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The TS Pico: A Modern Storage System for the Timex/Sinclair 2068
The TS Pico story starts in 2021, when Ricardo Calcagno emailed me to ask if anyone had designed a modern...
David AndersonZXzineJanuary 2025

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Timex Sinclair Online User Group May 18, 2025
We welcomed a new member, talked about AI-written theme songs, a recent reunion of Timex Portugal employees, discussed the 2068...
May 18, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 13, 2025
Jeff gave us an overview of the TS 2060 hardware design and features. We discussed the design of the enclosure...
April 13, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 16, 2023
Chuck Durang, author of the Timex/Sinclair 1000, 1500 and 2068 user manuals, join us to talk about his experiences.
April 16, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting August 18, 2024
We talked about how to preserve the Timex Sinclair memory and machines in a physical way accessible to many. Is...
August 18, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting August 20, 2023
We chatted about the TS Pico, a device developed by Ricardo Colagno, Gustavo Pane, Tim H and Jeff Burrell. It...
August 20, 2023
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 1, 2025
In this meeting, we reviewed the history of the Timex Computer Corporation and development of the Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500...
December 1, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 18, 2022
Discussion about Bob Swoger, a long time supporter of the Timex Sinclair community.
December 18, 2022Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 21, 2025
We had a little demonstration of a Christmas program and a snowflake design, as well as updates from Ingo and...
December 21, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 16, 2025
Carl Miles discusses plans for a comprehensive expansion board for the ZX81, tentatively called the "1560". Joao Diogo Ramos told...
February 16, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 2, 2026
We discussed custom keycaps for a full-size keyboard for the ZX81/TS1000, Carl and Ingo's work on getting Carl's new full-featured...
February 2, 2026
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 22, 2026
On this 42nd anniversary of Timex's departure from the computer industry, we discussed the announcement, the context and the impact...
February 22, 2026
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting February 6, 2023
In this meeting we learned that former Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a Timex/Sinclair 2068 user.
February 6, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group meeting January 1, 2024
Adam and Ryan considered creating a podcast focused on unusual stories of how people used their Timex and Sinclair computers.
January 1, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 18, 2026
Chris Boisvert, one of the original creators of Byte Power 1st Class Magazine, joined us. He explained how he and...
January 18, 2026
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 2, 2023
Bob Swoger memorialized; members demonstrated their programs and caught us up on projects.
January 2, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting July 1, 2024
We discussed the SPONZY (Spectrum ROM on ZX81) project, the TS-Pico new software and other projects.
July 1, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting July 16, 2023
David talked a bit about the connection between the Koala Pad and Sinclair computers. David also gave an update on...
July 16, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 18, 2023
Richard Booth, author of Applied Sinclair: Subroutines for the Mathematically-Minded, joined us.
June 18, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 2, 2025
We discussed the original ZX81 manual in this meeting's "Book Nook" and talked about the coordination for VCF Midwest.
June 2, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 5, 2023
We talked about updates to the website, recovered programs and what the members of the group have been working on.
May 1, 2023Watch ↗
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 5, 2025
Our meeting included introductions from four new-to-the-Zoom meeting members, as well as updates on Greg Bennett's Wordle program and the...
May 5, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 6, 2024
We discussed real uses of the TS 2068, including small business accounting in Canada and Argentina, the 1510 cartridge system...
May 6, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 16, 2025
We discussed shared community history and technical knowledge. We talked about the evolution of user groups from 1980s, who often...
November 16, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 3, 2025
We showed off a seasonally appropriate turkey program and shared updates on projects.
November 3, 2025
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 4, 2024
Hugo Pinto shared his experience with the Load ZX Spectrum Museum's recent recovery of the Tenet educational network system.
November 4, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting October 7, 2024
We talked with David Solly about his new Spectrum Next. Paul DeMelto talked about his use of vintage computers and...
October 7, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online User Group Meeting September 15, 2024
Ingo Schmied shows his KiloZed, a pumped up and moderately larger Sinclair ZX81, and Joe Vandezande talked about his process...
September 15, 2024
Timex Sinclair Online Users Group October 7, 2024
David and Joe discussed recovering old tapes. Joe described using a homemade dehydrator for 3D printer filaments to salvage tapes....
October 7, 2024
Timex Sinclair User Group Meeting June 23, 2024
We talked about reasons for enjoying the ZX81/TS1000, Mowgli Assor joined and told us of his experiences.
June 23, 2024
Timex Sinclair User Group Meeting March 3, 2025
We discussed potential upgrades to the TS-Pico and PicoVideo, audio mods for the 2068, mods to improve the ZX81/TS1000, and...
March 3, 2025
Timex Sinclair User Group Meeting, April 1, 2024
Eduardo Fuentes presented his enhancements to a CP/M board for the 2068.
April 1, 2024
Timex Sinclair User Group November 19, 2023
Ricardo Calcagno, Gustavo Pane, Jeff Burrell and David Anderson demo and discuss the TS Pico interface for the Timex/Sinclair 2068....
November 19, 2023
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group July 20, 2025
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter launched July 19th. Group discussed hardware repairs, power supply safety, Tim's printer emulator project, international participation,...
July 20, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting April 26, 2026
VCF East: Heathkit H11, an Apple I (real or repro?), a swatting evacuation, and the show's first-ever Timex table. Plus...
April 26, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting August 10, 2025
From Jim Crow to NASA, R. Asa Gordon's journey from punch-card computing to predicting Apollo missions' radio blackouts reveals how...
August 10, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting August 4, 2025
Discover the ZX81 programming journey of Steven Reid, from his first game 'Water Bug' to the Ultima-inspired 'Gem Quest', pushing...
August 4, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting August 5, 2024
We discussed the project to re-create the Timex 1510 cartridge player. Carl talked about his effort to recreate the Timex/Sinclair...
August 5, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting December 2, 2024
Tim Swenson described differences between Boreal ZX Basic and Sinclair Basic. Carl demonstrated improvements he made to the Timex 1510...
December 2, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 21, 2024
We discussed using modems with Timex computers, ongoing software conversion projects, ZXZine and more.
January 21, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting January 5, 2026
We discussed VCF event planning, ham radio technology, Spectrum Next FPGA replicas, Jupiter Ace computers, retro computing alternatives, and Eastern...
January 5, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting July 7, 2025
James Martin restored a Timex Sinclair 2068 with display issues. Group discussed TS2060 modernization project, planned VCF Midwest 2025 logistics,...
July 7, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting June 22, 2025
Tim Swenson discussed his recent participation in a QL forum meeting; we talked about Forth, chatted about the ZX Spectrum...
June 22, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting March 16, 2025
Ryan Gray told us about a program called ZX Basicus, which interprets Sinclair Basic code at high speeds. Ryan also...
March 16, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting March 2, 2026
Our meeting covered keyboard Kickstarter plans, Pascal compilers, AI-assisted coding, TS-Pico debugging, and RAM expansion techniques.
March 2, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting May 4, 2026
We look at the N-Go Spectrum Next clone from Spain, a PC-8300 ZX81 clone, and various tools for converting images...
May 4, 2026
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting November 17, 2024
David, Joe , and Adam discussed a 1983 Timex joystick, noting its unique features and considering a teardown to explore...
November 17, 2024
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting October 19, 2025
Carl Miles presented his projects including a 'super' expansion for classic computers, and a modern TS1000 motherboard replacement. David gave...
October 19, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting October 6, 2025
Alger Salt joined and took us back to the early 1980s, when he and a colleague built an analog interface...
October 6, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting Sept 1, 2025
We chatted about preserving Asa Gordon's program from his time at NASA, modern hardware projects, and other Timex/Sinclair topics.
September 1, 2025
Timex/Sinclair Online User Group Meeting September 21, 2025
We recappped our experiences at VCF Midwest, which took place September 12-13. Many of the group members attended, including folks...
September 21, 2025
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