| Aerco Interface with the Spectrum ROM |
If you have converted your 2068 to a Spectrum and have the Aerco parallel printer interface, here are the changes needed to run the print driver software supplied with the interface while in Spectrum mode. First place your computer in Spectrum mode and load in the Aerco print driver software. When loaded, break into BASIC |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Beginner's Programming (Part IV) |
This month we will start tying a lot of loose ends together. Since the TS-1000 and the 2068 use different commands to draw the face, we will start with the TS-1000: RUN this part of the program. In line 860, try swapping 10* and 15* and RUN or use 10* twice and RUN. Use the |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Converting Textwriter Files to Tasword II Files |
I wished to upgrade a three page essay that I had written several montns ago on the Textwriter word processor. The only catch was I am now using Tasword and preferred using it over Textwriter. I did not relish the idea of retyping the essay, so I scanned the leader of the Textwriter text code |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| English Micro Connection Announces Microdrive Interface |
Bob Dyl of the English Micro Connection is helping lead the way in bringing the full range of Spectrum products to our shores. Already it is possible to get the new Spectrum Plus, Sinclair microdrives and other peripherals through EMC. Now comes the announcement that any 2068 with a Spectrum ROM, ROM Switch, or Emulator |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Gainesville TUG Meeting |
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| Loading Tasword II on the A & J Microdrive |
Using the A & J Microdrive to load Tasword II takes less than 30 seconds! But to SAVE the program and files created by it requires some modifications to the BASIC part of Tasword II. To make the changes, LOAD Tas- word off tape and choose the BASIC option. DELETE lines 11, 15, 700 and |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| News and Notes |
E-Z KEY has just announced that they now have available a keyboard interface module that allows a keyboard to be plugged into the rear expansion connector on your Zx 81/TS-1000/TS-1500 or the 2068. The module will allow you to add keyboard, joystick, or numeric keypad. It comes complete with a keyboard schematic. They have a |
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| Rocket Man |
This TS-1000 (16K) game is truly one that makes you wonder why you put aside this computer for bigger and better things. It uses high-res graphics equal to that of the 2068! And just as fast, all under software control — no modifications needed. The idea is to gather as many diamonds as possible by |
Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Timex Portugal Coming to American Market! |
New “Timex 2068” and Disc Drive to Lead the Way In an exclusive interview with the Managing Director of Timex Portugal, Bob Dyl of English Micro Connection has ascertained that the Portuguese division of Timex, which is independent of the American division, plans to enter the American market with a modified version of the 2068 |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| User Defined Graphics for the TS-1000 |
Your own custom graphics for less than $10? With just three IC chips, and a few extra parts, you can add a modification that allows you to change all 64 of the standard ZX/TS characters. To better understand the modification, we need to take a look at how the ZX/TS displays characters. To generate a |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
