| 2K Express | EDIT – some changes in SINCUS NEWS, starting with new dues for corresponding members, $8/year. This is the result of the new postal rate of $.22 per newsletter plus we are publishing 12 per year as compared to the 10 issues we originally commited for. | |
| Computus Interruptus, Part 1 | “All right”, comes the chorus, “what’s an interrupt, and why should I care?” I’ll admit, it’s possible to lead a normal, happy life even if you’ve never heard of an interrupt. But in that case, you’ll have missed something that’s at least lots of fun and, at most very useful. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| MTERM Patch for AERCO Interface | To install the patch to your program, load your MTERM SMART II PROGRAM, POKE the following data into the locations listed and SAVE the program using ******* SAVE”patch”CODE 54016,7721 ******** To toggle the printer ON/OFF while receiving data use CAP SHIFT 8 and P(PRINT). | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Newsletter Exchanges | This is our current list of UG swappers, we are always interested in hearing from new folks. T/S Users Group, PO BOX 7274, Station A Toronto,ONT MSW 1X9 CANADA LIST, PO Box 438, Centerport, NY 11721 CATS UG. | |
| Of Sorts, On Sorts, Sort of | When programming a computer to handle large amounts of data, it is helpful to be able to put that data into some orderly form and then be able to retrieve it quickly. That process is called sorting and searching and if you’re like me, the whole process has been something of a mystery to you. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Secretary's Report | Wednesday, December 19, 1984, SINCUS meet at the Chase/Lincoln Branch on the Vestal Parkway corner Murray Hill Road, Vestal, NY at 7pm. 23 members attending. A proposed change in dues and number of newsletters for corresponding members was passed. The dues go from $6/10 issues to $8/12 issues. | |
| Technical Comments Relating to the Sinclair ZX81 and the TS1000 Computers and External 16K RAMs | P.C. Boards are identified as issue 1 or issue 3. Both versions are found in ZX81s/only issue 3 is used in the TS1000. Electrically, they are almost identical. Issue 3 is an improved layout with a neater appearance. ZX81s have ICs mounted in sockets. The TS versions have their RAM chips hard soldered in place. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
