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Hello again
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:56 pm
by Bill H
Hi All
Its been 10 + years since I was last really into the TS1000 (I know ZX81 - but being 'merican I think of it as Timex Sinclair 1000) and I ran the TS1000.us site. Have spent a lot of time basically living but the past 2 years I have spent almost all my time programming the Coleco Adam and have decided it is time to get back into the TS1000 since the games and such I am writing for the Adam and other CP/M machines I use can be used on the TS1000 too. So you will be seeing more of me here.
Bill H (aka Milli)
Re: Hello again
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:08 pm
by nollkolltroll
Welcome back to the wedgy side of life!
Loved and used the old ts1000-site, so happy it is still searchable.
Re: Hello again
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:23 am
by dessony
Hello Bill H,
I am also an American and a Hoosier! I read through your old TS1000 website. I really enjoyed it!
Dessony
Re: Hello again
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:27 pm
by Bill H
I have a Zx81 with 16K on its way to me - supposed to be USA version - so should I expect it to be 60 frames and 2K or? Also I will want to make the composite video conversion soon after receiving so can someone point me to the very easiest way of doing such?
Bill H
Re: Hello again
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:16 pm
by gammaray
I can confirm that the composite circuits for sale on Sellmyretro.com work on the NTSC ZX81 or TS1000. Removal of the RF Modulator for a space to mount the modulator requires some effort especially if you intend to put PCB in the modulator case. Maybe fish paper for electrical isolation.
I put mine in the case where the heatsink was using double backed adhesive foam tape, after I replaced the heatsink and 7805 voltage regulator with a switching regulator.
Regards
Charles
Re: Hello again
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:28 pm
by XavSnap
"Sinclair-Timex 1000: absolutely better ... than ZX81!"
... About 1kb !
Re: Hello again
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:05 pm
by Bill H
I got my ZX81 USA today - from the son of the original owner. Complete (except missing box) and works great. Interesting thing is they got it through a program American Express had where you could get the Zx81 for $99 direct from Amex, has that paperwork with it - I'll post pictures soon. I'm going to try and chase down the original 25 cassettes available for it in ZX81cases, not in the TS1000 ones
Bill H