A short list of Timex/<strong>Sinclair</strong> 2000-series keywords not found on the ZX Spectrum Overview As the Timex/<strong>Sinclair</strong> 2000 series (specifically the 2068) was intended for the US home computer market some keywords were added. Commands Keyword Meaning Comments DELETE i) DELETE xii) DELETE x,yiii) DELETE ,yResult i: Delete program lines from line ...
... within string doesn't seem very useful at first glance so let us consider the examples of VAL$ (and VAL) from the <strong>Sinclair</strong> ZX Spectrum Manual (Chapter 9 page 59). Example i) VAL$ “““Fruit punch”“” = “Fruit punch” Why does left side equal the right side? To find this out we must break the equation down into steps. ...
Comparison of BASIC Keywords Between ZX Spectrum and Other Microcomputers Most microcomputers of the 1970s and 1980s incorporated BASIC within their operating systems. On these computers BASIC was not just a programming language and interpreter, but ...
... Several standards for interpreting joystick movements exist, namely Kempston (IN 31); Cursor (keys 5,6,7,8); <strong>Sinclair</strong> (keys 1,2,3,4,5 and 6,7,8,9,0). "Programmable" joystick interfaces can be made to simulate any or almost any keypress which can be made. Many joystick interfaces will also include other features such as ROM ...
... Spectrum+ 128K Introduction The ZX Spectrum+ 128K was the most substantial development of the Spectrum carried out by <strong>Sinclair</strong> Research. It doubled the memory of the 48K Spectrum, added a much more capable sound chip, introduced a new version of <strong>Sinclair</strong> BASIC and provided a number of facilities designed to make practical use of the ...
... comes from it is of low volume and poor quality, however it is sound none the less. The lack of quality sound from the <strong>Sinclair</strong> machine inspired a good many add-on peripherals which at the very least would improve the volume and at best would match the quality of microcomputers four or five times as expensive as the ZX Spectrum.The ...
... Memory Systems, then later Saga Systems LtdSee also: Saga 2 Profile a redesign of the Lo>>Profile by Saga. £49.951 <strong>Sinclair</strong> ZX Spectrum+ upgrade kit Official <strong>Sinclair</strong> upgrade kit. 58 keys in total with extra 17 keys including 'TRUE VIDEO', 'INVERSE VIDEO', 'GRAPHICS', 'EDIT', 'CAPS LOCK', 'BREAK', full stop, comma, cursor controls, ...
ZX Spectrum 16K and 48K Introduction The ZX Spectrum was launched by <strong>Sinclair</strong> Research in April 1982, following the success of the ZX81. Designed by Richard Altwasser and developed with <strong>Sinclair</strong>'s emphasis on keeping costs low, it combined colour graphics, sound and a compact design with an unusually low launch price. Two versions were ...
ZX Spectrum+ Introduction In October 1984, <strong>Sinclair</strong> Research introduced the ZX Spectrum+, an updated version of the highly successful 48K ZX Spectrum. The new machine replaced the distinctive rubber-key case with a larger, more conventional design and introduced a substantially improved keyboard, while retaining the Spectrum's ...
ZX Spectrum BASIC Keywords and Commands Reference All the <strong>Sinclair</strong> machines share many common keywords, most of these are similar but there are also many differences and peculiarities such as non-standard spelling between platforms. Take the Spectrum RANDOMIZE for example, on the ZX80 this was originally spelled in British-English as ...
... £14.95*6*offer price. Light Guns Features Original Price Cheetah Defender Came bundled with six games. £24.9514 <strong>Sinclair</strong> Magnum Light Phaserfrom Amstrad Produced for the ZX Spectrum +2 and +3 and also for the 48K model. +2/+3 model plugs into the AUX port. £149.00 - Bundled with ZX Spectrum +212 £199.00 - Bundled with ZX ...
Comparision of Keywords on the <strong>Sinclair</strong> QL and ZX Spectrum Overview The following is a list of keywords, operators and delimiters used on the QL and ZX Spectrum. The <strong>Sinclair</strong> QL uses a different version of BASIC to the ZX Spectrum called SuperBASIC.It resembles <strong>Sinclair</strong> BASIC in many ways and shares many keywords. There are differences ...
... Microtext 6 Slot Motherboard complete with connectors. Fully Buffered 64 Way Signal Bus. On Board Reset Switch. <strong>Sinclair</strong> Edge Connector Expansion. Compatible with Microtext Accessories. Claimed to be released later: 2K RAM Board. Disc Interface Board. Bar Code Reader Board. Full 80 Column Video Interface. Digital/Analogue Board. ...
The Amstrad Spectrum Computers When Amstrad acquired <strong>Sinclair</strong> Research's computer business in 1986, the future of the ZX Spectrum was far from certain. The Spectrum had already established itself as one of Britain's most successful home computers, but the market was changing rapidly and <strong>Sinclair</strong>'s original machines were beginning to show ...
About Mister Spectrum Mister Spectrum is a website dedicated to exploring, documenting and preserving the world of the <strong>Sinclair</strong> ZX Spectrum and its programming, hardware and history. The site grew from my own interest in researching the Spectrum, particularly its BASIC programming language and the many details that are often overlooked ...
... 80p p&p. Chatterbox IIby William Stuart Systems Plugs into edge connector. Built-in speaker. Unlimited vocabulary, <strong>Sinclair</strong> connector, expansion connector for 'Big Ears' and monitor socket for 'Music Board'. £49.00*8£39.00* DIY kit version8* excludes V.A.T. @ 15% Super Talkerby Namal Associates Plugs into edge connector. 550 word ...
... BASIC II keywords as used on the Acorn Electron and BBC Micro (Models A & B) and their similarities and differences to <strong>Sinclair</strong> BASIC. It does not cover the later models such as the B+64, B+128, Master 128, and Master Compact nor does it cover the Acorn Atom and Acorn Archimedes range.Some commands have been left off this list as they ...
... ZX Spectrum by increasing Random Access Memory (RAM) from 48K to 128K, this allowed for the use of a RAMdisk or as <strong>Sinclair</strong> called it a 'silicon disc'. To access the silicon disc an exclamation mark (!) had to be placed immediately after commands such as LOAD, SAVE, MERGE, VERIFY and CAT commands much like the Microdrive commands ...
A Comparision of Tape commands on <strong>Sinclair</strong> machines Overview of Cassette Tape statements The following list provides detailed explanations on cassette tape statement found on the ZX80, ZX81 and ZX Spectrum. The ZX80 as only two statements, SAVE & LOAD which respectively save or load a complete program and its variables (with no ...
... a version of BASIC based on an earlier computer built by Acorn called the System 3. Atom BASIC is quite different to <strong>Sinclair</strong> BASIC, for instance, semi-colons are used to separate statements instead of the colons used on the ZX Spectrum, and one-character labels may be used for GOTO and GOSUB statements. Other differences include the ...
Comparison of BASIC Keywords Between ZX Spectrum and the Commodore 64 Overview The following is a list of keywords, operators and delimiters used on the Commodore 64 computer and the ZX Spectrum.The Commodore 64 was released in 1982, the same year as ...
... , or semi-colons ; A colour item has the form of a PAPER, INK, FLASH, BRIGHT, INVERSE or OVER statement. References <strong>Sinclair</strong> ZX Spectrum BASIC Programming, Steven Vickers (author), Robin Bradbeer (editor) An introduction to BASIC programming on the Dragon, Richard Wadman (author) Getting Started with Extended Color BASIC, Radio ...
... ZX Computing, June/July 1985 p.44-49 2. "The Sound of Cheetah", ZX Computing, January 1987 p.4 3. "Going for a Song", <strong>Sinclair</strong> Answers, 1984 Issue No.1 p.26 4. "New ROM antics", <strong>Sinclair</strong> User, May 1984 p.104-105 External Links BBC Tommorow's World excerpt featuring Mensana. Rupert Goodwins Biography at Wikipedia. Article about Mensana ...
... extra shift keys, numeric keypads, and even sound amplifiers. Joystick Interfaces (also ROM cartridge interfaces) <strong>Sinclair</strong> did not originally market the ZX Spectrum as a games machine, but with its reasonable price tag, its popularity grew, and the Spectrum gained a young audience with an appetite for video games. The Spectrum was, ...
A Comparision of Keywords on the ZX80 and ZX Spectrum Overview The following is a list of keywords, operators and delimiters used on the ZX80 and ZX Spectrum. The ZX80 has many differences which make comparisons difficult but not impossible. For one ...
... , or semi-colons ; A color item has the form of a PAPER, INK, FLASH, BRIGHT, INVERSE or OVER statement. References <strong>Sinclair</strong> ZX81 BASIC Programming, Steven Vickers (author) <strong>Sinclair</strong> ZX Spectrum BASIC Programming, Steven Vickers (author), Robin Bradbeer (editor) External Links ZX81 and ZX Spectrum manuals for download at retro 8-bit ...
... styling, chiclet keyboard, and high resolution display it is quite obvious that the Oric 1 was produced to take on <strong>Sinclair</strong>'s low cost Spectrum. The Oric Atmos is an upgraded version of the Oric 1 with a new ROM and keyboard.The Oric machines utilise the 6502 microprocessor (The same one the BBC Micro uses).The 6502 uses a ...
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... Graphics. Create individual 8×8 UDGs or larger graphics made from multiple UDGs, then generate the data needed for <strong>Sinclair</strong> BASIC. Spectrum Model: 48K 128K Grid Size: 8 × 8 8 × 16 8 × 24 16 × 8 16 × 16 16 × 24 24 × 8 24 × 16 24 × 24 Clear Invert Flip Horizontal Flip Vertical Mirror Horizontal Mirror Vertical Rotate 90° ...