Adam's Timex Sinclair Book Want List
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Participants: Adam Trionfo, Mark Scheck, rockbobster2mars, Jim Delaney
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1. Adam's Timex Sinclair Book Want List
Adam Trionfo · Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:21
Timex/Sinclair Book Want List
February 22, 2008
Adam Trionfo
I’m looking for quite a few books for the Timex Computers (mostly for the T/S 2068-- but some are just general Timex/Sinclair books). I don't collect hardware anymore, but I do collect books. This list is in alphabetical order- not in order of preference. Some books have brief comments in brackets following the title and author. If you have any of these, or even know about them, let me know.
1) 30 music programs for Timex Sinclair 2068 by Oleg D Jefimenko [I wonder, do these songs take advantage of the 2068’s music chip?]
2) A Kid's First Book to the Timex Sinclair 2068 by Ed Hoornaert
3) Beepers: 21 Electronics Projects for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 (A Byte book) by Stephen Adams and Gordon Rockmaker [By the sound of this, it might be really simple stuff]
4) Bogglers: 22 Smart Games Programs (2k to 16k in Timex/Sinclair Basic) by Graham Charlton
5) Control Things With Your Timex-Sinclair by Robert L. Swarts [Not sure if this is for the 2068 or 1000- anybody know?]
6) Creating Arcade Games on Timex-Sinclair by Seth McEvoy
7) Creating Arcade Games on Your Timex Sinclair 2068 by Haywood [Anyone know the full author’s name for this title?]
8) Creative game for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 by Robert Maunder
9) Games for Your Timex-Sinclair 2000 (Dell Computer Games Series) by Peter Shaw
10) Introducing Timex Sinclair 2000 Machine Code by Ian Robertson Sinclair
11) Mastering Machine Code on Your Timex Sinclair by Toni Baker [Is this for the 2068?]
12) Mathematical Problem-Solving With the Microcomputer: Timex Sinclair 1000 Version by Mark A. Spikell and Stephen Snover [Math can be cool, and I like to see what can be done with it. Heck, even simple, slow drawing spirals on classic machines still give me a thrill!]
13) Programming the Timex Sinclair 2000 by S. M. Gee
14) The Timex Sinclair 2068 Explored by Tim Hartnell
15) The Timex/Sinclair 2000 and How to Get the Most from It by Ian Robertson Sinclair
16) The Timex/Sinclair 2000 Book of Games by Mike James
17) The Timex/Sinclair User's Encyclopedia (Ts1000, Ts2068, and Zx81) by Gary Phillips and James C. March
18) The working Timex-Sinclair 2068 by David Lawrence
19) Timex Sinclair 2068 personal color computer: Technical reference manual by V. C Corcoran
20) Timex Sinclair 2068 Pocketbook by Trevor Toms
21) Timex/Sinclair 2068 Series Programming Guide by Inc. Soft Sync.
22) Timex/Sinclair 2068, 1500, and 1000 machine language programming and interfacing by Joseph J Carr [I’ve heard bad things about this author in other Z80 circles]
23) Translating Programs into Timex Sinclair 1500/1000 Basic by Allen H. Wolach [This would be a handy reference!]
24) Z80 Machine Code for Humans by Alan Tootill [Out of all the books on the list I want this book most]
It’s a long list-- I know! Hopefully some of you will have a couple of these.
Thanks.
Adam
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2. Re: [ts2068] Adam's Timex Sinclair Book Want List
Mark Scheck · Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:21
I have unfortunately nothing on your list but I need to get rid of these. Wife's complaining about all my projects!
1.) Mastering Your Timex Sinclair 1000 Personal Computer Tim Hartnell
2.) 51 Games for The Timex Sinclair 1000 and 1500 by Tim Hartnell
3.) Using CPM A Self Teaching Guide
4.) Basics of Timex Sinclair Basic (Good book I actually read it ;-) )
5.) What Can I do with my Timex Sinclair 1000 Lots!
6.) Interfacing Microcomputers to the Real World using z80 computers
7.) Robot Builders Bonanza 99 inexpensive Robotics Projects
8.) Robots, Androids, and Animatrons 12 Incredible Projects
9.) TRS-80 Model III Operation and Basic Language Reference Manual
Here's a link about Tim Hartnell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hartnell
Send my a private note. -Mark
Adam Trionfo <[email]> wrote:
Timex/Sinclair Book Want List
February 22, 2008
Adam Trionfo
Im looking for quite a few books for the Timex Computers (mostly for the T/S 2068-- but some are just general Timex/Sinclair books). I don't collect hardware anymore, but I do collect books. This list is in alphabetical order- not in order of preference. Some books have brief comments in brackets following the title and author. If you have any of these, or even know about them, let me know.
1) 30 music programs for Timex Sinclair 2068 by Oleg D Jefimenko [I wonder, do these songs take advantage of the 2068s music chip?]
2) A Kid's First Book to the Timex Sinclair 2068 by Ed Hoornaert
3) Beepers: 21 Electronics Projects for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 (A Byte book) by Stephen Adams and Gordon Rockmaker [By the sound of this, it might be really simple stuff]
4) Bogglers: 22 Smart Games Programs (2k to 16k in Timex/Sinclair Basic) by Graham Charlton
5) Control Things With Your Timex-Sinclair by Robert L. Swarts [Not sure if this is for the 2068 or 1000- anybody know?]
6) Creating Arcade Games on Timex-Sinclair by Seth McEvoy
7) Creating Arcade Games on Your Timex Sinclair 2068 by Haywood [Anyone know the full authors name for this title?]
8) Creative game for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 by Robert Maunder
9) Games for Your Timex-Sinclair 2000 (Dell Computer Games Series) by Peter Shaw
10) Introducing Timex Sinclair 2000 Machine Code by Ian Robertson Sinclair
11) Mastering Machine Code on Your Timex Sinclair by Toni Baker [Is this for the 2068?]
12) Mathematical Problem-Solving With the Microcomputer: Timex Sinclair 1000 Version by Mark A. Spikell and Stephen Snover [Math can be cool, and I like to see what can be done with it. Heck, even simple, slow drawing spirals on classic machines still give me a thrill!]
13) Programming the Timex Sinclair 2000 by S. M. Gee
14) The Timex Sinclair 2068 Explored by Tim Hartnell
15) The Timex/Sinclair 2000 and How to Get the Most from It by Ian Robertson Sinclair
16) The Timex/Sinclair 2000 Book of Games by Mike James
17) The Timex/Sinclair User's Encyclopedia (Ts1000, Ts2068, and Zx81) by Gary Phillips and James C. March
18) The working Timex-Sinclair 2068 by David Lawrence
19) Timex Sinclair 2068 personal color computer: Technical reference manual by V. C Corcoran
20) Timex Sinclair 2068 Pocketbook by Trevor Toms
21) Timex/Sinclair 2068 Series Programming Guide by Inc. Soft Sync.
22) Timex/Sinclair 2068, 1500, and 1000 machine language programming and interfacing by Joseph J Carr [Ive heard bad things about this author in other Z80 circles]
23) Translating Programs into Timex Sinclair 1500/1000 Basic by Allen H. Wolach [This would be a handy reference!]
24) Z80 Machine Code for Humans by Alan Tootill [Out of all the books on the list I want this book most]
Its a long list-- I know! Hopefully some of you will have a couple of these.
Thanks.
Adam
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3. Re: Adam's Timex Sinclair Book Want List
Adam Trionfo · Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:58:
>>
I have a few of these titles, though not any extras.
>>
Since I made the list I have been able to order five of the books using Amazon's
used books. All but four of them were about five bucks each. The last one, the
Technical Manual, was $15. Also, I bought three books NOT on my list from a
member of this group (thanks!). Still, if anyone has any of these books that I'm
still looking.
Adam
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4. Re: [ts2068] Re: Adam's Timex Sinclair Book Want List
Jim Delaney · Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:28:
rockbobster2mars <[email]> wrote: I have a few of these titles, though not any extras.
--- In [email], Adam Trionfo <ballyalley@...> wrote:
>
>
> Timex/Sinclair Book Want List
> February 22, 2008
> Adam Trionfo
>
> I'm looking for quite a few books for the Timex Computers (mostly
for the T/S 2068-- but some are just general Timex/Sinclair books). I
don't collect hardware anymore, but I do collect books. This list is
in alphabetical order- not in order of preference. Some books have
brief comments in brackets following the title and author. If you
have any of these, or even know about them, let me know.
>
>
> 5) Control Things With Your Timex-Sinclair by Robert L. Swarts [Not
sure if this is for the 2068 or 1000- anybody know?]
This is for the 1000. It instructs how to do hardware interfacing,
converting the signals at the ports into power that can drive relays,
switches and other electronics in the real world.
> 11) Mastering Machine Code on Your Timex Sinclair by Toni Baker [Is
this for the 2068?]
Also for the ZX81/1000. It is a tutorial to bring you into writing
machine code and assembly language.
Sorry guys, but that book is a load of crap. For the command DI she refers :
'No, this is not a Welsh word, buts its what you get when you send tiny little blips into one of the Z80's pins...' need I go on ?
there are similar un educated references to EI, RETI, RETN and the INT and NMI pins.
Basically, she doesn't have a clue.
If you really want to know how to program the Z80, look no further than Rodnay Zaks brilliant book Programming the Z80 and Zilog's Technical Manual.
all the best, Allelectrix
> 14) The Timex Sinclair 2068 Explored by Tim Hartnell
This is a well written book about writing BASIC programs for the 2068.
Although in BASIC, there are some quite playable games. One is a
Pacman clone, another is an asteroids clone, while another has you
orbiting a star and firing at the right moment to get away. My
favorite was the slot machine. I thought it paid out too easily, so I
altered the random variable a bit to make it harder to win, but pay
out more when you did.
Tim shows you how to use User Defined Graphics UDG to customize your
programs.
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5. Re: Adam's Timex Sinclair Book Want List
Adam Trionfo · Tue, 4 Mar 2008 12:36:
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5) Control Things With Your Timex-Sinclair by Robert L. Swarts
This is for the 1000. It instructs how to do hardware interfacing,
converting the signals at the ports into power that can drive relays,
switches and other electronics in the real world.
>>
This is one that I ordered. I don't have a 1000, but somehow I know that
I'll end up with one eventually.
>>
11) Mastering Machine Code on Your Timex Sinclair by Toni Baker
Also for the ZX81/1000. It is a tutorial to bring you into writing
machine code and assembly language.
Sorry guys, but that book is a load of crap.
>>
This is another one that I ordered. Oh well, your review came too late.
>>
If you really want to know how to program the Z80, [...] Zilog's Technical Manual.
>>
How is this different from the User Manual (here):
http://www.zilog.com/docs/z80/um0080.pdf
Is this the Zilog's Technical Manual that you are referring to:
http://tinyurl.com/ysprfn
(or use the full URL:)
http://www.amazon.com/Zilog-Z80-CPU-Technical-Manual/dp/B000HVSL1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204662532&sr=8-1
>>
14) The Timex Sinclair 2068 Explored by Tim Hartnell
This is a well written book about writing BASIC programs for the 2068.
>>
I'll have to keep a close eye out for this one.
Thanks very much for the comments! You should post them to Amazon.com.
Comments like this are VERY helpful when purchasing older/unknown/unseen
books.
Adam
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6. Re: Adam's Timex Sinclair Book Want List
rockbobster2mars · Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:40
I have a few of these titles, though not any extras.
--- In [email], Adam Trionfo <ballyalley@...> wrote:
>
>
> Timex/Sinclair Book Want List
> February 22, 2008
> Adam Trionfo
>
> I'm looking for quite a few books for the Timex Computers (mostly
for the T/S 2068-- but some are just general Timex/Sinclair books). I
don't collect hardware anymore, but I do collect books. This list is
in alphabetical order- not in order of preference. Some books have
brief comments in brackets following the title and author. If you
have any of these, or even know about them, let me know.
>
>
> 5) Control Things With Your Timex-Sinclair by Robert L. Swarts [Not
sure if this is for the 2068 or 1000- anybody know?]
This is for the 1000. It instructs how to do hardware interfacing,
converting the signals at the ports into power that can drive relays,
switches and other electronics in the real world.
> 11) Mastering Machine Code on Your Timex Sinclair by Toni Baker [Is
this for the 2068?]
Also for the ZX81/1000. It is a tutorial to bring you into writing
machine code and assembly language.
> 14) The Timex Sinclair 2068 Explored by Tim Hartnell
This is a well written book about writing BASIC programs for the 2068.
Although in BASIC, there are some quite playable games. One is a
Pacman clone, another is an asteroids clone, while another has you
orbiting a star and firing at the right moment to get away. My
favorite was the slot machine. I thought it paid out too easily, so I
altered the random variable a bit to make it harder to win, but pay
out more when you did.
Tim shows you how to use User Defined Graphics UDG to customize your
programs.