Adam Trionfo

Adam is a computer polyglot but his main focus for a number of years has been has been the Bally Astrocade, an early computer/game console, which he’s documented on Bally Alley. His interest in the Timex/Sinclair 2068 may be almost as much as for the Bally.

Location: New Mexico

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Videos (68)

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Diamond Mike 1985 by JRC Software Played on Real NTSC Timex Sinclair 2068 Computer
Adam Trionfo demonstrates Diamond Mike, released by JRC Software in 1985 for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 Computer. It was written by...
May 4, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group December 4, 2023
We talked about creating a bus expansion unit (BEU), now that we have information from Timex about its specifications, as...
December 4, 2023
Timex Sinclair Online User Group July 21, 2024
Johan "Dr Beep" Koelman talked to us about how he got into Sinclair computers and what led him to write...
July 21, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group May 18, 2025
We welcomed a new member, talked about AI-written theme songs, a recent reunion of Timex Portugal employees, discussed the 2068...
May 18, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group May 21 2023
Adam gave an update on the activities of the Albuquerque Timex Sinclair User's Group, made up of Ryan Gray, Carl...
May 21, 2023
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 13, 2025
Jeff gave us an overview of the TS 2060 hardware design and features. We discussed the design of the enclosure...
April 13, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 16, 2023
Chuck Durang, author of the Timex/Sinclair 1000, 1500 and 2068 user manuals, join us to talk about his experiences.
April 16, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 3, 2023
Bob Fischer, a former middle and high school band instructor, joined us to talk about a grade book program for...
April 3, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting August 18, 2024
We talked about how to preserve the Timex Sinclair memory and machines in a physical way accessible to many. Is...
August 18, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 1, 2025
In this meeting, we reviewed the history of the Timex Computer Corporation and development of the Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500...
December 1, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 18, 2022
Discussion about Bob Swoger, a long time supporter of the Timex Sinclair community.
December 18, 2022Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group meeting December 5, 2022
Adam Trionfo dug into the FDD 3/3000 disk images, examining a home-made version of Q*Bert.
December 5, 2022
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 16, 2025
Carl Miles discusses plans for a comprehensive expansion board for the ZX81, tentatively called the "1560". Joao Diogo Ramos told...
February 16, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 19, 2023
Danny Ross, former Vice President and COO of Timex Computer Corporation, joins us for this special meeting.
February 19, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 2, 2026
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...
February 2, 2026
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 22, 2026
On this 42nd anniversary of Timex's departure from the computer industry, we discussed the announcement, the context and the impact...
February 22, 2026
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 5, 2024
Jeff Burrell discussed the potential options for a "next" TS2068 using either software or hardware.
February 5, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 6, 2023
In this meeting we learned that former Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a Timex/Sinclair 2068 user.
February 6, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group meeting January 1, 2024
Adam and Ryan considered creating a podcast focused on unusual stories of how people used their Timex and Sinclair computers.
January 1, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 15, 2023
Tim Swenson gave a demonstration of Sinclair QL emulators, including showing off some microdrive cartridges.
January 15, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 18, 2026
Chris Boisvert, one of the original creators of Byte Power 1st Class Magazine, joined us. He explained how he and...
January 18, 2026
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 2, 2023
Bob Swoger memorialized; members demonstrated their programs and caught us up on projects.
January 2, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting July 1, 2024
We discussed the SPONZY (Spectrum ROM on ZX81) project, the TS-Pico new software and other projects.
July 1, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting July 16, 2023
David talked a bit about the connection between the Koala Pad and Sinclair computers. David also gave an update on...
July 16, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 18, 2023
Richard Booth, author of Applied Sinclair: Subroutines for the Mathematically-Minded, joined us.
June 18, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 2, 2025
We discussed the original ZX81 manual in this meeting's "Book Nook" and talked about the coordination for VCF Midwest.
June 2, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 3, 2024
Jack Boatwright joined us and recounted his experiences.
June 3, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 5, 2023
David gave an update on archiving tapes, documents, newsletters and more. Jeff Burrell showed the latest developments and demonstrated functions...
June 5, 2023
Timex Sinclair Online User Group meeting June 6, 2022
This meeting features Thomas B. Woods, Wes Brzozowski, Jeff Mazur, Tim Horner, Ryan Gray, Jeff Burrell and Stewart Newfeld.
June 6, 2022
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting March 19, 2023
Claudius Fatla joined to tell us about developing a clone of the Timex Computer 2048, a computer produced by Timex...
March 19, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group meeting May 2, 2022
We were joined by Dan Roy, who designed a TMS9918A-based video expansion for the Sinclair ZX81/TS1000.
May 2, 2022
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 5, 2023
We talked about updates to the website, recovered programs and what the members of the group have been working on.
May 1, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 5, 2025
Our meeting included introductions from four new-to-the-Zoom meeting members, as well as updates on Greg Bennett's Wordle program and the...
May 5, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 6, 2024
We discussed real uses of the TS 2068, including small business accounting in Canada and Argentina, the 1510 cartridge system...
May 6, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 16, 2025
We discussed shared community history and technical knowledge. We talked about the evolution of user groups from 1980s, who often...
November 16, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 20, 2022
Mark Kloosterman showed us some of his large Sinclair and Timex/Sinclair collection.
November 20, 2022Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 3, 2025
We showed off a seasonally appropriate turkey program and shared updates on projects.
November 3, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 4, 2024
Hugo Pinto shared his experience with the Load ZX Spectrum Museum's recent recovery of the Tenet educational network system.
November 4, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 7, 2022
Members caught us up on their projects. Adam, Carl and Ryan met in person.
November 7, 2022Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting October 16, 2022
Special guest Jim March chats about writing The Timex/Sinclair User's Encyclopedia.
October 16, 2022Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting September 15, 2024
Ingo Schmied shows his KiloZed, a pumped up and moderately larger Sinclair ZX81, and Joe Vandezande talked about his process...
September 15, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group meeting September 25, 2022
We watched David as he tried to operate the ZESarUX emulator in real time and at full speed, encountering all...
September 25, 2022
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting, March 17, 2024
Our discussion included emulator usage, Baud Day and the TS-1510
March 17, 2024
Timex Sinclair User Group Meeting May 19, 2024
Jim March joined us and we updated him on progress with the hardware, software and other items he donated for...
May 19, 2024
Timex Sinclair User Group Meeting November 6, 2023
Bill Miller's collection rescued, Louis Florit's TS 2068 website, Johnny Red shows Portuguese Timex computers.
November 6, 2023
Timex Sinclair User Group Meeting, April 1, 2024
Eduardo Fuentes presented his enhancements to a CP/M board for the 2068.
April 1, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group July 20, 2025
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter launched July 19th. Group discussed hardware repairs, power supply safety, Tim's printer emulator project, international participation,...
July 20, 2025
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...
April 26, 2026
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.
April 6, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group meeting August 21, 2022
In this week's meeting of our group, we were joined by Ryan Gray, a Timex enthusiast. Ryan has resurrected a...
August 21, 2022
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting August 5, 2024
We discussed the project to re-create the Timex 1510 cartridge player. Carl talked about his effort to recreate the Timex/Sinclair...
August 5, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group meeting August 8, 2022
In this week's meeting of our group, we were joined by Tim Ward, a Timex enthusiast. Tim was instrumental in...
August 8, 2022
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 2, 2024
Tim Swenson described differences between Boreal ZX Basic and Sinclair Basic. Carl demonstrated improvements he made to the Timex 1510...
December 2, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 21, 2024
We discussed using modems with Timex computers, ongoing software conversion projects, ZXZine and more.
January 21, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 5, 2026
We discussed VCF event planning, ham radio technology, Spectrum Next FPGA replicas, Jupiter Ace computers, retro computing alternatives, and Eastern...
January 5, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group meeting July 11, 2022
In this week's meeting, we talked about the huge amount of documentation Jack Boatwright preserved.
July 11, 2022
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 22, 2025
Tim Swenson discussed his recent participation in a QL forum meeting; we talked about Forth, chatted about the ZX Spectrum...
June 22, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting March 15, 2026
We talked about archiving milestones, tape recovery techniques, emulator development, preservation concerns, and community history.
March 15, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting March 16, 2025
Ryan Gray told us about a program called ZX Basicus, which interprets Sinclair Basic code at high speeds. Ryan also...
March 16, 2025
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.
March 2, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group meeting May 15, 2022
In this week's meeting of our group, we were joined by Tim Horner (from New Zealand!), Ingo Schmied, Ryan Gray,...
May 15, 2022
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 17, 2026
Fort Worth user group history, semiconductor fab war stories, the 2060 expansion board project, a Baudot telegraph keyboard interface, Joust...
May 17, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 4, 2026
We look at the N-Go Spectrum Next clone from Spain, a PC-8300 ZX81 clone, and various tools for converting images...
May 4, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 17, 2024
David, Joe , and Adam discussed a 1983 Timex joystick, noting its unique features and considering a teardown to explore...
November 17, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting October 19, 2025
Carl Miles presented his projects including a 'super' expansion for classic computers, and a modern TS1000 motherboard replacement. David gave...
October 19, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting October 6, 2025
Alger Salt joined and took us back to the early 1980s, when he and a colleague built an analog interface...
October 6, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting Sept 1, 2025
We chatted about preserving Asa Gordon's program from his time at NASA, modern hardware projects, and other Timex/Sinclair topics.
September 1, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting September 21, 2025
We recappped our experiences at VCF Midwest, which took place September 12-13. Many of the group members attended, including folks...
September 21, 2025

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