Notebook consisting of notes about development of Timex Disk Operating System (TDOS) and CP/M for the Timex/Sinclair 2068. A re-typed copy of the notebook is also available on archive.org.
document, orig pub: 12.26.23, updated: 11.30.25
The enclosed tape will include almost all the improvements from the manual except where they are no longer appropriate (the machine code sort makes the block sort outdated), or improved by my own routines in Extensions, or one case where you may not want it included. For those who want it, instructions are included here…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 11.07.25
KAPKIT is a utility program for the ZX81, TS1000 and TS1500.
document, orig pub: 06.04.24, updated: 11.07.25
INTRODUCTION TO THE CARTRIDGE PRO/FILE 2068 During the period that the original cassette version of Pro/File has been out, many improvements have been suggested by owners. This cartridge version, in addition to making use of the 2068’s bank switching mechanism, also incorporates many of these advancements which all contribute toward making the cartridge Pro/File far…
document, orig pub: 10.29.25, updated: 10.29.25
Artic Assembler and Z-80 Programming An Introduction The Artic Assembler was the first assembler and maybe only one offered for sale locally in the shops catering to the Sinclair ZX-81/TS1000. It once sold for about $50 and came on cassette with a 26 page manual that was not all that well written or edited. This…
document, orig pub: 06.03.23, updated: 10.27.25
Explains in detail how ZX80 video works, including a USR routine to run the display. Also included are an explanation and USR routine to run the keyboard and some notes on ROM routines. 8 pages.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Instructions for use of the universal prototyping board.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
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Instructions and schematics for ZX80, MicroAce, ZX81. Include circuits for auto-shift, repeating keys.
document, orig pub: 01.12.21, updated: 10.27.25
These kits walk through the development of a program thereby teaching programming by leading the kit-builder through building the program from scratch.
document, orig pub: 06.03.23, updated: 10.27.25
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Single-sheet tri-fold brochure listing program tapes.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
How to build and make EPROM “cartridges” for the ZX81/TS1000. Includes schematics and routines for burning the EPROM and loading programs from EPROM to RAM.
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The Byte Back Modem doesn’t use the Z80 in/out ports; it uses logic gates to activate the 8251 USART, which is used to send and receive data. Reprint of the article from T-S Horizons.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Booklet for use with the Buffered Bus but the designs can be interfaced directly to the computer with some considerations. Includes construction techniques, 8255 programmable port control and counting applications, A/D, Digital oscilloscope program, EPROM programmer.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Manual for terminal emulation software with xmodem capability.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Document describes how build and external keyboard for a Sinclair ZX81 or Timex 1000. Originally published by MULE Electronics.
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Product and price lists from the mid-1980s.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Time Designs article reprint, RS232 adaptor board installation instructions, modem schematic and address decoding explanation.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
NEW YORK, April 20 — The Timex Computer Corporation today announced that it will manufacture and market the first personal computer to break the $100 price barrier. The compact, lightweight, fully-assembled computer, named the Timex Sinclair 1000, will have a suggested retail price in the United States of $99.95. The computer and a range of…
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Manual for the A & J Microdrive/EXATRON Stringy Floppy storage device. Includes schematics of interface.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Multi-panel brochure summarizing BASIC commands, functions, graphics and more.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Catalog of software and hardware.
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Brochure about the BASICare Organic Micro Expansion System. 4
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An introduction to the organization and applications of the BASICare Organic Micro system for the ZX81.
document, orig pub: 01.11.21, updated: 10.27.25
Technical reference for interfacing to the Pericon A.
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Includes schematics.
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Price lists.
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Tri-fold brochure describing maintenance agreement and repair services.
document, orig pub: 01.12.21, updated: 10.27.25
Explains how to change available memory, with attention to 32K and 64K RAM packs.
document, orig pub: 01.12.21, updated: 10.27.25
Recreated from scanned dot-matrix source pages.
document, orig pub: 03.21.21, updated: 10.27.25
document, orig pub: 03.21.21, updated: 10.27.25
Postcard about the Gaamworks expansion module.
document, orig pub: 07.17.21, updated: 10.27.25
Short letter with samples of key pads stapled to it.
document, orig pub: 07.17.21, updated: 10.27.25
Price list and flyers about AERCO products.
document, orig pub: 07.18.21, updated: 10.27.25
Prices for software and hardware for the TS 1000 and TS 2068.
document, orig pub: 07.18.21, updated: 10.27.25
Lists of engineering programs and games for the Timex Sinclair 1000, Timex Sinclair 2068 and Sinclair QL.
document, orig pub: 07.19.21, updated: 10.27.25
HOT Z-II USER’S NOTES Copyright 1983, Ray KingsleySINWAREBox 8032Santa Fe, NM 87504 HOT Z-II COMMANDS READ mode commands are listed at the top of the keys in thetop of the two layouts below. Single-step commands are listedon the same layout below the corresponding keys. WRITE mode commands are listed on the lower layout. FUNCTIONkey commands…
document, orig pub: 08.06.21, updated: 10.27.25
High-Memory Hot-Z created by Fred Nachbaur.
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June issue. Catalog of software available from Timex for the TS 1000.
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Lists two programs (Simmonn, Outsmart) for the ZX81/TS1000.
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Contains all characters from both computers, escape codes for use with ZMakeBas, on a single sheet. Also serves as a keyword reference.
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Introduction to using the MCODER2 BASIC compiler on the Sinclair ZX81/Timex Sinclair 1000.
document, orig pub: 07.09.23, updated: 10.27.25
document, orig pub: 12.27.23, updated: 10.27.25
Errata to the first edition of the TS 1000 manual.
document, orig pub: 12.27.23, updated: 10.27.25
Revisions to fix and upgrade the original Sinclair ZX81 ROM.
document, orig pub: 03.21.24, updated: 10.27.25
This archive contains a raw recording of both sides of a 90 minute tape for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 home computer that were recorded using a Radio Shack CTR-121 “shoebox-style” tape player. Also included are scans of the tape, pictures of the two index cards that list the programs on the tape and screenshots from Audacity that…
document, orig pub: 11.19.22, updated: 10.27.25
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: 10.27.25
Congratulations! Welcome your computer to the real world. No longer does your computer have to rely on information that was entered from a keyboard. With VOTEM your computer can acquire its own information directly from the outside world. VOTEM is an inexpensive analog interface, providing the missing Link between a computer and the outside world.…
document, orig pub: 10.16.25, updated: 10.27.25
Sales receipts for manual and VOTEM along with flyers about the VOTEM and other products Down East sold.
document, orig pub: 10.16.25, updated: 10.27.25
Virtually every Pro/File enhancement known. The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods‘ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full-sized printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-sized printer. Check the manual for the…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
This is just a very brief explanation of how to use the new machine code sort for those who have not bought the original. It is not our purpose to reproduce the entire 10 page document! This routine actually rearranges the files in the program. To use it, you enter AUTO for an auto search,…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
Number 1 EXTENSIONS #1, 4 AND PROFILE +3 TAPE: In the modification of LINE 1020, it tells you to change the end of this line to read: “GO TO 7204”, DO NOT CHANGE THE LINE! The end of LINE 1020 should read: “GO TO 7203” ON ALL VERSIONS. EXTENSIONS #3 & PROFILE +3: In the…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
TS2068 (version 1.4) and TS1000 (version 1.2) The following instructions apply to both the Timex 1000 and 2068 computers. Any differences are explained as they arise or at the end of each section. I suggest you read all the way through them because the information in some items may affect the way you decide to…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
Dear Rod, I have a couple corrections to make to Extensions. The first deals with the routine that avoids printing directory files. If a customer has added Breakthrough, it will still print them so you need to correct issue one and four plus PRO/FILE PLUS 3 tape. The first issue just needs to tell customers…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
THESE NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROFILE MANUAL. I have rewritten PRO/FILE 2068 to operate with the ZEBRA OS-64 module to provide a 64 column by 15 line data-file and display. Portions of the BASIC program were changed and the machine code had to be moved (and changed) to accomodate the changes…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-size printer. Check the manual for the necessary Basic adjustment and…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
Two-page reference sheet listing all the commands in Pro/File Plus 5.
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-size printer. Check the manual for the necessary Basic adjustment and…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
Virtually every Pro/File enhancement known. The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size printer are included for the TASMAN interface but the Basic command is omitted in case you don’t have a full-size printer. Check the manual for…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
Before you add any of the following improvements, I suggest you break in to the program from the main menu and then enter PRINT FREE and write the answer down for later reference! After you have made all the changes you wish and before you do anything else enter PRINT FREE again and find the…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
This program is used to help solve crossword puzzles. It can hold any word containing 2 to 31 characters. Total capacity is 35,000 characters! When the program loads, most of the instructions you need will be seen on the main menu. What is not shown is that to exit the add or delete routines you…
document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 10.27.25
New commands and functions added since V2.2.
document, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 10.27.25
Problems traced to a corrupt versions of programs. Instructions on how to fix included.
document, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 10.27.25
Assembly and instructions for AROS and LROS-style cartridges. Schematic included.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Problems traced to a corrupt versions of programs. Instructions on how to fix included.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Manual for the 2068 EPROM programmer. Includes assembly instructions, how to use, theory of operation and schematic.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Planned updates to the Oliger disk operating system.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Manual for GESSO EPROM Programmer and EPROM ZAPPER software. The manual contains operation, theory, hardware, and a TS2068 ROM disassembly as an aid in programming EPROMs.
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Manual for a self-directed set of tapes.
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Programs and techniques for programming these two devices.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
This interface is designed to control up to 4 Shugart compatible disc drives. Size can be 3 inch to 8 inch, single or double sided (SS/DS). 8 inch drives are limited to single density (SD). All other drives can be single, double, or quad density (SD/DD/QD).
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Instructions for connecting an RGB monitor using the Oliger device. Includes schematic of device.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
New commands and functions added since V2.2.
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document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Manual for the TS 2068 cassette.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Accompanied the cassette containing the same programs, provided with the TS 2068.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Multi-panel brochure describing the Timex/Sinclair 2000 series. Includes specifications for the TS 2048 and TS 2068.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Magazine insert describing the computer.
document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25
Letter included with computer describing TS 2050 modem, using the computer with television, compatible cassette recorders.
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Utility program that uses the alternate display file (display file 2) to present pictures or data to the observer while preparing the next screen on the standard display file (display file 1).
document, orig pub: 01.11.21, updated: 10.27.25
Collection of short programs, with descriptions, published in the RMG Enterprises catalogs.
document, orig pub: 01.12.21, updated: 10.27.25
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The Tasman Interface by Lonnie Kendall, reprinted from Triangle Sinclair User’s Group Newsletter, Nov/Dec 1984 Attaching Print Driver by Austin White, CATS newsletter, Nov 1985 Taspatch instructions from Mountaineer Software
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Printer driver written by Thomas Woods. Provided on cassette to customers who purchased a Tasman printer interface from Woods.
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Describes products, including real time clock, weather station, internal RAM upgrade, RAM disk, digital IC tester, CADZ, assembler, IC inventory, IC pinout directory and more.
document, orig pub: 01.12.21, updated: 10.27.25
Invasion of Russia, July 1941. A simulation of the German invasion of Russia.
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Multiple price lists and flyers, starting with July 1984.
document, orig pub: 07.18.21, updated: 10.27.25
Complete manual, including instructions on using the built-in printer driver.
document, orig pub: 07.24.21, updated: 10.27.25
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Camera-ready artwork and headlines for the Timex Sinclair 1500, 2048 and 2068 computers.
document, orig pub: 08.21.21, updated: 10.27.25
Describes Keith Watson’s additions to allow emulating Timex/Sinclair 2068 with a specially-adapted Interface 1 and microdrives.
document, orig pub: 02.06.22, updated: 10.27.25
Describes Keith Watson’s additions to allow emulating Timex/Sinclair 2068 with a specially-adapted Interface 1 and microdrives, with further enhanced with OS64 options.
document, orig pub: 02.06.22, updated: 10.27.25
Instructions for two disk operating system options for the AERCO FD68 interface. SPEC-DOS emulates a Spectrum and works with the AERCO. TX-DOS adds new features not found in the AERCO ROMs.
document, orig pub: 02.06.22, updated: 10.27.25
Assembly and use manual for the John Oliger floppy disk interface.
document, orig pub: 02.23.22, updated: 10.27.25
Short document describing how to use the program from Canaan Software.
document, orig pub: 03.18.22, updated: 10.27.25
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…
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Describes the original plan for two computers, one with 16K RAM, the other with 48K. Acknowledges January announcement, states that Timex “decided to enhance the machine before it reached store shelves, based in part on conversations with retailers and consumers who described what they believed consumers want.”
document, orig pub: 05.07.22, updated: 10.27.25
Describes how to program the unique hardware of the Timex/Sinclair 2000 series computers and how to convert software written for the ZX Spectrum to work on the 2000.
document, orig pub: 05.16.22, updated: 10.27.25
Disk file utility for Aerco FD-68 system.
document, orig pub: 11.06.22, updated: 10.27.25
Aerco disk conversion program for Omnicalc II.
document, orig pub: 11.06.22, updated: 10.27.25
Instructions for piggy-backing Spectrum ROM on TS 2068 ROM inside the computer.
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Manual for a TS 2068 tape to AERCO disk transfer utility.
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Multi-panel brochure summarizing BASIC commands, functions, graphics and more.
document, orig pub: 01.28.23, updated: 10.27.25
Reference sheet showing the entire character set. Contains all characters from both computers, escape codes for use with ZMakeBas, on a single sheet. Also serves as a keyword reference.
document, orig pub: 01.31.23, updated: 10.27.25
Double-sided card with all key combinations to produce commands and BASIC command summary.
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This is a complete list of operating system configuration variables used by the TS-2068 original ROM. The first version of this document was written using an AERCO disk interface running CP/M in a WordStar word processor. It contains a detail of each of the variables supported by the original operating system of the ZX Spectrum…
document, orig pub: 07.09.23, updated: 10.27.25
A high-level guide to installing ZEsarUX, FUSE, EightyOne and Warajevo on Windows, Linux or Mac computers.
document, orig pub: 07.09.23, updated: 10.27.25