DK’tronics
23 Sussex Rd, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Products
| Name | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| 16K RAM (internal) | Internal RAM expansion for keyboard. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| 16K RAM Pack | Available with or without a case. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| 2K RAM Pack | Static RAM expansion; works with built-in RAM. | Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| 4K High Resolution Graphics ROM | Gives 448 extra pre-programmed graphics symbols. The ROM contains lower-case letters, bombs, bullets, rockets, tanks, a complete set of invaders graphics and more. The board also has a spare socket that will accept another 4K of ROM, like the 4K TOOLKIT ROM or 1K/2K RAM, for user-defined graphics. dk’Tronics and Kayde published several games that | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| 4K RAM Pack | Static RAM expansion; works with built-in RAM. | Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| 4K Toolkit | A powerful editor for serious BASIC programmers. Offers 11 new facilities: ALTER (replace a string); BYTES (how much free memory); COPY (duplicates program lines); DELETE (deletes a block); FIND (find a string); HELP; INSERT (merge two programs); KEEP (keeps a block of lines by storing them above RAMTOP); MOVE (move lines within a program); RENUMBER; | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| 64K RAM (internal) | Internal RAM expansion for keyboard. | Sinclair ZX81 |
| 64K RAM Pack | Available with or without a case. 8-16K area available. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| 8K RAM pack | Timex/Sinclair 1000 | |
| Asteroids | High resolution machine language implementation of the arcade game. Requires Kayde’s 4K High Resolution Graphics ROM. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Centipede | High resolution machine language implementation of the arcade game. Requires dk’Tronic’s 4K High Resolution Graphics ROM. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Defender | High resolution machine language implementation of the arcade game. Requires dk’Tronics’ 4K High Resolution Graphics ROM. 16K. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| dk Keyboard | Cased keyboard with 52 keys, 12 of which are on the number pad. Case measures 15 x 9 x 2 1/2″. Computer fits inside (removed from original case). Comes with motherboard to attach RAM and extend expansion bus to rear edge of case. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Games Player Joystick Interface | Kempston compatible features “freeze” and slow motion control. Requires a twister board. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Light Pen | Plot, draw, erase, modify, save. Produce high resolution illustrations with 16 pre-defined instructions. Requires twister board. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Speech Synthesizer and Amplifier | Includes text to speech converter. Requires twister board. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Three Channel Sound System | AY-3-8910-based sound synthesizer. Requires twister board. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Keyboards Compared: Which is the one for you? | Add-on keyboards are available for your T/S — but which one should you buy? | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Bulletins | Updates from Hawg Wild, Silicon Valley North, Daydesign, T-S Systems, Intercomputer, Mindware, Micro Developments, DK’tronics, MicroSync, Florida Creations, Len Harmon, Filesixty, Data-assette. | |
| DAMCO Rainbow Plus Interface; DK'Tronics Speech Synthesizer | The Rainbow Plus is an elegant and somple alternative to other Spectrum emulators. Its both Spectrum ROM and Spectrum compatible expansion port. A switch toggles between the Timex and Spectrum ROMs. The DK’Tronics Speech Synthesizer is basically the same as used in most inexpensive speech synthesizers for home computers. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| DK Tronics Keyboard | Timex/Sinclair 1000 | |
| DK Tronics Keyboard | Timex/Sinclair 1000 | |
| DK'Tronics 16K Uncased Memory Board | Review of the uncased memory board for use with the same company’s keyboard. Product is flawed, according to reviewer. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| DK'Tronics Keyboard | Review of the keyboard. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| DK'Tronics Three Channel Sound Synthesizer | The DK’TRONICS Sound Synthesiser is a hardware and software combination using the AY-3-8912 programmable sound generator integrated chip — the same as that used in the 2068. The hardware portion comes attractively packaged complete with feed through connector for other peripherals. Also included is a four inch speaker in its own separate cabinet. A volume | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Editor Ramblings | Mistakes in November 1982 issue. Sinclair pocket TV. US Spectrum sales. Printer news. RAM pack ribbon connector. Floppy disk for the TS/ZX. TRS-80 to ZX/TS. Supporting vendors swamped. Super Talker speech synthesizer. ZON X-81 synthesizer. Computer control devices from Thurnall Electronics. | |
| Making A Good Thing Even Better | Review of dk’Tronics’ replacement keyboard. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Microcomputing, British Style: The Fifth Personal Computer World Show | Overview of the show. Mentions Sinclair and add-ons. Photos of dk’tronic keyboard, Jupiter Ace. | Sinclair ZX Spectrum |
| New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n6) | New products from Daydesign, Compuwiz, G. Russell Electronics, SofTec, DJM Software, Compucraft, DK’tronics, Timeworks, Toptronics, Florida Creations, ZX/TS Software Exchange Club, Busyness, SyncWare, Memotech, Stuart Software. | |
| Resources (Sync v1 n6) | Listing of new user groups, books and other resources. | |
| Speak Out and Be Counted: dKTronics Speech Synthesizer | Dk’tronics Speech Synthesizer for the Sinclair Spectrum is available in the U.S. from DAMCO. If you have a T/S 2068 and a “twister” allowing Spectrum hardware to be plugged onto your edge connector, Dk’tronics synthesizer can make your computer speak up. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |