| BASCII: BASIC to ASCII Converter |
A program for the TS1500 (with RS-232 and 16K RAM pack) that converts a BASIC program’s tokenized code into ASCII strings stored in a string array, then transmits them via a Memotech RS-232 interface to another computer. Uses RAND USR to redirect PRINT output to the string array above RAMTOP, then PEEKs the BASIC area |
Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program |
| Contest Update |
Announcement of a Timelinez newsletter article-writing contest running through the June 1987 issue: submitted articles earn 1-3 points each; a drawing in August 1987 awards a prize worth at least $100 (likely a new computer). Current point standings listed for 12 contributors including Norm Lehfeldt (15), Bill Miller (9), Walt Gaby (5), and others. |
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| EBZUG News |
Reports on EBZUG meetings in September, October (themed ‘Talking Computers’), and November 1986. September: Alvin Lam demoed Speakwell voice synthesis from ZX Computing; David Gray demoed 2068 games. October speech synthesis theme: Ric Jesch demonstrated his homebuilt speech unit using two Radio Shack chips; Woody McPheeters showed a blood chemical analysis speech device; Alvin Lam |
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| For the Birds |
Three BASIC programs for the TS2068 useful in creating banner graphics: GUIDE (starts at line 9000, printable numbered grid overlay for plotting), CURVES (demonstrates arc depth for various parameters using DRAW and CIRCLE), and BIRD (a detailed bird illustration using PLOT/DRAW/CIRCLE to produce a banner-quality graphic). Includes notes on half-width versus full-width banner use and |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Prison Project Report |
Status report on the Bay Area groups’ ongoing project to donate computers to Nevada prison inmates. Walt Shulman obtained four ZX81s at flea markets; Rex Lundgren repaired them for donation; James Griffis (GUTS Sacramento) modified one ZX81 with a conventional keyboard in a wooden case; Virginia Cunningham donated a new TS1000 with tapes. All equipment |
Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Software Review: The Worx! |
Review of ‘The Worx!’ (by Artel S. Fratlich and David C. Ridge, Novelsoft), a desktop utilities suite for TS2068/Spectrum. Covers all nine modules: Planner (appointment scheduler with 40 activities), Notepad (text editor, 20 lines/file), Telephone directory (50 entries), Calculator (arithmetic + five functions + programmable), Decision maker (paired permutation ranking), Biorhythm chart, real-time clock with |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| SVSTUG News |
Upcoming SVSTUG/GUTS-SV meeting dates for November, December, and January. Rich Silva demonstrated his pop-up auto-dialer program written entirely in machine code at the September meeting. Meeting location changes announced (moving to El Camino Hospital due to Cupertino Library expansion). Thanks to new member William J. Pedersen (Grand Rapids MI) who contributed 12 articles (70 pages) |
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| Transmit Using MTERM: Basic Programs |
Step-by-step tutorial for transferring BASIC programs between two TS2068 computers via modem using the MTERM terminal program. Covers setting MTERM buffer to Erase mode, configuring for HEX conversion, using MERGE to load the program into the buffer, opening and transmitting the buffer via Control-R and the Transmit menu, and verifying correct receipt. Includes a verification |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
