Update July 1996
Date: July 1996
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Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| A Couple of Simple ZX81/Timex 1000 Modifications | Internal 16K RAM using 62256; composite video buffer. | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Add serial port to your Sinclair | It is time for another hardware project: this time a serial interface, for the ZX81, 2068 (and I believe the SPECTRUM). The design is fully hardware and software compatible with the popular TS2050 (TIMEX) modem. As usual, I tried to keep the circuit as simple as possible to make it easy to construct. | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Are there any mailing lists/e-zines/web-sites for the Spectrum followers? | List of sites, circa May 1996. | Sinclair ZX Spectrum |
| At the keyboard | Email exchange about using the TS2068 "into the next millenium." | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Become a Sinclair Power User | Suggestions on building a Sinclair system that will be usable for several years into the future. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Cable Column | Backup strategies to prevent data loss. | Sinclair QL |
| Internal Memory Expansion for the Z88 | Upgrading the Z88 internal RAM. | Cambridge Z88 |
| More on Larken Maxcom | More notes on the improvements to a TS2068-based BBS. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| NESQLUG and the Fourth North American QL Show | Report on the show held in Bedford, MA. | Sinclair QL |
| Printing VU-CALC on a Large Printer | Printing spreadsheets from the TS 2068. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| QL FAQ and Resources pointer, news on news | Where to find QL resources, circa May 1996. | Sinclair QL |
| Sinclair ZX Spectrum micro-FAQ | You can find an up-to-date & fuller version of this document at the following World-Wide Web (WWW) address: Please send your additions and corrections to the email address above. As I am a university student and about to take a year out to go back to the real world this may be the last major update of the FAQ for some time. | Sinclair ZX Spectrum |
| The Last Hardcopy Editorial | Last issue of Update. | |
| TS1500 memory mod | Expand TS1500 to 32K internally. | Timex/Sinclair 1500 |
| TS2068 Key Top Protector | Young user protects his keyboard with plastic cling film. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| ZX81 Emulators | A: Yes. I’m aware of four at the moment. I’d rank them in the following order: In summary: The Atari emulator is just about perfect for playing most games on, but due to the slow speed of the original, typing in long programs is a bit of a chore. | Sinclair ZX81 |