Memotech
7550 West Yale Ave., #200, Denver, CO 80227
Products
Allows ZX81 to run 48K Basic programs including up to 16K of assembly code. ZX81 sits on custom built case containing the Memotech.
ZX81 TS 1000
Code and edit a source program in the Z80 language and assemble it into machine code. Editor mode allows you to code directly in the right format, manipulate individual lines and control the exact placing of source and machine code. Routines may be merged or listed. Assembler mode handles all standard Z80 mnemonics, numbers in
TS 1000
Spreadsheet analysis to assist with reports and financial forecasts. Performs complex number crunching routines with ease. Tables up to 7000 numbers, 250 rows or 99 columns with 64K. Calculate command reevaluates and displays the information.
TS 1000
16K RAM unit expansion capabilities through its piggy back connection and is fully compatible with Timex or Memotech 16Ks to give 32K RAM.
TS 1000
The 32K Memopak could be combined with a 16K RAM for 48K RAM. It was initially incompatible with the 2040 printer.
TS 1000
TS 1000
Centronics parallel interface pack enables the Sinclair to use a wide range of compatible printers. The resident software in the unit gives the ASCII character set. Interface provides lower-case character capability.
TS 1000
Full programmable high resolution (192 x 248 pixels) graphics module. Enables “arcade game” style graphics through resident 2K EPROM, programmed with a full range of graphics subroutines. Video page is both memory and bit mapped and can reside anywhere in RAM. Display file takes about 6.5K RAM.
TS 1000
Interface allows the Timex to connect to serial printers and peripherals. The interface has two main modes of operation: BASIC mode allows you to use the range of functions supplied in the RS232 EPROM with an ordinary BASIC program. TERMINAL mode allows you to use your Timex as a terminal to another processor. The EPROM
TS 1000
High quality standard typewriter keyboard with TS1000 legends. The keyboard is cable connected to a buffered interface which is housed in a standard Memopak case and plugs directly into the back of the TS1000 or other Memopaks. The blue version was available first.
TS 1000
Brings commercial standards of text editing to the Sinclair. Text is arranged in 32 character lines for the screen with comprehensive editing facilities. On output, the user chooses the line length required for printing and the system does the rest. When used with the Memopak Centronics interface, the word processor can print 80 character lines,
TS 1000
Articles
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"MemoNotes" DebutsTS 1000 TS 1500 Syncware Group announces a newsletter for Memotext and Memcalc users.
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$100 for Your ZX/TS; Up to $330 for MemotechMemotech will buy back your Memotech Timex-Sinclair add-ons at 50% of current suggested retail value and even take your ZX/TS for $100—all credited toward your purchase of your MTX or FDX system.
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16K MemopakTS 1000 Two versions of the Memotech 16K RAM pack.
- 32K Memopak IncompatibleTS 1000
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6 Keyboards Compared: Which is the one for you?TS 1000 Hardware review Add-on keyboards are available for your T/S — but which one should you buy?
- 64K RAM Available Mid-MarchZX81
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Bytelines: News and Speculation about Personal ComputingTS 1000 Under “Market Share for the PC”: estimated that more than 750,000 TS1000 units shipped to date. Sinclair talking about microdrive for the Spectrum. Memotech working on 5 1/4″ disk drive for the 1000.
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Compatibility of MachinesTS 1000 TS 1500 TS 2068 Compatibility of hardware with the TS1500 and TS2068.
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Dear EditorTS 2040 Custom keytops are available from MULE Electronics; high pitched whine from TV; beware of overvoltage conditions; use Atari 822 paper on TS2040; Memotech printers; Paul Hunter offers excellent service.
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Direct Character Code OutputTS 1000 Type-in program Print ASCII characters through Memotech and AERCO Centronics interfaces and bypass the translation routines.
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Editor RamblingsTS 1500 TS 2000 TS 2040 Tax programs. Basicare modules from Gladstone. New products from Memotech. TS 2040 printer available. TS 1500 printer announcement. TS 2000 delays; Sinclair’s ZX-83 and Timex’s TS 3000 under wraps. TS-2000 & TS-3000 NEWS Don’t expect to see the TS 2000 hit the streets until the final quarter of this year. Apparently, the 2000 will be…
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Editor RamblingsCorrections to programs. Timex T/S-1000 computer sweeping the country. Keyboards from data-assette. Memotech RAM packs. Microdrive from SyncWare. Mindware printer delay. Computer judge assigments made by computer in Chicago. What is VU-CALC?
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Editor RamblingsGladstone selling Sinclair thermal printer. Gladstone replacement keyboard also mentioned. Memotech GP-100 printer. CAI/40 printer from CAI. Timex demo booths at K-Mart. Winky board. Mistakes in Sept 1982 issue. Run-It Software Club.
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Editor RamblingsTS-1500 news: Timex plans to manufacture a limited number to test market. Timex drops 16K model of TS 2000. Memotech announces MTX-512 computer. Radio Shack MC-10. Micro price war aftermath: Atari and Intellivision have experience mult-million dollar losses. Timex and Radio Shack have show disappointing sales figures.
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Hardware News: New peripheralsZX81 TS 1000 Hardware review Memotech Corporation announces the Memotech Keyboard for Timex/Sinclair 1000 and ZX-81 microcomputers. The direct-connect, typewriter-style keyboard has Sinclair legends on the keypad and comes with an interface device. The interface is buffered and is housed in a Memopak case, which plugs into the back of the Sinclair.
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Hardware Review: Memotech High Resolution Graphics PackTS 1000 Hardware review Short review of the hardware add-on.
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Hi Res SolutionTS 1000 Hardware review Review of Memotech’s Hi-Res Graphics module.
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In search of a golden memoryTS 1000 Hardware review Reviews Memopak 16K, Sinclair 16K and ZX-Panda. All fall short of perfection.
- Letter from Oxford Data
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Letters to the EditorModifications to Syntext to drive CAI P40 printer. Working around issues with Seikosha GP-100a printer.
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MemocalcTS 1000 Software review Review of the program as replacement for VU-CALC.
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MEMONOTES Makes DebutTS 1000 Quarterly newsletter, for owners of Memotext and/or Memocalc and truly serious 1000 owners, is available.
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Memopak High Resolution Graphics ModuleTS 1000 Hardware review The Memopak High Resolution Graphics Module, in dull black matching the computer, fits in between the Memopak parallel printer interface and the 64K memory module. Velcro tape or double sided adhesive tape comes with each unit to ensure a wobble-free set-up.
- Memopak RAM and TS 2040 Printer CompatibilityTS 1000 Hardware project
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Memotech 32K-Timex Incompatibility ReportedTS 2040 Readers report their Memotech 32K RAMs do not work with TS2040 printers. Memotech knows about this problem and sent a TS2040 to its British office for testing.
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Memotech 64K MemopakZX80 ZX81 Hardware review The Memopak is undoubtedly the ultimate memory expansion for the Sinclair. Try DIM A(9500)!
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Memotech Announces New ComputerMemotech Corp. has announced a new computer which will reach stores in October. The 16-color Z-80 based unit, known as the MTX 512, holds 80K RAM, uses CP/M, Apple, IBM and Memotech’s own software,
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Memotech Centronics Parallel Interface and the Seikosha GP-100A PrinterTS 1000 Hardware review Review of the interface and printer.
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Memotech Memopak 64TS 1000 Reprint of instructions.
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Memotech RevisitedAll Timex Sinclair computer owners can expect to get an offer from Memotech soon. This offer is in the form of a trade in. They will reduce the price of their MTX512 computer a substantial amount, depending on what you have to trade in. The MTX512 has been upgraded considerably since it was first announced.
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Memotech, Printer Incompatibility SolvedTS 2040 Memotech reports the cause of Memopak/TS2040 printer incompatibility—3 unneeded printer capacitors (C4-C6).
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Memotext SpecificsTS 1000 Software review User’s notes on the program.
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Memotext Word ProcessorTS 1000 Software review Review of Memotech’s word processor.
- MTX-512 World Class Computer from MemotechHardware review
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New Product Announcements (Syntax v3 n5)Darkstar from F/22 Press for photographers; products from RKL Systems, Memotech.
- New ProductsTS 1000
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New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n2)New products from Expense Cutters Products, JPR Software, Biocal, Memotech, R.S. Panwar, Wisconsinc Electronics, Calliope Software, Practical Computer Products, Melear Marketing, SofTek, RAMSTRAP, Syncware,f/22 Press, Hunter, Friendly Computer, M.C. Hoffman, Integrated Data Systems, Softsync.
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New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n4)New products from Artisan Electronics, Spectra Computer Products, Jim Giddings, L. Harmon, Cosmonics, Memotech, Hawg Wild, Electronic Specialists, Sinware, Cottage Technology, Advanced Interface Designs, Software Unlimited.
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New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n6)New products from Daydesign, Compuwiz, G. Russell Electronics, SofTec, DJM Software, Compucraft, DK’tronics, Timeworks, Toptronics, Florida Creations, ZX/TS Software Exchange Club, Busyness, SyncWare, Memotech, Stuart Software.
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New Products: 64k-byte memory for ZX81ZX81 TS 1000 Announcement of Memotech 64K RAM pack.
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News, New Products and Services (Syntax v3 n6)New products offerings from Gladstone, Memotech, Instant Software, Sinclair, Hopper & Company, Robill Products, Dilithium Press, data-assette.
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November HighlightsDick Govatski of Memotech spoke of their line of peripherals and their commitment to “continue to support our TS customers. Over 35,000 of them,” even though they have “no plans to add onto the TS line.”
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Of InterestTS 1000 TS 2040 Author documents his struggle to get the Memotech 32K RAM, keyboard and Timex printer to work together. Discovers late in the process (after much interaction with Memotech) that there is a flaw in the 32K RAM unit.
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Of InterestTS 1000 I just bought a real computer for $40. My Timex-Sinclair 1000 Personal Computer, which had been retailing for $69.95, was on sale for $54.99 at Long’s. Until April 30, Timex was giving a $15 rebate, so my Z80 computer cost $39.99 (plus tax).
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On the Timex Printer/Memotech Memory Compatibility ProblemTS 1000 TS 2040 Memotech technician believes problem lies in the 2040 printer, is caused by capacitors C4, C5 and C6.
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On the Timex Printer/Memotech Memory Compatibility ProblemTS 1000 TS 2040 Clipping the C4, C5 and C6 capacitor solved the problem.
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Product Updates: Hunter, MemotechTS 1000 Hunter produces EPROM version of its 8-16K RAM board. Memotech keyboard being shipped in black.
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Reader InputLetter about printing to Seikosha GP-100A printer; open letter to Timex Corp about TS2068 software.
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Resources (Sync v1 n5)Listing of new user groups, books and other resources.
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Resources (Sync v2 n5)TS 1000 Listing of new user groups, books and other resources.
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Sinclair Timex Add-OnsTS 1000 Hardware review Memotech RAM add-ons, High-Resolution Graphics Pak, Centronics Parallel Printer Interface, RS232 Interface.
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Strong and DurableTS 1000 Hardware review Review of Memotech’s keyboard.
- The GP-100A From MemotechTS 1000 Hardware review
- Timex Trade-in Offer from Memotech
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Timex Trade-In Offer From MemotechMemotech will accept trade-in of Timex/Sinclair computers toward purchase of the Memotech MTX512.
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Timex/Sinclair Compatibility ProblemTS 1000 TS 2040 Letter about incompatibility between Sinclair ZX81, Memotech Memopak 32K RAM and Timex/Sinclair 2040 printer.
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To Buy or Not to Buy?TS 1000 Hardware review Software review Reviews of ES-II system switch box by Electronic Shop, ZXFORTH by the Forth Dimension, Memotech keyboard.
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To Buy or Not to Buy? FirmwareTS 1000 Hardware review Review of Memotext by Memotech.
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To Buy or Not to Buy? HardwareTS 1000 Hardware review Review of Memocalc by Memotech.
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Translations: Memotext in RAMZX81 TS 1000 TS 1500 Type-in program Here is how to make a copy of the “Memotext” word-processor, which you can save to tape and reload later into RAM or NVM (non-volatile memory) in the 8-16K range.
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Translations: Memotext to ZX Pro/FileZX81 TS 1000 TS 1500 Type-in program If you have a Memotext word-processor module and 64K RAM, you undoubtedly have already made use of its powerful “text” files mode. Memotext also supports “data” files, organized in six fields per file, up to 31 characters per field. Entering data files is just as easy and fast as text, thanks to the re-defined keyboard,…
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TS NewsQL More about the Sinclair QL. Brief mention of Memotech MTX-512. Software from JRC, Softsync, Apropos Technology.
- Using a 16K Memotech Memopak That Has SwitchesTS 1000
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Vendor ReportTS 2040 Memotech reports only RAM packs are incompatible with TS1500; Radio Shack printers work poorly with Memotech interface; EZ-Loader contains a bug; TS2040 printers slow buss timing; HES no longer supporting ZX/TS.
- Wedge Works: MemotextTS 1000 Software review
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Welcome Back MemotechOxford Data is supplying Memotech hardware add-ons and Memotech MTX computer.
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What's New?Product announcment for Memotech 32K Memopak, HRG, Centronics and RS232 interfaces.
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Word processing potentialTS 1000 Hardware review Brief article about the Memotech parallel printer interface.
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ZX81 Keyboard from MemotechZX81 TS 1000 Hardware review The keyboard duplicates Sinclair’s keyboard, but with full-travel keys and an extra shift key in the top right corner.
Documents
- Memotech Keyboard and Buffer manual
- Memotech Memopak HRG manual
- Memotech Memopak I/F Centronics manual
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