Nov 19, 2016 ts multiregion composite video modification following on from the previous post on zx81 composite video modifications, the same can also be done on the timex sinclair. This app focuses on the sinclair zx81 experience and is loaded with example software. Timex corporation and sinclair research continued their joint venture and released the timex sinclair ts and 1500 ts1500 variants of the zx81 for the us market in july 1982 and july. Syncware news was a more technical publication supporting the sinclair zx81 and timexsinclair, 1500 and 2068 models. This is a rewrite of the classic arcade game, klingons. New listing vintage timex sinclair w 16k ram, 2040 printer, software. I recently found a timex sinclair at a thrift store and got around to power it up only to find the bottom of the screen garbled. In spite of the flaws in the early versions, half a million units were sold in the first six months alone.
It was the first computer of any kind here in uk to sell for less that. The only form of longterm storage was compact cassette. This was obtained in the early 90s from an engineering friend who came from a teaching background in the buffalo, ny area. Supplied as either a full version for the expanded sinclair zx81, timexsinclair ts and ts1500 min 4k ram, a 2k version for an unexpanded timex 2kb of ram and a 1k cutdown version. I just picked up a like new timex sinclair with original packagingcontents, 16k ram module again like new with original packaging and 8 tapes for free off of craigslist. The timex sinclair or as it was known in england sinclair zx81 was the second machine to be released by sir clive sinclair. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo.
Ts multiregion composite video modification following on from the previous post on zx81 composite video modifications, the same can also be done on the timex sinclair. The timex sinclair is the first personal computer featuring our new microchip design. It allows you to store three lines of information each 32 characters wide on 100 or more items of music. Huge lot vintage pc timex sinclair zx81 manuals literature reference guides oop you are purchasing a huge lot vintage pc timex sinclair zx81 manuals literature reference guides oop. Timex sinclair oh dear god, this was my first personal computer my dad owned the swank trs80.
Timex sinclair video garbled at bottom anyone have. The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a joint venture between timex corporation and sinclair research. The ts is basically a zx81 with a bit more shielding and a different tv modulator. Please note that the system is completely self contained and this means you cannot remotely add code, more games etc. The ts is prone to burnt, just leaving it on for a while without enough ventilation would fry the logic array chip. In july 1982 watch maker timex began selling the timex sinclair clone of the zx81 at their dealership network in the united states. Super math timex sinclair software 16k ram cassette.
Timex sinclair pc, printer, software, manuals, adapter. The rest of the screen is just fine and the computer seems to work. The timex sinclair is the north american version of the sinclair zx81. Timex sinclair pc, printer, software, manuals, adapter for sale. Thanks to its price, the timex sinclair sold over 600,000 units in the united states source. Solution of quadratic equations typein program from the book small users math. Byte magazine volume 08 number 01 internet archive. It was very similar to zx81, it only contained more ram 2k and had ntsc tv modulator with switch allowing to switch between channel 2 and 3.
The sinclair zx81 zxpand interface will also allow you to connect an atari style 9 pin joystick port to play either. In what is one of the largest magazine launches into the home computer market, timex sinclair user will have an initial print run of 100,000. The watchmakers guidebook to the timex sinclair computer. It even supports z80 assembly language and authentic speed, so most anything you could do on a ts, you should be able to do here. The sinclair zx81 also sold by timex as the timex sinclair was a very compact z80 based machine with a membrane keyboard. The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a joint. The main difference between the two machines lay in the internal software. It was designed and built to be inexpensive and, as such, it was a very common first computer for many people. Timex sinclair classic gaming general atariage forums.
Four great games for the timex sinclair mothership, sea war, monster maze, mazogs. Specifically optimized for android devices, using arm assembler and running at the same speed as a real spectrum. Timex sinclair ts replacement keyboard membranes the timex sinclair ts was a rebadged version of sinclairs zx81, with a few minor changes. They are nearly identical, except for the name on the front, and minor motherboard layout differences. It relied on an ordinary cassette tape recorder for data storage.
C64c cream sd2iec commodore 1541 disk drive emulator sd card reader c64 c128 vic. Timex corporation and sinclair research continued their joint venture and released the timex sinclair ts and 1500 ts1500 variants of. Super math timex sinclair software 16k ram cassette manufatcured by psion on. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it yet. Dead timex sinclair help classic computing atariage. Basic programming snippets for the timex sinclair and sinclair zx81. Jan 31, 2011 a working sinclair 2040 printer from the period, a 1016 16k ram pack and composite video conversion.
I used to buy these from fleas markets and got two nonworking, i had to order one from ebay marked as fully functional, but if i leave it enough time the screen starts showing trash and i better turn off it before it burns also. This resulted in the machine crashing out when it was nudged. Timex sinclair pc with 16k ram, software, manuals, adapter. Quick screen display 2068 typein program if you are looking for a way to rapidly store and retrieve an entire screen display, then this approach may be useful to you. The timex sinclair, with the optional 16k ram pack accessory, is a compact computer with all the power and highperformance capacity you are likely to need for personal use. Unfollow timex sinclair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
With the ts, the first transatlantic sinclair computer, timex hoped to repeat the huge success of sinclair research in the uk. Even calculators and cash registers are more powerful. Timex sinclair ts timex sinclair is a result of joint venture between sinclair research ltd and timex corporation. The timex sinclair was just an ntsc version of sir clive sinclairs groundbreaking home computer with a bit more onboard ram. Basic programming snippets for the timexsinclair and sinclair zx81 computer addeddate 20150 05. The timex sinclair ts was a rebadged version of sinclairs.
Aug 14, 2017 timex sinclair ts replacement keyboard membranes the timex sinclair ts was a rebadged version of sinclair s zx81, with a few minor changes. Solutions of n x n simultaneous linearequations by gauss. Timex sinclair users manual steven vickers, charles f. This site will be all about the sinclair and timex sinclair computers of the early 1980s. Timex sinclair w 16 k ram and 3 games in sealed box collectors item. January timex introduces the timexsinclair 2000, which is their repackaged sinclair spectrum for the north. New magazine for timex sinclair users a consortium of north american companies has come to gether to publish the first monthly magazine aimed solely at the 700,000 users of the ts and zx81. Jan 09, 2017 the ts is prone to burnt, just leaving it on for a while without enough ventilation would fry the logic array chip. Timex corporation and sinclair research continued their joint venture and released the timex sinclair ts and 1500 ts1500 variants of the zx81 for the us market in july 1982 and july 1983 respectively.
Personal computer software for timex sinclair dataquester personal finance planner timex computer corporation phrase challenge funtech software pick em stuart software picture plot bob lucasbarlog software pinball timex computer corporation plane frame zeta software plotting work sheet ezra group ii plotting work sheet. The timex sinclair is the first personal computer featuring our new. The timex sinclair s performance was infamously slowbecause the computer contained a mere four chips, it relied on its cpu to handle all of its processing and refresh whatever external display it was attached to. The timex sinclair 100 old school personal computing circa the timex sinclair they dont make them like that any more. The timex sinclair launched in the summer of 1982. Used huge lot vintage pc timex sinclair zx81 manuals. There are two littleknown software differences between the ts and ts1500. Jun 09, 2019 the timex sinclair launched in the summer of 1982. Mar 16, 2020 speccy is a sinclair zx spectrum home computer emulator. Inside is a standard zx81 issue 3 board, with some extra shielding and some modifications for ntsc mode and a channel switch more on that on my previous post on making a multiregion ts.
Announced may 17, 1983, the 1500 was a redesigned with the case and keyboard of the sinclair zx spectrum. Huge lot vintage pc timex sinclair zx81 manuals literature reference guides oop. The timex sinclair was introduced in july of 1982 as the american version of the sinclair zx81. Timex sinclair user manual by olivier boisseau issuu. With some 100,000 retail stores now distributing timex products, it means youll soon see them in department. Supplied as either a full version for the expanded sinclair zx81, timex sinclair ts and ts1500 min 4k ram, a 2k version for an unexpanded timex 2kb of ram and a 1k cutdown version. With appreciation to sir clive sinclair and timex computer corporation member tsnug timexsinclair northamerican user groups. Vintage 1980s timex sinclair computer,original box, complete with manual. Later, the was repackaged with the memory module and 3 software cartridges for over. Timex also designed a cartridge accessory the 1510 and produced a few cartridges to help the 1500 compete against video game systems and other computers with cartridge systems. The zx81 was an upgrade to the zx80 which had half the rom. My dad and i learned how to program off of one of these back when they first came out.
Excerpts taken from timex sinclair box back the new computer from timex represents a major breakthrough, a real computer at an almost unreal price. August sinclair research reports that it has shipped 500,000 zx81 personal computers in over 30 countries. July timex computer begins selling the timex sinclair through over timex retail outlets. Banta, gridlock 2bit software and timexsinclair basic programs in minutes. This machine did not have a 32k ram upgrade as you stated it actually had a 16k ram upgrade that connected to the zx81 via a flimsy port at the rear. Timex sinclair computer tv commercial 1982 youtube. The timex sinclair is the north american version of the sinclair zx81, from british based sinclair research ltd. With the ts , the first transatlantic sinclair computer, timex hoped to repeat the huge success of sinclair research in the uk. Im just getting started, so theres not a lot here yet. Sep 14, 2003 the timex sinclair was just an ntsc version of sir clive sinclairs groundbreaking home computer with a bit more onboard ram.
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