Many “Kaleidoscope” programs have appeared over the years. These simple, but fascinating graphics displays have been adapted to virtually every computer ever built. The ZX81/TS family is no exception. Unfortunately, since the Z80 CPU in these machines is {effectively} clocked at only -5 mHZ in SLOW mode, the result is rather slow and BO-RING.
For a practical demonstration of a chained program, using the Above RAMTOP method of passing data from one module to another, I have chosen one consisting of three modules. A module to set RAMTOP (“RT”), a text entry module (“TE”), and a text LPRINT module (“PRT”). The program will allow you to enter, store above
TS1000/TS1500 Program Chaining, Part Four Read More »
This is the second part on upgrading your TS 1016 RAM pack to 64k. Last issue we discussed the ins and outs of dynamic memory and how the Sinclair RAM pack works.
Understanding and Upgrading The TS1016 RAM Pack Read More »
First in a series of articles about programming Z80 machine code on the 1000 and 2068.
Beginning Z80 Machine Code, Lesson 1 Read More »
Instructions on how to connect.
How to Connect With (and Use) a BBS Read More »
Review of Russell Electronics’ “experimental software color graphics” that used software tricks to create the illusion of color.
ZX Color? Chroma-Soft Read More »
Mindware MW-100 printer with TS2068; composite/RGB monitor blanking when used with 1000; interfacing to TTL monitors; Hacksel interface with Radio Shack DMP-105; DMP-105 with Memotech I/F and 1000; non-linearity of 2040 printout.
TS Communique: Your Hardware Problems Explored Read More »
