T-S Horizons n15

Date: July/August 1985
Issue: 15
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Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
ArtworxReview of drawing program for the 2068.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Byte-Mapped ScrollMost printing to the screen involves just 22-lines and 32-columns. One line scrolling is quickly done with RANDOMIZE USR 2361 (TIMEX Tech Manual). This program takes scrolling a bit further. It will scroll each scan-line row of any defined block of graphics or text on the screen.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Comment on Graphic ProgramsNotes about managing expectations for skill vs tools when it comes to graphics/drawing programs.Timex/Sinclair 2068
EnterThis issue contains the first of a series of machine code articles for the TS1000.
In Sync: Effective Graphics on the TS 2068When you try out a new program, the first impression you get is from the graphics. In fact, clever graphics (or lack of) can make or break a well written but otherwise lackluster program. The following annotated routines show how simple but effective graphics displays are created.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Machine Code for the MassesIntro to writing machine code on the 1000.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
More Educational Games [Review]Reviews of Logic Levels, Number Tumblers, Up & Add 'Em, Alphabet Zoo and Aegean Voyage. Ports of educational games by Fisher Price/Spinnaker.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Notes on Vucalc and the 80-Column PrinterModify the original VU-Calc program to print on an 80 column printer via Memotech Centronics interface.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Products from Russell Electronics [Review]Reviews of ROMFIX, GAMESMATE JOYSTICK INTERFACE. ROMFIX upgrades the Russell Electronics ROMSWITCH to run all Spectrum programs. The joystick interface is a cartridge dock board that gives your 2068 a Kempston style joystick port.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Reviews for the Non-Programmer: Word* from SiriuswareWord processor for the 1000.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Software Review: British TS1000/ZX81 SoftwareReviews of Rocketman, Forty Niner and ZXtricator.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Spectrum Conversion Notes: The Spectrum Expansion ConnectorConvert the 2068 expansion connector to a Spectrum connector; add pull-up resistors to the EXROM socket; Spectrum Hardware Manual by Adrian Dickens; Easy Add On Projects for Your Spectrum, ZX81 & ACE by Owen Bishop.Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The QL Report from Curry ComputerReview of QL software.Sinclair QL
The WizReview of small business accounting system.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Try TheseShort programs for the 1000 and 2068.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
TS Help and Information: Modifications to Add-on KeyboardAdd one-key shift-lock, delete and function keys to a TI keyboard converted for the 1000.Timex/Sinclair 1000
YS MegabasicYS Megabasic adds 35 commands to Spectrum basic, several fonts, window capability, sprites, multi-tasking, enhanced sound, named procedures, a Z80 monitor, trace function and more.Sinclair ZX Spectrum
ZX81 Hardware and Software NewsHowdy, folks. Many of us just don’t have much time for hacking around with our computers in the summer months, but that doesn’t mean everything stops! I’ve heard several people say “the ZX81 market is dead” lately.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000

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