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. Search for documentation for your timex by entering the name, product number or feature. Timex sinclair ts pal zx 81 clone spectrum tested. The lowly sinclair zx80 has now morphed into the semiuseable timex sinclair 1500, sporting a brandnew keyboard and much more internal ram. Timexsinclair user manual at spectrum computing, a database of sinclair zx spectrum games, software and. The power jack looks like a 18 earphone jack and is marked 9v but no. Note that the tss manual is descended from the us version of the zx81 basic programming manual.
The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a joint. The timex sinclair launched in the summer of 1982. Contained an ntsc rf modulator replacing the pal version. Although still identical to the sinclair zx81, it will now be known as the timex sinclair. Click here to navigate to the timexsinclair section, which contains the timexsinclair specific documents other peripheral manufacturers. Timexsinclair sold the zx81 in the united states as the ts. Click here to download the zx81ts service manual 722 kb click here to download the. I have scanned the tss instruction manual and put it online in pdf format. The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a joint venture between timex corporation and sinclair research.
The mc10 is appropriately called the micro color computer. Revisiting the 8track with a new 1975 pioneer hr99 recorder. Eightyone source code is released under the gnu gpl. Amstrad plc are very supportive of the sinclair community and have granted. Finally, in july 1983, the transformation is complete.
Cheetah 16k, memopak 32k, timex sinclair, timex sinclair 1500. Click the image below to download it or rightclick and choose save as. Click here to navigate to the timex sinclair section, which contains the timex sinclair specific documents. Sinclair zx81 basic is the dialect of basic resident in rom on the zx81 home computer 1981 and compatibles timex sinclair, lambda 8300, and many others. I have a long way to go to have any collection but once it is fixed would like memory pack and a basic manual. The sinclair zx80 byte jan79 1m pdf zx81 and timex a year after the introduction of the zx80, sinclair released an updated model with floating point basic, a better case, and a new flicker free video mode which could be turned off because it. By mid1982, timex was selling the zx81, renaming it as the timex sinclair. Sinclair zx81 timex grandaddy of computers nostalgia nerd duration. Byte magazine volume 08 number 01 internet archive. It was still very popular when they came out with the improved zx81 in 1981.
Timexsinclair emulation in a browser window return to vavasour family page. For programs and samples, visit the ts software library. Even by 1981s standards, it was slow but it also cost a mere 100 bucks, making it an attractive entry point. This was obtained in the early 90s from an engineering friend who came from a teaching background in the buffalo, ny area. Click here to navigate to the timex sinclair section, which contains the timex sinclair specific documents other peripheral manufacturers. You can pay with amex, discover, visa or mastercard by calling 1 8004484639 during normal business hours. In the united states, timex sinclair marketed the zx81 version as the flight simulator for the timex sinclair the american version of. Timex sinclair classic gaming general atariage forums. 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. Pdf, manuals, free download, user guard, manual, timex, sinclair, manual. Catalogs and other short publications that feature timex sinclair, 1500, or 2068 computers. The ts was a slightly modified 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. Aug 08, 20 sinclair zx81 timex grandaddy of computers nostalgia nerd duration.
View and download timex sinclair 1500 user manual online. This new machine functions like a stripped down color computer, but looks like a slightly enlarged timex sinclair. Timex sinclair 1500 computer steves computer collection. Jun 03, 2017 the reason i ask is i got my timex sinclair just a bit ago and thought the same thing but i found out that the ula doesnt work well with most tvs and so to get a pic you generally have to crank the brightness up to 11 to see anything. Anyone have the zx81 basic manual in pdf form that they could attach. View and download timex sinclair 2068 technical manual online. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Timex sinclair repair classic computing atariage forums. The popularity of these machines was driven by their low price.
The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a jointventure between timex corporation and sinclair research. If you are still unable to locate your user manual, you may email timex customer service or call us tollfree at 18004484639. Timexsinclair user manual at spectrum computing, a database of sinclair zx spectrum games, software and hardware. Sinclair zx81 basic is the dialect of basic resident in rom on the zx81 home computer 1981 and compatibles timex sinclair , lambda 8300, and many others. They are nearly identical, except for the name on the front, and minor motherboard layout differences.
User guides peripherals reference documents service manuals diagrams. 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. Two menudriven front ends for cpm author christopher o. I picked up an old timex sinclair computer from a thrift store recently. View and download sinclair zx81 user manual online. Programming projects for your timexsinclair paperback september 1, 1983 by frank wattenberg author visit amazons frank wattenberg page. The zx81 basic programming manual, also available in pdf format the timex computer 2068 portuguese user manual the timex 1016 16k ram pack schematics for the zx81 or ts. Eightyone is designed to run on windows xp, but should work on windows 98 and above. Four great games for the timex sinclair mothership, sea war, monster maze, mazogs. Jun 24, 2008 i picked up an old timex sinclair computer from a thrift store recently.
Catalogs and other short publications that feature timex sinclair , 1500, or 2068 computers. If the emulator does not respond when you type, try clicking on the emulators window. Original documents written by thirdparty manufacturers of sinclair peripherals. Timex sinclair user manual at spectrum computing, a database of sinclair zx spectrum games, software and hardware. Unfollow timex sinclair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. General diagram of motor controller manual pdf download. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it. Modified magazine scan references to credit the world of spectrum that is the source of the images. The timex sinclair is the north american version of the sinclair zx81, from british based sinclair research ltd. Lamp electrical circuit diagram manual pdf download.
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. The motherboard of the sinclair had only 4 integrated circuit chips, including the z80 cpu. The sinclair zx80 byte jan79 1m pdf zx81 and timex a year after the introduction of the zx80, sinclair released an updated model with floating point basic, a better case, and a new flicker free video mode which could be turned off because it make the computer run much slower. In 1981, sinclair released a computer at a price that is still crazy 30 years later. In conjunction with the ts2068 user manual,it is intended to assist the reader in understanding the architecture, hardware and software features,programming techniques and io techniques pertaining to the ts2068. Programming your timexsinclair in basic eisenbacher, mario on. Basic programming snippets for the timexsinclair and sinclair zx81 computer addeddate 20150 05.
The computer appears to have been assembledin portugal, although the board was made in spain. This manual provides detailed technical information on the timex sinclair 2068 personal color computer. Timex sinclair user manual by olivier boisseau issuu. Flight simulation is a flight simulation program written by psion and marketed by sinclair research for the sinclair zx81 and zx spectrum home computers it was also marketed as flugsimulation in german.
The ts was the american version of the sinclair zx81 which followed the successful sinclair zx80. Prevents usual system crashes caused by the computer or the ram movement. It was launched in july 1982 the ts was a slightly modified 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 ram doubled to 2 kb. The reason i ask is i got my timex sinclair just a bit ago and thought the same thing but i found out that the ula doesnt work well with most tvs and so to get a pic you generally have to crank the brightness up to 11 to see anything. Timex sinclair sold the zx81 in the united states as the ts. Sep 14, 2003 the timex sinclair was just an ntsc version of sir clive sinclairs groundbreaking home computer with a bit more onboard ram. Flight simulation is a flight simulation program written by psion and marketed by sinclair research for the sinclair zx81 and zx spectrum home computers. Pdf, manuals, free download, user guard, manual, timex, sinclair, , manual. 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.
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