New and Updated Videos

A YouTube video by Michael Wessel that shows Memopak HRG (High Resolution Graphics).

In the tradition of the WPIX Yule Log, enjoy eight hours of the 8 Bit Yule Log! Featuring programs for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and Timex/Sinclair 2068 computers, by:

a song by Thomas Hynes

a song by Thomas Hynes

Harry Peters submitted this animation to SyncWare News, a magazine for Timex/Sinclair owners, in April 1985. He was 68 at the time. This animation uses user defined graphics to create a running dog.

Upgrade the internal 5 and 12 volt power supplies in your Timex Sinclair 2068 with the ND4012DA, modern switching power supply module. This will slightly improve video signal quality. This power module is widely available: https://www.google.com/search?q=ND4012DA Please see the blog post on TimexSinclair.com for more information:

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.

David and Joe discussed recovering old tapes. Joe described using a homemade dehydrator for 3D printer filaments to salvage tapes. Jeff Burrell discussed his 2068 FPGA board project, which supports downloading cores from an SD card.

Richard Booth, author of Applied Sinclair: Subroutines for the Mathematically-Minded, joined us.

We talked about updates to the website, recovered programs and what the members of the group have been working on.

Timex Computer Corporation produced a kiosk retailers could purchase to display the TS1000, programs on cassette and other information pieces. Part of the kiosk was this EPROM module that provided an interactive demonstration of the computer.

Jon Becker demonstrated an image viewer he built for the TS2068's extended "high color" mode and we had hardware brainstorm about whether the 2068's BASIC drawing commands (PLOT, DRAW, LINE) could be made to work in the extended color mode.

Fort Worth user group history, semiconductor fab war stories, the 2060 expansion board project, a Baudot telegraph keyboard interface, Joust for the ZX81, and a rescued tape.

David's Claude-built "Defender meets Choplifter" runs in Timex 8×1 color, a drop-in SCLD replacement is in the works, an AI indexed 109 meetings and 13,000 emails — plus Bill Miller's giant plastic "control center."

Two newcomers join: Charlie Day, who bankrolled a Sinclair QL writing BASIC as a teen, and David Laffineuse, a Florida collector of 80 machines who fried a 2068 with a DivMMC.

David Stephenson, the Australian developer behind the ZX81 Keyboard Adventure blog, who joined to walk through Zevious, his ZX81 reimagining of the arcade game Xevious.

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.

Ingo's keycap Kickstarter funded 7x in five days. Dr. Beep releases 150 ZX81 games on itch.io.

We look at the N-Go Spectrum Next clone from Spain, a PC-8300 ZX81 clone, and various tools for converting images to retro computing styles.

This music player for the TS2068 reads ProTracker 2 / Vortex Tracker II songs and plays them through the onboard AY-3-8912.

Chris Boisvert, one of the original creators of Byte Power 1st Class Magazine, joined us. He explained how he and his brother Eric started the publication in 1986, aiming to produce high-quality content for Timex Sinclair 2068 users.

We discussed custom keycaps for a full-size keyboard for the ZX81/TS1000, Carl and Ingo's work on getting Carl's new full-featured TS1000 going and more.

On this 42nd anniversary of Timex's departure from the computer industry, we discussed the announcement, the context and the impact on us individually and the community.

Our meeting covered keyboard Kickstarter plans, Pascal compilers, AI-assisted coding, TS-Pico debugging, and RAM expansion techniques.

We talked about archiving milestones, tape recovery techniques, emulator development, preservation concerns, and community history.

We had a little demonstration of a Christmas program and a snowflake design, as well as updates from Ingo and others on projects.

We discussed VCF event planning, ham radio technology, Spectrum Next FPGA replicas, Jupiter Ace computers, retro computing alternatives, and Eastern Bloc computer history.

Jeff Burrell gave an update the development of the 2068e project.

In this meeting, we reviewed the history of the Timex Computer Corporation and development of the Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500 and Timex/Sinclair 2068 computers. David presented material from documents preserved by Lon Hildreth and others.

5 seasonal tunes played on the Timex/Sinclair 2068. This program originally appeared on the Winter 1989 issue of Byte Power, a cassette-based “magazine” for Timex/Sinclair users.

Jim Bumgardner, a software engineer and puzzle enthusiast, shared his journey from being a liberal arts student to becoming interested in computers, particularly through his exposure to modular synthesizers at Cal Arts. He discussed his work in electro-acoustic music and his first exposure to computing through synthesizers.

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. He also mentioned his involvement in the Sinclair Milwaukee Users Group (SMUG).

We discussed the SPONZY (Spectrum ROM on ZX81) project, the TS-Pico new software and other projects.

Keith Watson's use of a Timex/Sinclair 2068 to produce compressor performance charts.

Sunday afternoon meeting so European Timex and Sinclair and American enthusiasts can meet.

We talked about creating multi-ROM cartridges, the possibility of an auto-boot Spectrum ROM cartridge and more.

Our first Sunday meeting with folks from Europe.

Jaroslav Švelch, PhD, is head of the Prague Game Production Studies group at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. He talked to us about his book, GAMING THE IRON CURTAIN: How Teenagers and Amateurs in Communist Czechoslovakia Claimed the Medium of Computer Games, which is available from most book stores.

In this week's meeting of our group, we were joined by Lon Hildreth, a former Timex programmer. Lon worked at Burroughs, with Lou Galie and Scott McCourt, prior to joining Lou and Scott at Timex.

Load ZX Museum: https://loadzx.com/en Sell My Retro: https://loadzx.com/books/ Planeta Sinclair: https://planetasinclair.blogspot.com/

Newcomer Paul Anderson gave us an intro to how he came into the Timex/Sinclair scene in the 1980s and what he's doing now.

We watched David as he tried to operate the ZESarUX emulator in real time and at full speed, encountering all sorts of problems trying to run a simple demonstration.

In this week’s meeting of our group, we were joined by Joe Vandezande, a Timex enthusiast. Joe told us about his maxed-out Timex/Sinclair 1000 that he attempted to mount in a Hazeltine computer terminal. Andy Hradesky, a long-term TS enthusiast, joined us and regaled us with tales of his experiences.

In this week’s meeting of our group, we were joined by Ryan Gray, a Timex enthusiast. Ryan has resurrected a user-defined graphics editor he wrote on the TS 2068 in the 1980s and is working on improving it. Ryan is using a Raspberry Pi 400 with the ZEsarUX and FUSE emulators for his development.

In this week’s meeting of our group, we were joined by Tim Ward, a Timex enthusiast. Tim was instrumental in forming the Timex/Sinclair Users Group Of Fort Worth and later, with Tony Willing, formed a tape library of TS1000 and TS2068 programs.

Adam gave an update on the activities of the Albuquerque Timex Sinclair User's Group, made up of Ryan Gray, Carl Miles and Adam.

This clip comes from a program called “space”, recorded on the Capital Area Timex Sinclair User Group TS2068 Library Tape 8. You can download the recording of the tape here:

Adam Trionfo dug into the FDD 3/3000 disk images, examining a home-made version of Q*Bert.

We chatted about our projects, including Ingo Schmied’s work on making an enlarged ZX81/TS1000 with a full size keyboard, Joe Vandezande reverse engineering a floppy disk interface for the TS 1000 and more.

This program plots the orbit of Halley's Comet, starting in 1986.

Clark Calkins joined us for this meeting. Clark had a long career in computer programming and worked for a brief bit, part-time, for A & J Microdrive. He also wrote a real-time, embedded operating system for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 based on CP/M.

The TS Pico Interface is a new accessory for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 computer. It uses a Raspberry Pi Pico to allow you to save and load TAP files on an SD card. It’s also extensible, allowing you to add your own commands and features. Got to TS-Pico.com for more information.

Tim showed off a Sinclair Spectrum +2 and we had a fun discussion about what we might do as a community to complete the TS 2060 Bus Expansion Unit and build a "next" 2068.

We talked about: - a 3D printed cartridge case and board to fit in it - potential solution for lower (video) RAM in the 2068 - what a "next" TS 2068 might look like

We were joined by Steve North, a comedian and comic coach who, in the early 1980s, wrote four games for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.

We chatted about the TS Pico, a device developed by Ricardo Colagno, Gustavo Pane, Tim H and Jeff Burrell. It was inspired by work Johan "Dr Beep" Koelman did for the ZX Spectrum.

The PicoVideo provides VGA and audio outputs from the Timex/Sinclair 2068 computer. The full-color, clear video quality is a dramatic improvement over the composite video signal available direct from the computer. The PicoVideo is available here: https://www.andertone.com/product/picovideo/

Jeff Burrell discussed the potential options for a "next" TS2068 using either software or hardware.

We discussed using modems with Timex computers, ongoing software conversion projects, ZXZine and more.

Ricardo Calcagno, Gustavo Pane, Jeff Burrell and David Anderson demo and discuss the TS Pico interface for the Timex/Sinclair 2068. Tim Swenson talks about Bill Miller's collection.

Bill Miller's collection rescued, Louis Florit's TS 2068 website, Johnny Red shows Portuguese Timex computers.

David talked a bit about the connection between the Koala Pad and Sinclair computers. David also gave an update on archiving tapes, documents, newsletters and more.

A YouTube video by Old Classic Retro Gaming that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Adventure B: Inca Curse.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Adventure D: Espionage Island.

A YouTube video by The Your Sinclair Rock'n'Roll Years that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Adventure A: Planet of Death.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Bigflap Attack.

A YouTube video by Steve Benway (Retro Gaming Collector) that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by The Fragnostic that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by BuuGames that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by Ian Smith that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by Carl RetroGames that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Bigflap Attack.

A YouTube video by Eclectic that reviews Catacombs.

A YouTube video by Carl RetroGames that shows Centipede.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Centipede.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that reviews City of Xon.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows City of Xon.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows City of Xon.

A YouTube video by kumbah2006 that loads and runs Clone.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Conversational German.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Crossfire, in its ZX Spectrum version.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Damper/Glooper.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Damsel and the Beast.

A YouTube video by Spriteworx that shows Dead Ducks.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Galactic Gunner.

A YouTube video by CRPGAddict that reviews Dungeon of Ymir.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Escape from Shazzar.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Fantasy Games.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Fantasy Games.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Fortress of Zorlac and Fortress Of Zorlac.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Frogger.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Frogger.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Frogger.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Frogger.

A YouTube video by Orbital Machinum that reviews Frogger.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that reviews DitherPaint81.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that includes Games Pack.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Ghost Hunt.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Graphics Pac 1.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Grimm’s Fairy Trails.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that reviews Guitar for Beginners and Guitar For Beginners.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows History 1.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Hopper.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Introduction to Chemistry.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Invasion Force.

A YouTube video by ZX Retro Gaming including 8 and 16 bit that shows Invasion Force.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Inventions 1.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Island Kingdom.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Krazy Kong.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Mazogs.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Night Gunner and Night Gunner (1000).

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Mazogs.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Mixed Game Bag 2.

A YouTube video by Carl RetroGames that shows Mothership.

A YouTube video by NA that shows Murgatroyds.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Music 1.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Night Gunner and Night Gunner (1000).

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Night Gunner and Night Gunner (1000).

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Night Gunner and Night Gunner (1000).

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Mazeman.

A YouTube video by Nonsuch Games that shows Starion, in its ZX Spectrum version.

A YouTube video by FunCade 64 (FC64) that shows Starion, in its ZX Spectrum version.

A YouTube video by ballyalley that shows Speech Synthesizer (2068) and Speech Synthesizer.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Space Invaders.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Space Invaders.

A YouTube video by 8-Bit Retro Journal that reviews Speech Synthesizer.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Sea War.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Space Intruders.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows QS Scramble.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows QS Scramble.

A YouTube video by RetroGamesBlog that shows Sabotage.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Sabotage.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows QS Asteroids.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows QS Asteroids.

A YouTube video by kumbah2006 that reviews OS 64 Cartridge.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Puckman.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows ZX Galaxians and ZX-Galaxians.

A YouTube video by Retro8brit that shows ZX Galaxians and ZX-Galaxians.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows The Invaders.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows War in the East.

A YouTube video by TGP Highscore Runs that shows Wrath of Kong.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Strategy Football.

A YouTube video by Villordsutch that shows Tai.

A YouTube video by Highretrogamelord that shows Tai.

A YouTube video by zxspectrumgames4 that shows Warlord.

A YouTube video by ZX Retro Gaming including 8 and 16 bit that shows Zonkey Kong.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows ZX-TERM*80.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows VU-CALC and VU-Calc.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows WA-TOR.

A YouTube video by Tom Raidna that loads and runs Superstar Baseball.

A YouTube video by Tom Raidna that shows Superstar Baseball.

A YouTube video by TJ Ferreira that reviews Timex Sinclair 1526.

A YouTube video by Juanje Juega that shows Space Raiders, in its ZX Spectrum version.

A YouTube video by TJ Ferreira that shows States & Capitals.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Super Slide and SNorth Games.

A YouTube video by TheAirShark that shows QS Defender.

A YouTube video by NA that reviews Robotack 2024.

A YouTube video by DAS Gaming that shows Sea War.

A YouTube video by Pinwin Games that shows Night Gunner and Night Gunner (1000).

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Pilot.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows NFLX Football and SNorth Games.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Night Gunner and Night Gunner (1000).

A YouTube video by Tsurai Wataame that shows Mixed Game Bag 2.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Multigraphics.

A YouTube video by Tsurai Wataame that shows Mixed Game Bag 2.

A YouTube video by Tsurai Wataame that shows Mixed Game Bag 2.

A YouTube video by NA that shows Mazogs.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Merchant of Venus.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Hopper.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Island Kingdom.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Julia Sets.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Krazy Kong.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Graphics Toolkit.

A YouTube video by TJ Ferreira that shows Grimm’s Fairy Trails.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Home Improvement Program.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Fun Golf.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Galaxy Warrior.

A YouTube video by Attempts: A gaming channel (by LRU) that shows Ghost Hunt.

A YouTube video by DAS Gaming that shows Frogger.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Frogger.

A YouTube video by DAS Gaming that shows Fun Golf.

A YouTube video by Ariel Ranieri that loads and runs Crazy Bugs!, Crazy Bugs (cart), Crazy Bugs (Cartridge) and Crazy Bugs (Cassette).

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Dragmaster.

A YouTube video by TJ Ferreira that shows Fortress of Zorlac and Fortress Of Zorlac.

A YouTube video by Król Winyl that shows Computer Coach.

A YouTube video by Lorenzo Cuadrado that shows Cosmos.

A YouTube video by Chronologically Gaming that shows City of Xon.

A YouTube video by Chronologically Gaming that shows City of Xon.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Computacalc.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Catacombs.

A YouTube video by Attempts: A gaming channel (by LRU) that shows Centipede.

A YouTube video by Attempts: A gaming channel (by LRU) that shows Centipede.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows Bigflap Attack.

A YouTube video by Attempts: A gaming channel (by LRU) that shows Bigflap Attack.

A YouTube video by petsasjim1 that shows 3D Monster Maze.

A YouTube video by z80max300 that shows Androids (cart) and Androids.