T-S Horizons n17

Date: February/March 1986
Issue: 17
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Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
3D FractalsA new graphics technique called FRACTALS is being used in modelling applications to simulate crystal growth, clouds, and three-dimensional landscapes. We will work on landscapes. A FRACTAL is an object that is put together by beginning with some basic shape, and then adding or removing fractions of it.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
DAMCO Rainbow Plus Interface; DK'Tronics Speech SynthesizerThe Rainbow Plus is an elegant and somple alternative to other Spectrum emulators. Its both Spectrum ROM and Spectrum compatible expansion port. A switch toggles between the Timex and Spectrum ROMs. The DK'Tronics Speech Synthesizer is basically the same as used in most inexpensive speech synthesizers for home computers.Timex/Sinclair 2068
EnterSubscription rate change; upcoming Midwest TS Computerfest.
Extended Basic For The TS1000/ZX81Have your ever wished the ZX81 BASIC allowed multistatement lines, or provided commands such as READ, DATA, RESTORE, IN, OUT, etc? Sure, lots of utilities have been around which provide these features, but most require RAND USR commands and POKEs which just aren’t “friendly” BASIC.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
FREE - Banta Keyfinder 2068Cut out the strip below and tape to the top front of your 2068. Or Xerox and tape. Courtesy TS Horizons and Banta Software. BANTA SOFTWARE 8088 Highwood Way Orangevale, CA 95662 (916) 722-4895Timex/Sinclair 2068
Guest EDITorial: From the "Save A Doorstop" DepartmentAppeal to donate old computers instead of using them for doorstops.
In Sync: 2068 Screen-SaveWhen you are writing a Basic program it is often necessary to be able to swtich between two screens of information. This program solves that problem.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Index to T-S Horizons Volume IIIn the three indices below, the numbers that follow each entry indicate the issue and page number where the article appears. GENERAL INDEX The Timex or Sinclair computer to which the following articles apply is indicated in parentheses after the listing, unless this is implied by the listing itself or unless the article is applicable both to the TS 2068 and TS 1000.
Lable MakerLableMaker is a short program to make nice looking cassette labels.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Little Goodies for the 2068The following “Little Goodies” are a collection of tips, aids, utilities, etc. that should prove helpful in 2068 programming. Special thanks to John Kuhn of the SINC TIMES in Florida and Stuart Ree of the TIMELINEZ N/L in Northern Calif. for their help.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Machine Code for the Masses: Part 2The object of this series is to present you with machine language programs that can be used to enhance your Basic programs.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
OFFICIAL "MIDWEST TS CONVENTION" RegistrationThe Midwest Timex/Sinclair Computerfest is now committed and WILL be a reality. Organized and sponsored by users from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky this event promises to be an outstanding assembly of TS users from throughout the Midwest, if not the nation.
Oh! Pascal!One of the most friendly textbooks the reviewer has encountered.Timex/Sinclair 1000
T-S NewsITEM: Attention TS User Groups!!! The MIDWEST TIMEX-SINCLAIR COMPUTERFEST, is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th, 1986. Your club is invited to attend the computer fest in Cincinnati. Clubs may rent a 4′ x 8′ table for $10, for selling, copying, and trading of, newsletters and original programs, demonstrating software, hardware, and for generally promoting your club.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Box TrilogyThis program will put a box outline anywhere on the screen at machine code speed. A slight modification produced a program that will doodle.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
ZX 81 News and ResourcesI offer two unequivocal statements for the record: 1: Yes, ZX81 user support has moved “underground”. 2: NO, the ZX81 support market is NOT dead! Because of fact#1 (despite fact#2 ? ), I am constantly encountering fellow computerists who simply don’t know where to turn for information about support for their computer.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000

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