Byte Power Feb 1987
Date: February 1987
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Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Better Programming! | First this month we are going to talk about how to get the SOUND when using the SPECTRUM rom on your TS2068. To get the SOUND on the SPECTRUM you would change the SOUND Statement for OUT 245 for the register and OUT 246 for the data. Here is an example: You would change this | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Bits & Bytes Talk | This new features lets you the reader express yourself about the Timex world. If you have something you’d like to share with our subscribers don’t hesitate send it in! To start off here is a letter from a reader of Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Dear sirs: I would like to try a 6 month trial subscription to | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Checkbook Accounts | When running this program, you will be asked to enter the original balance then the number of checks to be totaled. The computer will then ask you the names of the recipients of the checks and the amount of the checks. If the transaction is a deposit just enter DEPOSIT when the computer ask you | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Editor's Note | Well, this is the 6th issue of BYTE POWER! Cause for celebration? Nah! We’ll wait for the 12th issue! As you may have noticed, we are back to the old format. But it has been improved, it now features a 64 or 32 column on-screen and a printout option on either a full-size printer or | |
| Inventory | This program will keep track of what is valuable in your house. Up to 60 items, their value, how many you have and a comment. Data can be printed on full-size printer or TS2040. Load driver at around 64000. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Just Another Spreadsheet | This little goodie will let you create formulas with all mathematical functions found on the TS2068 + 2 special functions, SUM and AVERAGE. You can enter up to 100 formulas and up to 200 texts in a 26×99 grid (that’s 2574 cells in all!). Once the program has loaded the main menu will appear, choose | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Lost in 3D | Find your friend in a giant maze! Features a split screen displaying the two players as the work their way in the maze. PLAYER 1 CAN ONLY USE THE JOYSTICK IN PORT 1 (LEFT), PLAYER 2 CAN PLAY WITH JOYSTICK IN PORT 2 (RIGHT) OR THE KEYBOARD, Q-FORWARD, A-TURN AROUND, O- LOOK LEFT, P-LOOK RIGHT. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Mailing List | This program will let you keep names of members of your user group, friends, etc and allow you to print them on labels (FULL-SIZE PRINTERS) To control MAIN MENU cursor, use 6-DOWN, 7-UP and ENTER-select option MAIN MENU ENTER NAME: Lets you enter a name, if the name you entered was already in file then | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Mr. Me! | This game is just like the ever popular “PAC-MAN” Control Mr. Me! with the joystick or the keyboard: Q-UP, A-DOWN, O-LEFT, P-RIGHTPress 1 to pause the game. Press [STOP] to reset the game. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| MUSIcomp Version 1.1 | This program will allow you to create musics and play them back with the BEEP command! DATA compatible with original MUSIcomp (NOV’86) FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN PROGRAM! A working file is included so you’ll have an idea how to write music. There is also a demo player to show how to play the music. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Review: The Worx! | First, I was a little disappointed by this program, it was a little confusing the way it worked. Still can’t get some of the functions. Anyways this program offers a PLANNER, a PHONE BOOK, a CALCULATOR, a DECISION MAKER, a BIORYTHM and a CLOCK. The thing with the program is the editor, especially the delete | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Super Marbles | In this program you are a Marble which wanders around caves and platforms, up vaccum tubes and elevators, on a quest to explore each screen to its entirety. The Marble has the uncanny ability to jump. He can also fall short distances, but if he falls too far, he has the tendency to crack up. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |
| Text Printer | This program will allow you to print old BYTE POWER mags (AUG 86 to NOV 86) on either the TS2040 of a full-size printer. Your print driver should be at 34000 or lower. To print a magazine first choose option 3 of the menu and load the file you want (PART I or II) and | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable |