| Breaking and Saving Programs on the TS2068 |
Step-by-step instructions for breaking auto-running machine code programs to save them separately to tape or disk. Load the program with the MC (machine code only) command; PEEK the start address from RAND USR and calculate length (65535 minus start); SAVE the machine code with SAVE “NC” CODE start,length, the BASIC loader as SAVE “BASIC”, and |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Graphing Data, Part I: Quadra Chart and Graph-It |
Comparative review of two TS2068 graphing programs: Quadra Chart (Psion Software) supports bar, pie, and line charts for up to 6 x/y pairs but has limited y-axis scaling and no user axis labeling. Graph-It (from ZX-Computing Apr-May issue) performs line graphs with user-set axes, full labeling, multiple simultaneous data sets, and best-fit linear regression with |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Little Goodies for the 2068 |
Collection of TS2068 programming tips and POKEs: generate an on-line BEEP whenever any key is pressed; use CHR$ codes before PRINT to prevent scroll; set CAPS/CHS mode with POKE 23658; PAUSE 65535 for indefinite pause; control key auto-repeat with POKEs to 23553 and 23552; escape locked INPUT with UDG input technique; print on lines 22 |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Printer On/Off Detection Programs |
Two short TS2068 BASIC programs using machine code REM statements and USR calls to detect whether the TS2040 printer is currently on or off, printing a corresponding status message. Program 1 uses POKE 26516,73 and tests USR 16514 against 16383; Program 2 (with FLASH) uses a similar approach with CLS reset. Practical safety check before |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Spectrum Emulator/Chameleon News |
First-hand review of the EMU-1 Spectrum emulator cartridge ($68) for the TS2068, with a compatibility list of ~20 tested programs. Working titles include Maziacs, Mad Martha 2 (adventure), Monopati, Hobbit, Jet Set Willy, Attic Atac, and Tasword. Discusses why some programs fail (US 60Hz vs. UK 50Hz causes issues with pseudo-pixel graphics routines), notes Spectrum |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| T/S On-Line: Modems and BBS Report |
First-hand account of using the Westridge 2050 modem with Mterm communications software on various online services. Covers Compuserve (CEM 450 SIG, weekly Wednesday T/S realtime conference, data base section XA-4), the free Zebra Systems BBS (718-296-2229), and several Bay Area bulletin boards (Neighborhood Story Board, Parent’s Resource Net, Peacenet, Land of the Lost for SF/Fantasy |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The BIN Function on the TS2068 |
Short tip explaining the TS2068’s BIN function for converting binary notation to decimal in BASIC (e.g., PRINT BIN 1001 displays 9). Notes that variables cannot be used as arguments — only literal sequences of 1s and 0s — and the maximum value is 65535 (BIN 1111111111111111). Shows that all arithmetic operations including powers and roots |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Jungle Jim: GOTO Statement and Program Line Storage |
Two-topic column: (1) The TS1000 GOTO statement accepts a line number, variable, or numeric expression as its target — demonstrated with a program that dispatches to line 100 or 200 depending on a key press using CODE A$. (2) Technical explanation of how the TS1000 stores program lines in memory starting at 16509: two bytes |
Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| TS2068 User's Guidebook |
Brief news item: T.S. Services (Red Bank TN) sells a guidebook listing over 800 products for the TS2068 and over 40 dealers still supporting the machine, for $5.00 cash, check, or money order. Includes publications, hardware, and software of all types. Positioned as an alternative to calling dealers individually to find remaining support. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Unbreakable-Unstoppable Program |
Very short TS2068 BASIC listing using ON ERR GO TO that creates a continuously running program immune to BREAK, key presses, and normal interrupts: line 10 sets ON ERR GO TO 20, line 20 prints INKEY$ and loops. Author (unnamed, from ATSU Newsletter, Central Ohio) reports being unable to stop it by any means tried, |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
