T-S Horizons

Publisher: TS Horizons

T-S Horizons published a mix program listings, product reviews, programming articles, hardware projects and applications.

Articles

  • 2 Books of Games: TS 1000TS 1000 Book review
    Review of Crunchers: 21 Simple Games for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and 51 Game Programs for the Timex Sinclair 1000 and 1500.
  • 2068 Review: Greeting Card DesignerTS 2068 Software review
    Thanks to Zebra Systems (the same great folks that brought us Tech-Draw… ZPRINT80… and many other fine products), we now have… GREETING CARD DESIGNER!
  • 2068 Software ReviewsTS 2068 Software review
    Reviews of BIZ (a home budget management program) and DRAW II.
  • 2068 Tutorial: Open# Close#TS 2068 Type-in program Tutorial
    Using the streams built-in to the 2068 to redirect output or accept input.
  • 2068 Word-Processor Software Evaluation (Part III)TS 2068 Software review
    Mscript, Text Editor 2000, Word 1.5, Word-Most, Textman, T50WS84B reviewed.
  • 2068 Word-Processor Software Evaluation, Part ITS 2068 Software review
    Overview of word processing software for the 2068 and evaluation criteria.
  • 2068 Word-Processor Software Evaluation, Part IITS 2068
    Short reviews of Tasword Two, the Textwriter series, VIEWord and Letteriter/Bufferiter.
  • 3D FractalsTS 2068 Type-in program Downloadable
    Program to generate fractal landscapes.
  • A & J Model 2000 Stringy Floppy Micro-driveTS 2068 Hardware review
    For those of you who own the TS2068 and bought it in anticipation of the micro-drives, the wait is over. The interface just plugs on to the back of the computer as would the printer. It has a connector on the back to allow for the attaching of the 2050 printer or modem. There are…
  • A Computer in the CongregationTS 1000
    As an avid Timex/Sinclair “computerist” and pastor, I am convinced that the computer does indeed have a bright future in the church, and that every church can reap enormous benefits from owning its own system. I am, moreover, completely biased toward the Timex/Sinclair 1000 computer, which is the core of the system I own.
  • A Message from Thomas B. WoodsTS 1000 TS 2068
    Open letter promising continued support; announcing Pro/File 2068.
  • A Right-to-Left Pixel-by-Pixel Screen ScrollTS 2068 Type-in program
    The following machine code program can be located anywhere you wish. It is very easy to double a number that is given in binary, just as it is very easy to multiply a number by 10 if it is given in decimal — in each case, you Just add a 0 on the right.
  • A Simple Loading AidTS 1000 Hardware project
    Plans for a small device to monitor signal levels when loading programs.
  • ACZ General Ledger 2000TS 2068 Software review
    ACZ GENERAL LEDGER 2,000 is designed to run on the T/S 2068 with the T/S 2040 printer. An option is provided for use of a CARDCO numeric keypad utilizing either of the T/S joystick ports. The program is designed to produce the most important financial reports required by a small business at minimum expense. A…
  • Adapting the ZX81 Rampack to the TS2068ZX81 TS 1000 TS 2068 Hardware project
    Adapt the 1016 ram pack, memory mapped to the DOCK bank.
  • Alpha StringsTS 2068 Type-in program
    Label maker modification; little goodies revisited; user groups.
  • Alpha Strings$TS 1000 TS 2068
    Correction to A&J article in n14; RAM chips from Jameco; adjustments to WORM program; Callisto Software’s ZX Hi-Res.
  • AnimationTS 1000 Type-in program
    Animation using screens stored in arrays.
  • Applied Sinclair: Subroutines for the Mathematically-MindedZX81 TS 1000 TS 1500 TS 2068 Book review
    This publication is, in a word, “impressive”. To complement his powerful cadre of subroutines, which are capable of handling some rather formidable problems from applied math, Booth has also included some very elegant plotting routines, which, used in conjunction with the numerical programs through a (simply written) main program will actually plot the solution for…
  • ArtworxTS 2068 Software review
    Review of drawing program for the 2068.
  • BadgammonTS 2068 Software review
    This is a very good version of the game “Backgammon” for the TS 2068. It has full color and sound: playing pieces are drawn in hi-res graphics.
  • Bank Switching for the TS 1000, Part 1TS 1000 Type-in program Hardware project
  • Bank Switching for the TS 1000, Part 2TS 1000 Type-in program Hardware project
    Describes some of the hardware needed for the project.
  • Bank Switching for the TS 1000, Part 3TS 1000 Hardware project
  • Bank Switching for the TS 1000, Part 7TS 1000 Type-in program
    Operating system for bank switching and file management system.
  • Bank Switching for the TS 1000, Part 8TS 1000 Type-in program Hardware project
    This is the last instant of this series. Routines to save (and reload) bank data on tape are included in the 2K operating system. These are necessary for back-up and because the memory in most banks is volatile.
  • Bank Switching... The Timex/Sinclair 2068 Computer, Part ITS 2068 Tutorial
    Details of bank switching, starting with the CLOSE command. Errors in the ROM are described and a short solution is proposed. Disassembly of the CLOSE command is provided.
  • Bank Switching... The Timex/Sinclair 2068 Computer, Part IITS 2068 Tutorial
    Discussion of how streams were supposed to use bank switching to interact with external devices and how the system probes for devices at startup to set up the SYSCON table.
  • Bank Switching... The Timex/Sinclair 2068 Computer, Part III and IVTS 2068 Tutorial
    More details of bank switching.
  • Best of Sync, Volume 1ZX80 ZX81 Book review
    Review of the book that collected articles from the first year of Sync magazine.
  • Bits and Bytes #3
    Gladstone terminated the KRAKIT contest without a winner. Gary Gogel provided the answers, obtained from the program producers, International Publishing and Software.
  • BITS and BYTES #4
    Highlights of the industry and scene at the time.
  • Blippo Sound Effects GeneratorTS 1000 Hardware review
    The Blippo sound effects generator is a low-cost add-on module for the ZX81 or TS1000. It connects through the computer’s rear expansion port, and as all sensible peripherals, provides another expansion port at its rear.
  • Book Review: Timex Sinclair 2068 Beginner Intermediate GuideTS 2068 Book review
  • Bridging the Gap Between Sinclair & IBMZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program
    I finally got my hands on an IBM PC. After having worked on a main frame for so long, I found the IBM to be a pleasant experience. I also discovered that the file system on the IBM was similar to that of the main frame— though much slower. Since I was still hacking away…
  • Build an Uninterruptible Power SupplyTS 1000 Hardware project
    Add a small UPS to the TS1000.
  • Build Your Own Surge SuppressorHardware project
    Add MOVs to a power strip and make a surge suppressor.
  • Byte PowerTS 2068 Software review
    Review of Byte Power magazine (on tape).
  • Byte-Mapped ScrollTS 2068 Type-in program
    Most printing to the screen involves just 22 lines and 32 columns. One line scrolling is quickly done with RANDOMIZE USR 2361. This program takes scrolling a bit further. It will scroll each scan-line row of any defined block of graphics or text on the screen. The block will wrap around or scroll off the…
  • Cassette Notes
    Tape cleaning and adjustment suggestions.
  • Charge Account BargraphTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program
    Monthly charge account monitor/bar graph designed to provide incentive to reduce balances and watch graph lines grow shorter.
  • Checking Out Library Computer LendingTS 1000 TS 1500
    Libraries in the U.S. and Canada are lending Timex/Sinclair computers and accessories to patrons.
  • Christmas Gift SuggestionsTS 1000 TS 2068
    Recommendations for computers, accessories, upgrades, software and books.
  • Clover: A Graphics Program for the 2068TS 2068 Type-in program Downloadable
    Creates a variety of geometric designs.
  • Comment on Graphic ProgramsTS 2068
    Notes about managing expectations for skill vs tools when it comes to graphics/drawing programs.
  • Compatibility
    Issues of compatibility among different vendor products present issues for TS users.
  • Computer Interfacing Techniques in Science [Book Review]TS 1000 TS 2068 Book review
    30 experiments for any ZX computer.
  • Computers for Convicts Department
    A California user group made a gift of two Timex computers and some software to inmadte in a Nevada prison.
  • Converting to Timex Sinclair BasicTS 1000 Book review
    Review of the book by Stuart Bird, published by Wayne Green Books.
  • Creating and Saving FilesTS 1000 Type-in program
    One of the best features of the BASIC language that Sinclair designed into the ZX-81 (TS-1000) is its ability to SAVE all of its variables, including arrays, in the normal course of SAVEing the program onto cassette tape and reloading the variables along with the program LOAD. This allows us to transfer a file, in…
  • DAMCO Rainbow Plus Interface; DK'Tronics Speech SynthesizerTS 2068 Hardware review
    The 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.
  • Dear Reader
    Welcome letter from the editor.
  • Dear Reader
    Discusses new authors and articles in the issue.
  • Dear Readers
    Delay in publishing the promised disk drive system.
  • Design Tips for the Zebra Designer SeriesTS 2068
    Banner, Greeting Card and Sign Designer are programs that give us the chance to be a little creative, and make even more constructive use of your 2068. After spending much time with all three programs, I have come up with a few suggestions to make your final product even more impressive.
  • DK'Tronics 16K Uncased Memory BoardTS 1000 Hardware review
    Review of the uncased memory board for use with the same company’s keyboard. Product is flawed, according to reviewer.
  • DK'Tronics KeyboardTS 1000 Hardware review
    Review of the keyboard.
  • Double Feature AdventureTS 1000 Software review
    Review of “The Elusive Mr. Big” from Softsync.
  • EDITorialTS 2068
    It was one year ago that Timex closed its doors to the world of computers. Upper management “pulled the plug:” “not enough R.O.I” was their excuse.
  • Educational Software for the TS2068TS 2068 Software review
    Kids on Keys, Facemaker and Kindercomp from Spinnaker Software.
  • Enter
    Report on Midwest T/S Computer Fest; Sinclair Research sold to Amstrad.
  • Enter
    Tex Faucette has been a faithful supporter of TS Horizons from almost the beginning. Many of you know Tex as Oscar Sensabaugh from Computer Trader Magazine, where he writes a regular Timex etc., column he calls “Computin’ in the Country”. Report on the Midwest TS Computer Fest from LIST. Updates on Computers for Convicts.
  • Enter
    This issue contains the first of a series of machine code articles for the TS1000.
  • EnterTS 2068
    New Subscribers; The Portuguese 2068: Hopeful Hybrid or Mutant Misfit; Impending Cancellation of SYNTAX.
  • EnterTS 1000 TS 2068
    QL; 128K Spectrum.
  • Enter
    Subscription rate change; upcoming Midwest TS Computerfest.
  • Enter
    Excitement for First Annual Timex/Sinclair Computer Fest. Speakers include Mark Fendrick, Jerry Chamkis, Jack Roberts, Thomas Woods.
  • Enter
    Welcome John Bell, new writer.
  • EnterZX Spectrum QL
    Sinclair QL and the new Spectrum Plus were featured recently at the Consumer Electronics Show. Dave Higgenbottom is still trying to secure financing and Timex is being patient. BASIC publication cancelled; all paid subscriptions would be fulfilled by another company.
  • Enter
    Timex no lnger in the computer business.
  • Enter
    Queries about taking over the TS2068: Timex reports 20 parties have inquired about the prospect. Sync, TS User cease publication.
  • Enter
    News from Eben Arthur Brown about continuing Timex/Sinclair support and rumors about David Higgenbottom’s attempt to gain distribution rights to the Timex/Sinclair 2068..
  • Enter: Please Read!
    TS Horizons No. 29 will be the last Issue published.
  • Error Codes: Revising a Hunter Board to Hold 32kTS 1000 Hardware project
    Correction to “Revising a Hunter Board to Hold 32k” that appeared in T-S Horizons n19.
  • Error RecoveryTS 1000 Type-in program
    Techniques and programming examples to recover from user errors.
  • Etch-Ah-SketchTS 2068 Type-in program
    It’s hard to come by a good drawing program with the capabilities represented In this one. This program was originally written for my uncle’s Atari 400 but, after many modifications, I converted It for the 2068 and thought I would share It with other users. I worked on this program two years off and on,…
  • Experimenting With the Byte Back ModemTS 1000 Type-in program
    How to program modem settings with the TS1000.
  • Extended Basic For The TS1000/ZX81ZX81 TS 1000 Software review
    Review of Thomas Woods’ Extended Basic. It is an extension/BASIC interpreter which lives in a 3.5K long 0 REM statement. All commands are entered after an initial REM statement on a line; multiple statements can be entered with a colon.
  • FASTLOADTS 1000 Software review
    Review of the program.
  • FDD SpecificationsTS 2068
  • File ProtectionTS 1000 Type-in program
    Recommendation, along with a short subroutine to support it, for saving programs and data to alternating sides of a cassette as a method of preventing data loss.
  • Filler Up: For the TS 1000/ZX81ZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program
    Have you ever had a use for a partial screen clear or a rapid screen fill with a specific character? Then FILLER UP is for you. It’s a short (24 byte) machine code routine that can be stored in an opening REM statement or relocated to any of your favorite M/C storage spots (no absolute…
  • Focus: Introducing the 2068TS 2068
    Brief overview of the TS2068.
  • From the Cluttered DeskTS 2068 Type-in program
    Updates on subscriptions: more than 1000 subscribers. Query about income tax programs, request for larger gutter in issues, printer hint, correction to program in prior issue.
  • From the Cluttered Desk: Anonymous Letter
  • From the Cluttered Desk: Reader Input Plus Other Notes of InterestTS 2068
    David G. Hansen of Madison, Wisconsin, is the 2068th subscriber.
  • Full-Size Printer Patches for MTERM I SoftwareTS 2068
    Patch to enable MTERM I to print via Tasman Interface.
  • Game ScoreboardTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program
    Short program to track game scores, up to 12 players.
  • Games from 'Games'TS 2068 Software review
    Review of Deathchase and Frogger, available from Games to Learn By.
  • Good News for Worried 2068 Computerists
    Editorial on continued support for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 from E. Arthur Brown Company.
  • GosubsTS 1000 Book review
    GOSUBS by Ewin and Shirley Gaby came out about the time Timex was going under. It is “A BYTE BOOK” and published by McGraw-Hill. Written for the original ZX81, the programs are applicable to the 2068 as well as the QL.
  • GosubsTS 1000 Type-in program
    Short programs contributed by readers.
  • GrafistTS 2068 Software review
    Review of drawing program for the 2068.
  • Guest Editorial
    Editor of Computer Shopper weighs in on departure of Timex Corp.
  • Guest EDITorial: From the "Save A Doorstop" Department
    Appeal to donate old computers instead of using them for doorstops.
  • Hacker's HandbookBook review
    The HACKER’S HANDBOOK is written by Hugo Cornwall (an alias?) of England. In this book, Hugo goes into detail of what goes on in the mind of a true “hacker”, one who revels in the ability to break into the most secure computer systems. He starts in very simple terms, and describes the subject in…
  • Ham Hacker Programs from Hawg Wild SoftwareTS 1000 Software review
    Review of programs for amateur radio operators.
  • Hardware HintsTS 2068
    Pinouts of the TS2068 edge connector and dock connector.
  • Hardware History
    Review of the Sinclair calculators.
  • Hardware Review: MULE Electronics Keyboard OverlaysTS 1000 Hardware review
  • Hardware Review: ROMPAK Instant Load SoftwareTS 1000 Hardware review
  • Help!TS 1000
    Question from Don Hughes regarding problems loading from tape.
  • How to Market Your Timex/Sinclair SoftwareTS 1000 Book review
    Review of the book published by Softmark Associates.
  • How to Use Graphics, Part 1TS 1000 Type-in program
    Tutorial on TS1000 graphics.
  • In Spec: Rotronics ToolkitTS 2068 Software review
    This series of programs, available all on one wafer, offers a variety of useful tools. To quote the manual, “The routines are a compilation of the most popular programs available via the ROTRONICS Information Service.” All of these programs self-initialize upon loading and most are Then called with one simple command.
  • In Spec: Trans-Express by Romantic Robot [Review]TS 2068 Software review
    There are two main things you will find you can do with the program. The first is transfer programs from tape to wafer… but not all programs. The main problem with this is that the Wafadrive uses a bit over 2K of the computer’s memory for itself, so that programs that use a lot of…
  • In Spec: Wafer Tips (The Wafadriver Column)TS 2068
    Tips for using Wafadrive tapes. Smith Corona also used the same “wafers” on one of their word processors. Sources for Pro/File 2068 on Wafadrive.
  • In Sync: 2068 Line Renumber RoutineTS 2068 Type-in program
    Renumbering routine for the 2068.
  • In Sync: 2068 Screen-SaveTS 2068 Type-in program
    When 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.
  • In Sync: Effective Graphics on the TS 2068TS 2068 Type-in program
    Program to create a scrolling message ticker.
  • In Sync: Exploring 2068 Video ModesTS 2068 Type-in program
    One of the reasons I bought a 2068 was to use the advanced video modes described in appendix C of the basic manual. I was disappointed when l found it impossible to access these modes using only BASIC. After learning machine code I was able to use the Dual Screen Mode in my BASIC programs.…
  • In Sync: LinecheckTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program Downloadable
    Linecheck generates checksums for programs, making it easier to ensure they are typed in correctly.
  • In Touch with the World #5
    Updates on online services, communications software and publications.
  • inQLingsQL
    New software and other news about the Sinclair QL.
  • Interfacing BooksTS 1000 Book review
    Table compares The Ins and Outs of the Timex TS1000 & ZX81, Control Things with Your Timex Sinclair and Timex/Sinclair Interfacing.
  • Kids' PageZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program
    Programs written by kids for kids.
  • Lable MakerTS 2068 Type-in program
    LableMaker is a short program to make nice looking cassette labels.
  • Least Squares Method of Curve-Fitting Point DataTS 1000 Type-in program
    Program implements an approach to fitting a set of data points to a line.
  • Leave My Stuff AloneTS 2068 Type-in program
    Theft hurts just as much when the stolen item Is useless to the thief as If it were jewels. What is been presented here is not intended to let you penetrate deep secrets for criminal purposes. It is for self-help when things get sticky.
  • Letters
    Using Wafadrive in Spectrum mode; right to life ad in #18.
  • Listing: A Text and Graphics ProgramTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program Downloadable
    Program that lets you create drawings and enter text on the drawings.
  • Little Goodies for the 2068TS 2068 Type-in program
    A collection of tips, aids, utilities from Sinc Times and Timelinez that should prove helpful in 2068 programming. Includes function reference strip for the 2068.
  • Logic FamiliesReference
    This article is a collection of data from various data books and specification sheets and is intended to provide a useful source of information when you need to choose what kind of IC to use for your project and what, if any, interface is required between the various families.
  • Machine Code for the MassesTS 1000 Type-in program Tutorial
    Intro to writing machine code on the 1000.
  • Machine Code for the Masses: Part 2TS 1000 Type-in program
    The object of this series is to present you with machine language programs that can be used to enhance your Basic programs.
  • Machine Code Graphics LoopTS 2068 Type-in program
    Thoughts on programming graphics with machine code.
  • Mailing ListTS 1000 TS 2068 Software review
    The program is written entirely in BASIC language. It stores from 100 to 425 NAMES, ADDRESSES, and PHONE NUMBERS; lists all names; searches by NAME, by CITY, by ZIP code, or by PHONE number. It allows changes to entered data, or deletions of data. It allows a print out of the complete listing, or a…
  • Making 2068 Back-Ups on the A&J MicrodriveTS 2068
    Technique for backing software from tape to A&J Microdrive.
  • MasterfileTS 2068 Software review
    MASTERFILE is a cute and powerful file program originally written for the Spectrum. This review covers Version 09, converted to run on the T/S 2068 without any type of “Spectrum emulator”.
  • Matrix Inversion Using Gauss-Jordan EliminationTS 1000 Type-in program
    Tutorial on using Gauss-Jordan elimination method to pivot a matrix.
  • Matrix/Cursor InputTS 1000 Type-in program
    Suggestions for coding programs to accept input and display as a matrix, like a spreadsheet. Includes routine for entering and displaying data.
  • MemocalcTS 1000 Software review
    Review of the program as replacement for VU-CALC.
  • Memotech Centronics Parallel Interface and the Seikosha GP-100A PrinterTS 1000 Hardware review
    Review of the interface and printer.
  • Mined-OutTS 1000 Software review
    Review of the game, from Quicksilva.
  • More BIT/SZX81 TS 1000 TS 1500 TS 2068 Type-in program
    This program is a game I call ‘SECRET NUMBER.’ The computer holds a secret number whose value is anywhere between 0 and 50. You have to guess that number by using messages as cross references. As you enter a guess (input a number) the computer gives you a clue as to the general area of…
  • More Educational Games [Review]TS 2068 Software review
    Reviews of Logic Levels, Number Tumblers, Up & Add ‘Em, Alphabet Zoo and Aegean Voyage. Ports of educational games by Fisher Price/Spinnaker.
  • More Notes on VU-CalcTS 1000 Type-in program
    Modifications to overcome certain shortcomings in VU-Calc.
  • More Programming Tips For The T/S1000TS 1000
    UnLISTable REM lines; tape unlocker; free MC storage; extra op codes for MC programmers; T/S 1000 clock.
  • More Uses for Your Timex/Sinclair 1000: Astronomy on Your ComputerTS 1000 Book review
    This book is a collection twenty programs dealing with amateur astronomy. The programs are quite varied, ranging from the EASTR program which calculates the date of Easter Sunday for any year, to the CONST program which randomly selects a constellation for display and gives you a chance to identify it.
  • Moreland's Memo
    Editorial about state of the industry in late 1983.
  • Moreland's MemoTS 1000 Type-in program
    Tips for saving memory when writing programs on the TS1000.
  • Moreland's Memo
    Difficulties and challenges of being a Timex dealer.
  • MTERM and SpectrumTS 2068 Type-in program
    Use MTERM with the Spectrum ROM.
  • MTERM IITS 2068 TS 2050
    Part II – Text Files. How to upload and download text files. Describes how to use Mountaineer Software’s Letteriter/Bufferiter software to transmit files.
  • Music LibraryTS 2068 Software review
    Music Library is a data base management program that provides a convenient format for organizing your music collection. It allows you to store three lines of information (each 32 characters wide) on 100 or more items of music.
  • News Analysis
    Analysis of the entirety of Timex and impact of economic factors on all elements of its business.
  • News from the World of SinclairTS 1000 ZX Spectrum
    Sinclair Spectrums in Egyptian classrooms; assigning pro bono attorneys in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York system, with a 64k TS1000; notes about a visit to England, where the Spectrum is very popular.
  • Notes on Vucalc and the 80-Column PrinterTS 2068 Type-in program
    Modify the original VU-Calc program to print on an 80 column printer via Memotech Centronics interface.
  • Number to WordTS 2068 Type-in program
    Convert a 7 digit phone number to all possible letter/number combinations.
  • Odds, Ends, Etc. #2TS 1000 TS 2068
    “Startext,” an on-line service offered by the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, selling unused time on their Vax. T.S. Services newsletter addresses the “CON” in the lower left of the MTERM II screen. Memotext on tape, courtesy Fred Nachbaur, is mentioned.
  • Oh! Pascal!TS 1000 Book review
    One of the most friendly textbooks the reviewer has encountered.
  • P.S.
    Request for articles about the 2068 from the publisher.
  • Page: 8TS 1000 Type-in program
    Program to instantly display information on the screen by storing screens in an array.
  • Part-Way Down the Road with Partial PascalTS 1000 Software review
    Partial Pascal from Semper Software was the subject of an earlier review. This is a follow-up which includes a book review plus other “adventures” with Partial Pascal.
  • Partial Pascal [Review]TS 1000 Software review
    Review of a Pascal editor/compiler for the 1000.
  • PenetratorTS 2068 Software review
    Penetrator is a fast action arcade-type game written for the Timex-Sinclair 2068. The game is packaged in a neatly styled box with excellent instructions.
  • Pictures from the 1986 Midwest TS Computer Fest
    Pictures taken by Charles Dickson of Lanham, MD.
  • Pixel Sketch and Graphics Editor (PS/GE) 2.0TS 2068 Software review
    The Pixel Sketch and Graphics Editor, Version 2.0 (or PS/GE, for short) uses the standard video mode, the extended color video mode with eight times the standard color resolution, and the high resolution graphics video mode to draw and to print text. This versatility is very useful especially if you like lots of color or…
  • Powerful Projects with Your Timex/Sinclair [Book Review]TS 1000 TS 2068 Book review
    Hardware interfacing projects for the 2068 and 1000.
  • Printer EPROM for generating lower case letters with true descenders on 80-column printersHardware review
    Replacement ROM for Gorilla Banana (Seikosha GP-100A) that gives letters like g, j and p true descending (below the baseline) appearance.
  • Products from Russell Electronics [Review]TS 2068 Software review
    Reviews of ROMFIX, GAMESMATE JOYSTICK INTERFACE. ROMFIX upgrades the Russell Electronics ROMSWITCH to run all Spectrum programs. The joystick interface is a cartridge dock board that gives your 2068 a Kempston style joystick port.
  • Program BVPTS 1000 Type-in program
    Solution of the Linear Boundary Value Problem.
  • Program TipsTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program
    Tips for the TS2068 and TS1000.
  • QL ReportQL
    Notes about the QL, comparison of the QL to Amiga and Atari ST computers. Games and books about the QL discussed.
  • QL ReportQL Hardware review
    May is here and hopefully the QL will be too sometime soon. We have seen a lot of new products come into our offices this past month. We have the Computamate Q-Disk interface connected to our machine and are running a double-sided single drive capable of storing 700K worth of data!
  • Quest for the Holy GrailZX81 TS 1000 Software review
    In this game you have thing you can pick up like guns, machetes, fishing nets, gold coins and other things. Since you are in the jungle and you can be killed by a savage ape, I suggest you use your gun, but you can use your own judgement.
  • Quick-BalanceTS 1000 Type-in program
    Quick-Balance prompts for all the information it needs from the user. About all you need to know is that to exit the outstanding checks or unposted deposits reoutines, you need only to enter ‘0’.
  • READer INPUT
    More controversy over anti-abortion ad in #17.
  • Reader InputTS 1000 Type-in program
    Method of copying data to a second array when more storage space is needed. Technique is limited by memory; discusses how to collapse the original array.
  • Reader Input
    Concerns about an early contributor; kudos from readers.
  • Reader Input
    Letter about printing to Seikosha GP-100A printer; open letter to Timex Corp about TS2068 software.
  • RedalertTS 1000 Software review
    Review of the game from Softsync.
  • REM Builder for TS1000ZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program
    Seeing Mather White’s REM-expansion routine in T-S H reminded me of a REMBUILDER routine I use with my ZX81. It allows either building a REM to any desired number of characters or adding just one byte at a time.
  • Reviews by Tex: SoftaidTS 2068 Software review
    The Softaid tape is one cooperative effort to support relief efforts for victims of famine in Africa.
  • Reviews for the Non-ProgrammerTS 1000 Software review
    Review of SuperScreen, a machine language program that allows you to manipulate the display as ‘windows’, effectively displaying output from several programs at once.
  • Reviews for the Non-ProgrammerTS 1000 Software review
    Review of Chroma-Soft, a program and a yellow filter for the TV screen, that generates some color through flashing. Update on Word* for the ZX81.
  • Reviews for the Non-ProgrammerTS 1000
    Using the Z-XLR8 ROM with the Hunter board.
  • Reviews for the Non-ProgrammerTS 1000
    Reviews and mentions of new software and hardware.
  • Reviews for the Non-Programmer (TS1000)TS 1000
    “Zapper” (removes electrical spikes); short memory test program.
  • Reviews for the Non-Programmer: Word* from SiriuswareTS 1000 Software review
    Word processor for the 1000.
  • Revising a Hunter Board to Hold 32K Bank Switchable NVRAMTS 1000 Hardware project
    With HM6264LP-I5 28 pin RAMS at less than $4 each, l have devised a not-too-difficult revision to a Hunter board which will give your ZX81/TS1000 four switchable 8K sections of write-protected NVRAM on the one board.
  • ROMPAKTS 1000 Hardware project
    The Rompak cartridge can instantly load programs, such as games or utilities, into memory. The cartridge is memory mapped in the unused 8 to 16k block of memory, and it has an expansion connector out the back, so it can be used with the T/S printer or ram pack.
  • Rule of 1978 - Car Loan PaymentsTS 1000 Type-in program
    Program to calculate car loan payments.
  • Runge-Kutta Method for Solving First Order Ordinary Differential EquationsTS 1000 Type-in program
    Type-in program to solve these equations.
  • Sign Designer, Banner DesignerTS 2068 Software review
    Design and print greeting cards, signs, and banners with your 2068 and full-size printer. The quality of Sign Designer and Banner Designer are equal that of Greeting Card Designer. Commands are identical for all three progams. With the Graphic Designer Utility (provided with each of the three programs), you can design your own graphics that…
  • Simple Reset SwitchZX81 TS 1000 Hardware project
    Instructions and schematic for adding a debounced reset switch.
  • Simpson's RuleTS 1000 Type-in program
    Program that implements a method to determine the integral of a continuous function over an interval.
  • Sinclair-Vision?
    Sinclair TV available as a kit via mail order.
  • Smart Text TS-2068TS 2068 Software review
    Many programs may be evaluated and either reviewed or rejected in a single session at the keyboard. This IS NOT TRUE in the case of Bill Jones’ SMART TEXT TS-2068. In fact, upon first reading the 70-page manual, my reaction was, “Egad, he has reinvented Wordstar!” Of course I jest. Nevertheless, a mere listing of…
  • Software ReviewTS 1000 Software review
    The Home Asset Manager, The Coupon Manager, The Checkbook Manager, The Gambler, and Supermaze, all for the TS1000, reviewed.
  • Software Review: British TS1000/ZX81 SoftwareZX81 TS 1000 Software review
    Reviews of Rocketman, Forty Niner and ZXtricator.
  • Software Review: War in the EastTS 2068 Software review
  • Software ReviewsTS 1000 TS 2068 Software review Book review
    Reviews of Screen-Calc (Banta), Screen File (Banta), Gridlock (2-Bit Software) and Timex/Sinclair 1000 Basic Programs in Minutes.
  • Solution of Quadratic EquationsTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program
    From the book “Small User’s Math”.
  • Solutions of N x N Simultaneous Linear-Equations By Gauss EliminationZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program
    Gauss Elimination is one of the oldest, most commonly employed, efficient, and straight forward methods of obtaining the solution of sets of simultaneous linear equations on a digital computer. This method is very easily understood and programmed.
  • Some Notes on the Bank Switching SeriesTS 1000
    Correction to a listing in issue 11. Another bug has surfaced in the listing provided in Issue 11.
  • Special Report: Mass Storage Devices For The TS 2068TS 2068 Hardware review
    Brief overview of A&J Microdrive, DAMCO/Rotronics Wafadrive, Millenia K Disk Interface, Aerco FD-68 Interface.
  • Special Report: Spectrum Software For The TS2068TS 2068
    English Micro Connection (EMC) is a new company formed for the sole purpose of bringing quality products into the U.S. from England. Other companies are also importing Spectrum software. Knighted Computers is converting some software so it can run on the TS 2068 without coversion.
  • Spectrum Conversion Notes: The Spectrum Expansion ConnectorTS 2068 Hardware project
    Convert the 2068 expansion connector to a Spectrum connector; add pull-up resistors to the EXROM socket; Spectrum Hardware Manual by Adrian Dickens; Easy Add On Projects for Your Spectrum, ZX81 & ACE by Owen Bishop.
  • Spectrum Program ReviewsTS 2068 ZX Spectrum Software review
    Beach-Head, Dangermouse in Double Trouble, reviewed.
  • Superprinter for the TS1000TS 1000 TS 2040 Type-in program
    Lower-case letters on the TS 2040 printer.
  • Surplus Keyboard Improvements for Extra Shifted KeysZX81 TS 1000 Hardware project
    The TI 99-4A keyboards, still widely available, are an ideal unit for the ZX81/TS1000 computers. Recent and not so recent articles have shown how the shifted keys on the KB-0 line cam be connected using two diodes. This method can give you four useful and often used shifted keys: EDIT, DELETE, quotation marks, and FUNCTION.
  • Switchable Spectrum ROM Project for the TS 2068TS 2068 ZX Spectrum Hardware project
    I recently purchased some Spectrum ROMs from Zebra Systems with the hope that I might be able to make my own “ROM-switch” circuit without having to pay the price of those that are commercially available. When I examined the TS-2068’s ROM circuitry I realized that this was an easier task than I had originally assumed.
  • T-S NewsTS 2068
    Softaid (tape with popular Spectrum games); proceeds went to BandAid. Programs for ham radio operators (1000 and 2068). “Memonotes”, a publication for users of Memotext and Memocalc. Wafadrive Engineering Bulletin, put out by Damco Enterprises, contains updates for a number of programs for Wafadrive users.
  • T-S NewsTS 2068
    Ezra Group has software for TS1000 and TS2068; “The 1985 Sinclair User Annual” published by Sinclair User; Timex Sinclair Amateur Radio Users Group published QZX.
  • T-S NewsTS 2068
    Midwest Timex-Sinclair Computerfest coming. Byte-Back still in business. AN-TO Productions carries line of plastic keyboard overlays for the TS2068, for use with Tasword and MScript. English Micro Connection carries Spectrum games. Zebra Systems selling TS1510 cartridge doc and three cartridges. Applied Sinclair: Subroutines and Programs for the Mathematically Inclined available from Richard Booth. Hacksel Electronics…
  • T-S NewsTS 2068
    Zebra Systems announced that the price of the Zebra-Talker has been reduced and the software is compatible with their disk drive. Thomas Woods has developed a 32K Bank-Switched programmable memory cartridge for the 2068.
  • T-S News
    Product announcements and very short news items.
  • T-S NewsTS 1000
    Surplus hardware from Electronic Supermarket that could be used with TS1000. Two new TS hardware/software directories. Keyboards from E. Arthur Brown and Sinclair Place. Three new magazines: Sync Ware News, TS User and Busyness. Intercontroller from InterComputer. Forth from Hawg Wild.
  • T-S NewsTS 1000
    CNN reported on the Sinclair C-5. News about the Spectrum Plus, ICL QL-based One Per Desk product. Sync Artist 1.3 from Callisto Software.
  • T-S NewsTS 2068
    Eight page booklet appears in December issue of Discover and other magazines. Timex Sinclair Amateur Radio Users Group and QZX newsletter. Product and catalog announcements from Hawg Wild Software, E. Arthur Brown. Hotline and newsletter from Timex. Sinclair Research announces ZX Microdrive.
  • T-S NewsZX81 TS 1000
    Dan Ross resigns from Timex. Book announcements from Wayne Green Books, Softmark Associates. Software and hardware announcements from multiple vendors.
  • T-S News
  • T/S Help and InformationZX81 TS 1000
    Source of paper for the ZX printer; problem with ZX81 that could be bad SCL; non-working keys on a TS1000.
  • Tantalizing Games for the Timex/Sinclair 2000 SeriesTS 2068 Book review
    Review of the book.
  • Tax Exemption for Timex User Groups
    Doug Dewey reports that the Triangle Sinclair User Group has gained non-profit status.
  • Technical Tips for the TimexTS 1000 Hardware project
    Add a repeat key to the TS1000.
  • Textwriter 1000 EnhancementsTS 1000 Type-in program
    One of the best word processors around for the ZX/TS computers is TEXTWRITER 1000 by Robert Fingerle. However, there are a few enhancements that I found which make it even easier to use.
  • The BASIC HandbookTS 1000 Book review
    Review of the book by David Lien, published by Compusoft Publishing.
  • The Box TrilogyTS 1000 Type-in program
    This program will put a box outline anywhere on the screen at machine code speed. A slight modification produced a program that will doodle.
  • The KruncherTS 1000 TS 2068 Software review
    Review of a program for 1000/1500 and 2068 that can make program code smaller through common methods.
  • The QL Report from Curry ComputerQL Software review
    Review of QL software.
  • The Sinclair ZX81ZX81 TS 1000 Book review
    Review of the book by Randle Hurley.
  • The Stopper for the 16K TS1000TS 1000 Type-in program
    Have you ever thought you’d like to a backup copy of a valued program but couldn’t break into it to save it? Or have you admired a feature of a programm and wanted to look at it to see how it’s done? Then this short (12 byte) program is for you.
  • The WizTS 2068 Software review
    Review of small business accounting system.
  • Timex Sinclair 2068 GuidebookTS 2068 Software review
    Cassette “guidebook” to publications, hardware, software and supplies for the 2068.
  • Totally Safe Machine Code for the ZX81 and TS1000ZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program
    Tips for writing safe machine code.
  • Try TheseTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program
    Graphics demo programs for the TS1000 and 2068.
  • Try TheseTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program
    Short programs for the 1000 and 2068.
  • Try TheseTS 1000 TS 2068 Type-in program
    Each line of text appears to scroll outwards into place from the center of the screen.
  • Try TheseZX81 TS 1000 TS 1500 TS 2068 Type-in program
    Short programs that demonstrate graphics and audio features of the TS1000/1500/ZX81 and TS2068.
  • TS 1000 Keyboard Add-OnTS 1000 Hardware project
    Wire a keyboard to your TS 1000.
  • TS Help and Information: Modifications to Add-on KeyboardTS 1000 Hardware project
    Add one-key shift-lock, delete and function keys to a TI keyboard converted for the 1000.
  • TS News
    Sinclair QL announced. Updates from vendors. Timex Sinclair User taken over by another company; new issue promised.
  • TS NewsQL
    More about the Sinclair QL. Brief mention of Memotech MTX-512. Software from JRC, Softsync, Apropos Technology.
  • TS2068 Review: The Horace Saga...TS 2068 Software review
    There are three programs in the Horace saga: Horace and the Spiders, Horace Goes Skiing and Hungry Horace. Having all three, I think they are quite entertaining.
  • Unknown Tongues Alternative Computer LanguagesTS 1000 Software review
    Alternatives to BASIC: Forth (Tree-Forth, X-Forth, ZX-Forth) and Partial PASCAL.
  • User Groups
    Northeast Florida T/S Users Group; Montreal Area User Club; Ocean State Timex Sinclair Group.
  • User-Friendly?TS 1000 Type-in program
    Using INKEY$ to make user input more friendly.
  • Using the ZX81 as an Instrument ControllerZX81 TS 1000
    Review of an article about using the ZX81 in a research lab.
  • USR: User group Service Report
    Welcome to the first installment of thee User Group Service Report. Our current, though tentative, plans are to run this report on a regular basis alternating every other issue with another column (possibly Sinclair World Report which would tell us of European and other foreign developments – if we can talk a certain Canadian friend…
  • Winky Board 2000TS 2068 Hardware review
    The WINKY BOARD 2000 from G. Russell Electronics is a small load filter board that plugs into your line between the 2068 (or ANY T/S computer) and your cassette player. It contains 2 LEDs, for indicating load levels, and the necessary components to clean up the line for better load levels.
  • WORM, Part 1TS 1000 Type-in program
    Word processor with variety of features.
  • WORM, Part 2TS 1000 Type-in program
  • WP32 Word ProcessorTS 2068 Software review
    Word processor with additional features.
  • YS MegabasicZX Spectrum Software review
    YS Megabasic adds 35 commands to Spectrum basic, several fonts, window capability, sprites, multi-tasking, enhanced sound, named procedures, a Z80 monitor, trace function and more.
  • Zebra Graphics Tablet Tech-Draw SoftwareTS 2068 Hardware review
    ZebraPainter, TECH-DRAW and the Zebra Graphics Tablet reviewed.
  • ZX 81 News and ResourcesTS 1000 TS 2068
    Bug alert for Aerco CP-ZX ver 2.2 centronics interface. Review of JLO Video Upgrade Project (TMS9918A). Hardware User Report: JLO Video Upgrade Project Just what sort of peripheral is this video project? Let me begin with a sweeping analogy: the Video Upgrade Project is just like a video monitor, a disk interface, or a full-size…
  • ZX 81 News and ResourcesZX81 TS 1000 Hardware review
    ZX81 hardware expert Bruce Taylor, of Budget Robotics & Computing, has announced the release of his book, Build a Microcomputer-Controlled Robot and Other Computer Control Projects. David Clifford has Westridge 2050 boards available along with Mini-Xmod 1.7; is working on Mini-Xmod for the 2068. Review of Aerco’s FD-ZX Floppy Disk System. British companies supporting the…
  • ZX PRO/FILETS 1000 Software review
    Review of the database program.
  • ZX81 Hardware and Software NewsZX81 TS 1000
    Short notes on ZX81/TS1000. This issue includes brief info on Larken, COMPUSA, Aerco and Oliger 1000/2068 disk systems. Also, why Aerco CP/M was never released. Short reviews of Sinc-Artist for the 2068 and ZX HI-Res. And one user, a Kolorworks owner, mentions writing a TMS9918 toolkit for the ZX81.
  • ZX81 News and ResourcesZX81 TS 1000 TS 2050
    Larken Disk system for TS1000, Mini XMODEM 1.7 for ZX81 and TS 2050, Fred Nachbaur’s JOBASIC.
  • ZX81 ResourcesZX81 TS 1000 Type-in program
    Larken LDOS, Eprom Services Programmer, modified version of program that appeared in Compute.
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