South florida software developers conference 2020 at nova. This app focuses on the sinclair zx81 experience and is loaded with example software. The timex sinclair , also known as the zx81, was small, ran on basic, and offered a mere 2kb of ram to go with its 3. Timex bought usa production rights and rebadged it as the timexsinclair. This was obtained in the early 90s from an engineering friend who came from a teaching background in the buffalo, ny area. Zx80 rom, to develop the new rom software for the zx81. Even calculators and cash registers are more powerful.
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. Please respect this licence and feed back any changes into the project. In spite of the flaws in the early versions, half a million units were sold in the first six months alone. I have been a professional software dveloper since 1995, and started this business in 2007. By contrast, its us partner timex showed no such reluctance and produced an extensive range of addons for its range of timex sinclair computers. August sinclair research reports that it has shipped 500,000 zx81 personal computers in over 30 countries. Full screen portrait mode emulation, with options for simulating tv. The event will have speakers from the local community and beyond. 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. The timex sinclair ts was a rebadged version of sinclairs zx81, with a few minor changes. In july 1982 watch maker timex began selling the timex sinclair clone of the zx81 at their dealership network in the united states. It was launched in the united kingdom in march 1981 as the successor to sinclair s zx80 and was designed to be a lowcost introduction to home computing for the general public.
Unfollow timex sinclair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sinclair zx81 home computer in ganjatrons retrocomputing collection. In 1981, sinclair released a computer at a price that is still crazy 30 years later. Multimachine emulates a whole range of 8 bit machines. Ts 1016 the ts 1016 is a 16k ram expansion module, fitted externally to the ts. It was launched in the united kingdom in march 1981 as the successor to sinclairs zx80 and was designed to be a lowcost introduction to home computing for the general public. Even by 1981s standards, it was slow but it also cost a mere 100 bucks, making it an attractive entry point. Two menudriven front ends for cpm author christopher o. The choice of partnership was natural, as timex was already the main contractor for manufacture of sinclairs zx81. Timex sinclair 1500 and zx81 loading games using mp3. Specifically optimized for android devices, using arm assembler and running at the same speed as a real spectrum. Among the stunning software ive seen for it is the 1k zx chess with. It was still very popular when they came out with the improved zx81 in 1981.
However, let me be an inspiration by sharing my story. Sinclair zx81 archive of software for sinclair zx81 computers. Sign up crossassembler for the timex sinclair computer and other z80based computers. Zx81 emulator written in visual basic can you believe it windows. Experience in various operating system platforms, from enduser to developer. Timex sinclair computer system with timex 2040 printer.
The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a jointventure between timex corporation and sinclair research. Timex sinclair oh dear god, this was my first personal computer my dad owned the swank trs80. Excerpts taken from timex sinclair box back the new computer from timex represents a major breakthrough, a real computer at an almost unreal price. Sort of an experimental unfinished zx81 emulator windows. The timex sinclair 100 old school personal computing circa the timex sinclair they dont make them like that any more. Just as important, the app developer seems to have brought together the community of old zx81 software. South florida software developers conference is a free one day geek fest held on saturday february 29, 2020.
Eightyone is designed to run on windows xp, but should work on windows 98 and above. 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. In this video i will show you how to get games loaded in timex 1500 also should work on timex and zx81 basic steps. 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. Jun 09, 2019 the timex sinclair launched in the summer of 1982. 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 ts was the american version of the sinclair zx81 which followed the successful sinclair zx80. Is it possible to shift to a software job after the age of 43. The american version boasted a whopping 2k memory, double the zx81 1k, making the ram pack a necessity. 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. Is it possible to shift to a software job after the age of. Byte magazine volume 08 number 01 internet archive. The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a joint.
The software support 8217 s gpu 8217 s from both amd and nvidia to accelerate the work. With appreciation to sir clive sinclair and timex computer corporation. Please note that the system is completely self contained and this means you cannot remotely add code, more games etc. I started programming as a kid on applebasic followed by basic on a timex sinclair. Contained an ntsc rf modulator replacing the pal version. July timex computer begins selling the timex sinclair through over timex retail outlets. Timex sinclair ts timex sinclair is a result of joint venture between sinclair research ltd and timex corporation. I say something about the history of the computer, go over its hardware and software. Rare unassembled vintage sinclair zx80 computer kit pre timex. The computer was unable to easily and properly address more than 16k, so i must respectfully take exception to your blurb that it was expandable to 32k. Full screen portrait mode emulation, with options for simulating. The zx81 is a home computer produced by sinclair research and manufactured in scotland by timex corporation. Mar 16, 2020 speccy is a sinclair zx spectrum home computer emulator.
Even by 1981s standards, it was slow but it also cost a mere 100 bucks, making it an attractive entry point for aspiring hobbyists who couldnt spend a thousand. Programming since age 12 timexsinclair first system, apple iie the second. Programming projects for your timexsinclair paperback september 1, 1983 by frank wattenberg author visit amazons frank wattenberg page. The motherboard of the sinclair had only 4 integrated circuit chips, including the z80 cpu. Programming projects for your timexsinclair paperback september 1, 1983 by frank wattenberg author. If the emulator does not respond when you type, try clicking on the emulators window. January timex introduces the timexsinclair 2000, which is their repackaged sinclair spectrum for the north. In this video we take a look at the timex sinclair, a lowcost microcomputer from the early 1980s. There are two littleknown software differences between the ts and ts1500. Timex sinclair computer with timex sinclair 2040 printer and timex sinclair 1016 ram with programs on cassettes. Bobs 8bit blog blogging about the development of 8bit games for sinclair.
You posted the link i started from in post 5 of this thread so i thought you would be working from the same schematic. April sinclair research introduces the sinclair zx spectrum in the uk. This timex sinclair computer system is like new in the original boxes and includes. Some of the software requires the hiresolution graphics. The ts was a slightlymodified sinclair zx81 with an ntsc rf modulator instead of a uk pal units sold in portugal have a pal rf modulator device and the onboard. The sinclair zx81 timex sinclair computer youtube. Some sample programs can be found in the software library. Speccy is a sinclair zx spectrum home computer emulator. They are nearly identical, except for the name on the front, and minor motherboard layout differences. The popularity of these machines was driven by their low price. I say something about the history of the computer, go over its hardware and software capabilities, give a demonstration, and take a look at the. A new lunar lander for the zx81 timex sinclair paleotronic.
Lunar landers were making their way into peoples homes, engineers rich moore. The timex sinclair is the north american version of the sinclair zx81, from british based sinclair research ltd. The choice of partnership was natural, as timex was already the main contractor for manufacture of sinclairs zx81 and zx spectrum computers at its scottish plant in dundee. Timex corporation and sinclair research continued their joint venture and released the timex sinclair ts and 1500 ts1500 variants of. Christopher eley independent business owner harvest.
Timex sinclair was a joint venture between the british company sinclair research and timex corporation in an effort to gain an entry into the rapidly growing early1980s home computer market in north america. By contrast, its us partner timex showed no such reluctance and produced an extensive range of addons for its range of timexsinclair computers. Click here for timex trainer software data link 70 and data link 150 models click here for data link 70, data link 150 and ironman triathlon with datalink software. This time klingons were flying through space with a ship full of goldpressed latinum for the empire. Please respect this licence and feed back any changes into the. For programs and samples, visit the ts software library.
I started programming as a kid on applebasic followed by basic on a timexsinclair. My resources have been the book the explorers guide to the zx81 and timex sinclair and wilf rigters website. Basic programming snippets for the timexsinclair and sinclair zx81 computer addeddate 20150 05. The timex sinclair, also known as the zx81, was small, ran on basic, and offered a mere 2kb of ram to go with its 3. Jan 02, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Programming your timexsinclair in basic eisenbacher, mario on.
Eightyone source code is released under the gnu gpl. By mid1982, timex was selling the zx81, renaming it as the timex sinclair. Jul 31, 2015 in this video we take a look at the timex sinclair , a lowcost microcomputer from the early 1980s. The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a joint venture between timex corporation and sinclair research. The timex sinclair launched in the summer of 1982. Timex sinclair user manual by olivier boisseau issuu.