Documents

1510 Command Cartridge Player manual

1983

Timex Computer Corporation’s 1983 instruction manual for the TS 1510 Command Cartridge Player, a ROM cartridge adapter that allowed TS 1000 and TS 1500 computers

16 Point Font Designer

1988

1988 advertisement and usage instructions for Lemke Software Development’s 16 Point Font Designer utility, which created large custom fonts for the Timex/Sinclair 2068.

1986 Midwest Timex Sinclair Computer Fest — Official Program Booklet

1986

Program booklet for the 1986 Midwest Timex Sinclair Computer Fest, held in Cincinnati and sponsored by TS Horizons. Covers a two-day schedule of user-led sessions:

2-Bit Software brochure

198x

Single-sheet tri-fold promotional brochure from 2-Bit Software listing their available program tapes for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.

2020 Computer Program Recorder manual

1983

Timex Computer Corporation’s 1983 operating manual for the TS 2020 cassette recorder, the official tape storage peripheral for the TS 1000 and TS 1500.

2026 Timex/Sinclair Calendar

2026

This 2026 calendar features converted images of classic Timex and Sinclair hardware, with each image carefully optimized for the ZX Spectrum SCREEN$ format and monochrome

2040 Personal Printer Operating Manual

1982

Timex Computer Corporation’s 1982 operating manual for the TS 2040 thermal printer, the official printer peripheral for the Timex/Sinclair line.

2068 fig-Forth manual

1984

1984 user manual from Hawg Wild Software for their fig-Forth implementation on the Timex/Sinclair 2068; this photocopy of the original is missing its cover and

2068 Income Statement Instructions

Brief two-page instruction sheet from Executive Workshop for their Income Statement accounting software for the Timex/Sinclair 2068.

2068 LOAD Notes

198x

Stan Nagrod reports that removing R11 from his computer cured his loading problems. I had tried this on mine, and found no discernable difference (from

2068 Programmer's Cartridge Toolkit

This “toolkit” is a program which provides helpful utilities to aid in writing your own Basic programs. Because it comes on a cartridge, it offers

32/64K Non Volatile RAM board for the T/S 2068 Computer

1986

1986 user manual by Thomas B. Woods for his 32K and 64K non-volatile RAM cartridge for the TS 2068, describing how to install and use

64 Column Basic for the TS 2068

198x

Original manuscript for the article that appeared in SyncWare News.

8K Nonvolatile Memory for the Sinclair ZX81 Microcomputer documentation

1983

1983 technical documentation by Paul Hunter of Hunter Electronics for their 8K non-volatile CMOS RAM/EPROM expansion board for the Sinclair ZX81 and Timex/Sinclair 1000.

A & J Notes

198x

A Brief History of JRC Software

June 5, 1984

A two-page document written by John Richard Coffey in June 1984 recounting the history of JRC Software, a small Timex/Sinclair software publisher.

A Guide to Creating RLE Graphics on the TS 1000 and TS 1500

198x

A ten-page guide by Gregory Harder explaining how to create and use run-length-encoded (RLE) graphics on the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and 1500, including type-in program listings.

A&J Micro Drive Manual 1.0 Addendum

1984

WHAT LENGTH IS MY TAPE? Underneath the “0” in Entrepo you will find a small number indicating the tape length. CAN I SAVE MORE THAN

A&J Microdrive Model 2000 instructions from Knighted Computers

198x

This letter contains some additional information that will spare you some quess work and its frustrations. So please, read the manual which came with the

A&J Microdrive Schematics

1982

Technical circuit schematic for A&J Microdrive Schematics.

A&J Model 2000 flyer

198x

Marketing flyer from A&J Micro Drive describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

A&J Printer Interface instructions

198x

In this package you will find all of the necessary items needed to make use of the printer port on the A & J Model

A&J Stringy Floppy dealer packet

1985

Dealer packet for the A&J Stringy Floppy including the Model 1000 and Model 2000 price lists, dealer discount schedules, product specifications, order forms, and a

A&J Stringy Floppy for ZX81 TS1000

198x

User documentation for the A&J Stringy Floppy for the ZX81/TS-1000 and TS-1500, covering connection, operation using the Exatron operating system menu, storage specifications for Micro

Aardvark 1983 Games Catalog

1983

Aardvark Technical Services Catalog

February 1983

February 1983 product catalog from Aardvark Technical Services listing hardware and software offerings for ZX81/Timex/Sinclair computers.

ACZ General Ledger manual

1984

1984 user manual by Alan Czarnek for the ACZ General Ledger 2000 accounting program, published by Cottage Technology for the Timex/Sinclair 2068.

Adding a Reset Button to Your TS-1000 or TS-2068

198x

A one-page hardware project guide by Gary Lessenberry explaining how to add a physical reset button to the TS-1000 or TS-2068.

Adding a TTL Monitor to your TS-2068

198x

A four-page hardware project guide by Gary Lessenberry for connecting a TTL-level RGB monitor to the Timex/Sinclair 2068.

Adding the Larken RAMDisk to an Existing LKDOS System

1985

One-page document explaining how to add the LARKEN RAMDisk board to a TS-2068 already running LKDOS.

Additions and Modifications to System Initialization

1983

Handwritten notes about how the Timex/Sinclair 2068 boot process works, including probing for devices attached via the bus expansion unit.

Addressing the 256K RAM

198x

One of the most commonly asked questions lately has been, “How can I access the 256K RAM?”. Now, through the efforts of both AERCO and

Advanced Interface Designs HRG manual

198x

The enclosed plans describe a circuit which when properly assembled will provide 256 horizontal x 192 vertical bit mapped high resolution graphics (HRG) for Sinclair

Advanced Interface Designs Z-XLR8 advert

198x

One-page technical note by Fred Nachbaur describing a fix for a bug in the HOT Z-II software for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.

AERCO catalog and flyers

1985

Product catalog from AERCO listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

AERCO CP-ZX v3 Centronics Printer Interface

198x

Single-page instruction sheet from AERCO for their CP-ZX v3 Centronics printer interface, which connected parallel printers to the TS 1000 and TS 2068.

AERCO Dealer Price List Feb 1 1985

1985

Two-page AERCO reference document for configuring disk drive options with their FD-68 floppy disk interface on the TS 2068.

AERCO Disk Config

198x

Two-page instruction sheet from AERCO for their dual RS-232 serial interface (RS-68), which added two RS-232 ports to the TS 2068.

AERCO Dual RS-232 Serial Interface

198x

Seven-page reference manual for the AERCO FD-68 Disk File Manager software utility, covering file management operations on the TS 2068 with the FD-68 floppy disk

AERCO FD-68 Disk File Manager

198x

Brief instruction sheet from AERCO for their CP2068 Centronics printer interface model for the TS 2068.

AERCO FD-68 Floppy Disc Interface manual

1985

Operating manual for the AERCO FD-68 Floppy Disc Interface by AERCO, covering installation, operation, and programming.

AERCO Model CP2068 Instructions

198x

Short installation and operation instructions from AERCO for the CP2068 Parallel Printer Interface for the TS 2068.

AERCO Model FD-68 Instructions

198x

Short installation and operation instructions from AERCO for their FD-ZX floppy disk interface for the TS 1000.

AERCO Model FD-ZX Instructions

198x

Promotional product flyer from AERCO summarizing their lineup of hardware peripherals available for Timex/Sinclair computers.

AERCO Product Flyer

198x

Instruction sheet from AERCO for their RB-ZX V5 ROM board, which allowed users to add or replace ROM chips in TS 1000 and TS 2068

AERCO RB-ZX V5 ROM Board

198x

Release notes and documentation for version 1.1 of AERCO’s RPM (RAM Page Manager) software for the TS 2068.

AERCO RPM Release 1.1

198x

Under the assumption that the reader is an assembly language programmer familiar with ASM and DDT, the material in this manual is presented at a

AERCO Stepper Motor advert

198x

Interface 2 small stepper motors (1 Amp max.) to a standard Centronics printer interface and make fully coordinated 2-axis moves. Provides 4 limit-switch inputs and

AERCO TS 2068 Disc System

198x

Enhance the performance of your TS 2068 with the AERCO Disc System. All of the speed and convenience of a full-out floppy disc system. Save,

Affordable Plotting for the 2068

1984

Article describing an affordable approach to plotter output for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 computer.

AFR Software brochure

Single-page promotional advertisement from Advanced Interface Designs for their Z-XLR8 accelerator board for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.

Alphacom 32 Users Manual

1981?

Operating manual for the Alphacom 32 Users, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Alphacom Letter to Customer

1985

Letter from Alphacom to a customer regarding the Alphacom 32 thermal printer, the same hardware sold in the US as the Timex TS-2040 printer.

American Express Boosts Sales of the ZX81

June 18, 1982

American Express has received over 25,000 orders in the last three weeks for the Sinclair ZX81 personal computer, following an initial direct mail offer to

An Economical Semi-Analytical Orbit Theory for Micro-Computer Applications

1986

About This Paper NASA Technical Paper 2811, published in March 1988, describes a method for predicting the position of an Earth-orbiting satellite using a personal

Androids instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Androids.

Another Hot Z II Fix

198x

Application Development Library

November 1983

Internal Timex Computer Corporation presentation describing the Application Development Library for the TS-2068, a suite of reusable software components covering 40-column mode, 64-column mode, graphics/music/sound,

Arctic Z-80 Assembler v1cr

1987

Artic Assembler and Z-80 Programming An Introduction The Artic Assembler was the first assembler and maybe only one offered for sale locally in the shops

Articles about the Tasman Interface

1985

The Tasman Interface by Lonnie Kendall, reprinted from Triangle Sinclair User’s Group Newsletter, Nov/Dec 1984 Attaching Print Driver by Austin White, CATS newsletter, Nov 1985

Artworx manual

1988

Astronomical Research at the Hopkins Phoenix Observatory

January 17, 1985

After trying astrophotography and radio astronomy it was decided that the best way to do meaningful astronomical research at a small private observatory was by

Autofile Manual of Operations

198x

Operating manual for the Autofile Manual of Operations by CAI, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Backgammon instructions

198x

Bank Expansion Unit Development Documents

1983

Lon Hildreth’s notes about developing the source code to support the Bank Expansion Unit (BEU).

Bank Switching Controller Chip (Functional Specification)

1983

A chip is designed to support bank switching in an expansion bank. This document describes the functions supported by the chip. It is assumed that

BANKMON v1

1985

BANKMON allows you to inspect and modify the contents of 2068 memory in Bank 0 (Dock), Bank 254 (Exrom) and Bank 255 (Home), in hex,

Banta Software flyer

1983 game instructions by Ray Leninger for Casino 1, a TS 2068/2000 game cartridge containing simulations of Blackjack, Craps, and Slot Machines for up to

Banta Software letter to user groups

Form letter from Banta Software of Orangevale, California to Timex/Sinclair user groups soliciting advertising information for their newsletter and including a short sub-program as a

Basically Programming catalog

198x

Product catalog listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Basil's Right-Typer or Write Your Own Word-Processor Program

198x

The following is a step-by-step description of how I wrote the program, and why I wrote it as I did. The program as described applies

BB-1 Manual

1983

Operating manual for the BB-1 by Byte-Back, covering installation, operation, and programming.

BBDOS 4.0 General Information

198x

1985 four-page collection of articles by Lonnie Kendall, Austin White, and Bill Ferrebee covering the Tasman Centronics printer interface for the TS 2068, including a

BBDOS Manual

1984

Bill Harmer letters

Collection of personal letters from Bill Harmer to fellow Timex/Sinclair users and newsletter editors, discussing his publications, computing projects including a VAX-11 simulator and text

Boisvert letters

1988

Letters from Kristian and Eric Boisvert, editors of Byte Power Magazine in Pickering, Ontario, to users about updates to their D.U.S. (disk utility software) and

Brainchild Computer Works postcard

1984

Postcard from Brainchild Computer Works advertising their products for the Timex/Sinclair computers.

Breakthrough Machine Code Sort

198x

This is just a very brief explanation of how to use the new machine code sort for those who have not bought the original. It

Brief Overview of Artificial Intelligence on the Spectrum

198x

1985 four-page supplement by Larry Kenny of LARKEN Electronics with instructions for adding the LARKEN RAMDisk peripheral to an existing LKDOS floppy disk system on

Budget Robotics book announcement

198x

Three-page operations manual from CAI Instruments, Inc. for their Autofile data management software for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 with the CAI/ESF stringy floppy storage system.

Build a 2764 Based "Cartridge" Board and Programmer for Your '81

1983

How to build and make EPROM “cartridges” for the ZX81/TS1000. Includes schematics and routines for burning the EPROM and loading programs from EPROM to RAM.

Build a 2764 Based Cartridge Board and Programmer

198x

One of the biggest “headaches” for Timex/Sinclair enthusiasts is the painfully slow cassette LOADing performed by the ZX-81/TSi@@a computer. This, and the fact that one

Busyness sales description

Flyer describing the Busyness magazine.

Byte-Back 1989 Catalog

1989

Product catalog from Byte-Back listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Byte-Back contact information

2009

2009 document by a former Byte-Back employee providing updated contact information for the company, explaining the history of Byte-Back’s closure and the scanning of original

C.E.S. Letter

Letter from J.L. Sommerville of C.E.S. in Indianapolis to a customer providing blank ZX-81 programming worksheet forms, offered at $4.00 for 25 sheets including five

CAI/ESF (Exatron Stringy Floppy) Operation Manual

198x

Operating manual for the CAI/ESF (Exatron Stringy Floppy) Operation by CAI, covering installation, operation, and programming.

CAI/O Interface Module Operation Manual

198x

Operating manual for the CAI/O Interface Module Operation by CAI, covering installation, operation, and programming.

CAI/P40 Printer Instruction Manual

198x

Operating manual for the CAI/P40 Printer Instruction by CAI, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Calliope Software price list and flyers

Two-page form letter by Linda Banta sent to Timex/Sinclair user groups describing Banta Software’s products and distribution arrangements.

CASBOARD 2068 manual

1986

Operating manual for the CASBOARD 2068, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Casino 1 Instructions

1983

CASINO I R Leninger 1983 Loading time: 1 minute 45 seconds Load name must be typed in lower case letters. CASINO I includes computer simulations

Casino Black Jack manual

1983

Characterization of a Pulsed HF Optical Resonance Transfer Laser

October 1982

DTIC technical report (ADA124708) on the characterization of a pulsed HF optical resonance transfer laser, included in the timexsinclair.com archive due to its connection to

Chess BBS 2068 instructions

198x

CHESS BBS 2068 is a program which allows you to play chess with another person on a computer bulletin board (BBS). It is a utility

Chicago Area Timex Sinclair User Group Tape 0 listing

1987

1985 one-page user guide by Jack Dohany for BANKMON, a TS 2068 utility that lets users inspect and modify memory in the Dock, Exrom, and

Chicago Area Timex Sinclair User Group treasury report

1990

1990 five-page financial report from the Chicago Area Timex Sinclair User Group detailing the club’s treasury accounts and membership finances.

Circuit Board Hint

198x

After building circuit boards from artwork or kits, it’s a good idea to clean all the rosin from the board. This makes it easier to

Circus Coloring Book

198x

Instructions for the Zebra Circus Coloring Book, a TS-2068 graphics program for the Zebra Graphics Tablet that lets users color black-and-white circus pictures using 16

Clone manual

1986

By Wes Brzozowski version 3.0 documentation dated 1-4-86 Welcome to the wonderful world of the CLONE tape copier. this program provides some relatively easy ways

Colossus manual

198x

Seven-page user manual by Stan Lemke of Lemke Software Development for Colossus, a TS 2068 software product.

Column Arrangement of Numbers

198x

Unless the numbers being entered into the program are of equal length string variables must be used to right justify and to align decimal points.

COMPASS Compiler manual

198x

Operating manual for the COMPASS Compiler, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Composer/Checkbook Balancer keyboard overlays

1981

Keyboard overlay cards for the Lamo-Lem Composer and Checkbook Balancer programs, providing labeled key references for the program’s function commands.

Composer/Etch-A-Screen Reference Cards

1981

Quick reference card summarizing Composer/Etch-A-Screen Reference Cards commands and syntax for the Timex/Sinclair.

Compusa FDC-100 flyer

198x

1984 postcard from Brainchild Computer Works advertising the Gaamworks expansion module for the TS 1000.

COMPUSA FDC-100 Series Users Manual

1983

Operating manual for the COMPUSA FDC-100 Series Users, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Computer Continuum Analog Interface Board manual

1982

Operating manual for the Computer Continuum Analog Interface Board, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Computer Engineering Organization (memo)

May 2, 1983

Memo from Louis Galie describing organization of computer engineering within Timex Computer Corp. Includes organization chart.

Computer-Wear Software brochure

198x

Six-page promotional flyer from Budget Robotics & Computing advertising their book on building a microcomputer-controlled robot using the TS 1000.

Computer-Wear Software letter

1984

“1984” is an exciting year for the Timex Sinclair line of computers, and your User Group is in the forefront of that revolution. As president

Computer-Wear Software letter and price list

198x

Two-page overview by Pete Fischer introducing artificial intelligence concepts as applied to the ZX Spectrum/TS 2068 platform.

Connect a Monitor to the TS1000

Four-page product flyer from Discount Software, Inc. listing their discounted software titles for the TS 1000.

Connecting the Amdek Amdisk III to the Zebra FDD 3000

198x

Four-page disk file utility documentation by Chia-Chi Chao for managing files on the AERCO FD-68 floppy disk system on the TS 2068.

Connection Diagram for J1 on the 2050 Modem Board

198x

Converting the FD-68 RGB for Positive Sync Monitors

198x

Supplementary four-page letter from Knighted Computers providing additional setup tips for the A&J Micro Drive Model 2000 stringy floppy system for the TS 2068.

Converting Your Sinclair Keyboard Mule Electronics

1982

Instructions from MULE Electronics for converting a Sinclair ZX-81 or TS-1000 to use an external keyboard, explaining the grid-matrix circuit, keyboard selection criteria, wiring diagram,

Cooling Estimator instructions

198x

2009 one-page contact information sheet from David Leech of Byte-Back Co. for Timex/Sinclair hardware and software.

Corrections To Extensions/Profile +3

198x

Number 1 EXTENSIONS #1, 4 AND PROFILE +3 TAPE: In the modification of LINE 1020, it tells you to change the end of this line

Cosmonics flyers

A four-page technical guide by Dave Hill of AERCO explaining how to access all 256K of RAM in the AERCO expanded memory system for the

CP-ZX Very Smart Centronics Interface for ZX81, TS1000

198x

1984 one-page addendum to the A&J Micro Drive Model 2000 manual, answering common questions about tape length, saving more than 9 files, using a second

Crazy Bugs Instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Crazy Bugs.

Cricket House Keyboard instructions

Setup and operating instructions for Cricket House Keyboard.

Cricket-Soft Word Processor

A near-blank djvu scan of the Cricket-Soft Word Processor flyer for the TS-1000/ZX-81; the OCR text is too degraded to read, but the document advertised

Curry Computer price list

198x

Twelve-page hardware project guide by John Oliger for building a 2764 EPROM cartridge board and programmer for the ZX81/TS1000, allowing programs to be loaded instantly

Custom Electronics Device Corporation flyer

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Custom Keyboard Tip

198x

Did you hook up one of those TI keyboards to your ZXB1/TS1000? Don’t you wish it had all the Sinclair legends on the keys? Well,

Cyberzone manual

1983

Operating manual for the Cyberzone, covering installation, operation, and programming.

DAMCO Press Release

1985

Official Timex Computer Corporation press release announcing DAMCO Press Release.

DAMCO Pricelist

1985

DAMCO Enterprises price list for TS-2068 compatible products including the DAMCO/Rotronics Wafadrive system at $229.95, Wafadrive wafer cartridges, and a selection of Spectrum software titles

Data-assette flyers

198x

data-assette Price List

198x

Product price list listing hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

DEF 2068 instructions

1985

This program shows how a Data Entry Screen can be utilized for forms processing and data entry. DEF 2068 uses a model for ап inventory

Description of Word-Master

1990

Word-Master is a software package written for the Spectrum by Paul Sneesby and Barry Parkinson, of PCG Software in England. The package is sold and

DIS disassembler

1986

DIS is a disassembler written entirely in BASIC so you can modify it to suit your needs. To load it, just LOAD “” or LOAD

Discount Software flyer

198x

One-page letter from J. L. Sommerville relating to Timex/Sinclair computing, preserved with programming forms.

Disk File Manager

Documentation for Disk File Manager (DFM), a utility for the AERCO FD-68 disk system that provides enhanced disk catalog, file copy, rename, delete, and printer

Do It Yourself Emulator

Hardware instructions for a do-it-yourself Spectrum/TS-2068 ROM emulator using a small perf-board, resistors, capacitor, and a switch to replace the Timex ROM with a Spectrum

Dock It: EPROM Programmer Manual for the TS2068 Computer with ROM disassembly

1985

Manual for GESSO EPROM Programmer and EPROM ZAPPER software. The manual contains operation, theory, hardware, and a TS2068 ROM disassembly as an aid in programming

Down East Sales Receipt and Product Flyers

1983

Sales receipts for manual and VOTEM along with flyers about the VOTEM and other products Down East sold.

Draft Microdrive, LAN and RS232 Software Documentation

April 4, 1983

Internal Timex/Sinclair draft software documentation by M.J. Brennan (dated April 1983) covering the Microdrive file handling system, LAN network protocol, and RS232 interface, including data

Dragmaster Instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Dragmaster.

Draw II instructions

198x

Drop Down Menus (QL program)

198x

Two-page instructions by Pete Geller for piggy-backing a Spectrum ROM onto the TS 2068 ROM to create a DIY Spectrum emulator.

E-Z Key 60

198x

Eleven-page operation manual with schematics from CAI Instruments, Inc. for the CAI/O expansion interface board for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.

E-Z Key Advert

198x

Eight-page instruction manual from CAI Instruments, Inc. for the CAI/P40 printer for the Timex/Sinclair 1000.

E. Arthur Brown Co. (No. 2)

1983

E. Arthur Brown Company catalog No. 2 for Timex/Sinclair products, featuring a wide selection of hardware, software, and books for the TS-1000 and ZX-81 with

E. Arthur Brown New Product Reports (EB4)

1984

E. Arthur Brown New Product Reports (EB4), a product catalog/newsletter for Timex and Commodore computers featuring an article on the TS-2068 as an advanced system

E. Arthur Brown New Product Reports (EB5)

1984

E. Arthur Brown New Product Reports (EB5), a product catalog/newsletter for Timex, Sinclair, Commodore, and other computers with an editorial on the outlook for Timex

E. Arthur Brown New Product Reports (EB6)

1984

E. Arthur Brown New Product Reports (EB6), a product catalog/newsletter covering TS-1000, TS-2068, and Commodore 64 products, featuring an article on the arrival of Mikrodrives

E. Arthur Brown Price List EB3

1984

Product price list from E. Arthur Brown listing hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

E. H. Enterprises sample letter

1983

Sample letter from E.H. Enterprises showing their business correspondence style for their Timex/Sinclair product line.

Ed Grey Enterprises' Catalog for Summer/Fall '88

1988

Product catalog listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

EPROM Cartridge Download Routine

198x

This routine will take a basic program stored in the 16K memory block from C000-FFFFh and move it down into the normal Basic ram area.

EPROM UPD

198x

EPROMs are Alive and Well ... and Living in Redwood City

198x

Well alive yes, but not moving too swiftly. Burning a program into an EPROM, headers needed for auto run, and hardware requirements have all been

ESF/81 Monitor Program manual

1982

Operating manual for the ESF/81 Monitor Program by A&J Micro Drive, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Evaluation of Performance: Lon Hildreth

1984

Documents the projects Lon Hildreth worked on at Timex. His work included:

Evaluation of the AERCO 2068 Disc Interface

1985

Aerco has been shipping its 2068 disc drive interfaces since June 1985, although quantities were originally limited, and it took some time to fill the

Exatron Stringy Floppy Brochure

198?

Product brochure from A&J Micro Drive for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Exatron Stringy Floppy ROM Disassembly

1984

Z80 assembly language disassembly of the exatron stringy floppy rom ROM or program.

Executive Accounts Program

User documentation for the Executive Accounts Program from Executive Workshop (1984), a TS-1000/TS-2068 accounts receivable/payable program with fields for up to 150 accounts, loading instructions,

Executive Inventory-Invoicing Instructions

Setup and operating instructions for Executive Inventory-Invoicing.

Executive Menu Master instructions

Setup and operating instructions for Executive Menu Master.

Executive QL Sound Explorer

Instructions for Executive QL Sound Explorer, a Sinclair QL program that lets users interactively create and test BEEP commands with demo sounds including engine idle,

Executive Workshop flyer

User manual (circa 1981) for the Alphacom 32 thermal printer, a popular low-cost printer compatible with the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and 2068.

Expansion Board for Sinclair Computers

1982

Manual for the Computer Continuum Expansion Board for Sinclair ZX-80/ZX-81/MicroAce computers, providing a buffered bus with four 44-pin card-edge connectors for connecting peripherals or user-built

Experimenters Guide to the WC2050 Modem Board

1986

Experimenter’s guide to the WC-2050 modem board for the TS-2068, covering the hardware interface, port addresses, and machine code examples for direct modem programming.

Experimenting With The Byte Back Modem

1985

The Byte Back Modem doesn’t use the Z80 in/out ports; it uses logic gates to activate the 8251 USART, which is used to send and

Express v1

198x

Express will copy most TS 2068 cassette tapes directly to disk for you. A word of caution is in order, Express is not intended to

Express v1.0 manual

1986

Operating manual for the Express v1.0, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Extended Paint manual

1986

1989 thirteen-page catalog from Byte-Back Co. listing their products for Timex/Sinclair computers, with a letter noting their newer products for IBM compatibles.

Fall of the Third Reich manual

198x

FD-68 EPROM v8.9 Update

198x

Four-page promotional flyer from A&J Micro Drive describing the features and specifications of their Model 2000 stringy floppy interface for the TS 2068.

FineSoft flyer

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Flash for TS 1000

1985

Flash! inverts the video display.

Flash for TS 2068

1985

Changes the attribute file for display file 1.

Font Manager

1987

FONTMAN is a program for the 2068 or SPECTRUM computers, allowing the user to use, modify or create up to 20 fonts at a time.

Frank Lockhart Price List

198?

Lists of engineering programs and games for the Timex Sinclair 1000, Timex Sinclair 2068 and Sinclair QL.

Fun Golf manual

1983

Operating manual for the Fun Golf by Timex Computer Corporation, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Fun with Hot Z II

198x

Hot Z II uses a fascinating “trick” for getting back into itself if you should stumble into the error restart, RST 08. This is done

Future Commands Planned for JLO SAFE V2

February 1988

Planning document listing future commands planned for JLO SAFE V2 DOS, describing proposed new features for John Oliger’s disk operating system.

Future Commands Planned for JLO SAFE V2

October 1987

Planned updates to the Oliger disk operating system.

G. Russell Electronics Ads

198x

A collection of magazine advertisements placed by G. Russell Electronics promoting the Z-XLR8 fast cassette system, Hi-Res Graphics plans, and other hardware and software products

G. Russell Electronics Catalog 1988

1988

Product catalog from G. Russell Electronics listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Gladstone Electronics February 1983 catalog

1983

Product catalog from Gladstone Electronics listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Gladstone Electronics Summer 1983 catalog

1983

Product catalog from Gladstone Electronics listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Gladstone Electronics Winter 83-84 catalog

1983

Product catalog from Gladstone Electronics listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Gladstone's Organic Micro System Information and User Guide

1983

Operating manual for the Gladstone’s Organic Micro System Information and by Gladstone Electronics, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Glen Ten-Eyck letter to Rod Gowen

June 15, 1985

A personal letter from Glen Ten-Eyck to Rod McGowan; the OCR is too degraded to read (heavily handwritten), but it is preserved as correspondence related

Glen Ten-Eyck printer routine

July 2, 1985

A BASIC program listing by Glen Ten-Eyck demonstrating a printer routing subroutine that redirects LPRINT output through the current system without requiring modification of the

Greeting Card Designer for the Timex Computer [advertisement]

198?

Print advertisement from Zebra Systems for products related to Timex/Sinclair computers.

Guardian instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Guardian.

Hacksel Centronics Interface manual

198x

Hardcopy (A QL Utility)

198x

One of the first things you may have noticed missing in SuperBASIC is LLIST. There is a way though. For example, you can OPEN a

Heath Computer Services flyer

198x

1987 two-page software catalog listing the contents of Tape 0 from the Chicago Area Timex Sinclair User Group’s public domain library for the TS 2068.

Hi-Res Word Processor

Documentation for the Hi-Res Word Processor by Nissim Elmaleh (1983), a copyrighted word processing program for the TS-1000 that uses the SW-HI-RES package for high-resolution

Hi-Z User Manual

1984

High-Memory Hot-Z created by Fred Nachbaur.

HiSoft Pascal Manual

2013

Operating manual for the HiSoft Pascal, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Hitachi HFD305S Instruction Manual

1984

The Hitachi 3″ disk drive was used in the Timex Portugal FDD3 and FDD-3000 disk system.

Home Improvement Planner Instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Home Improvement Planner.

Hot Z 2.51 User Notes

1986

HOT Z-2068 combines a line-by-line assembler, a labelling disassembler, a single-stepper and a simple editor. The purpose of HOT Z is to give you a

Hot Z-2068 Command List

198x

Hot Z-2068 Users Notes

1984

Hot Z-2068 Users Notes typeset

1984

HOT Z-II User Manual

1983

HOT Z-II USER’S NOTES Copyright 1983, Ray KingsleySINWAREBox 8032Santa Fe, NM 87504 HOT Z-II COMMANDS READ mode commands are listed at the top of the

HOT Z-II User Manual (Reformatted)

1983

Cleaned up and reformatted by Tim Swenson in 2026.

HOT-Z Key Commands

1983

Plain text reference card listing all Hot Z II command key combinations and their functions for the TS-1000/ZX-81 machine code monitor and assembler.

How to Convert Tasword II to the 2068 Microdrive

1985

Step-by-step instructions by Eben Brown of E. Arthur Brown Company for patching Tasword II word processor to save and load to the A&J Microdrive on

How to Grow Up to the Megabyte Micro

198x

BASICare brochure introducing “How to Grow Up to the Megabyte Micro” — the Organic Micro Expansion System for the ZX-81 — describing the modular expansion

How to Program a 2764 EPROM Using Hot Z

198x

The program to be stored on eprom must have been previously saved to tape. The eprom will be programmed exactly as it is stored on

How to Run Pro:File 2068 on the A&J Microdrive

1985

Instructions for running Pro/File 2068 from the A&J Microdrive (Mikrodrive) on the TS-2068, including the transfer procedure and selecting the correct interface type during setup.

How to use the 2068 User Cartridge Board

1984

Instructions for using the John Oliger Co. 2068 User Cartridge Board, explaining how to program and use the cartridge development board for the TS-2068.

Hunter advert

1983

1983 one-page product advertisement from Hunter Electronics for the Hunter 8K Nonvolatile CMOS RAM/EPROM board for the TS 1000.

Hunter Board Manual

1984

Operating manual for the Hunter Board, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Icon Package

1987

User guide for the Pixel Print Icon Package by Lemke Software Development (1987), a collection of clip-art icons for use with the Pixel Print desktop

Important Information memo

Orders for kits are filled with assembled models, connecting the ZX81 to the TV, repair and refund, technical assistance, available software.

Information on Other of Our Publications

1989

Catalog sheet from Bill Harmer listing his available publications for ZX-81/TS-1000 users, including booklets on assembly language programming, tips and tricks, and his TS Bulletin

Infoworld T/S 2068 Review (memo)

December 15, 1983

Memo from Danny Ross on the high marks Infoworld gave the TS 2068.

Installation of the Cricket House Keyboard

Step-by-step installation instructions for the Cricket House Keyboard replacement for the TS-1000, including soldering the ribbon cable to the circuit board, signal booster installation, case

Installing Timex/Sinclair 2068 Emulators

2023

A high-level guide to installing ZEsarUX, FUSE, EightyOne and Warajevo on Windows, Linux or Mac computers.

Instant Sorting

198x

In the May-June ‘86 issue of SyncWare News, I went through several sort routines for the 2068 and 1000 computers. For general use, I decided

Instructions for Applying Zebra Graphics Tablet Labels

1985

Setup and operating instructions for Instructions for Applying Zebra Graphics Tablet Labels from Zebra Systems.

Instructions For T/S Grader

1985

TS2068 (version 1.4) and TS1000 (version 1.2) The following instructions apply to both the Timex 1000 and 2068 computers. Any differences are explained as they

Intercomputer flyers

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Interface a Joystick to Your TS-1000 or ZX81

198x

One of my great passions with my ZX81 and TS-1000 computers has been the many hardware projects that can be easily and inexpensively built for

Introducing the Timex Sinclair 2068

1983

Timex Computer Corporation magazine insert brochure introducing the Timex Sinclair 2068, highlighting its 72K on-board memory, color graphics, 8-octave sound, word processing capability, and spreadsheet

Introduction to Customized MScript version 5

198x

Three-page letter and product price list from Computer-Wear Software by Al Willen, promoting their TS 1000 business, education, and games software.

IREG (Explosion Simulator) for the TS 1000

198x

ISTUG BBS Documentation

1987

Documentation for the ISTUG BBS program by Paul Holmgren and Willie Jones, a bulletin board system for the unexpanded TS-2068 with TS-2050 modem support, real-time

It Happened at the Fest...

198x

Editor’s Note: The following is a light hearted dramatization of what could’ve, but to the best of our knowledge never did happen at a TS

Jack Dohany letter to Dick Wagner Apr 4 1990

1990

Two-page product brochure from Computer-Wear Software listing their software titles for the TS 1000.

Jack Dohany letter to Dick Wagner June 14 1990

1990

Single-page hardware article by Cass Lewart explaining how to connect a monitor directly to the TS 1000.

Jack Dohany letter to Don Lambert Oct 30 1995

1995

Includes documentation for Keyword.

Jack Dohany letter to Rod Gowan Jan 22 1994

1994

Eight-page hardware guide by Jay Siegel explaining how to connect the Amdek Amdisk III floppy drive to the Zebra FDD 3000 controller for the TS

Jack Dohany letter to Rod Gowan July 29 1995

1995

Include details on Jack’s implementation of the Dallas Semiconductor on-chip clock in the 2068.

JK-310 Manual

1982

Operating manual for the JK-310, covering installation, operation, and programming.

JLO 2068 Floppy Disk Interface

1986

Assembly and use manual for the John Oliger floppy disk interface.

JLO SAFE DOS v2.51 Disassembly

1988

Z80 assembly language disassembly of the jlo safe dos v2.51 ROM or program.

JLO SAFE V2.4 Errata

New commands and functions added since V2.2.

JLO SAFE V2.65 Disassembly

1996

This file contains the source code for JLO SAFE V2.65, its object code, and an assembler to assemble the object code from the source code.

John Mathewson catalog

198x

Product catalog listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

John McMichael price list

1984

Product price list listing hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

John Oliger Co ZX81 TS1000 Product List

198x

JRC Software flyer

198x

Two-page documentation from Zebra Systems, Inc. for the Circus Coloring Book software for the TS 2068.

Kapkit 1000 advert and manual

Three-page product flyer from Custom Electronics Device Corporation describing their software programs for the Sinclair ZX81/TS 1000.

KAPKIT 1000 article

1986

KAPKIT is a utility program for the ZX81, TS1000 and TS1500.

Keyboard Conversion instructions

1981

Instructions and schematics for ZX80, MicroAce, ZX81. Include circuits for auto-shift, repeating keys.

Keyboard Mania

1986

I think that a real, full travel keyboard (KB) is a must for any computer! It was one of the first things I did, back

Keyboard Tutorial, Turtle Graphics, Home Accounting manual

1983

Operating manual for the Keyboard Tutorial, Turtle Graphics, Home Accounting by Timex Computer Corporation, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Knighted Computers catalog

198x

Product catalog from Knighted Computers listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Knighted Computers catalog 0585

1985

Product catalog from Knighted Computers listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Knighted Computers price list July 1984

1984

Multiple price lists and flyers, starting with July 1984.

Knighted Computers TS 2068 catalog

198x

Product catalog from Knighted Computers listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Knighted Computers TS 2068 March 1986 catalog

1986

Product catalog from Knighted Computers listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Knighted Computers Winter Catalog 1987

1987

Product catalog from Knighted Computers listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Kradle User Manual

1983

KRADLE eliminates the major deficiencies of your Timex / Sinclair computer with a full-sized 50 key keyboard, 64K bytes of RAM, a cassette read enhancer,

Lamo Lem Brochure

198x

Product brochure from Lamo-Lem for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Lamo-Lem flyer

198x

Single-page user tip by Fred Nachbaur explaining how to add Sinclair keyboard legends to a replacement TI keyboard on the ZX81/TS 1000 using cut membrane

Larken Disk Drive manual

Operating manual for the Larken Disk Drive by LARKEN Electronics, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Larken Disk Drive manual - 2

Operating manual for the Larken Disk Drive manual – 2 by LARKEN Electronics, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Larken Disk Drive manual versions L3 and L3F

Operating manual for the Larken Disk Drive manual versions L3 and L3F by LARKEN Electronics, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Larken Disk Interface Schematic

1992

Single-page TS 2068 program instructions by Dennis Silvestri for a Cooling Estimator utility.

Larken Maxcom instructions

Setup and operating instructions for Larken Maxcom from LARKEN Electronics.

Lemke Advertisements

1987

Print advertisement from Lemke Software Development for products related to Timex/Sinclair computers.

Letter from Basil Wentworth to Paul Bingham

1988

Letter from Cedric Bastiaans to Basil Wentworth March 27 1988

1988

Letter from Charles Stelding to SyncWare News

198x

Letter from Curry Computer to Charlie Day July 22 1985

198x

Two-page sales flyer describing the Busyness magazine for Timex/Sinclair computer users.

Letter from Dave Hill to Tom Bent

1986

This program was written with the automotive enthusiast in mind. Being a certified mechanic and a “GEAR HEAD”, I read most of the popular high

Letter from David Ellis to Basil Wentworth re Window

1988

Letter from Fred Nachbaur to Jeff Moore Mar 7 1987

1987

Letter from Fred Nachbaur to Mel Nathanson

1988

Letter from Harry D. Peters about submission to SyncWare News

April 23, 1985

A 1980s letter from Harry D. Peters about submission to SyncWare News, related to Timex/Sinclair computing activities.

Letter from Herbert Moulds to SyncWare News

1985

Letter from Kenneth Majors to SyncWare News Apr 15 1985

Letter from Kenneth Majors to SyncWare News Apr 26 1985

1985

Letter from Larry Zunk

1985

Describes products, including real time clock, weather station, internal RAM upgrade, RAM disk, digital IC tester, CADZ, assembler, IC inventory, IC pinout directory and more.

Letter from Les Cottrell to Bob Swoger with Larken disk interface schematics

1993

Sixteen-page collection of product flyers from Data-assette promoting their ZX-99 tape control accessory and related products for the TS 1000.

Letter from Paul Bingham to Basil Wentworth and Scope listing

1988

Letter from Pete Petri to Fred Nachbaur

1986

Cassettes, drawings for the article on my AUTOSHIFTER, and a production circuit board, to use to reproduce full size patterns.

Letter from Peter McMullin to SyncWare News

1985

Dear Mr. Bent & Mr. Woods: Please accept the enclosed documented program as my entry in your Display Utilities Contest (ZX81). I realize this entry

Letter from Quantum Computing about the QL

1987

A letter from Quantum Computing about the QL related to Timex/Sinclair computing.

Letter from Robert Shade to Frank and Carol Davis

1994

Letter from Shaun Ralston to Henry April

1983

Six-page price list and promotional flyers by Dan Tandberg for Calliope Software’s TS 1000 software products.

Letter from Sinclair Research to Charlie Day Nov 7 1984

1984

Dear Mr. Day: Many thanks for your kind letter expressing your enthusiasm for the QL. As you can imagine, we are very proud of the

Letter from Sinclair Research to Tom Bent re 8K ROM Upgrade

July 26, 1984

Sinclair Research has no problem with your proposed eprom for improvements to the operating system.

Letter from Thomas Arbster to SyncWare News

1985

Letter from Timex Computer Corp to Charlie Day Jan 17 1984

January 17, 1984

Thank you for your inquiry pertaining to the TIMEX Computer Corporation (TCC).

Letter from Wes Brzozowski to SyncWare News

1985

Enclosed please find two entries for the SyncWare News programmer’s competition. One is for the TS2068, and one is for the TS1000. Each is on

Letter from Willard Bill Fadner to Tom Bent

198x

Enclosed is a considerably revised version of the article(s), “Evaluation of the Aerco 2068 Disc Interface”, which I had sent you earlier. It’s no doubt

Letter to Don Lambert

1988

Discusses features of 32K RAM cartridge, Pixel Print printer support and Checkbook Budget Master.

Letter to RMG Enterprises

1988

Comments on returned software and how to customize the colors in Pixel Print Professional.

Letter to Sinclair user groups

December 16, 1982

From Margot Murphy to announcing the Timex Computer Club and Ramblings.

Letter to TS 2068 Purchaser

1983

Letter included with computer describing TS 2050 modem, using the computer with television, compatible cassette recorders.

Letter with corrections to Extensions

1986

Dear Rod, I have a couple corrections to make to Extensions. The first deals with the routine that avoids printing directory files. If a customer

Listing: Speech Synthesizer COMPILE

1984

Program to compile libraries of words for Speech Synthesizer.

Listing: Speech Synthesizer DEMO

1984

Demonstration of Speech Synthesizer.

Listing: Speech Synthesizer SPKSUB

1984

Subroutines for Speech Synthesizer.

LJH Enterprises flyer

198x

Single-page price list from Curry Computer listing their hardware and software products for the TS 1000 and TS 2068.

Lon Hildreth notes on making a cartridge

Handwritten notes by Timex Computer Corporation on the process of creating ROM cartridges for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Lon Hildreth's Notebook

1983-84

Notebook consisting of notes about development of Timex Disk Operating System (TDOS) and CP/M for the Timex/Sinclair 2068. A re-typed copy of the notebook is

Machine Code Made Easier book review

198x

Don’t let the length of the title of the title of this book put you off. This 250-page tutorial and reference work is by far

Mailing List

Documentation for the Mailing List program by Mountaineer Software (same document as 50331), a TS-1000/2068 database for managing up to 250 contacts with seven fields.

Mailing List by Mountaineer Software doc

Documentation for the Mailing List program by Mountaineer Software, a TS-1000/2068 database program storing up to 250 names and addresses in seven fields with add,

Making 2068 Back-ups on the A&J Microdrive

1986

Article explaining a convenient method for making backup copies of Pro/File 2068 data files on the A&J Mikrodrive, describing the file transfer procedure between wafers.

Mandelplot for the TS 2068

1987

2/20/87 Gerald W. Goegelein18026 N. 41st PlacePhoenix, AZ 85032 Dear Mr. Bent,  Several weeks ago looking for something to do I found myself reading back

Mastermind keyboard overlay

198x

1985 four-page press release from DAMCO Enterprises announcing their products related to the Rotronics Wafadrive for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Mathematics 1

1982

Instruction booklet for the Mathematics 1 self-teaching software for the ZX-81 and TS-1000 by Reston Publishing (1982), a 32-lesson arithmetic program for children ages 5-7

Mattsoft Games flyer

1982

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

MD-68 Modem Manual

1984

Operating manual for the MD-68 Modem by Byte-Back, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Megabyte from My Computer?

198x

Promotional brochure for the BASICare Organic Micro Expansion System for the ZX-81, introducing the concept of a modular megabyte expansion system and explaining how it

Memo re Enhancements and Bug Fixes

Sept 8, 1983

The following outlines the assumptions and techniques being used in connection with adding enhancements and “bug” fixes to the 152000 OS software. Your comments and

MEMO TO: West Los Angeles ZX Computer Users Group

January 18, 1984

FROM: George Kuby Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 1984 – 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)(Subsequent date:

Memotech Keyboard and Buffer manual

1982

Operating manual for the Memotech Keyboard and Buffer, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Memotech Memopak HRG manual

1982

Operating manual for the Memotech Memopak HRG, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Memotech Memopak I/F Centronics manual

1982

Operating manual for the Memotech Memopak I/F Centronics, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Michael Zerbo Planet Finder query letter

1987

Query letter from Michael Zerbo of Sayville, NY to RMG Enterprises (c.1987) proposing that they publish his Planet Finder astronomy program for the TS-2068, previously

MicroAce Video Upgrade kit instructions

198x

Single-page price list from Data-assette listing their products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Microsync brochure

198x

Tri-fold brochure describing maintenance agreement and repair services.

Mike's Notebook

198x

Personal engineering notebook from RMG Enterprises with notes on Timex/Sinclair development and projects.

Mindware MW-100 advertisement

198x

Print advertisement for products related to Timex/Sinclair computers.

Mindware MW-100 flyer

198x

1985 five-page program documentation by Kenneth Majors for DEF 2068, a TS 2068 BASIC data entry form/inventory demonstration program.

Mindware MW-100 manual

198x

Operating manual for the Mindware MW-100, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Mini XMOD 1.5 manual

198x

Operating manual for the Mini XMOD 1.5, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Miracle Systems Ltd QL Hard Disk User Guide

The Winchester technology used in the Miracle Systems Hard Disk for the QL is considerably more reliable than floppy disk technology. Nevertheless the Winchester stores

Miracle Systems Ltd Super Gold Card Supplement

The Super Gold Card brings true 32-bit processing to the QL for the first time together with several other benefits. These are:

More UPD Info

198x

When using UPD with the Byte-Back serial units, you have to initialize the interface before you try to do any printing. This can either be

Mountaineer Software advertisement original

Print advertisement for products related to Timex/Sinclair computers.

Mountaineer Software icons and fonts

Description and side-by-side listing of 100 clip art graphics available on Mountaineer Software’s Designer Clip Art Collection tape, compatible with their Banner, Greeting Card, and

Moving an AROS Cartridge Onto Your AERCO Disk System

198x

Five-page instruction sheet from A&J Micro Drive for their Centronics printer port add-on for the Model 2000 stringy floppy interface, enabling Centronics-compatible printers on the

Moving RAMTOP in Timex/Sinclair 1000 Computers

February 2, 1985

Article by Anthony J. Oresteen (February 1985) explaining how to move RAMTOP on the ZX-81/TS-1000 to use 32K and 64K RAM packs, with BASIC examples

MPC User Manual

1983

Operating manual for the MPC User, covering installation, operation, and programming.

MSCRIPT Word Processor Users Manual

1984

Edition published for the Timex 2068 Computer by Zebra Systems, Inc.

MTERM II Tutorial by Bill Ferrebee

Three-part tutorial series by Bill Ferrebee of Mountaineer Software on using MTERM II telecommunications software with the Westridge 2050 modem and TS-2068, correcting errors in

MTERM Software Manual

1984

Operating manual for the MTERM Software by Timex Computer Corporation, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Multi-Draw 2068 Instructions

1985

Setup and operating instructions for Multi-Draw 2068 from Knighted Computers.

Multi-Draw 2068 notes from Knighted Computers

198x

Seven-page user documentation by Glen Ten-Eyck for the Cricket-Soft Word Processor, a word processing program sold by Cricket House.

Music Design 2000 manual

1987

Music Educator I instructions

1983

A program designed to give you a painless introduction to the basics of music theory – the treble clef, 4/4 time, and notes and their

Music Library

1983

User guide by Kendric C. Smith (1983) for his Music Library program for the ZX-81/TS-1000, a 16K BASIC database storing up to 100 music titles

Musicola instructions

Setup and operating instructions for Musicola.

New England Software sales flyer

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

New York Times Advertisement April 8, 1984

Display advert offering sale price on Timex/Sinclair 2068 computer and accessories.

NGM, Inc. flyer

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Nothing so smart was ever so simple ... (brochure)

1983

Multi-panel brochure describing the Timex/Sinclair 2000 series. Includes specifications for the TS 2048 and TS 2068.

Oliger 2068 Expansion RGB Circuit Instructions

Instructions for connecting an RGB monitor using the Oliger device. Includes schematic of device.

Oliger 2068/Spectrum Joystick Interface

1985

Product announcement letter from John Oliger (June 1985) introducing the Oliger 2068/Spectrum Joystick Interface, a fully decoded Kempston-compatible joystick port for the TS-2068 when running

OmniDisk

Instructions for OmniDisk, an AERCO FD-68 disk conversion program for OmniCalc II, providing directions for loading printer drivers and converting the spreadsheet program to work

OMNIDISK manual

1986

AERCO Disk conversion program for Omni-Calc II.

Partial Pascal manual

1983, 2021

Operating manual for the Partial Pascal, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Pascal for the TS2068

198x

One of the buzz-words in the programming field these days is, “structured programming”. In general, this refers to programming in blocks of code, each a

PC-Import

Documentation for PC-Import by Minny Electronics, a file transfer and BASIC dialect translator for the Sinclair QL that converts IBM PC BASIC programs to SuperBASIC

PC8300 "Timex" ROM Documentation

1987

February 1985 twelve-page dealer price list from AERCO listing wholesale pricing for their full range of TS 1000 and TS 2068 peripherals.

PCLS 1000

1985

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

Penetrator instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Penetrator.

PERICON a

198x

Product sheet for the BASICare PERICON-a expansion system for the ZX-81, describing the modular peripheral connection system that forms the basis of the Organic Micro

PERICON-a (model 1)

198x

Product sheet for the BASICare PERICON-a (Model 1) expansion connector and buffer for the ZX-81, providing a stable interface for connecting peripherals to the ZX-81

Personal Accountant manual

1983

Operating manual for the Personal Accountant by Softsync, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Personal Portfolio Manager manual

1983

Operating manual for the Personal Portfolio Manager by Timex Computer Corporation, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Pet ASCII Output Program

1986

Original manuscript for article published in SyncWare News.

Pheonix Enterprises flyer

1984

Pix-FX manual

1988

Operating manual for the Pix-FX, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Pixel Print Font Package

1987

User guide for the Pixel Print Icon Package by Lemke Software Development (1987), a collection of clip art icons compatible with the Pixel Print desktop

Pixel Print Plus v3.1 Manual

1988

Operating manual for the Pixel Print Plus v3.1 by Lemke Software Development, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Pixel Print Plus! manual

January 16, 1988

Operating manual for the Pixel Print Plus! by Lemke Software Development, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Pixel Sketch and Graphics Editor v 2.0 manual

1986

Operating manual for the Pixel Sketch and Graphics Editor v 2.0 by Lemke Software Development, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Planet Finder instructions

1984

Poly-Scroll

198x

Utility program that uses the alternate display file (display file 2) to present pictures or data to the observer while preparing the next screen on

Preliminary Information on the Oliger/Kingsley Disc System

1984

The hardware of this disc interface will consist of a main disc interface board (board “A”), the firmware/banking/memory board (board “B”), and optionally the 64K

Press Release: Timex/Sinclair 1500

May 17, 1983

MIDDLEBURY, Conn., May 17 — Timex Computer Corporation announced the introduction of the first 16K personal computer with a suggested retail price of under $80.00.

Press Release: Timex/Sinclair 2000

May 17, 1983

Describes the original plan for two computers, one with 16K RAM, the other with 48K. Acknowledges January announcement, states that Timex “decided to enhance the

PreVIEW (QL Program)

198x

Single-page advertisement by Henry April for the E-Z Key 60 keyboard product for the TS 1000.

Printscreen Utility User Manual

1985

Program submitted to SyncWare News’ 1985 contest.

Pro/File 2068 + OS-64

198x

THESE NOTES ARE INTENDED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROFILE MANUAL. I have rewritten PRO/FILE 2068 to operate with the ZEBRA OS-64 module to provide

Pro/File 2068 Manual

1984

Operating manual for the Pro/File 2068 by Thomas B. Woods, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Pro/File 2068 preliminary manual

1984

Operating manual for the Pro/File 2068 preliminary by Thomas B. Woods, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Pro/File 2068 Special Supplement for the Pro/File Cartridge

198x

INTRODUCTION TO THE CARTRIDGE PRO/FILE 2068 During the period that the original cassette version of Pro/File has been out, many improvements have been suggested by

Pro/File Plus 3 Enhancements from the manual, Breakthrough, and Extensions 1-3

198x

The enclosed tape will include almost all the improvements from the manual except where they are no longer appropriate (the machine code sort makes the

Pro/File Plus 5

1986

Virtually every Pro/File enhancement known. The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods‘ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes

Pro/File Plus 5 (final)

198x

Virtually every Pro/File enhancement known. The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes

Pro/File Plus 5 (revised)

198x

The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size

Pro/File Plus 5 Instructions

198x

Two-page reference sheet listing all the commands in Pro/File Plus 5.

Pro/File Plus Five

198x

The enclosed tape includes the improvements from the manual, Tom Woods’ Breakthrough newsletter, and all my own improvements. The changes required for a full size

Problems in Using the New V.24 "Merge" Command

February 1988

Problems traced to a corrupt versions of programs. Instructions on how to fix included. Document describing problems encountered when using the V.24 Merge command in

Problems in Using the New V.24 "Merge" Command

February 1988

Problems traced to a corrupt versions of programs. Instructions on how to fix included.

Programming 2764 and 27128 EPROM (for TIMEX-2068 Programs Written in BASIC Only) Using the John Oliger Co. 2068 EPROM Programmer and 2068 User Cartridge Boards

June 5, 1985

Instructions for programming 2764 and 27128 EPROMs using the John Oliger Co. 2068 EPROM Programmer and User Cartridge Boards, for creating instant-load BASIC-only software on

Projects plus Application Manual

1983

Booklet for use with the Buffered Bus but the designs can be interfaced directly to the computer with some considerations. Includes construction techniques, 8255 programmable

PRX Experimental Printer Driver

1987

Single-page errata sheet by Robert Fischer listing corrections to the Extensions newsletter and Pro/File +3 software for the TS 2068.

Public Domain Software Revisited

198x

1988 six-page summer/fall catalog from Ed Grey Enterprises listing their Timex/Sinclair hardware and software products.

Pyramid Electronics Flyer

1984

Prices for software and hardware for the TS 1000 and TS 2068.

QL Tip

198x

To use a 1200 BAUD modem without a Modapter, construct a modem cable as listed below. The parts needed will include a DB9 connector and

QRL Quick RLE graphics encoder decoder for the 2068

198x

QRL is for those who have modems and wish to decode or encode RLE files quickly. An RLE file is a run-length-encoded ASCII file that

Quantum Computing Catalog

1987

Product catalog listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Quantum Computing Price List

1987

Product price list listing hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Quick Mode for ZX81, TS1000, TS1500

198x

We’re all used to the FAST vs. SLOW dilemma. In FAST mode, the machine cruises right along, but you can’t see the display. In SLOW

R.S. Panwar flyer

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

RAMDisk Backup & Restore Utility

1988

Documentation for the RAMDisk Backup and Restore Utility by Richard Hurd for the Larken disk system, enabling backup and restoration of the LarKen RAMDisk contents

Ramex 2068 A Catalog Preview

198x

RAMEX brochure

198x

Product brochure for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Ramex Intl brochure

198x

Ramex Millenia K Disk System flyer

198x

Rampager manual

1983

Twenty-two-page software catalog from Basically Programming listing their available programs for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Random Access DVC-2 manual

198x

RD Labs RD 8100 brochure

198x

The RD 8100 is a modular interface system capable of performing a wide variety of scientific tasks, when coupled with a Sinclair Computer (ZX 81

Relocating Machine Code Programs in the TS-2068

198x

Why would one want to relocate machine code? Many machine code programs written for the 2068 are located in the same area of RAM. Sometimes

Removing LENSLOK Protection from Art Studio

198x

This is the first of two articles that deal with Art Studio. This month’s article includes a BASIC loader program that will allow the user

Replacing the VHF modulator with a UHF modulator on the ZX81

198x

One-page user guide by Robert Fischer explaining the machine code sort routine for Pro/File 2068, covering usage of the auto alphabetizing feature for TS 2068

Report Generator User's Manual

1983

Operating manual for the Report Generator User’s, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Research Service Labs Sales Flyer

1984

Product flyer from Research Service Labs of Oklahoma City, mailed in response to a Radio-Electronics reader inquiry (per the attached mailing label, dated 11/01/84). Cover

RMG Enterprises catalogs

1991

Product catalog from RMG Enterprises listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

RMG Enterprises T/S 2068 Color Computer catalog

1989

Product catalog from RMG Enterprises listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

RMG Update News for April 1991

April 1991

RMG Enterprises’ April 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for August 1991

August 1991

RMG Enterprises’ August 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for July 1991

July 1991

RMG Enterprises’ July 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for June 1990

June 1991

RMG Enterprises’ June 1990 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for June 1991

June 1991

RMG Enterprises’ June 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for March 1991

March 1991

RMG Enterprises’ March 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for March 1991

March 1991

RMG Enterprises’ March 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for May 1990

May 1990

RMG Enterprises’ May 1990 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for May 1991

May 1991

RMG Enterprises’ May 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for November 1991

November 1991

RMG Enterprises’ November 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for October 1991

October 1991

RMG Enterprises’ October 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

RMG Update News for September 1991

September 1991

RMG Enterprises’ September 1991 newsletter update, covering Timex/Sinclair 2068 software and hardware news for customers.

Robotec catalog

Product catalog listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Robotec Price List

198x

ROMFIX Installation Instructions

198x

Setup and operating instructions for ROMFIX Installation from G. Russell Electronics.

ROMSWITCH Installation Instructions

1984

Setup and operating instructions for ROMSWITCH Installation from G. Russell Electronics.

RPNZL Users Manual

1983

The RPNZL Programming System has been designed to provide an alternative environment for the 2X80, ZX81, TS1000, and TS1500 computers. This design was carried out

Run Z-XLR8 on TS 1500

198x

TSi568 owners have had to do without Z-XLR8, one of the most popular programs for the TS1000, for a long time now. This remarkable (and

S & S Company price list

198x

Product price list listing hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

S and K Express documentation

1986

Instructions for the Straits of Hormuz strategy game from S and K Express, a naval combat simulation for the TS-2068.

Screendesign manual

1986

Secondbase Brochure

1984

Product brochure for Secondbase’s stick-on push-button keyboard overlay for the TS1000/ZX81, designed to solve the flat membrane keyboard’s lack of tactile feedback. Made of silicone

SEKTOR 2068 manual

1986

Four-page instruction booklet from A&J Micro Drive for their original stringy floppy drive for the Sinclair ZX81 and Timex/Sinclair 1000.

Sequential Random Access File Utility

Documentation for the Sequential Random Access File Utility for the Larken disk system, providing routines for managing sequential and random access files on Larken-formatted disks.

Serial Communications Operation Manual

198x

Operating manual for the Serial Communications Operation by CAI, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Servicing the Wafadrive

Most Wafadrives returned for repair simply require adjustment to bring them within specification and get them working correctly. Some units require replacement of drive units

Shareware

198x

Software has always been a difficult commodity to market and distribute. Users want new software, they want support for their software purchases. What’s more, EVERY

Sharp's Catalog

1989

Product catalog listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Sharp's Flyer

1990

Lists Sinclair QL, Z88, PC compatible products and the 1990 Sinclair Computer Exposition.

Sharps dealer price lists

Product price list listing hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

SHREB 3.00 New and Modified Command Summary

2022

Summary of new and modified commands in SHREB version 3.00, the SRAM Hi-Res Extended BASIC for the TS-2068, documenting changes from the previous version.

Silicon Mountain Computers catalog

1987

1985 six-page price list and promotional flyers from AERCO covering their hardware peripherals for the TS 1000 and TS 2068.

Silicon Valley North flyer

1983

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Simulated Underlining Cursor Routine

1985

Demo program for an underlined cursor. Can be used in other programs.

Sinclair flyer

198x

Sinclair IF1 Interface ROM Assembly

April 29, 1983

Complete assembly language source listing of the Sinclair Interface 1 (IF1) ROM, covering the Microdrive, LAN network, and RS232 software routines as implemented in the

Sinclair Migration 1.01

1987

The purpose of this software is to convert Sinclair ZХ-81/ТS-1000 programs to ASCII files. The ZХ-81 stores all of its Basic files as TOKENIZED files

Sinclair order form

198x

Sinclair ZX 8K ROM Upgrade

1985

Tom Bent’s collection of documents related to the Sinclair ZX 8K ROM upgrade, including correspondence and technical notes about upgrading ZX-80/ZX-81 computers with the improved

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Software Catalog

September 1982

Product catalog from Sinclair Research listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Sinclair ZX81 8K ROM Upgrade manual

1985

Here is the eprom upgrade for your operating system. Version 10 is the current issue. Several revisions have been made to both “fix” and improve

Sinclair ZX81 Software (catalog)

Product catalog from Softsync listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Sinware letters about Hot Z-2068

1984

SiriusWare flyer

1982

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

SoftSync Catalog of ZX81/TS1000 Software

Product catalog from Softsync listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

SoftSync letter and flyers

Marketing flyer from Softsync describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Software by Soft-Way

Product flyer from Soft-Way advertising software programs for the Timex/Sinclair computers.

Software Engineers (advertisement)

1982

Advertisement for software engineers for Timex Computer Corporation, New York Times, 1982.

SONUS

198x

Product sheet for SONUS, BASICare’s sound and music expansion module for the ZX-81, enabling multi-voice sound output beyond the ZX-81’s built-in beeper.

Soundesign manual

1986

Space Adventures Coloring Book instructions

198x

Setup and operating instructions for Space Adventures Coloring Book from Zebra Systems.

SPEC-DOS and TX-DOS

198?

Instructions for two disk operating system options for the AERCO FD68 interface. SPEC-DOS emulates a Spectrum and works with the AERCO. TX-DOS adds new features

SpecTerm-64 Telecommunications Software User Guide and Technical Manual v4

1986

SPECTERM-64 has features not available in any other terminal software package for the TIMEX/SINCLAIR ~2068 Personal Computer. It can be used to connect the SPECTRUM

Specterm-64 User Guide and Technical Manual v4

1986

Operating manual for the Specterm-64 User Guide and Technical Manual v4, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Specterm-64 v4.1 manual

1987

1984 twenty-five-page user manual by Bill Bell for BBDOS, his disk operating system for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 used with the AERCO floppy disk interface.

SpectraTERM 1.30 for the MD-68 Modem

1984

Documentation for SpectraTERM 1.30 telecommunications software for use with the Byte-Back MD-68 modem on the TS-2068, covering terminal emulation, upload/download commands, and configuration options.

Spectrum 32 EPROM version C

198x

The switch selects the upper or lower half of the 32K eprom. The lower half contains the corrected 2068 ROM code, and the upper half

Speech Synthesizer (2068) Word Lists

Reference sheet listing the word library for Tad Painter’s Speech Synthesizer for the TS-2068, showing all available phonemes and pre-defined words.

Speech Synthesizer for Timex 2068 instructions

198x

This speech synthesizer system for the TIMEX 2068 computer is a software utility which allows you to write your own talking BASIC programs. Nine programs

Speech Synthesizer Word Libraries

198x

Speech Synthesizers for Timex Computers

198x

The speech synthesizers for TIMEX 2068 and 1500/1000 computers are sets of nine and eleven programs written in both machine code and BASIC. Digitized words

Spelling II instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Spelling II.

Sprites 2068 Disassembly

1986

SPRITES 2068 is a machine-code sprite graphics package for the Timex Sinclair 2068 computer. It allows you to define, display, move, and manipulate graphical characters

Sprites 2068 Manual

1986

SPRITES 2068 is a machine-code sprite graphics package for the Timex Sinclair 2068 computer. It allows you to define, display, move, and manipulate graphical characters

SRAM Hi*Res Extended BASIC manual

1986

Operating manual for the SRAM Hi*Res Extended BASIC by Silicon Mountain Computers, covering installation, operation, and programming.

States and Capitals

1983

Document from the World of Spectrum archive: States and Capitals, related to Sinclair/Timex computing.

Stringy Floppy for Timex/Sinclair

198x

Overview of the A&J Stringy Floppy system for Timex/Sinclair computers including the full collection of A&J documentation: the Model 1000 user manual, Model 2000 product

Supplementary Printer Driver Software for the Tasman Centronics Interface

1984

Supplementary printer driver software documentation by Tom Woods for the Tasman Centronics interface, providing additional printer driver routines beyond those included with the interface package.

Systems and Solutions flyer

March 1982

These kits walk through the development of a program thereby teaching programming by leading the kit-builder through building the program from scratch.

T/S 2040 Printer Schematic

1984

Technical circuit schematic for T/S 2040 Printer Schematic.

T/S 2050 Schematics

198x

Technical circuit schematic for T/S 2050 Schematics.

Tad Painter Documents

1984

Collection of documents from Tad Painter including speech synthesizer word lists and related materials for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Tape Unlocker

198x

Tarot by Jean Wilcox Cards and their Meanings

Reference card by Jean Wilcox listing all 78 Tarot cards and their meanings, included as companion documentation with a Tarot reading program for the Timex/Sinclair

Tasman Interface Operating Instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Tasman Interface Operating from Tasman.

Tasman Interface Operting Instructions with appendix

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Tasman Interface Operting Instructions with appendix from Tasman.

Taswide Instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for Taswide from Tasman.

Tasword Conversion

1987

Instructions from Lemke Software for converting the Tasword Two word processor for use with specific printer interfaces on the TS-2068, providing POKE addresses and setup

Tasword Two manual

1983

Operating manual for the Tasword Two by Tasman, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Tech Draw manual

1985

Operating manual for the Tech Draw by Zebra Systems, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Technical Memo #0004: TS2068 I/O Port Map

November 2, 1983

Internal Timex Computer Corporation technical memorandum: Technical Memo #0004: TS2068 I/O Port Map.

Technical Memo #0005: TS2068 Advanced Video Modes

November 21, 1983

Internal Timex Computer Corporation technical memorandum: Technical Memo #0005: TS2068 Advanced Video Modes.

Technical Memo #0006: TS2068 Connector Specification

January 4, 1984

Internal Timex Computer Corporation technical memorandum: Technical Memo #0006: TS2068 Connector Specification.

Telescope Selection by Computer

1985

This article is for any TS computerist who is contemplating the purchase of a telescope. It was written as a result of months of research

The 32K Non-Volatile RAM Owner's Manual

1986

Operating manual for the The 32K Non-Volatile RAM Owner’s by Thomas B. Woods, covering installation, operation, and programming.

The Amazing Bi-Plot

198x

This article gives а demo of a way to do high-resolution grey-scale graphics. That’s right! Though I may be stretching the definition, we’ll actually see

The Banner Designer User's Manual

198x

The Complete Machine Code Tutor

1984

Documentation for The Complete Machine Code Tutor by Malcolm Evans, a self-teaching Z-80 machine code programming course for the TS-1000/ZX-81.

The Daisy System Software Ensemble

1989

Two-page instructions by Charles Stelding for Chess BBS 2068, a TS 2068 utility that creates an ASCII chess board file for uploading to remote bulletin

The John Oliger Co. 2068 EPROM Programmer

1984

Documentation for the John Oliger Co. 2068 EPROM Programmer, covering the hardware programmer device and instructions for burning 2764 and 27128 EPROMs for TS-2068 cartridge

The John Oliger Co. Product Lists

198x

Price list and product catalog from The John Oliger Co. listing available hardware and software products for the TS-1000 and TS-2068.

The Rainbow Plus Spectrum Interface manual

198?

Operating manual for the The Rainbow Plus Spectrum Interface by DAMCO Enterprises, covering installation, operation, and programming.

The Series 1 Interface Add-In for Timex Version of the Warajevo 2.51 Emulator

1998

Describes Keith Watson’s additions to allow emulating Timex/Sinclair 2068 with a specially-adapted Interface 1 and microdrives, with further enhanced with OS64 options.

The Series 1 Interface Plug-In for Timex Version of the Warajevo Emulator

1997

Describes Keith Watson’s additions to allow emulating Timex/Sinclair 2068 with a specially-adapted Interface 1 and microdrives.

The Sign Designer User's Manual

198x

The Third Language

198x

Many of you know that the ZX family of computers (including Spectrum/TS2068) use a “third language” to perform the precise floating-point calculations that cur machines

The Timex Survivors Flyer

1984

Flyer developed at close of Timex Computer Corporation; inserted in TS 2068 boxes before liquidation.

The Trident instructions

1983

The great god Poseidon, lord of all the seas, has forgotten where he left his powerful triple-tonged trident (say that ten times fast), and is

The TS2068 Non-Volatile RAM Kit

198x

This board has been designed with maximum utility in mind. It is possible to extend the memory of this product to 64K by adding one

The Z-88

Compilation of columns and articles about using the Z88 computer.

The ZX Assembler & Disassembler

19

Z80 assembly language disassembly of the the zx assembler & disassembler ROM or program.

The ZX80 Home Computer Package manual

1981

Operating manual for the The ZX80 Home Computer Package by Lamo-Lem, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Thomas B. Woods Pro/File 2068 Announcement

1984

Announcement letter from Thomas B. Woods introducing Pro/File 2068, his database program for the TS-2068, describing its features and announcing its availability.

Thomas Woods price list

198x

Thomas Woods price list

1984

Multi-piece mailer from Thomas B. Woods (Jefferson, NH), postmarked April 1984, sent in response to a customer inquiry. Opens with a cover letter reacting to

Thurnall Electronics TE-10 Manual

Operating manual for the Thurnall Electronics TE-10, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Timeworks Computer Control Center flyer

1983

A handsome, compact, work station that consolidates work space and provides remarkably faster, easier operation!

Timex 2068 magazine insert brochure

1983

1983 twelve-page user manual from Byte-Back Co. for the BB-1 Control Module, a hardware interface for the TS 1000/1500, along with conversion notes for the

Timex Computer Club hardware and software price list

March 1984

Timex Computer FDD3000 Service Manual

2002-01-07

Operating manual for the Timex Computer FDD3000 Service, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Timex Computer Software, Winter Issue

1983

Timex Computer Corporation winter 1983 software catalog listing all officially available TS-1000, TS-1500, and TS-2068 software titles with descriptions, platform compatibility, and prices.

Timex Corporation to Manufacture and Market the First Personal Computer Priced Under $100

April 20, 1982

NEW YORK, April 20 — The Timex Computer Corporation today announced that it will manufacture and market the first personal computer to break the $100

Timex Letter re TS 2050 modem

1983

Internal Timex letter regarding the TS-2050 modem, likely from the Timex Telecom division, discussing product details or distribution arrangements for the modem accessory.

Timex Microdrive Operating System

October 12, 1983

This document describes the functionality of the system software which controls the following devices on the TS 2000: The commands in Section 5.0 are to

Timex Price List May 1983

May 1, 1983

Product price list from Timex Computer Corporation listing hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Timex Product Art and Headlines

May 1983

Scanned collection of Timex Computer Corporation product art, logos, and promotional headlines used in advertising materials for the TS-1000, TS-1500, and TS-2068.

Timex Sinclair 1000 Quick Reference Card

1983

Multi-panel brochure summarizing BASIC commands, functions, graphics and more.

Timex Sinclair 1000 Series Software

June 1983

Timex Computer Corporation catalog of software available for the TS-1000/1500 series, listing titles across business, education, and entertainment categories with pricing and brief descriptions.

Timex Sinclair 1000/1500 BASIC Quick Reference Guide

1983

Quick reference card summarizing Timex Sinclair 1000/1500 BASIC Quick Reference Guide commands and syntax for the Timex/Sinclair.

Timex Sinclair 1500 Compatible Cassette Recorders

1983

Timex Computer Corporation list of cassette recorders tested as compatible with the TS-1500 computer, with notes on volume settings.

Timex Sinclair 2000 Third Party Software Guide

May 1983

Describes how to program the unique hardware of the Timex/Sinclair 2000 series computers and how to convert software written for the ZX Spectrum to work

Timex Sinclair 2068 Keyword Reference Card

2023

Double-sided card with all key combinations to produce commands and BASIC command summary.

Timex Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer Quick Reference Card

1983

Quick reference card summarizing Timex Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer commands and syntax for the Timex/Sinclair.

Timex Sinclair Computer Service Contract Application

1983

Timex Computer Corporation timex sinclair computer service contract application document for Timex/Sinclair computer products.

Timex Sinclair Computer Service Contract Application (1500/2000)

1983

Timex Computer Corporation timex sinclair computer service contract application (1500/2000) document for Timex/Sinclair computer products.

Timex Sinclair Printer 90 Day Warranty

1983

Timex Computer Corporation timex sinclair printer 90 day warranty document for Timex/Sinclair computer products.

Timex Sinclair User flyer and sales materials

June 1983

Marketing flyer describing products for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Timex/Sinclair 1000 Branching Techniques

198x

Branches in a program are singles steps or routines (sets of steps) which cause the computer to go to certain places in the program. You,

Timex/Sinclair 2000 System Software Home Bank

1983

Preserved by Lon Hildreth, this scan was his working copy of the HOME bank Z80 assembly code.

Timex/Sinclair 2000 System Software Home ROM Extension

1983

Z80 assembly language source code for the EXROM. This document is Lon Hildreth’s working copy and contains his handwritten annotations.

Timex/Sinclair 2068 Assembler Label Definitions

Definitions for the HOME and EXROM disassemblies.

Timex/Sinclair 2068 Extension ROM Disassembly

Commented disassembly of the EXROM.

Timex/Sinclair 2068 HOME ROM Disassembly

Commented disassembly of the HOME ROM.

Timex/Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer Diagnostics Cartridge Operation Manual

1985

This is an LROS cartridge designed to test the Timex/Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer for defects in key hardware and software functions. In most cases,

Timex/Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer Diagnostics Cartridge Source Code

1985

Source code for an LROS cartridge designed to test the Timex/Sinclair 2068 Personal Color Computer, printed from a TS 2040 printer.

Tips & Tricks of the User Group Masters for the Sinclair ZX-81 v0335

1996

An earlier version (v0.335) of Bill Harmer’s tips and tricks guide for the Sinclair ZX-81, compiling useful techniques from user group newsletters.

Tips Tricks and Techniques of the User Group Masters of the ZX81-TS1000 Computer

1991

Bill Harmer’s tips, tricks, and techniques guide for the ZX-81/TS-1000, an earlier edition of his compilation of user group programming and hardware insights.

Tips, Tricks and Techniques of the User Group Masters of the ZX-81 TS1000 Computer v033

1991

Version 0.33 of Bill Harmer’s compilation of tips, tricks, and techniques for the ZX-81/TS-1000 gathered from North American user groups, covering programming, hardware, and utilities.

Tom Woods NVRAM Board

198x

I ordered the NVRAM board from E. Arthur Brown Co. in March of 1987. I didn’t receive it until July 24, 1987. E. Arthur Brown

Toronto Timex Sinclair Users Club Information Sheet

1988?

Information sheet for the Toronto Timex Sinclair Users Club, listing membership benefits, meeting details, and club activities from SincLink newsletter Vol 7 No 1.

Tracer instructions

1986

Setup and operating instructions for Tracer.

Translation of Z88 article

November 1987

Translations (2040 printout)

198x

Notes about Carol Milazzo’s PET ASCII translation program/hardware.

Tree-Forth manual

198x

Tree-Forth manual

1983

Operating manual for the Tree-Forth, covering installation, operation, and programming.

TS 1000 Brochure

1982

Product brochure from Timex Computer Corporation for Timex/Sinclair computers.

TS 1000 Scrollist

1985

Short machine code program that produces a continuous listing of your BASIC program, which scrolls at a selectable speed.

TS 1000 User Manual Clarification and Corrections

1982

Operating manual for the TS 1000 User Manual Clarification and Corrections by Timex Computer Corporation, covering installation, operation, and programming.

TS 1500 User Manual (memo)

August 9, 1983

Memo from Sue Mahoney to multiple Timex team members. Included with the team member’s personal copy of the TS 1500 manual.

TS 2000 System Software Design Specification

May 9, 1983

This document describes the design of the systems software for the TS 2000 personal computer. Each chapter describes a logically related set of services and/or

TS 2000 System Software Engineering Release

1983

Lists dates and function levels.

TS 2068 Memory Map and ROM Disassembly

1985

Z80 assembly language disassembly of the ts 2068 memory map and rom ROM or program.

TS Disk Ref v1 n1

June 1989

Volume 1, number 1 of Bill Harmer’s TS Disk Reference, covering disk drive usage and disk operating system tips for ZX-81/TS-1000 users.

TS Grader Changes for Full Size Printers and Improvements

198x

Before you add any of the following improvements, I suggest you break in to the program from the main menu and then enter PRINT FREE

TS-2050zx Modification Kit Documentation

1986

Documentation for the TS-2050zx Modification Kit from Clifford Associates, providing instructions for modifying the TS-2050 modem to work with ZX-81/TS-1000 computers.

TS-2050zx Modification Kit Documentation

1986

This HARDWARE/SOFTWARE MODIFICATION KIT will allow the user to operate the WESTRIDGE TS 2050 Modem with the SINCLAIR ZX Interface 1 and Microdrives.

TS-2068 Christmas Labels

1985

This program will print various Christmas-time address labels using a Tasman Printer Interface on your TS-2068 and a Legend-80 Printer.

TS-2068 HOME ROM Bypass

198x

A major barrier to fixing the problems in the HOME ROM is one of access. Even though the ROM is socketed, you still have to

TS1500 Meets Oliger Video

198x

Yes, you can use the TS1500 with John Oliger’s TMS9918A video upgrade. The required modification to the computer’s NMI line is MUCH easier than with

TS1500 Reverse Video

198x

How would you like reverse video on your TV screen when using your TS1500? Not only is it possible, but it’s also ridiculously simple. All

TS2000 Bug Fixes & Enhancements

September 19, 1983

Memo from Carol Corcoran to Scott McCourt re various bug fixes before releasing ROM images to manufacturing on November 1, 1983. Proposed fixes included:

TS2000 System Software (memo)

Memo from Scott McCourt about a bug in calling the function dispatcher from the DOCK bank.

TS2060 Interface Product Specification (Preliminary)

January 24, 1984

1.0 Scope This product specification describes the TS2060 Interface Unit, drives, and associated software. The functional, physical, electrical, and environmental characteristics are specified. A description

TS2068 Complete System Variables Map

1985, 2023

This is a complete list of operating system configuration variables used by the TS-2068 original ROM. The first version of this document was written using

TS2068 Greeting Card Designer User's Manual

198x

UM-64 Memory Manual

1984

Operating manual for the UM-64 Memory by Byte-Back, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Understanding and Upgrading the TS1016 RAM Pack

198x

This is the first of a two part article on how dynamic RMs operate, how the TS1016 works, and how to upgrade the ram pack

Unofficial Technical Manual for the ZX-81 LDOS Disk Controller

Operating manual for the Unofficial Technical Manual for the ZX-81 LDOS Disk Controller, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Updates for Model 2000 Micro Drive

1985

Microwafers: The Microwafer used in this Model 2000 Micro Drive is the Version II type wafer. When ordering additional microwafers, please use the following part

Use of the Timex/Sinclair 2000 with Your Television

1983

Timex Computer Corporation document listing televisions and cassette recorders compatible with the TS-2000 computer, with notes on connection and compatibility.

User's Guide to CP/M

January 17, 1986

User’s guide prepared by Timex Computer Corporation covering the CP/M operating system as it would apply to Timex computers, explaining CP/M commands, file operations, and

User's Manual for the A&J Printer Interface

1985

Operating manual for the User’s Manual for the A&J Printer Interface by A&J Micro Drive, covering installation, operation, and programming.

User's Manual for the Model 2000 Stringy Floppy

1984

Operating manual for the User’s Manual for the Model 2000 Stringy Floppy by A&J Micro Drive, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Using MCODER2

20xx

Introduction to using the MCODER2 BASIC compiler on the Sinclair ZX81/Timex Sinclair 1000.

Using the John Oliger Expansion System to Create Instant-Load (EPROM) Software for the TS 1000 Computers part 3

1985

In part Il last month, we showed you how to program two 2764 eproms, one with HOT-Z, the other with the Oliger machine code downloading

Using the John Oliger Expansion System to Create Instant-Load (EPROM) Software for TS 1000 Computers

1985

In last month’s article, you were introduced to the John Oliger expansion system kits for the TS1000/ZX-81 computers. Hopefully, those of you that went out

Variable Names and Addresses with the AERCO 2068 Disc Interface

1985

The Aerco system does not presently support commands which have variable names or addresses when loading or saving disc files. These include commands such as

Video Secrets Revealed

1981

Explains in detail how ZX80 video works, including a USR routine to run the display. Also included are an explanation and USR routine to run

Votem advert

198x

Fifteen-page operation manual from CAI Instruments, Inc. covering the use of their Exatron Stringy Floppy mass storage device with the Timex/Sinclair 1000.

VOTEM User's Manual

1982

Congratulations! Welcome your computer to the real world. No longer does your computer have to rely on information that was entered from a keyboard. With

VU-3D Instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for VU-3D.

VU-Calc Instructions

1983

Setup and operating instructions for VU-Calc.

VU-File Instructions (TS 2068)

Setup and operating instructions for VU-File Instructions (TS 2068).

Wafadrive Engineering Bulletin

198?

DAMCO engineering bulletin covering the internal mechanics and electronics of the Rotronics Wafadrive, intended for service technicians needing to repair or adjust the drive mechanism.

War in the East manual

1984

Invasion of Russia, July 1941. A simulation of the German invasion of Russia.

Westinghouse Sinclair User Group List

1982

Membership roster for the Westinghouse Sinclair User Group, listing member names and contact information.

Westridge 2050 Modem flyers

1984

Winky Board II Instructions

198x

Setup and operating instructions for Winky Board II from G. Russell Electronics.

Winky Board II Kit Assemble Instructions

198x

Setup and operating instructions for Winky Board II Kit Assemble from G. Russell Electronics.

Winky Board II Warranty

198x

Timex Computer Corporation winky board ii warranty document for Timex/Sinclair computer products.

Word Juggler instructions

Setup and operating instructions for Word Juggler.

Word Puzzler

198x

This program is used to help solve crossword puzzles. It can hold any word containing 2 to 31 characters. Total capacity is 35,000 characters! When

Word-Master v2 Oliger Disk Variety

1990

Eight-page installation and usage instructions by Glenn Ten-Eyck for the Cricket House full-travel replacement keyboard for the TS 1000.

WordSinc II.3

198x

1986 seven-page user manual by Kurt A. Casby for the CASBOARD 2068, a hardware expansion product for the TS 2068.

WRX16 Revisited

198x

This article adds a couple more options to the “mini operating system” described for “WRX16” high-res, published in SWN #4:2. The first routines upload or

WRx16 Version 2

198x

Тһе WRX16 core that we published in 4:2 works fine with the usual 16К RAMpack on a ZХ81/TS1000. It also works, with two restrictions, on

Yacht manual

1988

Z-SI/O Serial Interface Module Installation and Programming

1986

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

Z-XLR8 Manual

198x

1987 ten-page tutorial by Bill Harmer introducing Z-80 assembly language programming on the TS 1000 using the Artic ZX-Assembler, covering CPU architecture, registers, and practical

Z-XLR8 manual

1982

Operating manual for the Z-XLR8, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Z88 Manual A, B, Other

Supplemental manuals for the Cambridge Z88.

Z88 Sourcebook

The Z88 Sourcebook, a comprehensive reference for the Cambridge Z88 portable computer covering its operating system, built-in software (PipeDream), expansion slots, and programming interfaces, relevant

ZCOMM 2K and 16K manual

1984

Operating manual for the ZCOMM 2K and 16K by Byte-Back, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Zebra Floppy Disk Drive System user manual

198x

Operating manual for the Zebra Floppy Disk Drive System user by Zebra Systems, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Zebra Graphics Tablet owner's manual

1985

Operating manual for the Zebra Graphics Tablet owner’s by Zebra Systems, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Zebra OS-64 Manual

1985

Operating manual for the Zebra OS-64 by Zebra Systems, covering installation, operation, and programming.

Zebra Systems - 1985 Fall/Winter Catalog

1985

Product catalog from Zebra Systems listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Zebra Systems - 1986B Catalog

1986

Product catalog from Zebra Systems listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Zebra Systems - Summer 1987 Catalog

1987

Product catalog from Zebra Systems listing available hardware and software for Timex/Sinclair computers.

Zebra Universal Prototyping System For The TS-1000, TS-1500, TS-2000, ZX-80, ZX-81 and Spectrum

1983

Manual for the Zebra Universal Prototyping System for the TS-1000, TS-1500, TS-2000, ZX-80, ZX-81, and Spectrum, describing the prototyping board that connects to the expansion

Zebra Z.A.D. Analog to Digital Interface

Manual for the Zebra Z.A.D. Analog-to-Digital Interface for Sinclair/Timex computers, covering the hardware specifications, connection instructions, and BASIC programming examples for reading analog sensor data.

Zemog Scientific ZX81/TS1000 Software Catalog

1982

1983 eight-page manual by Thomas H. Nooter for Casino Blackjack, a blackjack game program for the TS 1000.

ZEUS Z80 Assembler

1983

Documentation for the ZEUS Z80 Assembler from Softsync Inc., a professional Z-80 macro assembler package for the ZX Spectrum/TS-2068.

ZEUS Z80 Assembler manual

1983

Operating manual for the ZEUS Z80 Assembler by Softsync, covering installation, operation, and programming.

ZPRINT 80 Printer Support Package manual

198x

Operating manual for the ZPRINT 80 Printer Support Package by Zebra Systems, covering installation, operation, and programming.

ZTERM64 manual

1986

Manual for use with the ZTERM64 program, OS-64 cartridge and the WC2050 modem.

ZX 81/TS 1000/TS 1500 Character Reference Sheet

2023

Reference sheet by Ryan Gray showing the complete character set for the ZX-81, TS-1000, and TS-1500, including all standard and Sinclair-specific characters with their code

ZX Appeal member list Summer 1988

1988

ZX Assembler User Manual

1982

Operating manual for the ZX Assembler User, covering installation, operation, and programming.

ZX Compiler Instructions

1982

The ZX COMPILER is a program, written in basic and machine code that will change a program in ‘BASIC’ into machine code. This can be

ZX Forth manual

1982

Operating manual for the ZX Forth, covering installation, operation, and programming.

ZX Pro/File: A Machine Language Data Base For The Timex manual

1983

Operating manual for the ZX Pro/File: A Machine Language Data Base For The Timex by Thomas B. Woods, covering installation, operation, and programming.

ZX Spectrum Monitor and Disassembler

Z80 assembly language disassembly of the zx spectrum monitor and disassembler ROM or program.

ZX Spectrum ROM Assembly Code

November 23, 1983

Z80 assembly source code for the ZX Spectrum, supplied to Timex Computer Corporation. Dated November 23, 1983, the listings indicate that they were for the

ZX Spectrum/TS 2068 Character Reference Sheet

2023

Reference sheet by Ryan Gray showing the complete character set for the ZX Spectrum and TS-2068, including all standard ASCII characters, Sinclair graphics characters, and

ZX-TERM*80

1987

Manual for the terminal program for the ZX-81, TS 1000 and TS 1500. Written by Fred Nachbaur, XMODEM portion by Harvey Taylor, WRX16 high-res core

ZX.ASZMIC User Manual

1982

Operating manual for the ZX.ASZMIC User, covering installation, operation, and programming.

ZX81 Assembly Instructions

1981

May 1983 three-page internal memo by Louis Galie of Timex Computer Corporation describing the organizational structure of computer engineering, including an org chart.

ZX81 Home Computer Package manual

1982

Operating manual for the ZX81 Home Computer Package, covering installation, operation, and programming.

ZX99 User Manual

1982

Operating manual for the ZX99 User, covering installation, operation, and programming.