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TS1500 Plus 16K RAM Getting the TS1500 and the TS1016 RAM pack to work properly involves a little more than plugging everything together and turning the power on. The following steps are suggested: Plug the RAM pack in, type in: These will clear everything (program lines and variables) out of the system and activate the…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 07.19.24

And now, here are a few more words about the last contest. First, we would like to thank all of the contributors who donated prizes for this contest. I’m sure that all of you will agree that this is indeed a formidable list of prizes for a TS based contest and we would like to…article, orig pub: 06.06.22, updated: 07.08.24

Overview of the commands.article, orig pub: 07.05.24, updated: 07.05.24

Overview of the improvements in v9.article, orig pub: 07.05.24, updated: 07.05.24

This simple, step-by-step guide makes programming your Timex Sinclair 2068 easy! It contains 50 ready-to-use programs– instructional, enjoyable, and useful programs that let you get the most out of all the graphics, sound, and color capabilities this affordable, portable computer has to offer. You don’t need any previous computer experience to get these programs running!…book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 07.14.24

Table of Contents GAMES FOR YOUR TIMEX-SINCLAIR 2000 was first published in Great Britain by Virgin Books Ltd. under the title GAMES FOR YOUR ZX SPECTRUM as part of the Virgin Computer Games Series. The author, Peter Shaw, was a 16-year-old schoolboy who has contributed to Interface magazine and to ZX Computing.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 07.06.24

American readers found this book invaluable in understanding the Timex/Sinclair 2068 ROM.book, orig pub: 07.23.23, updated: 06.26.24

This super book on the ZX80/MicroAce includes chapters on saving space, machine code subroutines (including PAUSE and ACTIVE DISPLAY). Learn how to protect variables and how to clear them one by one.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 05.26.24

Describes over 1000 programs, book and accessories for the TS 1000, ZX81, ZX80 and MicroAce.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 05.26.24

Produced printer interfaces for the Timex/Sinclair 2068. One plugged into the cartridge slot, the other connected to the rear edge connector of the printer.company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 06.08.24

ROM for the TMS 9918A Video Upgrade. Second “printer” ROM also on board.computer_media, orig pub: 07.15.24, updated: 07.22.24

Word processor.computer_media, orig pub: 02.20.24, updated: 07.22.24

Mystery EPROM.computer_media, orig pub: 07.15.24, updated: 07.22.24

NFLX Football, Miner's Revenge, Super Slide, and Storm Lander 3.computer_media, orig pub: 07.30.23, updated: 07.22.24

Menu-driven math visualizer.computer_media, orig pub: 07.29.23, updated: 07.22.24

The Z-SI/O Serial Input/Output Module is a “hardware based” serial interface which allows the Timex Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer to support the EIA RS-232C standards applicable to the 25 pin interconnection of Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Communication Equipment (DCE) employing serial binary data interchange.document, orig pub: 06.04.24, updated: 07.15.24

PCLS 1000 is a handy tool for managing the display file. It allows the user clear all or any portion of the screen with either background, white or black, almost instantly.document, orig pub: 06.04.24, updated: 06.10.24

Program submitted to SyncWare News’ 1985 contest.document, orig pub: 06.04.24, updated: 06.10.24

Fourth annual event. Held at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on August 28th and 29th. Tim Swenson hosted the first of several after-fest BBQs at his house in Dayton this year. Several of the attendees appear in the photos below.event, orig pub: 03.30.23, updated: 02.24.24

Organized by Tim Swenson, the West Coast Sinclair Show was held in Union City, CA, on 5 June 1999, one week after the East Coast Sinclair Show. Vendors The key visitor to the show was the renowned author Stan Kelly-Bootle, writer of many computer books, including the “Devil’s DP Dictionary”, and the holder of the…event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

Two day fair in Canada.event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.14.23, updated: 07.10.23

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.25.23, updated: 07.10.23

Newsletter of Dallas/Fort Worth area user groups.periodical, orig pub: 05.27.23, updated: 07.07.24

Created by Dave Franson to support the Timex (TMX) Portugal disk drive systems sold by English Micro Connection and Zebra Systems. Succeeded by FDD Express.periodical, orig pub: 09.16.22, updated: 05.29.24

Publisher: Shaun Ralston Bi-monthly publication focused on business/professional applications.periodical, orig pub: 10.17.20, updated: 05.28.24

Newsletter of the Central Pennsylvania ZX/TS Users Group.periodical, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 03.24.24

Newsletter for 1000/2068 and Jupiter ACE FORTH enthusiasts.periodical, orig pub: 07.17.21, updated: 03.24.24

Machine language database with multi-word search, ordered displays, definable printer functions. Flexible file size, instant file access. 59 page manual and updates via newsletter. Available on ROM from ROMPAK. 16-64K.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 07.15.24

Smart printer interface that can autoboot disk system, set RAMTOP and disable Memotech control characters in some software.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 07.15.24

Store useful routines and commonly used information in EPROM. Accepts either 2716 or 2732 EPROMs to allow up to 8K of memory in 2K byte increments. Separate 2K and 4K decoding is link selectable. Mapped to the 8-16K area in the TS 1000 memory map.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 07.15.24

Contains one or two 2K (6116) CMOS RAM chips. Memory is addressed into the ROM area from 8K-16K in the ZX-81 memory map. The address at which each chip appears can be adjusted to any 2K section within that area. Lithium battery in the unit provides a back-up power while the computer is switched off.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 07.15.24

16K RAM pack using CMOS 6116 static RAM chips for permanent data retention. Data can be stored almost indefinitely and loaded almost instantly with virtually zero chance of error. A long life (10 years) lithium battery supplies power in standby mode. In the active mode, power is taken from the ZX81. Used on its own,…product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 07.15.24

The Sinclair Computer Users Society was a non-profit organization operated by volunteers dedicated to the Sinclair and Timex Sinclair computer user. The user group, formed in 1982, served the Binghamton, NY area. President: Clyde TackleyVice-President: Dave SchoenwetterSecretary: Paul Hill, Wes BrzozowskiTreasurer: George Penneyusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 07.06.24

President: Chuck DawsonVice-President: Frank BouldinSecretary: Fred StocktonTreasurer: Ellis Saundersusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 07.06.24

President: Glynn HarrisVice-President: George EdmondsSec./Treas: Arthur J. EmersonNewsletter Exchange: George Edmondsusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 07.05.24

This informal group has twice a month meetings online (via Zoom). Like in-person user group meetings, we have guests, talk about our projects and a wide array of computing topics. This group has its origins in the Yahoo TS 2068 Group, which migrated to groups.io when Yahoo Groups shut down. Join Our Email List Sign…usergroup, orig pub: 04.21.23, updated: 06.24.24

We talked about reasons for enjoying the ZX81/TS1000, Mowgli Assor joined and told us of his experiences.video, orig pub: 06.24.24, updated: 06.24.24

We discussed real uses of the TS 2068, including small business accounting in Canada and Argentina, the 1510 cartridge system and other topics.video, orig pub: 06.22.24, updated: 06.22.24

Jim March joined us and we updated him on progress with the hardware, software and other items he donated for preservation.video, orig pub: 06.22.24, updated: 06.22.24

Jack Boatwright joined us and recounted his experiences.video, orig pub: 06.22.24, updated: 06.22.24

Special guest is Gary Grimes, the industrial designer responsible for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 case design.video, orig pub: 04.30.24, updated: 06.09.24