: 05.03.26* [Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 26, 2026](/video/timex-sinclair-online-user-group-meeting-april-26-2026/) VCF East: Heathkit H11, an Apple I (real or repro?), a swatting evacuation, and the show's first-ever Timex table. Plus Kilo Zed prototypes and resurrected Oliger disks.*video, orig pub: 05.03.26, updated: 05.03.26* [Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 18, 2022](/video/timex-sinclair-online-user-group-meeting-december-18-2022/) Discussion about Bob Swoger, a long time supporter of the Timex Sinclair community.*video, orig pub: 04.22.23, updated: 03.22.26* [Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting March 15, 2026](/video/timex-sinclair-online-user-group-meeting-march-15-2026/) We talked about archiving milestones, tape recovery techniques, emulator development, preservation concerns, and community history.*video, orig pub: 03.16.26, updated: 03.16.26* [See all](/about/recent-updates/video/)