Try This

This column will feature short programs to show off your computer, impress your family and friends, and tickle your imagination when SYNC arrives at your place. We invite your contributions. Address them to: Try This, SYNC, 39 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Plains, NJ 07950.

4K ROM

Type in:

10 REM ZX80

and hit NEWLINE.

Then type in:

POKE 16431,587

and hit NEWLINE.

Hit NEWLINE again and watch the display. On some TV sets adjusting the controls will change the speed of the display.

Our thanks to:

Aaron Seeler
[address omitted]
Encino, CA

8K ROM

ENTER the following lines:

 20 LET A=INT (RND*42)+1
 30 LET B=INT (RND*42)+1
 40 LET C=INT (RND*2)+1
 50 FOR J=1 TO A STEP C
 60 PLOT A,J
 70 PLOT J,A
 80 PLOT B,J
 90 PLOT J,B
100 NEXT J
110 GOTO 20

After you hit RUN and ENTER, watch the results.

Our thanks to:

Bernard Bush
[address omitted]
Mansfield, MO