Time Designs Magazine – Timex/Sinclair Computers

Publisher(s): Time Designs Magazine Company

Started in late 1984 by Tim Woods and others, Time Designs Magazine was a bi-monthly that had aimed fill the void created by the departure of SYNC, TIMEX SINCLAIR USER, and SYNTAX. By 1986, their mailing list included more than 3,000 Timex Sinclair readers.

The first year of the magazine was republished in The Best of Time Designs.

Title	Description	Computers
“All The News Fit to Print”	ARCTAN COMPUTER VENTURES or Northampton, England, is an excellent source of support for the ZX81 or TS 1000 computers. The part software company and ZX81 magazine publishers have a five page brochure available. Arctan Computer Ventures (or A.C.V.), offers over a dozen different software titles, many of which are games (but also some utilities…like a Z80 Disassembler).	Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
“Remember Back When..”	Fred reminisces about the Timex/Sinclair computers.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
*“S” and “Q” Keys with “CAT” Command**	Documents and investigates a problem with pausing and resuming a directory listing with the Zebra FDD.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
“Thread Spooling” With the Cumana QL Disk Drive Interface	They call it the “bargain” interface, or the “economy” interface. I prefer not to refer to it as this, because of the negative conotations of the words “bargain” or “economy”. Sure the Cumana is the cheapest disk drive interface (along with the CST) for the QL, but it is more than just a disk interface.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
10 Commandments of Good Desktop Publishing	By now, a number of you may be exploring the exciting world of Desktop Publishing. It’s nice to know that you can use your TS2068 (and QL) to print your own newsletter for your user group or school, and have it look almost typeset.
128K and Enigma	The 128k Spectrum (code name "Derby") has been launched in Spain, and will be available in the Spring in Britain. Essentially two computers in one: when turned on, the 128k mode is on automatically but type "SPECTRUM", and it becomes a 48k Spectrum Plus, completely compatible with all the existing Spectrum software.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
1987 Federal Income Tax Calculator	Program to calculate 1987 taxes.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
1st Annual North American Timex/Sinclair User Group Directory	Listing of user groups.
2050 Modem Is Here	The Westridge TS 2050 telecommunications modem is at last really here. It is exactly the same modem that Timex promised and took orders for, but never came through on. It is manufactured and sold by Westridge Communications, a division of Anchor Automation in Marina Del Ray, California.
2068 Cassette Directory	I hope no one out there has the same problem I have. Over the years I have amassed lots of tapes containing saved programs and data for the T/S 2068. Though my intentions have been good, most of these tapes do not have a complete log of their contents.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
2068 Color Demo	Short program to demonstrate color.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
2068 Gazer’s Guide	Everyone enjoys looking at the stars on a starry night even when they do not consider themselves amateur astronomers. A standard pair of binoculars can reveal some breathtaking sights in the night sky. They can show Jupiter and between two and four of its moons…including the forbidden Europa 2010 fans!	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
2068 Graphic Goodies	A couple of graphic goodies that won't take hours to type in but demonstrate some neat graphic capabilities of the TS2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
2068 Program Index	Short, simple "directory" program.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
2068 Tax Calculator	Program to calculate taxes for 1986.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
2068 Technical Manual Released	At last! Here is the one that has been promised for some time now. The 2068 Technical Manual isn’t fancy, but it is big. Over 280 pages! It is crammed with detailed information on the in and outs of the 2068 logic circuitry, and also the enhanced display modes.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
2068 Tic Tac Toe	Short program to play against the computer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
2068 Turboloader	Program to double loading speed from tape. Adapted from original Spectrum program, written by Esben Krag Hansen.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
2068/Spectrum Wares	First of all, some user correspondence: Bob Welburn of Lake Worth, FL writes, “I purchased an emulator from Jack Keene, Dallas, TX, and found it to be terrific! Simply insert in the T/S 2068 cartridge port. It has it’s own on/off switch with LED indicator light.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
3-D Tic-Tac-Toe	This variation of tic-tac-toe has three, identical playing fields. A player can win, or score points, when three of his marks are arrayed in a straight line in any direction.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
8k ROM Upgrade	A recently released ROM upgrade in the form of an EPROM and special adapter, provides needed improvements in manufacturers original equipment. Major changes include: normal FAST mode, 6 character shape improvement, change British Pound symbol to apostrophy, LPRINT of decimal numbers with leading zeros, fast SCROLL, proper application of divide of numbers in repetitive math […]	Timex/Sinclair 1000
A Broken 2068? Fix It Yourself!	IMPORTANT NOTE: The following article describes a method of testing for, and repairing a Timex Sinclair 2068 with bad RAM chips. Though it is a simple project that most people with basic soldering skills are capable of completing, and the information presented here is believed to be correct, the author and publisher take no responsibility […]	Timex/Sinclair 2068
A First Look: Sir Clive’s Newest Microchip Wonder	A comprehensive first review of the Cambridge Z88 laptop computer, covering its Z80 CPU, 32K RAM, 128K EPROM, and the OZ operating system. Describes built-in applications including PIPEDREAM (combined word processor, spreadsheet, and database) and BBC BASIC with Z80 assembler, plus RS232 connectivity and RAM/EPROM expansion cartridges. The unit was purchased from Sharp's Inc. for $399.95.	Cambridge Z88
A Graphics Problem for the T/S 2068	A "serious" graphics display for the 2068 and 2040 printer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
A Letter From Fred Nachbaur (concerning the PC8300 “Timex Clone”)	Documents some of the differences between the TS1000 and PC8300.	Lambda 8300, Timex/Sinclair 1000
A Mickey Mouse Solution To A Graphic Problem	How to use the Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Mouse with Zebra's Tech Draw and the Zebra Graphic Tablet.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
A Mini Solution to a Maxi Problem	Loading Spectrum cassettes into the 2068 with the aid of a small amplifier.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
A Monitor Adapter for the T/S 1500	For several years, publications have carried articles on connecting T/S 1000 and ZX81 computers to monitors, to improve the quality of screen image that some TVs lack. There have been mainly 2 approaches, (1) install a complex converter to give a reverse screen image of white on black, (2) install a simple transistor adapter to match the computer output to the low impedance of the monitor.	Timex/Sinclair 1500
A National Sinclair Organization	The Sinclair Northamerica Users Group (SNUG) was proposed at the 1988 Sunstate T/S Winterfest.
A Portable TS Computer?	TS computer owners have always considered their exceptionally small micros to be portable, to some degree. While perhaps lacking in slick packaging, the power and flexibility is all there. The special mathematic functions would be especially useful in business, engineering, and educational applications.
A Question For Tim Stoddard	Can an external keyboard be wired up to a TS1500 in a similar manner as for a TS1000? Don Berry Orlando, Florida Tim Stoddard replies: To compare keyboard connections, position both the TS1000 and the TS1500 with their non-component sides up and the expansion connector away from you.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
A Review of the MTERM II	Terminal program for the TS 2068 and TS 2050 modem.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
A Study In Numbers	Tutorial on numbering systems common with computers.
A Touch of Grey: ZPRINT-80	If you own a full-size dot matrix printer and a Centronics interface, you can now produce full-page graphic screen dumps. You will also be able to faithfully reproduce your color artwork in shades of gray, thanks to Zebra Systems Inc. "ZPRINT-80".	Timex/Sinclair 2068
A&J Micro Drive System	Subroutine to create a command line and execute it from within a running program.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
ACZ General Ledger	ACZ GENERAL LEDGER 2.000 is a small business accounting system for the TS 2068 computer. This program will provide the small business with the following financial reports: Monthly and Year To Date Income Statements, Ledger Detail, Balance Sheets, Chart of Accounts, Trail Balance, and Journal Entries.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Adapting the TI Keyboard to the 2068	I feel that as 2068 users, we have been supported very well, considering our fate. But still, I have longed for a professional keyboard…I decided to adapt one myself. I hope these notes will help anyone else wanting the same. This project is relatively easy, just time consuming.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Adding a Joystick For the Spectrum/2068	Having converted your 2068 to Spectrum mode of operation, you will find that most British software can be operated successfully from the keyboard, but a joystick might make life a little easier. While the joystick ports may be successfully accessed by the appropriate IN commands, this is of little use for commercial software.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Adding Professional Features to Tasword Two	If you have ever used a word processor for a more expensive computer, like an Apple //e, you have noticed a few features not found on Tasword Two. I regularly use PFS:Write on the Apple //e in my planetarium.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Address Book	Review of Zebra Systems' Address Book.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Adventures in the RAM Jungle and Other Mysteries	In my article “Automatically Set RAMTOP Without Destroying The Program” published in the July-August issue, the GOSUB stack was very briefly discussed. This article will delve more deeply into this subject. I will also cover how to determine the extent of the “Safe Area” in the TS 1000 and 1500.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Adventures in the RAM Jungle and Other Mysteries (Part Two)	At the end of Part One of this article, published in the SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER issue, we emerged, unscathed by any "BUGS" from the upper RAM jungle onto the plateau of the safe area. We now descend into the lower RAM jungle where a giant bug lives, ready to devour the unwary.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Adventures in the RAM Jungle and Other Mysteries [Conclusion]	Conclusion to the series about understanding RAM allocation on the TS 1000 and 1500 computers.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
AERCO FD-68 Disc Drive System for the 2068 Part 1	Pre-review of the disk drive system. Jurries reviewed unit number 20 from the initial run.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
AERCO FD-68 Disc Drive System for the 2068 Part 2	So far, Aerco has upgraded their EPROM to version .87. Only two features are not included at this date. They are the .CHR (Character Array) and the .DAT (Numeric Array). This means that you can't save and load string type data.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
AERCO FD-68 Disc System	Tips for using the AERCO disk system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
AERCO Merge Function	Technique for merging programs with the AERCO FD-68.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
AERCO Users Column	Conversion changes for TASWORD II and PRO/FILE to make them compaible with the AERCO disc system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Aerco Users Column	Description of features and converting PRO/FILE 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Alarm Clock	Simple program to turn the computer into an alarm clock.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
All Caps, Please	There have been many good programs published for the 2068 that I would have copied except for the fact that lower case was used. This combined with reduced reproduction, illegibility, and only fair eyesight presents too much of a problem, and I do not think that I am alone in this.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Alphabetizer	Short routine to alphabetize data.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
American Football	I obtained this program because it sounded like a good “warm-up” for a certain interest (or “habit” as some may like to call it) that I have in the Fall. You may have guessed by now, that it is Pro Football, but I will not bore you with details about my favorite team (except that […]	Timex/Sinclair 2068
AMX Mouse	From the time I first got my hands on the Zebra Graphics Tablet, I have been investigating the use of a mouse for my TS2068. Granted, the Zebra Track ball for the 2068 is quite impressive, but my search for a Mouse continued. After a little British research I found that the best choices for Spectrum mice are the Kempston and the AMX.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
An American Original	Preview of Diamond Mike from JRC Software.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Another Look at 2068 Graphics: More or Less	Listings #1 and #2 are shown to illustrate but one point. Both are graphically interesting, though this was not my full intention by including them. Often what is most important when one does mathematically generated graphics is SPEED.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Ant Attack	Review of the ZX Spectrum game, running on Spectrum emulator.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Asleep at the Wheel	Short review of Pyjamarama, a game for the ZX Spectrum.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Astronomer	Review of the program from CP Software. Requires a Spectrum ROM.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
AUTO FILES: An Under Utilized Facility	Explains the AUTO file facility found in RAMEX, MILLENIA K, and SPDOS for the TS2068, which allows automatic loading of BASIC or machine-code programs when a disk is initialized. Includes a BASIC shell program of approximately 30 lines for DOS menu navigation. A tutorial for users wanting to create auto-booting disks.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Automatically Set RAMTOP Without Destroying the Program	Set RAMTOP from within a program.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Bank Switching and Operating System – BSOS	Review of extension to ZX81/TS 1000 that adds bank switching RAM features to the computer.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
BASIC2text …. Extending the use of MTERM II	Program to remove non-ASCII control codes and expand tokens to full ASCII equivalents so that programs may be uploaded to BBSes and shared with other users.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
BASLOAD	Review of program to convert TS 1000 programs to the TS 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Beginning Z80 Machine Code Part Eleven	The last instructions we have to discuss are the group that deal with interrupts. This will of necessity be a brief discussion, as it is a most difficult subject and volumes could be written. In addition, use of the interrupts are very hardware dependent.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 1	First in a series of articles about programming Z80 machine code on the 1000 and 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 10	The subject this time is the Z-80 Block instructions. There are block instructions for I/O, search (compare), and transfer (assignment). We listed the block I/O instructions last lesson but they are detailed again in chart 1. Before we look at the instructions, we need to review one of the Z-80’s flags.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 2	Last issue we discussed Hexidecimal (Hex) numbers and I left you with a machine code (MC) hex loader. You should have noticed that these are very simple programs. That’s to allow you to enter and debug them easily, as well as make whatever changes you desire. Please feel free to change them.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 3	Before we get to our first MC instructions, lets take another look inside our CPU. Inside we will find registers that are called A,F,B,C,D,E,H,L,I,R,IX,IY,SP,PC,A’,F’,B’,C’,D’,E’,H’ and L’. These are not the alphabet soup, that the CPU had for lunch. Registers are merely storage places within the CPU as opposed to external memory (ROM and RAM).	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 5	I left the last lesson with a challenge to you to rewrite the sample disassembly from Lesson 2 to eliminate the overflow error it contained. If you had difficulty, refer to Lesson 4. The answer was given in the comparison which explained the ADC instruction.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 6	Lesson focuses on the stack and instructions that use the stack.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 7	One of the series of introductory machine code programming articles.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 8	Unusual Z80 instructions that don't have a common theme or set.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 9	This time we will discuss the I/O instructions. For those of you that are wondering what I/O means, it is Input and Output. When I was new to computerdom, I thought I/O referred to my financial status	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Part Four	Math on the Z80 with addition and subtraction functions.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Beginning Z80 Machine Code: Final Lesson	This is it folks. I leave it to you to progress from here. There are many other instructions I could have discussed, such as CP (Confuse Programmer), but they will be discovered soon enough, without my assistance. As a wrap-up to this series, I present a special treat…a full fledged MC program.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Beta Basic 3.0	Extension to Sinclair Basic with 100 new or enhanced commands.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Beyond the TS 1500 (ZX81/TS 1000) User Manual: Your RAM Memory	Here are some corrections to the first installment of this series which appeared in the July/August ’87 issue of TDM. On page 30, lines 5 and 6, right column, should read as follows: “displacement between E_LINE and STKEND as after the line has been placed in the Program area, the Line being typed + work space area no longer exists and the”.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
Beyond the TS 1500 (ZX81/TS1000) User Manual: Your RAM Memory	In order to become more than a novice programmer, it is essential that you understand completely the structure of your Random Access Memory (RAM) and how it functions. This is also a prerequisite for future articles in this series.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
Bits and Pieces	AERCO FD-68 disk drive interface; A & J Model 2000 stringy floppy; RAMEX offers Millenia K disk interface/package; T/S Smart Terminal Telecommunications guide; ZX81 software; Knighted Computers obtains Quicksilva software rights; new buyer's guide from D. Lipinksi; other updates.
Bits and Pieces	News from the UK; Mini Xmod communications package; additions to user group list; repair changes; Oliger/Kingsley disk system; TI 99/4A keyboard for the 1000 and other updates.	Sinclair QL
Bits and Pieces	Sinclair Research Ltd. suffering from severe cash-flow problems has been bailed out by Robert Maxwell, owner of the Daily Mirror Newspaper in London. Mr. Maxwell will input about $15 million into Sinclair in return for about 75% of the company. Sir Clive will step down as chairman, and Maxwell will take his place.	Sinclair QL
Bits and Pieces	In a surprising turn of events, the Robert Maxwell plan to buy-out Sinclair Research has back-fired. The earlier offer that was made this last summer (that had been accepted) was withdrawn. Therefore, the situation at Sinclair as far as ownership, remains unchanged.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Braxx Bluff	Review of the game.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Breaking and Saving 2068 Programs	Techniques for breaking commercial programs to create back-up tapes.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Brickworker	BRICKWORKER is a utility-type of program for those who require help, or are interested in the "art" of brickworking. BRICKWORKER will operate on either the Spectrum or the un-aided TS 2068 computer.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Build this Super Simple Modem	Short article and program on interfacing directly to the telephone line via the MIC jack. Program uses BEEP command to generate necessary tones.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Cassette to Larken Disk	Converting cassette-based programs to work with the Larken disk system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Catch A Dragon!	Program to plot "dragon curves." A dragon curve is a regular fractal which forms from an infinitely repeated construction process.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Cavern: A Space Arcade Game		Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Character Analysis	Utility to define the binary and decimal value of a byte; useful with user defined graphics.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
CK Type	A new "standard" for "fool-proof" typing of TS2068 program listings in magazines.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
CK Type 1000	Checksum program for the 1000.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
CKTYPE 1000 (Machine Code Version)	Machine code version of Stan Lemke's program.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Classy Front End, Part I	Program demonstrates printing with variable-width fonts using PLOT/DRAW.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
Classy Front End, Part II	In designing a machine code utility one faces the inevitable quandry of too many desires and not enough space. I wrote a wish list of features and then settled from that on a "short list" of must-haves. These fell into three categories (being BASIC compatible, being flexible and easy to use).	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Classy Front End, Part III	Welcome to another installment of CLASSY FRONT END. And “thank you!” to all who have written and who have sent in sample listings, tapes and comments on past CFE articles. It is certainly a thrill to see how much interest this segment has spawned. It makes all those late nights worth it!	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Classy Front End, Update	Patching a bug from the fourth article in the series.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Classy Front End: Windows	Continues article from prior issue with window and porthole code.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Classy Front End: Windows	Two kinds of windows options are described. The first are rectangular with shadows down two sides and the second are round windows for quick footnotes, status reports et cetera. Bingham calls the later "portholes".	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
CLASSY Part Four	The concluding installment of a series on a custom font-printing machine-code routine for the TS2068, providing code for lines 100-220 and demonstrating keywords including AT, OR, TO, and NOT. Describes a user-definable jump table for STEP, AND, THEN, and STOP. Readers will need earlier installments to assemble the complete routine.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Cleveland	Midwest Sinclair Computer Conference is scheduled for August 27 and 28, in Lakewood, Ohio.
Colossus	Like it's namesake, the Colossus of Rhodes, Lemke Software Development's graphic banner designer utility "Colossus" stands head and shoulders above similar software. Colossus contains features that heavyweight software developer Broderbund Software has just recently added to its popular program "The Print Shop".	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Come to the Fair	Plans for Midwest Timex/Sinclair Computerfest, held May 3 and 4, 1986, are finalized.
Comments by the Editor	A recent comment by Amstrad director, Alan Sugar, sort of “ruffled my feathers” a bit…and I’d be curious to get your reaction as well. To paraphrase, he stated that Sinclair computers were very games orientated, and that his own Amstrad models were for more “serious” applications.
Comments by the Editor	Commodore... soon to join our ranks?
Comments on CK Type	Improved and condensed (to one line) version of Stan Lemke's program.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Comparing the Data Base Services	Article discusses using a Timex/Sinclair computer with Compuserve, The Source, Delphi and NewsNet.
Compass Compiler Assembler Package	After trying to use the COMPASS Compiler for three days, and becoming very frustrated, I decided to give up. This compiler is the best I have seen for the Timex computer, but it still has a lot of shortcomings.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Contsentration	“CONTSENTRATION” is a TS1000 adaptation of the famous card memory game. Two players alternate turning over “cards”, looking for a match. When a match is found, the cards are removed and placed in the appropriate player’s “pile”. Finding a match entitles the player to another turn.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Correction for JOS	Corrections to bugs in previously published program.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Cosmos: QL Software Review	It is my hope that 2068 owners will read this review as well as those with QLs. A review of ASTRONOMER for the 48K Spectrum appeared in the January/February 86 issue of TIME DESIGNS, and in it I extolled its virtues.	Sinclair QL
Coupon Magic, The Dealer’s Den: 2 Programs	Review of the two programs. Bill's Coupon Magic is written by Bill Erickson. Dealer's Den is by Timothy Kessler.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Creating a Four Port Expansion Decoder	Memory-mapped IO for the 1000 computer.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
CUBE-IT	Game based loosely on Boggle.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Data/Read on TS 1000	Simulating Data/Read.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Datagen	Have you ever typed a long list of information into an array, and then attempted to RUN your program, only to find out that the RUN command wiped out the entire array? The first thing you say to yourself (after cursing at the computer) is “why didn’t I put the data in a Data Statement?” DATA Statements have some other advatages over arrays.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Dealing with Trump Card: The 768K RAM Add-on for the QL	Miracle Systems’ QL TRUMP CARD is the last word in disk interface/RAMcard/toolkit hardware for the QL–providing a total of 896K RAM–and another triumph for Tony Tebby. Built-in firmware includes dynamic and static RAMdisk drivers–a shortcoming of the Sandy SUPERQBOARD is that the RAMdisk driver is loaded as software, a dynamic printer buffer, a versatile screen dump utility, and a 128K RAM simulator.	Sinclair QL
Dear MSCRIPTERS	Updates, bug report and version report.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Dear MSCRIPTers	Updates and features new in version 6.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Designing Windows	Program for determining window sizes.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Desktop Publishing on the TS2068	In the spring of 1985 a revolutionary new software program left an indelible impression on the computer world. It was the first ever “desktop publishing” program, Springboard Software’s “The Newsroom.” Its popularity and its notoriety grew as people readily learned how to create documents more sophisticated than posters, greeting cards, and ribbon-eating banners and more eye-catching than word processor text files.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Deus Ex Machina	Short review of game for the ZX Spectrum.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
DK’Tronics Sound Synthesizer	Review.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Editor’s Corner	Early in September of 1984, we decided to call our new T/S computer magazine "TIME DESIGNS" for several reasons. One of those reasons was not because of TIMEX (as the "X" has obviously been dropped). At this same time, many users groups had changed their name to SINCLAIR/TIMEX (instead of the reverse), due to their bitter disappointment in that company.
Editor’s Corner	It’s been a very busy two months. We went out on the road, embarked on a new subscription drive, went into the book publishing business, and prepared to add an additional 850 square feet of storage and work space to our operations. I have especially enjoyed the letters we have received.
Editor’s Corner	QL news,	Sinclair QL
Editor’s Corner	“Do you have back-issues???” This is the most frequently asked question in the correspondence we receive each day. Most of the time, it is asked by a new subscriber who has just received their very first issue of TDM.
Editor’s Corner	“Time flies”, everyone says. I think they are absolutely right! Here we are, with issue number 3, and all of our staff at Time Designs can breathe one big unison sigh. It’s another big issue…and out to you our readers on time.
Editor’s Corner	Describes trip to California, where he met with John Warburton (Sunset Electronics), Jim Howell (A & J Micro), Bob Orrfelt and Dave Clifford.
Editor’s Corner	Summer is the time for activities that seem to take presidence over personal computing. The house that badly needs paint, an unruly lawn, and that week-long vacation you promised the kids. Does this sound familiar? The weather has taken a complete turn-around from what it was a few months ago.
Editor’s Corner	This issue I want to take a minute, and examine…just who are the people that use Timex/Sinclair computers? For my research, I conducted a very informal survey from the subscription and correspondence files of Time Designs Magazine. The results of this brief but non-scientific study may not suprise you at all.
Editor’s Forum	It’s very hard to think about doing anything constructive with your computer during the summer when so many other things confront you that are much more appealing. But never-the-less, I usually use this time of the year to work on one particular project.
Embellishing MTERM II	As editor of the Portland Area Timex/Sinclair Users Group (P.A.T.S.) newsletter, I wanted to upload the newsletter to members who own a modem, MTERM II, and Tasword. (NOTE: Uploading means sending data from one computer to another. Downloading is receiving data from another computer.)	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Entering and Recalling Text in Machine Code	Tutorial and code for storing text in machine code.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Errata	Articles planned for this issue are still in the works.
Erratum	There were a few typos in the article "Adventures In The Ram Jungle (Part One)".	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Ever Hear of the T/S 3068? (And Other Matters)	At a recent meeting of the LIST (Long Island Sinclair Timex) users group, the former head of the Research and Development department of the Timex Computer Corporation, Billy Skyrme, attended and gave a talk. Mr. Skyrme is currently the president of PSION, Inc., the manufacturer of the Organizer pocket computer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Exclusive Interview: Nigel Searle, “Sinclair Insider”	It was very early on a Sunday morning, and it was pouring down large rain drops, quite warm and humid, but drenching indeed. Perhaps the weather was fitting for the occasion…similar to the climate of Great Britain, the homeland of my distinguished breakfast guest (and certainly of the Northwest where I reside).	Cambridge Z88, Sinclair QL
Exploring the Mysterious QL: JOS – Adding Your Own Commands to Super BASIC	Using procedures to add your own commands to Super BASIC	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Extensions	Three newsletters with type-in improvements to Pro/File 2068, published by Robert C. Fischer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Factory Service Still Available	"Factory service will continue more or less indefinitely…at this time, there are no immediate plans to discontinue this service," reported a Timex spokesperson.
Finally – Full color screen dumps for the 2068	Full color prints available with John McMichael's interface and an Okimate 20.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
First Class Fonts II	1st Class Fonts II's main program has three basic parts: a library of "fonts" (or type styles), a simple word process and a "definer" that allows the user to modify or change any character within one of the font sets.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
For Your QL: Archive Secrets	Tips for using Archive.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
For Your Sinclair	Two New Sinclair Computers Announced. Sir Clive’s Z88 and Spectrum +3. For several years now, news of a battery-powered “lap computer”, code-named PANDORA, was reportedly being developed by Sir Clive Sinclair and his engineering staff. In recent months, Sir Clive himself, talked extensively about the proposed portable microcomputer.	Cambridge Z88, Lambda 8300, Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
For Your Sinclair	When the Timex Computer Corporation here in the States closed their doors for good, a rumor was going around that thousands of TS2068’s had been “dumped” upon the South American consumer electronics market. But the rumor couldn’t be substantiated and was soon forgotten.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
For Your Sinclair: New Releases	Last issue we reported on an external keyboard interface that uses the cartridge port of the TS2068, available from John Mathewson (1852 Appleford St., Gloucester, Ontario, Canada K1J 6T4). John has been busy designing new peripherals for the TS2068, and now has several other new items.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
From Outer Space?	Is it a power pack from one of the George Lucas space fantasies, or is it a miniature magnetic tape drive from an IBM main frame? No to both. It is a new data cassette from Recoton Corporation.
From the Editor	Collecting all of the data for the user group and dealer listings really took a lot more of our time than I anticipated. Thus, our production schedule for TIME DESIGNS is off a bit. I hope that you will find these listings to be a valuable resource.
From the Editor	About the cover: Tim Woods' son in a Sinclair C5; Sinclair contracted with Hoover to manufacture the vehicle in the US. Paul Bingham designed the new logo.
From The Editor’s Cluttered Desk	Comments on an earlier, tongue-in-cheek editorial about IBM clones.
From The Editor’s Cluttered Desk	Themed issues; where to get your computer fixed; computer in business; Maryland doctor uses ZX81; Brazil's TK 90X; Fred Nachbaur, QL's price hits rock bottom; more QL news from the UK; Sir Clive's Z88 update; dates to remember.	Cambridge Z88, Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX81
From The Editor’s Cluttered Desk	Telecommunications II; computer graphics; send in the clones.
From the Editor’s Cluttered Desk	With this issue of TIME DESIGNS, we have come to a number of crossroads. Most predominately on my mind, is that we have just wrapped up three years of publishing and about to start our fourth year. Therefore, consider this an “Anniversary Issue”.	Cambridge Z88
From the Rumor Mill	Fred Nachbaur is reportedly developing a Timex/Sinclair clone that will incorporate many improvements.
Games for the Sinclair QL: A Potpourri	Unlike previous Sinclair computers, the Sinclair QL was not–by design–optimized for computer games. The sound and graphics systems of the QL are adapted for professional and business use, partly in an attempt by Sinclair Research to live down a reputation as a producer of computers for children.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
GAMESMATE Fix	Fix to fully decode the GAMESMATE Kempston compatible joystick interface so it doesn't conflict with other peripherals.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Get Lucky	Lottery number picker.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Good News (For TS 2068 Owners)	It appears that the software famine for TS 2068 computer owners may soon be over. A device called the Spectrum Emulator has been introduced here in the U.S. It will allow software produced for the English Sinclair Spectrum to run on the 2068.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Graphex-Pander	BASIC screen dump program for the Gorilla Banana printer with Aerco or Oliger print interface.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Great TS User Groups	Have we listed your group’s information lately? Send us the club’s name/address for publication. Get noticed. Bring in new members! Dallas Timex/Sinclair/Amstrad Users Group P.O. Box 153421 Irving, TX 75015 Harrisburg Area Timex Sinclair Users Group c/o Dave Bennett Vancouver Sinclair Users Group c/o Rod Humphreys Canada Indiana Sinclair-Timex Users Group c/o Frank Davis Long Island Sinclair Timex User Group P.O.
Great TS User Groups	Have we listed your group’s information lately? Send us the club’s name/address for publication. Get noticed. Bring in new members! North East Florida T/S Users Group c/o John Kuhn Greater New Haven Timex Sinclair User Group c/o Dennis N. Silvestri New York Timex/Sinclair Enthusiasts c/o Joe Newman The old T.O.P.S newsletter for users of the […]
Guidelines for Ordering from Over-Seas	Quite a few of you are ordering items direct from England for your Timex/Sinclair. Those alluring advertisements in all of the full-color British computer magazines are just too much! We don’t blame you one bit…and are even guilty ourselves.
Ham Radio	Timex/Sinclair Amateur Radio Users Group (TSARUG) organized a FIDO network node.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Happy Letters: A Teaching Tool for Young Children Using Sound and Graphics	This program generates a random character, either a letter or a number, and displays it on the screen, enlarged to eight lines. The Player presses the matching key on the ZX81 keyboard and is rewarded with a "Happy Face" and a song.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Hatch Your Own… Mickey-Mouse Graphics	Suggestions for taking photos of TV screens with an SLR.
Herb’s BASIC One-Liners	One line tips/tricks.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Hi-Res/64 Col. Graphics Utility	This program is a graphics utility that I wrote to convert a standard 32 col. screen to a high resolution (64 col.) screen. The user has the option of placing the 32 col. screen (which is on the left half of the new 64 col.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
High-Res Blackjack for the ZX81/TS1000/TS1500	High resolution graphics version of Blackjack using Silicon Mountain's SCRAM Hi*Res Extended Basic and non-volatile RAM board.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
House Payments	Program to amortize a home loan.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
How to Connect With (and Use) a BBS	Instructions on how to connect.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
How to Convert a Surplus WC2050 Modem into an RS232 Serial Interface for your TS1000/1500/2068	The purpose of this article is to show you how, with the addition of a few inexpensive components, you can convert a WC2050 modem board into a general purpose RS232 serial interface. In October of last year, Anchor Automation auctioned off several thousand completely assembled WC2050 Modem boards as electronic surplus.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
How to Make Music with the TS 2068, Part 1	NOTE:The Pro Shop is a regular fea- to provide advanced concepts to the seasoned TS computer programmer. As we continue on through the different issues of our magazine, we will touch on a variety of topics including comprehensive machine programming.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
I Built a QL Kit	Review of user-assembled QL available from dealers.	Sinclair QL
I.S.T.U.G. TS2068 BBS	Review of the simple BBS program written by the Indiana Sinclair Timex User Group.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Improving the Zebra Graphics Tablet	Users of the Zebra Graphics Tablet will have no doubt noticed the annoying behavior that I will term “Spray”. If you don’t press the stylus against the tablet very firmly, you get a wild spray of dots. You may have also noticed that the “Spray” tends to be directed towards the center of the tablet.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
In Our Mailbag	More on the TS-PC controversy; don't let 'em burn; drop down menus; TS2068 graphics; prime factors; a faster joystick.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
In The Mailbag	An open letter to the readers; guest editorial: the "Sleeper Has Awaken"; newer Sinclair user; puzzle of the month fan; last of the simple computer?; Timex/Sinclair -- "The Real Thing"; ZEUS Utility revisited;	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
In the Mailbag	Reader letters cover a range of topics including diagnostic software ideas, Spectrum utility program listings, a QL bar code reader inquiry, T/S GRADER freeware for the TS2068, and several BASIC type-in programs including a Christmas program and a lottery number generator. A varied letters column reflecting the broad interests of the readership.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Inside the PC 8300	Overview of the TS1000 "clone".	Lambda 8300
Interest	This program computes interest over a certain period of time, at a selected interest rate.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Internal 64K RAM for the TS/ZX	Upgrade to 64K with a 43256 static RAM chip and some memory decoding.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Introduction to Computer Control	Introduction to using the TS 1000 as the basis for a robot.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
It Came in the Mail	Letters from readers. Solution to Puzzle of the Month from a prior issue; using serial printers with the TS2068; articles on disk; QL machine code; a program to keep young children occupied on the TS2068.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
It Really Is a “Quantum Leap”!	Sinclair Research has done it again! Their new personal computer with 128k RAM, two micro-drives, and four software packages, sells for the almost unheard of price of $499.	Sinclair QL
Joystick Wrap Around	The following BASIC joystick program for the T/S 2068 computer is an enhancement to an original by Warren Fricke, first published in TIME DESIGNS Sept/Oct 1985 (Vol.1, No.6). Keeping the flavor of it’s predecessor, this program does no more than demonstrate it’s new potential. Possible applications will be dealt with later.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Just Released	A comprehensive Timex/Sinclair Public Domain Software Library is maintained by the VISTA (Vashon Island, Washington) group and is available to the general public. Currently there are six 60-minute cassette tapes of programs for the TS1000. Programs for the 2068 will be offered shortly.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Kaleidoscope	Many "Kaleidoscope" programs have appeared over the years. These simple, but fascinating graphics displays have been adapted to virtually every computer ever built. The ZX81/TS family is no exception. Unfortunately, since the Z80 CPU in these machines is {effectively} clocked at only -5 mHZ in SLOW mode, the result is rather slow and BO-RING.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Labelmaker	Program to print cassette labels.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Languages	NOTE:This is the first article in a series called “Computer Basics”. It is a sincere effort to unravel the myseries that a first time user may be facing in the world of personal computing. Along with a detailed discussion on BASIC, we will also touch on some other subjects that may be of interest.
Larken Disk-Operating System	When I was looking for a disk operating system, the first thing I wanted was a system that would work on ALL of the ROM configurations available for the TS2068. At that time, I was running MSCRIPT, TASWORD II with a Spectrum Emulator, and ZTERM modem software with the Zebra OS-64 cartridge.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
LARKEN TS1000 Disk Drive Interface	Disk interface with built-in DOS for ZX81/TS 1000 computers. User supplied power supply and compatible disk drive.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Letters	User attempting to build a printer interface; user views on QL; disassembly of the BEEP routine from ROM.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	“As I have a Spectrum +, Interface One, two Microdrives, Beta Plus DDI (with Amdek III), a working 2050 attached, a rather large assortment of Spectrum software and subscriptions to 4 UK Spectrum-dedicated magazines, I tend to regard myself to be a Spectrum buff.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	“I have started a Users Group in the Harrisburg Area. I am having trouble locating users. The name of our Group is: Harrisburg Area Timex Sinclair Users Group. H.A.T.S. meets on the third Wednesday each month. I started the group with a few names I received from Russell Electronics.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Letters	I really enjoy your magazine and please keep up the good work! I have a question…do you know of any BBS program for the 2068 (using the 2050 modem)? I have included two graphic printouts that I made using a program that I call “draw”.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	Gorilla printer offered by DAK; how to use VU-FILE and VU-CALC with 64k; bubble sort for 1000; column reviewing Adventure programs suggested; short machine code routine for sound; joystick program.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	Reference the question in your last magazine about the availability of the program “Prologue” for the ZX Spectrum computer. Sinclair Research commissioned a version of the Prolog language for the Spectrum and sold it for about 30 Brit. pounds. However, when the rights to the Spectrum were transferred to Amstrad, all production ceased.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	Update to Gazer's Guide form Nov/Dec 85 issue; more about Astronomer reviewed by Bingham in v2n2; Radio Shack thermal paper for the 2040; updates to Dunnington's articles about RAM; math errors in 2068 ROM; printers; travelling with the 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	Redirecting output from the screen to the printer on the 2068; Ski and Cavern games a hit; mathematic equalities; help with Larken disk drive; football prediction program.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	TS2068 disk drive systems; QL news from the UK; LOAD loader; QL users plea; hurrah for Novelsoft; April fooler; new car shopper.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	“Thanks for the TASWORD TWO tips (in the May/June 1985 issue). I have tried to use these in my Tasword Two PROBLEM. When I try to print double-spacing, ect; the program locks up! I do not have information for the 2040 printer per line feed, baud rate, ect.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters	Answers to question from Vince Stimmel in previous issue from Branson Wilcox and William Andrews. Richard Hurd on machine language articles; Bob Orrfelt on debugging the 2068 ROM; Doug McRoy on printing a screen from the QL.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Letters to the Editor	Letters about the QL, praising the newsletter.
Light Show 2000	Light Show 2000 will allow your cassette deck (or any other musical source) control your computer. LS 200 will poll the ear port of the TS2068 and decipher any pulse detected into one of four tonal groups. Depending on the note detected, a corresponding color pattern will be displayed on the screen.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Loan Analyzer	Calculate the monthly payments based on loan amount, term and interest rate.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Lollipops	Program for children.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Low Cost High Tech 2068 Burglar Alarm	How to use your 2068 as an alarm system, connected to the joystick ports.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Code Joystick Routine	Short program to accurately read the joystick.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Machine Code Track Reader	Program to read disk tracks on the Zebra/Timex FDD system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Machine Code Tutor	Review of The Complete Machine Code Tutor by Malcom Evans, available from Knighted Computers.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Machine Language Program to Read T/S 2068 Tape Headers	The T/S 2068 program presented here reads the header of a program or code that is stored on tape, and tells what command was used to save it. Suppose you have a BASIC program on tape that was saved for automatic start.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
MacIntosh-type Menu for the 2068	Several months ago, I wrote a weld design program that used two special menus from which a person could select the number of the weld picture that would be most applicable. Figure number one is a print-out of one of these menus (the actual screen display is much more impressionable).	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Make A Static Discharge Bracelet	The computer chip manufacturing industry has spent millions in building specially designed facilities. They are 99.9% free from common static electricity, which can destroy certain IC chips that are static sensitive, in an Such a facility might have equipment that removes static from the environment, specially treated floor and work services, and the employees wear certain garments and shoes.
Mandelbrot – A Fractal World, Part Four	Machine source code.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Mandelbrot – A Fractal World, Part Three	Machine code portion of the program.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Mandelbrot – A Fractal World, Part Two	Program to generate Mandelbrot diagrams.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Mandelbrot – A Fractal World, Update	Update to program.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
MANDELBROT — A Fractal World	Welcome to the magical world of fractal geometry (“the mathematical study of forms having fractional dimension”). Fractal geometry has been used to build complex mountain ranges and “growing” plants by Lucas Films. It has also been helpful in the study of the baffling world of turbulence.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
MAX 1000: Make the Most Popular “Mods” Compatible On Your TS1000	Collection of upgrades/modifications to the 1000.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Memory/Trace Using Interrupt Mode 2	Having a Z80 processor in the Timex 2068 gives the user a powerful suite of instructions to use. One of the most useful is IM2. This instruction allows the user to divert interrupts to their own routines to do almost anything imaginable.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Micro Muse	Fore and Next, a poem about Sinclair computers.
Mid-West TS Computerfest	The Mid-West TS Computerfest held in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 3rd and 4th was a great success, and enjoyed by all those who attended. It was the largest assemblage of Sinclair dealers, services and nationally-known personalities ever.
Mid-West TS Computerfest Opens May 3rd	Preview of the event.
MIDI for the 2068	Richard Hurd writes about using RAM Electronic's MUSIC MACHINE with a twister board and Spectrum software.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Midwest Regional TS Conference	Announcement for a conference scheduled for August 26 and 27, 1988.
Midwest TS Computer Fest A Huge Success – Again!	More than 45 dealers and user groups displayed their wares in over 6000 square feet of space; more than 700 attended.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
More “Colors” in QL’s Mode 4	Stippling colors to create the illusion of other colors.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
More About … the Mystery of the Missing 253	Welcome back to another episode, as we try to unravel a few more clues about the Extended Bank Switching for the Timex Sinclair 2068. This time, we’ll be getting heavily involved in how the bank switching hardware would have worked, making this installment the most complicated of the series.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
More on the Oliger Disc Interface	My article on the Oliger 2068 Floppy Disc Interface in the March/April 86 issue, had an error that should be corrected. The next to last paragraph incorrectly stated the number of K bytes that an Amdek 3″ disk will store. John Oliger set me straight on this.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
MoTSart: Super Music for the ZX81/TS1000/TS1500	Machine code program to play music over the MIC output or on an AM radio	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Moving an AROS Cartridge Onto Your AERCO Disk System	REMOVE THE LS27 FROM THE SOCKET AT LOCATION A-5 ON THE FD-68 BOARD AND REPLACE WITH THIS ASSEMBLY. SET SWITCH TO CARTRIDGE AND MOVE “NAME.ARO”, SET SWITCH TO NORM AND CAT “NAME.ARO”. ALTERNATIVES: YOU CAN BUY THIS ASSEMBLY FROM AERCO FOR $ 15 OR SEND YOUR CARTRIDGE AND $ 10 TO AERCO TO HAVE IT […]	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Musician Royal	MUSICIAN ROYAL is one of the most recent programs released for the 2068. Written by Dr. Oleg D. Jefimenko and sold by Electret Scientific Company, it proves to be one of the more comprehensive music programs available.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
National TS Users Group Directory	a) 1st Sinclair Users Group of Phoenix c) 1. Tony Toccora (address above) 2. Moosa Marafi (phone number below) f) 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month g) 10 h) President: Tony Toccora Vice President: Moosa Marafi Treasurer: Tony Toccora Librarian: Fred Carrick i) 1982 j) yes o) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 […]
New and Upcoming in 1987	INTRODUCTION: You’ve seen those glaring tabloids on the news rack at your local grocery store…you know, the ones boasting new trends and predictions for the new year…all hyphenated in bold print and splashed accross their front page.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Items	256K RAM from Larken; PC-DRAW from MDM Enterprises; tax software from ABBA Soft; Beta Basic 3; BBSes; West coast fair planned; Pixel Print Plus.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Releases	New software from Ron Ruegg; "Touring the TS2068 ROM Operating System" book from William J. Pedersen; Arnold Ramaker is developing an expansion box for ZX81, TS1000, TS1500, TS2068 and QL computers; Matthew Zenkar offers utility for QL owners who use DTP software; Sinclair Artificial Intelligence Network special intereste group forming.	Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Spectrum Off to Giant; Start American Travelers Abroad Report on PC Show	American Timex Sinclair distributors Rob and Debbie Curry of Curry Computer and John Warburton of Sunset Electronics attended the annual Personal Computer Show in Olympia, Great Britain, the first weekend of September.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
News From the Dealers	Curry Computing; Budget Robotics & Computing; American Design Components; WMJ Data Systems; Novelsoft; Chia-chi Chao; T & C Services; Lemke Software Development; Logic Sales Ltd.; A&J Assembly; Larken Electronics.	Lambda 8300, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Night Gunner	Review of the game as translated by Digital Integration for the TS 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Notice	Errata for Warren Fricke's article in the Jan/Feb 1986 issue.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Nova 1000	Nova 1000 claims to provide the humble TS1000 with the ability to perform multi-tasking. In case you are unaware, the usual method to achieve multi-tasking is to use one of the newer CPU’s. The reason is that they have the additional registers and have been specifically designed for multi-tasking.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Number Base Converter	Program to convert between number bases.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Number Madness	Type-in game.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Obstacle Run	OBSTACLE RUN is a game for one player, or several players by comparing scores. The object is to move your piece, a heavy circle (that initially appears in the upper left corner of the screen), around the serpentine track, to the finish line, as quickly as possible.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
Of String$ and Things	String usage on the TS1000/1500.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Oliger 2.1 Disk System Update	Review of the 2.1 SAFE DOS ROM.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Oliger SAFE Disk System v2.2	Updates and tips.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
One More Word On “CK TYPE”	Shorter one-line version.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Op-Amp Design	Short program to assist in designing 741-based opamps.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
Ordering Problems from RAMEX/Millennia K	Jurries describes difficulties he experienced in trying to purchase a RAMEX disk drive system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
OS-64	Review of the Zebra Systems' OS-64 cartridge.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Pablo Pixel-O	I have thoroughly enjoyed my ZX-81 for years. I have added a full-size keyboard, 64k of memory and the Timex/Sinclair 2040 Printer. I’ve always lamented the lack of high-resolution graphics, but have never felt compelled to invest the extra money for the needed hardware or s/w.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
Pascal Disk Handler for the Larken	Converting HiSoft Pascal to work with the Larken disk system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Paul Bingham Evaluates the Z88: Is the New Computer Too Much of a Break From Tradition?	Is the New Computer Too Much of a Break from Tradition? Some grumbling as to whether the new Z88 laptop computer should be included in the “Sinclair family” have fallen on my ears and perhaps yours.	Cambridge Z88
PC-IMPORT	File transfer and BASIC language dialect translator.	Sinclair QL
Pixel Sketch and Graphics Editor Version 2.0	Pixel Sketch and Graphics Editor lets you create, edit, and label original graphics and modify, merge, and analyze existing screens with electronic tools. Some of the editing functions on PS/GE are found in Apple graphics software like Mouse Paint and Dazzle Draw.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Playing With Electricity	Short program to support switching between screen areas in RAM.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Poly-Scroll	POLY-SCROLL demonstrates a screen utility for a T/S 2068 Demo used at the T/S Computerfest in Ohio. PS uses the alternate display file (Display File 2) to present pictures or data to the observer while it is preparing the next screen on the standard display file (Display File 1).	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Practical 2068 Bank-Switching	Although some bank-switching applications might encompass seemingly insurmountable programming obstacles…there are many others that can be accomplished with ease! I’d like to present three bank-switching examples/applications that can be adapted and expanded on for a wide variety of uses. Bank Switching Theory — From a Layman’s Perspective What is bank switching?	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Printer Tips	Re-inking Gorilla Banana printer ribbons; GE TXP-1000 with AERCO and Zebra ZPRINT.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Pro/File 2068	Review of Tom Wood's database program.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Pro/File Cartridge	Probably the most useful type of computer program is the data base since almost anyone can find a need for it and because it can be effectively 3 used without a printer. For Timex computers, Tom Woods has twice provided high quality programs in this field with ZX PRO/FILE for the TS 1000 and then with PRO/FILE 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Product News	Oliger 2068 floppy disk interface available; Larken drive controller with Spectrum ROM; uncased 2050 modems; Tech Draw Jr, Spectrum Emulator cartridge, Zebra Talker from Zebra; Amdek plotter; Jack Dohany's shareware announcement.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Product News	Catalogs from Silicon Mountain Computers, Byte-Back, JRC Software. Service manuals from Sams Computerfact. RAMEX discontinues support for 2068 and Millenia K disk systems.
Product/Dealer News	Larry Kenny of LARKEN ELECTRONICS told TDM about the plans for the 256K RAMdisk for the TS2068. It will use static-type RAMs complete with battery back-up. It will require users to purchase the Larken cartridge, as it contains the commands for the RAMdisk.	Cambridge Z88, Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Professional’s Use TS Computers	This bit of news from our friends “down under”, may come as a surprise…yet will bring a sense of pride to anyone who possesses the mighty silver one…the TS2068. The Australian Army uses the Timex Sinclair 2068 as part of an inexpensive simulator used to teach soldiers the skills of calling fire from an artillery battery or mortar platoon onto targets in the field.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Programming Concepts	An exercise in learning about the actual aspects, functions and limitations of the Sinclair ZX81 microcomputer and it's version of the BASIC language.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Programming Concepts	ZX Tic Tac Toe	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Programming Concepts	Part two of tutorial on programming the ZX81/TS1000.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Programming Concepts	Our example program, ZX TIC TAC TOE (the listing appeared in May/June ’87 on pages 21 & 22), has the LOAD name “TTT”. When storing a program on a cassette, it is better to give it a name, especially when the tape contains other different programs.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Programming in SuperBASIC for the T/S 2068 Programmer	As I suggested in the last issue, the most enduring contribution of the Sinclair QL™ system may turn out to be SuperBASIC. Many experts hold that SuperBASIC is the best BASIC language available on a microcomputer, and the dialect that most closely conforms to ANSI-85 BASIC standards.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
*Programming SRAM HIRES, Part II**	In this installment, we’ll start taking a closer look at the BLACKJACK listing of Vol. 3, No. 4, to get an idea of what makes it all work. But before we get down to brass tacks, a few other comments are in order.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Programs	Blues Master 3D Tunnel Electronic Flash Card String Print-Out	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Programs: Pie Chart, Boxes	Two short type-in programs.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Puzzle of the Month	I have a bag of 100 coins, containing penny, dime and half-dollar denominations. Total value is $5 (five dollars). Write a program for our computers to find how many of each type of coin??? Solution of the Puzzle of the Month We will assume the bag to contain x pennies, y dimes and z halfdollars.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
QL Abacus/Spreadsheet “Tips”, Part I	Suggestiosn for using the program better.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
QL Abacus/Spreadsheet Tips, Part II	One good indicator that QL Abacus (QL SPREADSHEET in the States) is a quality program is the fact that, despite the proliferation of other software for the QL, there is no other QL spreadsheet. It is a first-class professional computer program.	Sinclair QL
QL Crater	Short program to demonstrate graphics ability by plotting 3D function.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
QL Easel/Business Graphics “Tips”	In 1985 when the QL first hit the market, the QL EASEL (BUSINESS GRAPHICS) program alone would have been reason enough for business offices to purchase a QL–so advanced was the program. (Even “Big Blue” IBM purchased a few QLs, possibly because of QL EASEL.)	Sinclair QL
QL Etcher	Etch-a-Sketch for the QL.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
QL Flight Simulator	Review of the QL game from Microdeal.	Sinclair QL
QL Gas Guide	Program to determine whether you should spend extra money to purchase premium gasoline instead of regular	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
QL Kill	Conversion of Russian Roulette from mainframe Pascal.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
QL Peintre	Painting program for the QL.	Sinclair QL
QL Quill/Word Processor Tips	QL Word Processor AKA QLWP AKA Quill–the least acclaimed of the four Psion software programs bundled with the Sinclair QL–is still a good word processor, especially with added memory and RAMdisk. Quill’s chief fault is that it is a bit slow in carrying out some operations.	Sinclair QL
QL Quill/Word Processor Tips	Power user tips from Mike de Sosa.	Sinclair QL
QL Quill/Word Processor Tips, Part II	I’d like to start off this article with a few tips regarding the QL QUILL commands. I assume that you are already familiar with the use of these commands. The Copy command is not user-friendly. Follow the associated screen instructions carefully or you will, almost inevitably, lose desired material when copying.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
QL Sound Explorer	Program to make sounds.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
QL Support	Have you heard the latest? A rumor has been circulating in Great Britain for a couple of months now, that Amstrad is rethinking their position on the QL. Amstrad executives have been keeping an eye on how the QL aftermarket support has been developing.	Sinclair QL
QL VAL String Function	Short program to evaluate functions in strings.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Qool QL	Some of you who have never encountered heating problems with your QL before, might discover that about August 15, or the hottest day of the year, that your QL will suddenly blank out. Actually, it is not quite so “suddenly”.	Sinclair QL
QSPELL: A Review	Editor’s Note: “Quick Look” is a new software review column for the QL. The concept and graphics were designed by TIME DESIGNS regular, Paul Bingham. The “scorecard” rating system will be used, and may be adopted for the T/S 2068 and 1000 reviews as well.	Sinclair QL
Quadra-Chart+	Short program to make pie charts.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Quanta, the Library, and Page Designer	Review of programs and resources for the QL.	Sinclair QL
QUICKEY 2068	Keyboard overlays for TASWORD II, MSCRIPT and other programs.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Rainbow Plus Spectrum Interface	Review of the Spectrum emulator/twister board from DAMCO.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Reader Survey Results Continued	When we ran a questionnaire/survey in several issues of TIME DESIGNS, we had over 280 responses, which is approximately eleven percent of our current circulation. The first part of the survey dealt with information about our subscribers (age, occupation, hobbys, etc.), and questions about equipment owned.
Reader Survey Results, Part One	Results from 280 readers.
Remember	Game based on memory.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Resident Procedures	One of the many powers lurking within the QL is the ease of extending SuperBASIC. The simplest means of doing this is by defining PROCedures or FuNctions within a SuperBASIC program. The newly defined PROCedure or FuNction is then treated as a SuperBASIC keyword (i.e., PRINT, MODE, SAVE, CODE, etc.).	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
Review: GRAPHIQL	Review of a CAD program for the QL.	Sinclair QL
RGB Interface for the TS2068	Ever since I purchased my TS2068 I have longed for a REAL RGB interface. Sure, the display is OK on my 19″ Sony, but the color is “washed out” and there is that ever-present background hash.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
RLE Graphics (Part Two)	My how time flies when you’re having fun!! I dug through the files and was amazed that almost a full year has passed since I submitted the original RLE article (Jan/Feb ’87). In that article I explained the use of an RLE DECODER program, a short program that would take an RLE encoded picture, and decode it into a form that our beloved TS2068 could display.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Run Length Encoded Graphics	Display RLE graphics on the TS2068 in 32 column video mode.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Russell Electronics ROMSWITCH	Review of the plug-in board that allows for both Timex and ZX Spectrum ROMs inside the computer with a magnet reed switch on the outside.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Screen Display Storage and Memory Relocate	Terminal program for the TS 2068 and TS 2050 modem.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Secret Stuff	Clive Sinclair is working on a transputer-based computer.
Serial Port Driver	Using the 2050 modem board to drive a serial printer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Shoot-out at the QL Desktop Corral!	Review of several QL desktop publishing programs.	Sinclair QL
Shuttle Designer	How appropriate it was to sit down in front of this program the day Shuttle Mission 51-D was launched. Senator Garn flew on 51-D, and so did Rhea Seddon, the only astronaut from my home town of Memphis (“Cosmic Rhea” we call her).	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Simply Music	Basic program that uses the three sound channels of the TS 2068 to create music.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Sinclair and Timex Directory of Suppliers	The information provided in this directory was supplied to TIME DESIGNS by the companies who are listed in it. We have tried to make it as complete and accurate as possible. However, just as time marches on, so do events and circumstances.
Sinclair News Network	U.S. QL - $299; 128k Spectrum, Pocket TV Performs Well, Product News; User Group Update.	Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Sinclair News Network	Amstrad buys Sinclair; QL gets A+ support; Product/Dealer News; User Group Update; Misc.	Sinclair QL
Sinclair News Network	Sinclair micro update; Meet the QL Clones, Support for QL Continues; Super ZX81 Support from Scotland; Time Designs Acquires SUM; Letter from the Editor of SUM Magazine; Product/Dealer News.	Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Sinclair News Network	Sir Clive's Confessions; NOVELSOFT Emerges as Premier TS Software House; What's In A Name?; Product/Dealer News; User Group Update.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Sketchit-G	SKETCHIT-G is an artist type of program that exploits the many capabilities of the TS2068 computer to produce graphics of all sorts on the visual screen. These displays can be copied by the TS2040 printer and/or saved on tape for future recall and merging.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Ski		Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Slot Machine	Simulates Vegas-style slots.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Smart Text TS-2068	"SMART TEXT TS-2068" is Bill Jones' effort to create an AppleWorks environment for your TS-2068. The package includes a text editor and manager integrated with a small mailing list routine. Other convenient features are printer formatting for a variety of utilitarian purposes and in a variety of type styles.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Software in Review: Colonize the Universe	As Commander of your interplanetary spacecraft, there are certain risks and weighted decisions upon your shoulders. Should you send the probecraft into the ominous Black Hole, only to return without the precious fuel and having spent 10 gallons itself?	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Software in Review: Saboteur!	A recent trend in Spectrum programs brings the action and realism of the Martial Arts to the monitor screen. Such programs as “The Way of the Exploding Fists”, “Yie Ar Kung Fu”, the popular new “Way of the Tiger”, and “Saboteur!”. There are some folks that just don’t appreciate this sort of thing.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Some of the Best Programming Around	Eric and Kris Boisvert of BYTE POWER have put together ten issues of their electronic magazine on cassette, which adds up to more than 100 programs for the 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Son of Ultra-Easy Designer Graphics	Patches to upgrade Ultra-Easy Designer Graphics to handle 116 UDGs.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Speak Out and Be Counted: dKTronics Speech Synthesizer	Dk'tronics Speech Synthesizer for the Sinclair Spectrum is available in the U.S. from DAMCO. If you have a T/S 2068 and a "twister" allowing Spectrum hardware to be plugged onto your edge connector, Dk'tronics synthesizer can make your computer speak up.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Special Report: 2068 Is Returning to US	Reports on Bob Dyl’s efforts to bring the Portuguese 2068 to the United States. When Bob Dyl of the English Micro Connection contacted Timex of Portugal to see if he could obtain supplies of their new floppy disk system and 2068 “silver avenger” computer (as so nick-named by the British computer press), both of which had been sold in England for several months, he learned of some very surprising news.	Timex Computer 2068, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spectrum 128K Basic	Overview of the new BASIC.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Spectrum Product News	Twister boards and Spectrum ROMs available. Datel Robotarm, Romantic Robot Videoface, Rotronics Wafadrive, and Tascalc mentioned.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Spectrum Software: White Lightning	Review of graphics development program for the Spectrum.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Spectrum-Notes	Sources for Spectrum hardware and software.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Sprites 2068	SPRITES 2068 is a sprite development and handler package. Those of you that have the Technical Manual will note that there is an appendix, number C-5, devoted to this subject. This program is none other than this same code. SPRITES 2068 co-authors Tidwell and Ruegg have "debugged” the Timex sprite package code.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Starfleet 2068	STARFLEET 2068 is an all BASIC, low-resolution graphics, shoot ’em up space wars game for the Timex Sinclair 2068. The program listing and CK-TYPE output (to aide your typing/debugging of this program–see May/June ’87 issue of TDM) is printed below.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
Stud Poker: A Casino-Style Game Listing for the TS2068	Program to play five card stud power against the computer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
Summer Westcoast TS Fair Features an “All-Star” Cast	Announcement for the fair, to be held August 6 and 7, 1988, in Portland, Ore.
Sunstate Timex Sinclair Winterfest ’88	A lighter attendance than expected and heavy rain didn’t dampen the spirits of those T/S users who gathered in Orlando, Florida on March 5 and 6 for the Sunstate T/S Winterfest. A good time was enjoyed by all those who could make it.
Super Detailed Disk Directory	32 and 64-column disk directories for the AERCO FD-68.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
SuperBASIC Editor for the QL	Using Quill to edit SuperBASIC programs.	Sinclair QL
Supertape	Review of the tape from JRC Software.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Synx	Machine code routine for AERCO disk users to turn off syntax checking when writing or editing programs.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
T/S 1000 Digital clock	Excerpt from Highfalutin' Computin'.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
T/S 1000/ZX81 External Keyboard Buffer	If you’re like me, you like to attach not only your memory pack, but also a modem, a printer, a joy-stick interface, an AC controller, and anything else that there is room for behind the computer.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
*T/S 1000/ZX81 Programming SRAM HIRES Part III**	This is the final episode of a tutorial “mini-series” on the use of SRAM HI*RES EXTENDED BASIC (SHR-EB). This time around, we’ll wrap up our coverage of UDG’s (User-Defined Graphics), and examine some of SHR-EB’s truly unique aspects: Sprites, window-scrolls (“pseudo-sprites”), and the F-SAVE tape routines. WHAT A DEAL!	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
T/S 2068 Grade Book	Short review of teacher assistance program.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
T/S BBS	Brief into to bulletin-board systems and a list of four that support TS users.
T/S Computer Fest News: Sunstate Winterfest 88 just weeks away	Vacation? How about the best of all Worlds!? Central Florida is one of the most popular vacation spots in America and this spring it will be one better because the next major TS Computerfest will be held there in Orlando, just minutes from Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, Sea World, Circus World, and most all major attractions of Florida.
T/S MODEMS	Short article about modems available to TS users.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
T/S V.I.P.	Timex/Sinclair Video Identification Program	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Tape Transfer Utility	Utility to transfer software from tape to the Rotronics Wafadrive.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
TASPRINT and AERCO Printer Interface	Pokes necessary to adjust TASPRINT.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Tasword Two Tips	POKEs for 2040 printing; large print.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Tasword Two+	Patches to add new features to Tasword.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
TASWORD Word Count Utility Modification	A word count utility is a feature I’ve wanted to add to my copy of Tasword Two for nearly a year. The routine published in the February/March 1986 issue of ZX COMPUTING [a British magazine], is wonderful! Thanks to John Wall‘s article, my already excellent version of Tasword has been made even more useful.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
TDM Columnist Makes “Big Time”	Duncan Teague is a regular contributor to COMPUTE! Magazine.
Technical Applications for T/S Computers	Linear Programming, is the minimization or maximization of a linear form, subject to linear constraints, containing non-negative variables. Program uses the "simplex" method to do this.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Terrific Tips	Quick Tip #1- Next time you have some epoxy mixed up, take the time to glue the key into the slot on your edge connectors (RAM Packs, ect.) by placing just a bit of glue at the top and bottom end of the key.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Text87: An Advanced QL Wordprocessor	As I indicated in the Time Designs Tests section of the last issue, Software87’s Text87 wordprocessor for the QL is billed as a full-featured, WYSIWYG wordprocessor designed for easy use by amateurs, but ranks in user-friendliness somewhere between QL QUILL and The Editor.	Sinclair QL
The Bookshelf	Review of Minute Manual for the Dot Matrix Printer.
The DAMCO/Rotronics Wafadrive Reviewed	Review of the streaming cassette storage system.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Disciple Disk-Operating System	The Disciple Interface is primarily a disk interface, but it also offers several other features which probably make it the best value in disk interfaces for the Sinclair Spectrum currently available. The Disciple is intended for use on a 48K Spectrum.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Editor’s Forum	Letter from Jim Preston comments on Timex Sinclair Computer Fest in Indianapolis, repair options for TS owners. Tim Woods notes Jim passed away at 66.
The Editor’s Forum	Description of Tim Stoddard's "souped-up" ZX81: 64K RAM, improved heatsink, digital aquisition module (A/D, D/A, realtime clock) as encountered at the 1987 Midwest TS Computer Fest.	Sinclair ZX81
The Folks Who Bring You Time Designs	This being our 2nd Anniversary Issue and the start of our 3rd year of publication, I’m going to pass up the usual column featured here, and introduce you to some folks responsible for putting out TIME DESIGNS six times a year.
The Future of the QL in America and Some QL Graphics Systems	Status of the QL and how to potentially improve the commercial viability of the product; discussion of QL drawing/graphics programs.	Sinclair QL
The Great Game and Graphics Show	Review of the cassette (with 17 programs) from JRC Software.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Lords of Midnight	Review of the game.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum
The Mystery of the Missing 253	When Timex released its Technical Manual for the TS2068, we learned how to add memory to and switch between its three internal memory banks. This was wonderful stuff, and it’s given us many excellent TS2068 products long after the “profane world” thought that the Timex computer was dead.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Mystery of the Missing 253, Part Four	We stopped last time in mid-description. It seems our Good Editor has such a wealth of excellent contributions last issue (besides mine, I mean) that my article had to be cut to fit the space remaining.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Mystery of the Missing 253, Part Three	The heading really says it all. I’ve been quite pleased and encouraged by your response to Part 1. This is really turning into an “interactive series”, as I’d hoped, and I want to invite you to keep writing and calling with your ideas and questions.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Mystery of the Missing 253: Conclusion	It’s been wonderful to see how much interest there still is toward TS2068 bank switching. Now it’s time to tie up the loose ends we’ve left, provide a firm direction for your own further study, and close the series up.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Newsroom	A Sinclair IBM "Clone" (the Amstrad PC-1640 rebadged as a "Sinclair"). Summer T/S shows: Third Annual Northwest/International Timex Sinclair Mini-Fair; 1988 Midwest Timex Sinclair Conference.
The Old Shell Game	Simulation of shell guessing game.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
The Oliger 2068 Floppy Disk Interface	Review of the disk drive system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Omni-Emu	Review of the Spectrum emultor from Doug Dewey.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Portuguese Connection	Tips on using the Zebra disk drive system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Portuguese Connection	Converting VU-3D, VU-CALC, VI-FILE and Timex Chess to the Zebra disk system.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Programming Corner	Questions about Larken disk system; programming in machine code; recovering from data loss.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Rise and Fall of the Timex Computer Corporation, Part 1: What Happened?	I don’t know exactly what came to your mind when you heard the news, but as for myself, I experienced the five classic reactions to a death. First denial, then anger, and so on. It crept suddenly up on us all like a trap catches a mouse. We should have seen it coming.
The Rise and Fall of the Timex Computer Corporation, Part 2: On the Drawing Board	Throughout the month of January and even into the early part of February, before the bad news had hit, the product planning department at Timex was bustling. Led by director Billy Skyrme, a long time company employee, this division was creating a bit of excitement among TS user groups and in the computer press.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Solution of the Puzzle of the Month	A. There are 5 children, all more than 1 year old and younger than 25. B. Their combined ages total 40. C. The product of the boys’ ages is 39 times the product of the girls’ ages.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
The Super-QL: Using the Sinclair QL with 640K RAM	Used with additional memory, particularly a 512K RAM card, the Sinclair QL is transformed, as are its bundled software programs. Even though the JSU ROM and Psion 2.1 software supplied with the North American version of the QL do not take the fullest advantage of additional RAM, use of the bundled software is profoundly improved, especially if RAMdisk software is employed.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
The TS 2068 Software Directory	Listing of vendors and their products.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The TS2068 and the Commodore 1520 Plotter	Review of John McMichael's interface and driver software to allow for printing to the 1520.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Z-Link Interface … a synopsis	Description of twister board and other accessories for the TS 2068.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Through the Magnifying Glass	Short review of Sherlock, a game for the ZX Spectrum.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TIMACHINE – A BASIC Compiler	Deja vu! That was my first thought upon opening the large envelope from editor Tim Woods. Let’s take a trip via H.G. Well’s time machine by setting the controls to travel back in time one year.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TIMACHINE on AERCO Disk	Hint for moving Novelsoft's TIMACHINE to disk.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Time Designs Tests	This article inaugurates a new series in TDM: the most comprehensive report of the testing of new hardware and software for the Sinclair QL yet done in the states. Each item reviewed will be awarded from one to five stars, depending on its degree of usefulness and excellence, and “turkeys” –those which I judge to be an affront to the consumer–may be given a blivet (O).	Sinclair QL
Time Designs Tests: A Professional Monitor, a unique CADPAK, and some games!	We were supposed to discuss Digital Precision’s DESKTOP PUBLISHER Special Edition and the QUANTA Library’s PAGE DESIGNER this month, but the great facilitator failed to come through with the former, and an updated version of the latter did not arrive in time. C’mon great facilitator! We’ll report on these next time, if. . . .	Sinclair QL
Time Designs Tests: QRAM, Archivist MP, Text87 & Mailbag	Earlier versions of Tony Tebby‘s QRAM, tested as part of the Sandy SuperQBoard system, troubled me, but now I realize that this was mainly due to flaws in the system and not in the QRAM software, itself.	Sinclair QL
Time Designs Tests: Speedscreen, Flashback, Type 22 and Refield	This is the highly regarded program which optimizes QL screen display handling. It replaces slower QL ROM routines, speeding scrolling, printing (in CSIZE 1,0), and window-drawing by a factor of four to twelve times depending on the operation.	Sinclair QL
Time Designs Tests: Tax-I-QL/87, PACIOLI and THE SPY	Reviews of the programs.	Sinclair QL
Time Zones	Determines time differences in global location.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Timex Meets Dave Higginbottom	Update on Higgenbottom's effort to take over the 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex/Sinclair Lives!	Editorial announcing magazine.
Tips on ZX81/TS1000 Computer Repair	Tips for resolving common problems.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Tomahawk	Review of the flight simulator program.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Tone/Phone 2068?	Program to simulate the tones produced by a touch-tone phone.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Top Ten Newsletters	If you have ever been caught in the uncomfortable position of having to accept the badge of “newsletter editor”, then you are fully aware of the hard work involved, no matter what the size or circulation of the publication is.
Top Ten of 1985	Top Spectrum games and programs for the year.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Trouble-shooting the QL	Hints on overcoming issues with faulty QL computers.	Sinclair QL
TS 1000/1500 Program Chaining, Part One	Program Chaining can, in effect, increase your RAM memory many times its actual size. It is one of the most neglected subjects of programming texts and instruction. There was an article published in SYNC, Jan/Feb ’84, but it was actually on merging a program on tape with one in the computer, not “Chaining” as defined below.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
TS 1000/1500 Program Chaining, Part Three	Parts One and Two of this series covered the VARS, System Variables, and the Safe Area methods of passing data from one program module to another in a chained program. The Above RAMTOP method of passing data, in chained programs, is very similar to the Safe Area method and is the best of all of […]	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
TS 1000/1500 Program Chaining, Part Two	The first part of this series of articles covered: the definitions of Linking and Chaining, how to make a program self running, making one program module load another, and the VARS method of passing data from one program module to another. By data, I mean text, computed variables, arrays or strings.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
TS 1000/TS 1500 Program Chaining, Conclusion	Last article in series on loading programs in sequence.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
TS 2068 Products for Experimenters from the John Oliger Company	Cartridge boards, expansion boar, EPROM programmer.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2068/Spectrum-Wares	Update on Spectrum emulation options, accessories for TS 2068 users with an emulator ROM.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2068/Spectrum-Wares	If you were like most Timex/Sinclair 2068 users, you probably wondered if there was going to be life after the departure of Timex from the computer market. Although the picture looked rather bleak, there was still a ray of hope.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS 2068/Spectrum-Wares	Updates on the Clifford and Associates Z-LINK 2068/Spectrum interface card, new products from DAMCO and English Micro Connection.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS Communique	Change R67 on TS2068 to adjust output impedance of composite video out. Saving Tomahawk to disk. Joystick and printing problems.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS Communique	Questions about MSCRIPT, monitors, interfaces for the Okimate 10/20, glitches printing to Smith-Corona TP-II.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS Communique	Connecting a QL to a Zenith monitor Connecting TS2068 to Magnavox monitor MSCRIPT printing problems Correction to program listing	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS Communique	Programming ROMs to contain multiple operating systems; problem with Amdisk III; problem with converted TI keyboard; saving certain programs to disk with NMI SAVE button.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS Communique	A forum for people having problems with their 1000, 1500 and 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS Communique: Your Hardware Problems Explored	Mindware MW-100 printer with TS2068; composite/RGB monitor blanking when used with 1000; interfacing to TTL monitors; Hacksel interface with Radio Shack DMP-105; DMP-105 with Memotech I/F and 1000; non-linearity of 2040 printout.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
TS Computerfest II Plans Aired	Groundwork for the Second Annual Mid West TS Computerfest underway.
TS1000/1500 Program Chaining, Part Five	In the previous episode of this series, the use of an endless tape with a chained program was presented. I failed to mention that the tape recorder could be left running while the program is being used.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
TS1000/TS1500 Program Chaining, Part Four	For a practical demonstration of a chained program, using the Above RAMTOP method of passing data from one module to another, I have chosen one consisting of three modules. A module to set RAMTOP (“RT”), a text entry module (“TE”), and a text LPRINT module (“PRT”).	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
TS2050-ZX Modem Modification Project	OBJECTIVE: This Hardware/Software modification will allow the user to operate the Westridge TS2050 Modem with the Sinclair ZX Interface 1 and Microdrives. WHY IT DID NOT WORK: The reason that the TS2050 modem WILL NOT work “as-is” is because of an “address conflict” between the Interface-1 and the TS2050.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS2068 Drop Down Menus	One of the advantages the newer, bigger computers like the ATARI ST and AMIGA have over the TS2068 class of computers is the “User Interface” that their bigger memory and high speed affords them…specifically, such things as a mouse to sweep a cursor around the screen, and a really nice menu structure that “drops down&#8221 […]	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Turbo Esprit	Review of the ZX Spectrum game.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Turbos	"TURBOS" is a computer program for engine building enthusiasts. By taking an engine that has no turbo, blower, ect., and using its rated horsepower, the rpms it was rated at, and the engine's cubic inch displacement, one can figure the cubic feet of air flow through the engine and thus calculate new horsepower.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Two Names Change – Service Remains the Same	ED GREY ENTERPRISES (formally Grey & Clifford Computer Products) continues to support the Timex Sinclair market. A new BBS called the “Grey Matter BBS” is now online (213-971-6260, settings: 8/1/None, supports 300/1200 baud). A FREE catalog of Timex specific products and non-specific computer items is available by writing to: PO Box 2186, Inglewood, CA 90305, or calling (213) 759-7406, and also requests can be accomodated on the BBS.
Two Programs from Executive Workshop	Review of the Straits of Hormuz and Executive Clue, both for the TS 2068.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Ultra-Easy Designer Graphics	When I first ordered my 2068 back in, well, what seems eons ago, one thing I looked forward to most was the machine’s touted User Defined Graphics capabilities. What a boon to an old ZX81 programmer this would be! On the face of it, UDGs looked pretty exciting.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Understanding and Upgrading the TS1016 RAM Pack	This is the first of a two-part article on how dynamic rams operate, how the TS1016 works, and how to upgrade the ram pack to use the newer 5 volt 64k dynamic rams.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Understanding and Upgrading The TS1016 RAM Pack	This is the second part on upgrading your TS 1016 RAM pack to 64k. Last issue we discussed the ins and outs of dynamic memory and how the Sinclair RAM pack works.	Timex/Sinclair 1000
Upgrading Your QL	Recommended hardware upgrades.	Sinclair QL
User Group Update	Have we listed your group recently? Send us the club’s name/address and get noticed! Southeastern Michigan Computer Organization Timex Sinclair Special Interest Group c/o Barry Carter, newsletter editor Box 614 Warren, Michigan 48090 GUTS/SV (Group Using TS of Silicon Valley) c/o Bill Miller Clackamas County Area TS Users c/o Rod Gowen Kansas Area Timex/Sinclair Users Group c/o Paul Reynolds Vashon Island Sinclair Timex Association c/o Tony Willing P.O.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Users Group Update	If your Timex/Sinclair Users Group hasn’t been listed in TIME DESIGNS before, such as the directory in the March/April 85 issue, or an update…please send us the information so that we can mention you. We hav[illegible] added new members to groups because of this listing.
Using Oliger SAFE DOS Version 2.52	What's new and updated in the Oliger DOS.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
VAMP: TV to Monitor Kit	Conversion kit for TVs to allow for direct composite input.
Vieword Mailist Formail	VIEWord, MAIList, and FORMail are utility programs that would be most suited for the small business environment or personal home computing. VIEWord is an interesting (but easy-to-use) word processor. MAIList, as the name implies, is an address manager, and FORMail is a utility that uses files from both VIEWord and MAIList, to print formal type letters.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Warren’s 2068 Basics: Horizontal Bar Chart	Routine to plot and print bar charts.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
What’s New	Update on the Spectrum 128K, TASWORD Three, computer astronomy newletter.	Sinclair QL, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Where Are We Going?	An interview with the editor/publisher of Time Designs Magazine.
Where Goest Fred?	Fred Nachbaur accepted a position with a firm in Ottawa.
Which System Do You Use? Reader Tips and Hints for Mass-Storage	Do you sometimes feel all alone out there with some very sophisticated (even complicated) disk drive system or other mass storage device? There have been more types and designs of storage for Sinclair computers than one can count on ten fingers.
Who Was There? What Was There? Another look at the 1987 Sinclair Extravaganza…	Report from the 1987 Midwest Timex/Sinclair Computer Fest, held May 2nd and 3rd, 1987, in Indianapolis, Indiana.	Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Why the QL?	Reasons not to give up on the QL.	Sinclair QL
Why the QL? Reasons Why You Should Take The Quantum Leap	The Sinclair QL, with its compact and efficient keyboard console, its 32-bit CPU, its twin Microdrives, its excellent operating system and highly regarded SuperBASIC, its exceptional "bundled" software, its comprehensive user guide, and finally, its available hardware and software support, is a "best buy" by a considerable margin at $299.	Sinclair QL
Wind Chill Chart	Type-in program inspired by similar program in Computer Shopper.	Sinclair QL, Type-in program
World’s Simplest Volt-Meter	THIS LITTLE CIRCUIT DETECTS ANY VOLTAGE FROM 2 TO 125 VOLTS, A.C. OR D.C. RED LED – DC, Probe positive GRN LED – DC, Probe negative BOTH LEDs – Alternating 967 lamp indicates higher voltages, starting about 15 volts, A.C. or D.C.
You Too can be an Artist	Review of The Artist by Bon Jangeborg, published SofTechnics. Requires Spectrum ROM.	Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Z Column	There is a lot to report on this issue, as Z88 activity keeps moving along. But first, an explanation is in order, for those joining us for the first time. The “Z-COLUMN” is a regular feature that discusses the newest member of the Sinclair computer family…the Z88 Laptop.	Cambridge Z88
Z-Column	Column about the Z88.	Cambridge Z88
Z88 … more on Sir Clive’s microchip wonder	Overview of the laptop computer.	Cambridge Z88
Zebra Disk Drive System for the 2068	Unless you have been out of the country for the past year, I am sure that you have heard about the Timex Portugal Disk Drive System that was made in Europe and might be sold here in the United States. For a time, it seemed that this system would not be sold here. But thanks to some hard work by Zebra Systems Inc., the drives are here.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Zebra Graphics Tablet for 2068	Have you been looking for a way to do screen displays easier than figuring the PLOT and DRAW positions? This may be the way to accomplish the task. The ZEBRA GRAPHICS TABLET is the same one that you may have seen for other computers (also known as the KoalaPad).	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Zebra-Talker Speech Synthesizer	Review of the Votrax SC-01-based speech synthesis unit.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
Zebra/Timex FDD Disk System	Disk handler (program) and tips for using the Zebra disk drives.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
ZEBRA/TIMEX FDD Disk System: Directory Track Reader	A technical article on the directory structure of the Zebra disk drive system (40 tracks, 16 sectors per track), with a BASIC program for reading and parsing directory entries from track 4. Useful for programmers working with Zebra FDD hardware and wanting to access disk metadata programmatically.	Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Zeus Utility	Converts Zeus source code files into ASCII files for either Mscript or Tasword Two.	Timex/Sinclair 2068
ZIP Basic Compiler	The resident language in the T/S 2068 is Sinclair BASIC (an altered version of Microsoft BASIC). BASIC is a relatively easy language to learn and thus an easy means of communicating with the microprocessor. The microprocessor can perform approximately 1/2 a million operations per second. Then, why is BASIC so slow?	Timex/Sinclair 2068
ZX … Phone Home	Program to determine words based on the last four digits of a phone number.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program
ZX Color? Chroma-Soft	Review of Russell Electronics' "experimental software color graphics" that used software tricks to create the illusion of color.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
ZX-CALC + R.F.R.G.	ZX-CALC + R.F.R.G. is a complex and comprehensive spreadsheet/accounting package. R.F.R.G. is a supplement to ZX-CALC called an "accounting model" (R.F.R.G. stands for Rodriguez Financial Report Generator). The author states that it is used primarily for sole proprieterships who do not have the company's assets tied up in land.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
*ZX-Term80**	Review of the terminal program for the TS1000.	Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
ZX81 Data Acquisition Module	A/D converter for the TS/ZX using the TLC548.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
ZX81 Data Acquisition Module	Part two of series on building a digital-to-analog converter.	Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program

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