| 2068 ROM Disassembly |
Brief news item that Bob Orrfelt of the Peninsula group has disassembled the TS2068 ROM, producing a listing with comments and Z80 code. Editorial invites Orrfelt and others to write articles on the disassembly and the technique of disassembling ROMs. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| CompuServe Guidebook Review |
Review of How to Get the Most Out of CompuServe by Bowen and Peyton (Bantam Books). Praises explicit navigation and exit directions, step-by-step guides for on-line sessions, and the On-line Survival Kit appendix for quick-reference commands. Useful for newcomers and experienced users alike. |
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| Hardware Review: A & J Model 2000 Stringy Floppy |
Review of the A&J Model 2000 Stringy Floppy mass storage device for the TS2068. Covers 11,400 baud transfer speed (38K in 45 seconds), wafer capacities (14K-85K), compatibility issues with Spectrum ROM, and comparison with CAI Stringy Floppies used on the TS1000. Purchased for $203 from Knighted Computers; also available from Phoenix Enterprises. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Joystick Port Modification for Trakball |
Describes a hardware modification to the TS2068 player 2 joystick port: breaking the trace from pin 7 and jumpering to ground allows an Atari-compatible trakball to work correctly. Wiring schematic included. Also used for a CHRDKEY Bugserio Keypad. Demonstrates the Romswitch trakball capability shown at October meeting. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Letters to Timelinez |
Reader letter asking whether the Romswitch works with the Aerco interface, reporting on RGB monitor horizontal roll fix (reversing horizontal wiring polarity), and requesting reviews of Gravist and Multi-Draw 2068 software. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Perpetual Calendar Program (Continuation) |
Completes the perpetual calendar program omitted from the November 1984 issue, providing program lines after line 460. Marks Bay Area user group meeting dates on a monthly calendar display; works on both TS2068 and ZX81/TS1000 with scroll variants in the REMs. Includes instructions for purchasing a copy for $3.50. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| River Cities Smart BBS: Timex/Sinclair SIG |
Announcement of the River Cities Smart BBS (304-532-1616) with a dedicated Timex/Sinclair Special Interest Group. Features include message center, bulletins, information center with national user group/dealer/publication lists, and a download section with programs for the 1000 and 2068. Introduces a one-time lifetime membership fee to cover hardware costs. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Tasword II with Aerco Interface: Spectrum ROM Pokes |
Provides four POKE addresses discovered by Joe Williamson to run the Spectrum version of Tasword II with the Aerco interface on a TS2068 with Spectrum ROM. Step-by-step: load Aerco first, then Tasword, enter BASIC via Symbol Shift+STOP, apply pokes, return to Tasword with RUN, save the modified version. |
Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Test-Bit Subroutine |
BASIC subroutine (at line 100) allowing the user to determine whether a specific bit (0-7) of any byte address (0-65535) is on (1) or off (0) on the TS1000/TS2068. Includes a demonstration program that prompts for address and bit number and prints the result. Note in listing: adjust line 110 for 1000 vs 2068. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| The Jungle Jim: Display File |
Continues the Jungle Jim series explaining how the TS1000/1500 display file works in memory. Covers the D_FILE system variable, how display file storage differs by RAM size, and includes sample BASIC programs to PEEK display file memory and observe character codes. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| TS2068 Programming: User Defined Graphics |
Explains how to use the 21 User Definable Graphic characters (codes 144-164) on the TS2068 with the CHR$ function to keep program listings readable. Includes a subroutine to load UDG data from DATA statements, and a technique for creating centered program titles with GOSUB without line numbers. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
