The “Resources” column lists new products and services for users of Sinclair and Timex Sinclair computers. Suppliers and users are invited to send brief product descriptions including software format and details for ordering to: Resources, SYNC Magazine, 39 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Plains, NJ 07950.
All programs in this listing require the 8K ROM and 16K RAM unless otherwise noted. “CC” indicates cassette format.
Loading Aids/Accessories
Cassette Recorder Alignment Tape
Helps align mono cassette recorder head for best results, check tape speed and path. Jeweller’s screwdriver is the only tool needed.
Hilderbay Loading Aid
Get the loading volume just right the first time every time; usually finds dropouts; compare the quality of different makes of tape; locate tape files on tapes with several files. Plug into ear socket of computer; plug ear lead into HLA.
Hilderbay, Ltd.
8/10 Parkway
Regents Park
London NW1 7AA, U.K.
Assemblers/Disassemblers/Compilers
TS1000/ZX81 Disassembler
Displays and prints disassembled listings or hexadecimal dumps. Disassembles full instruction set using standard Zilog mnemonics. Memory examine, search and modify. LOAD and STOP any program for disassembly or backup. Occupies 3.5K. MC utility; loads anywhere in memory. CC and instructions: $14.95 pp.
Scientific Software
6 W. 61 Terr.
Kansas City, MO 64113
Assembler in Basic
Provides for use of labels, absolute jumps, relative jumps, variables, text, some expression evaluation, and editing of original assembly text (stored in REMark statement). “Double-pass” assembler. Enter mnemonics with op codes. Cannot handle IX or IY commands; modifications pending. 3 page listing: $1.50 plus long SASE.
John Richard Coffey
PO Box 448
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Printers and Aids
Screen Copy Program
Allows Spectrum screen to be copied onto a Tandy CGP-115 four color printer/plotter when used with Softest CGP-115 interface. Scans screen horizontally and sends printer information to Tandy printer. Colors mapped to printer’s four colors. Program: $15; interface: $75.
Softest
10 Richmond Ln.
Romsey, Hants
U.K. SO5 8LA
PI2040 Printer Interface PC2040 Printer Cable
Solves the interface problems of connecting the TS2040 printer to a TS1000 computer with Memotech and other non-Timex add-ons; tested with all Memotech products and several other add-ons not compatible with the TS2040; comes with PC2040 36″ flat ribbon cable; expansion connector for add-ons. $37.50 plus $2.50 s&h. V/MC orders: 1-800-458-5858, x577 (in CO: 1-800-458-4545, x577).
Compumentor
Suite 405, 1919 14th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
Boards/Interfaces
Brother EP-20 and TS1000
Adapt a Brother EP-20 electronic typewriter for use as a ZX printer. Schematics and information on electronic and mechanical principles of operation: $5.
Jon Glazer
PO Box 31
Horse Creek, CA 96045
I/O Board (2401)
Designed for the Spectrum owner who wants to do I/O circuit design; 8 bit port; large prototyping area; description and application information on how to build multi-channel sound generator. $29.95.
Elcomp
53 Redrock Ln.
Pomona, CA 91766
(714) 623-8314
FDZX1 Interface Board
Enables use of TS/ZX computers in automated measurement, data acquisition, instrument control applications. Fully buffered address, data, and control buses for I/O; 6 decoded device codes; 2 14-conductor, 6″ cables to connect interface to other boards. Write for further information. Kit: $69.95; assembled: $99.95. $2 s&h. V/MC.
Group Technology, Ltd.
PO Box 87
Check, VA 24072
(703) 651-3153
Mathematics
Compu-Stat
General statistics program; calculates most descriptive statistics, graphs frequency distributions, and generates 3 tests of statistical inference; includes mean, median, 95 percent confidence limits, standard deviation, variance, range, high and low values, standard error of the mean, and (if more than one set of data) Student’s t, Mann-Whitney U, or simple ANOVA. Manual and CC: $9.95.
Computercraft
156 Drakes Ln.
Summertown, TN 38483
(615) 984-3571
Multiple Linear Regression (S 026)
Computes correlation matrix, its inverse, regression coefficients, ANOVA, multiple R and coefficient of determination for up to 15 independent variables and 30 observations. Listing: $4 pp.; add $3 for CC. SASE for catalog.
Division Quiz (S 004)
Up to 25 random division problems. Maximum 4 digit divident; 3 digit divisor. Modification for changing skill. Listing: $2 pp.; add $3 for CC. SASE for catalog.
3 Factor ANOVA with Interaction (S 021)
Evaluates ANOVA where a single subject is exposed to one level for each factor; up to 5 levels of treatment per factor; up to 5 subjects per cell. 7 F-statistics are tested by an error term. Listing: $2.50 pp.; add $3 for CC. SASE for catalog.
Ako Tech, Dept. SL1
1613 Dayton Rd.
West Hyattsville, MD 20783
Electronics/Radio
Electronics
Use your computer in your electronics work: Ohm’s law and power dissipation, resistor/capacitor network calculations, astable/monstable “555” timer circuit, transistor amplifiers, power supplies, and other time consuming calculations. For free information write:
JPR Software, Inc.
PO Box 4155
Winter Park, FL 32793
Programming Aids
Toolkit
8 routines: Renumber, search and replace, search and list, free (bytes left); graphics: hyper-graphics mode, fill, reverse; tape routine.
JRS Software
19 Wayside Ave.
Worthing, BN13 3JU
U.K.
Step
Debugging tool for Basic programmers; provides single stepping through program lines or conditional or loop breakpoints; the Basic display and reports on up to 15 expressions are available after each step. MC; fits into upper 3K of 16K RAM. CC: $14.95.
Z-Tools
MC extension to Basic; allows you to: merge, renumber, copy or delete blocks of lines, verify tape against memory. 2 versions: upper 2K of 16K RAM and the 8-10K block of an expanded memory. CC: $14.95.
SINWare
Box 8032
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Graphics
Compu-Sketch (2K RAM)
Easily draw pictures of any sort on your screen. CC: $3; listing: $1.
Skelly Computer Programming
50 Riverside Dr., Camelot
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Graphics Drawer: $14.95; Pixel Drawer: $14.95.
New software line for the ZX/TS computers. 16K. Free 28 page catalog describes the line.
Dynacomp, Inc.
1427 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618
(716) 442-8960
Hi Res Printer Graphics
Collection of MC utilities; 256 x 192 resolution on TS2040 or ZX Printer; includes plotting points, point to point line drawing, mixing hi-res and keyboard characters, full screen drawing. Reverse side: LEASTHR: weighted least squares linear regression analysis routine; outputs hi res straight line graphs calculated from x,y coordinates of data. CC: $10 pp.
Hi-Res Graphics Plans: Complete plans for building 256 x 192 hardware addition for hi-res display: $6.50 pp.
G. Russell Electronics
RD 1, Box 539
Centre Hall, PA 16828
Graphics Toolkit
23 routines including: DRAW, UNDRAW, FOREGROUND ON, FOREGROUND OFF, BORDER, UNBORDER, FILL, EDITPRINT, UPSCROLL, DOWNSCROLL, RIGHTSCROLL, LEFTSCROLL.
JRS Software
19 Wayside Ave.
Worthing, BN13 3JU U.K.
U.K. to U.S.
Quicksilva, Inc.
Quicksilva has set up a North American operation to market and manufacture its product line.
Quicksilva, Inc.
426 W. Nakoma
San Antonio, TX
(512) 492-8054
Downsway Electronics, Ltd.
Downsway has set up a new facility in Indio, Cal., to produce its computer products including software for the TS/ZX, Vic-20, and Commodore 64 computers, TS/ZX and Vic 20 RAM packs, the Jupiter Ace and accessories.
Downsway California Inc.
81824/D6 Trader Pl.
Indio, CA 92201
(619) 342-1223
Education Games/Programs
Math Quiz
Quiz yourself in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Three levels of difficulty. CC: $3; listing: $1.
Skelly Computer Programming
50 Riverside Dr., Camelot
Lake Placid, NY 12946
The Chemistry Tutor
Learn the more difficult concepts of introductory chemistry: writing chemical formulas, naming compound formulas, mole-gram-molecule conversion, balancing chemical equations, stoichiometry problems, gas equations. CC: $16.
H. R. Brady
301 Pine St.
Neptune Beach, FL 32233
Gradebook
Teacher’s class records: alphabetize names; record exam, quiz, and other scores; assign weights to scores; statistical functions; curves; output to screen or printer. CC: $12.95. Sent Express Mail for $10 s&h.
Robotec, Inc.
59 C St.
Ampoint Industrial Park
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Astronomy
Ephemeris V
Deluxe 100 year planet finder: right ascension, azimuth, declination, altitude, constellation; graphic representation; accurate anywhere on earth. CC: $14.95. Sent Express Mail for $10 s&h.
Robotec, Inc.
59 C St.
Ampoint Industrial Park
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Robotics
X-1 Home Robot Kit
Moves at speed of slow walk; on-board computer control by TS1000; hearing sense, human-approaching detection and alarm; obstacle sensing; ambient light sensing; 8 channel remote Radio Control; connect to TV and play games through the Robot. Kit: $299.95.
Droid-Bug Kit
Runs around; senses objects and changes direction; teaches basic robot construction. Kit: $99.95.
Catalog of Personal Robot
Publications, plans, kits, and all the parts to build your own robot from scratch. Start-up hobby package: Information package, photos, catalog, club membership: $5, refundable with first order.
Eugene Lally
General Manager
Robot Shack
PO Box 582
El Toro, CA 92630
(714) 768-5798
Business/Household Programs
Stock Market
Play the stock market at home without investing a cent; lets you buy and sell various stocks; learn at your own pace the details of various stock market functions such as buying on margin, short-selling, options to buy via warrants; learn and practice proven strategies; test your strategies. CC: $10 pp.
Biocal Software Inc.
167 Wilson St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
How to Make Good Investments
Course 1 in a series of courses on investment and financial analysis. Covers the same material as covered in business schools with some practical techniques. Programs and examples as learning aids and tools for later investment. Ideal for beginner or occasional investor. 50 page text and CC: $39.95.
Specify TS1000 version. Purchasers of TS1000 software not compatible with future TS computers will be able to buy the same software upgraded at cost.
The Wizards
PO Box 7118
The Woodlands, TX 77387
Checkbook: $14.95; Data Filer: $19.95; Phone Book: $12.95.
New software line for the ZX/TS computers. 16K. Free 28 page catalog describes the line.
Dynacomp, Inc.
1427 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618
(716) 442-8960
Gene-Pro
A genealogical data storage program. Holds pertinent information to great, great grand parents. For family genealogists. $12.95.
D. LaBue
DML Software
14 Wick Rd.
E. Brunswick, NJ 08816
Techni-Stock Software System
Technical stock analysis to predict stock and market movements. 6 functions: input price-volume data from worksheet; update data; 16 week data listing; detailed price-volume data chart; technical analysis evaluation based on statistical averages, moving average trends, price momentum. Looseleaf notebook manual and CC. Send names of your favorite 6 stocks and $34.95 plus $3 s&h.
Toco Technology
PO Box 98
Santa Claus, IN 47579
Power Supplies
Kleen Line Security
Modem protection to suppress telephone line spikes caused by lightning, spherics, or phone office switch gear. 2 stage semi-conductor and gas discharge tube suppression techniques. Write for further details.
Electronic Specialists, Inc.
171 S. Main St., PO Box 389
Natick, MA 01760
(617) 655-1532
Surge Clamping Diodes
.21″ W x .38″ L maximum dimensions. 1″ leads. 5V TTL. $4.25. 11.1V for Vsupp. less than or equal to 11.1V, 15.5V for Vsupp less than or equal to 15.3V. $4.50. 35,000 faster than M.O.V.s. Prices include postage and instructions.
Matthew Zenkar
142 Holcroft Rd.
Rochester, NY 14612
Books
Introduction to Computer Programming (TS1000) By Dr. Roger C. Palmer
Course notes developed *for UCLA Extension Course x414 for adult students without experience in computers or programming. Includes: Writing a program, program control (GOTO and FOR-NEXT); characters, codes, graphics; arrays; sorting; retrieval. 117 pp.; 8 1/2 x 11; $20 student ed.; $24 trade ed. with binder.
Cibbarelli & Associates, Inc.
11684 Ventura Blvd., Suite 295
Studio City, CA 91604
(213) 760-8110
The Elementary Timex Sinclair
Step-by-step chapters lead you through the process of hooking up the computer, loading and saving programs, creating graphics, music, and all kinds of utilities. By the time you are finished, you will be writing and using Basic programs. $14.95.
Datamost, Inc.
8943 Fullbright Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311-2750
(213) 709-1202
The Timex Sinclair Ideabook By David H. Ahl
50 educational programs demonstrate problem solving techniques in mathematics, science, and business. 10 chapters deal with problem solving by formulas and repetitive trials, convergence, recursion, compounding, probability, geometry, science, simulations, and drill and practice. $6.95 plus $2 s&h.
Creative Computing Press
39 E. Hanover Ave.
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
The Microcomputer User’s Book of Tape Recording By Hilderbay, Ltd.
Tells how your tape system should work; how to choose a tape recorder, test and adjust it, keep it in good condition, select and care for tapes, make reliable recordings, load difficult tapes; how a tape recorder works. 60 pp. £2.90.
Hilderbay, Ltd.
8/10 Parkway
Regents Park
London NW1 7AA, U.K.
Solutions (1K RAM)
Solutions to the end-of-chapter exercises in The Complete Sinclair ZX81 and Timex TS1000 Basic Course published by Melbourne House. Hard copy program listings: $5.
Jack Carson
11200 Lockwood Dr., No. 307
Silver Spring, MD 20901
ZX81 Horizon By Adrian Watney
Programming instructional book aimed at those ready to exploit the 16K RAM pack. 4 long programs with detailed analysis of how the lines and routines work. Programs on CC.
Uitgeverij Wolfkamp
POSTBUS 70254
(1007KG) Amsterdam
Netherlands
ZX81/Timex Programming in Basic and Machine Language By Ekkehard Floegel
Programs listings and information. Chapters include: What is programming, programming in Basic and machine language, games, programs for school and data management, connection of a PIO, control programs, appendix. $9.95.
Elcomp Publishing, Inc.
53 Redrock Ln.
Pomona, CA 91766
Games
Headquarters
Navigate your space ship through the asteroids to find headquarters. CC: $3; listing: $1.
Skelly Computer Programming
50 Riverside Dr., Camelot
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Games Megawurm
Arcadelike game which exploits the graphics capabilities of the TS/ZX computers.
Focus
Find pairs of characters behind the grid of a black square. Tests your memory. You earn or lose points depending on how retentive your memory is.
For free information write:
JPR Software, Inc.
PO Box 4155
Winter Park, FL 32793
Guess It
A guessing game with 3 levels of play with prompting. CC: $3; listing: $1.
Bird Cage
Put your life savings in the Bird Cage and try your luck. Exciting game with excellent graphics. CC: $5; listing: $2.
Skelly Computer Programming
50 Riverside Dr., Camelot
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Monarch
As ruler of the kingdom you must make decisions about the use of land and what will make your people happy. Make the right decisions and keep your crown; otherwise you lose it. Fastload.
Demolition/Ten-Pin
Demolition: You must stop a moving wall before it reaches the top of the screen with carefully aimed bombs that destroy the wall piece by piece. Ten-Pin: Converts your computer to a bowling alley. Your score depends on how hard and accurately you send the ball down the alley.
TimeWare Chess
Play the computer.
CasinoPak 1
One Armed Bandit: Pull down the arm and watch the cherries and oranges spin. Blackjack: Beat your dealer the computer.
Invasion Force
Protect yourself from a giant alien ship. To get a clear shot at the ships you must break through the alien’s force shield and contend with waves of smaller ships protecting the mother ship. Quick reflexes. Fastload.
Escape from Shazzar
Adventure game. Find the temple because it is the only way to escape, uncover as much treasure as you can, find the right keys for the doors. Avoid deadly fumes, poison, magic, cave-ins, bottomless pits. Get to the temple and locate the Thruster and win.
Reston Publishing Co.
TimeWare Marketing
11480 Sunset Hills Rd.
Reston, VA 22090
800-336-0338
Farmyard Flying
Fly the bi-plane through farms without crashing into the towers.
Games Pack One (2K RAM)
Boxing has you fighting the computer opponent. Cosmic Attack uses both skill and response time to keep from being captured. CC: $10.
Games Pack Two (2K RAM)
Draw Poker is much like the famous card game, but for one player. Laser Destroyer is a weapon used to keep Earth save from invaders. CC: $10.
Games Pack Three (2K RAM)
Hangman has the computer select a word for you to solve. In Spaceship Lander you try to bring down a falling spacecraft. CC: $10.
Games Pack Four (2K RAM)
In Speedway your car is racing for the record length without crashing into the computer’s car. Tic-Tac-Toe is the popular game three-in-a-row in which you play against the computer-with-a-strategy. CC: $10.
Go-Boom
Move the basket left and right to catch the falling bombs or they will all go-boom. CC: $10.
Special Game Collection
A set of 3 machine code games, featuring Farmyard Flying, Go-Boom, and Highway, each on its own cassette. CC: $25.
John Riggs
1114 Elaine
Livermore, CA 94550
Tax Programs
Tax Return Helper, 1983 ed.
5 programs to help fill out Form 1040 and schedules A, B, C, D, and E. Enter data directly on screen copies of forms. The programs perform all computations and even detect some errors. When you make a change, all the lines affected by it are updated on the spot. Cost is deductible. Available Jan. 1984. TS1000 (16K RAM): $14; TS2000: $18. Add $1.50 s&h. $5 off for buyers of previous editions.
Ksoft
845 Wellner Rd.
Naperville, IL 60540
Protective Devices
No-Zap
Static electricity from your finger to your computer can give a shock and cause data loss on or damage to the computer. Put No-Zap near your keyboard, run its lead and clip to ground, touch the metal point and your static charge passes harmlessly to ground. $12.95 plus $2 s&h.
KIS Engineering
Box 751-S
Methuen, MA 01844
Controllers
Intercontroller
Unit has 4 grounded socket outlets providing multitasking control of devices in home, office, lab, workshop. Each socket fully programmable; supplies up to 6A (higher loads possible with relays); LED indicates state of socket. Timing can be regular or random; accurate to .01 second. Uses memory addresses 8192-8195. Short Basic program sets up the control tasks, sequence, and time intervals. Up to 4 units can be connected together. $99.95 (including cables); $4.95 s&h. Write or call for information:
Intercomputer, Inc.
PO Box 90, Prudential Center
Boston, MA 02199
(617) 437-1190