Syntax/Syntax ZX80 v4 n12

Volume: 4
Issue: 12
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Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
8K ROMCALLSProgram scans the ROM up to 7679, building a stack of CALLED and CALLING addresses. Then it sorts and displays them.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Bingo Card GeneratorShort program to generate bingo cards.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Cash RegisterLets your ZX/TS act like a cash register record keeper for a small retail store.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Cassette Label MakerDesign a three-line label on the screen with all characters available, then just hit “C” to copy as many labels as needed on the printer.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Dear EditorUser with ataxia seeks help; comments on Programmers Toolkit from Softsync; replacement transistors; repair traces on keyboard; technical information for 2068; problems loading.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
E-Z Loader Software Bug FixRepair E-Z Loader with a few pokes.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Examining Machine CodeLook at any address in memory, leave it alone or change its contents, and automatically go to the next address.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Firstloader -- From ZX/TS to 2068Syntax commissioned a custom program, written by David Ornstein, to convert your existing programs for the 2068 or 48K Spectrums. This program translates input bytes from ZX/TS tapes to an equal number of output bytes in your 2068 that you must edit, and then save. Codes & program control structures differ in the two designs,Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
Graphics: A to ZReview of the book by Paul Bingham and Rick Goulian. Starts with BASIC PRINT statement graphics and goes to machine code graphic subroutines.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Hardware Review: Joystick AdaptorZebra’s plug-in joystick adaptor, a small module, lets you attach an Atari-style joystick to your ZX/TS.Timex/Sinclair 1000
High Line NumbersPoke to create line numbers above 9999.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Memotext SpecificsUser’s notes on the program.Timex/Sinclair 1000
New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n12)New products from TAG Software, Gesang Associates, Intercomputer, ACE Software, Thomas B. Woods, Delphic Enterprises, Sinware, E. Arthur Brown, Softsync, Macshak Software.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Timex ConfigurationOUT (ROSS): IN(X): NEW: GOTO start: seems to be the BASIC command line issued by Timex’ visionary chairman, T. Fred Olsen.
Ohm's ZXlawZXlaw calculates 4 functions of Ohm’s law: Power (P) in Watts, Current (I) in Amps, Voltage (V) in Volts & Resistance (R) in Ohms.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Spectrum Machine Code on 2068Some Spectrum MC tapes will run on your 2068, The Fruit Machine, for example. Your chances are better if the program is written for 48K. Programs that call keyboard scan routines—as IN 64510, 61438, 32766, or 65278—will run if you change these to INKEY$ or STICK commands on your 2068. Also programs written with MCTimex/Sinclair 2068
Speed VU-CALC KeyingEliminate half second delay after each keypress in VU-Calc.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Tax Return HelperReview of the program from KSOFT.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex Sinclair User RestructuringOrganization of ECC’s North American magazine will be restructured, according to observers close to the scene, but no decision has been taken to stop printing. Changes will delay issue 8, for which ECC apologizes.
Unjumble Word GamesProgram unscrambles any word.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
ZX/TS Subset of 2068 PinsAligned with the slot, you will find the pins correspond exactly to the ZX/TS pinout with three exceptions. RAM CS, ROM CS, and 9V are missing and the corresponding pins are empty. Pins outside the ZX/TS connector span perform 2068 functions—GND appears on 4 more pins (30 & 32, top & bottom) and +15V onTimex/Sinclair 2068
ZX/TS Users' Groups
ZXLR8 Fast SAVE/LOAD SystemZXLR8, a versatile and reliable fast SAVE/LOAD cassette storage system, not only quickly SAVES programs, but also arrays, graphics and binary data (machine code).Timex/Sinclair 1000