The popularity of these machines was driven by their low price. It was still very popular when they came out with the improved zx81 in 1981. 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. If you have a zx81 or timex sinclair and hook it into a av input to most digital tvs youll get an almost unreadable signal. Basic programming snippets for the timexsinclair and sinclair zx81 computer addeddate 20150 05. The timex sinclair or as it was known in england sinclair zx81 was the second machine to be released by sir clive sinclair. This timex sinclair computer system is like new in the original boxes and includes. Jun 09, 2019 the timex sinclair launched in the summer of 1982. Timexsinclair emulation in a browser window return to vavasour family page. Yes, there was not a lot of software, though there was some you could buy on cassette as you say, or type in from.
Excerpts taken from timex sinclair box back the new computer from timex represents a major breakthrough, a real computer at an almost unreal price. Z81 a zx81 emulator for vga pcs running linux xz81 a zx81 emulator for x z81txt a textmode zx81 emulator for the linux console. 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. Timex sinclair user magazine did not have a long existence in north america. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. It was about the size of a large calculator and had multifunctional bubble keys. In spite of the flaws in the early versions, half a million units were sold in the first six months alone. Eightyone is designed to run on windows xp, but should work on windows 98 and above. More details of the most recent zx81 software, together with screen shots and downloads appear on our sinclair zx81 software page. Thanks to its price, the timex sinclair sold over 600,000 units in the united states source. Ive recently acquired a complete timex sinclair computer, complete with power supply, switch box, and cables. New sinclair zx81 timexsinclair timexsinclair 1500 hardware. Im just getting started, so theres not a lot here yet.
The timex came with 2k of ram rather than 1k like the zx81 came with and outputs to 60hz ntsc video while the uk model does 50hz pal video output. Thanks to the enthusiasm shown for the sinclair zx81, we are working to release new and replacement hardware for the humble zeddy. The sinclair zx81 timex sinclair computer youtube. Please respect this licence and feed back any changes into the. Four great games for the timex sinclair mothership, sea war, monster maze, mazogs. 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. This resulted in the machine crashing out when it was nudged. In revision 3 they had put it in since tvs were becoming more sensitive to the lack of a back porch. Timex sinclair 1500 computer steves computer collection.
Timex sinclair computer with timex sinclair 2040 printer and timex sinclair 1016 ram with programs on cassettes. But then i remembered that they only output video through an rf modulator. Sinclair user is also available for basically, everyone else. Designers marketers social media managers publishers. It was one of the earliest versions of the home computer and certainly the first affordable computer. Ts 1016 the ts 1016 is a 16k ram expansion module, fitted externally to the ts. By mid1982, timex was selling the zx81, renaming it as the timex sinclair. 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. Was the zx81 the same as the ts, or was it the same as the one that came after. Astronomy on your computer on free shipping on qualified orders.
View and download timex sinclair 1500 user manual online. Here is a complete working vintage timex sinclair computer setup running a program called vucalc a excel type spreadsheet. In this video we take a look at the timex sinclair, a lowcost microcomputer from the early 1980s. The magazine contained the usual array of expected content including technical articles and. In august 1982, prior to the launch of the timexsinclair, syntax zx80 became syntax. I say something about the history of the computer, go over its hardware and software. An earlier version of the machine only came with 1k. The diggles kitchen micro computer software uk the electronic checkbook timeworks, inc. The ts is basically a zx81 with a bit more shielding and a different tv modulator. Timex sinclair computer system with timex 2040 printer. 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. With the timex sinclair it is very easy, the computer came with a 2k ram chip already installed in a ram socket. Started in november 1980 by kirtland olson to support the sinclair zx80, syntax was the longest running professional magazine to support the timexsinclair computers.
Mar 05, 2007 i was thinking of buying a timex sinclair off of ebay. 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. Texter bob lucasbarlog software textwriter curry computer the bookkeeper gibson data services the cambridge collection richard francis the check book softsync, inc. Timex sinclair 1500 computer 9 works search for books with subject timex sinclair 1500 computer. This was obtained in the early 90s from an engineering friend who came from a teaching background in the buffalo, ny area. They are nearly identical, except for the name on the front, and minor motherboard layout differences. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it yet. The last issue was published at the end of 1984, just over five years after it. The ts was the american version of the sinclair zx81 which followed the successful sinclair zx80. They made 3 revisions and they cheated in the first 2 by having no back porch in the video output. Although still identical to the sinclair zx81, it will now be known as the timex sinclair. This is a fullyfunctional emulator, reproducing the early80s timexsinclair sinclair zx81 in a browser.
By contrast, its us partner timex showed no such reluctance and produced an extensive range of addons for its range of timexsinclair computers. I was thinking of buying a timex sinclair off of ebay. Contained an ntsc rf modulator replacing the pal version. Programming projects for your timexsinclair paperback september 1, 1983. The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a joint venture between timex corporation and sinclair research. Ive recently acquired a complete timexsinclair computer, complete with power supply, switch box, and cables.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. With appreciation to sir clive sinclair and timex computer corporation member tsnug timexsinclair northamerican user groups. 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. Monthly magazine for timex sinclair computer users. Jul 31, 2015 in this video we take a look at the timex sinclair, a lowcost microcomputer from the early 1980s. Please respect this licence and feed back any changes into the project. New sinclair zx81 timex sinclair timex sinclair 1500 hardware.
For programs and samples, visit the ts software library. Some sample programs can be found in the software library. That means i just needed to get a 62256 ram chip which is 32k, but i will only be using 16k of it, and run 4 wires. 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 motherboard of the sinclair had only 4 integrated circuit chips, including the z80 cpu. My grandmother has an old, old rca xl100 analog television that barely works vhf is all staticy with just the regular antenna attached, uhf comes in fine, but its a faded, washed out image. 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. 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 launched in the summer of 1982.
The magazine contained the usual array of expected content including technical articles and program listings. Timex sinclair user was a nice glossy magazine devoted to the ts and sinclair zx8081. 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. If the emulator does not respond when you type, try clicking on the emulators window. Eightyone source code is released under the gnu gpl. Unfollow timex sinclair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The lowly sinclair zx80 has now morphed into the semiuseable timex sinclair 1500, sporting a brandnew keyboard and much more internal ram. This is a rewrite of the classic arcade game, klingons. Buy programming projects for your timex sinclair on free shipping on qualified orders. The timex sinclair is the north american version of the sinclair zx81, from british based sinclair research ltd. Byte magazine volume 08 number 01 internet archive. This site will be all about the sinclair and timex sinclair computers of the early 1980s. The timex sinclair ts was the first computer produced by timex sinclair, a jointventure between timex corporation and sinclair research.
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