The zx spectrum basic programming manual the zx spectrum 128k manual. Continue, new and rem, and they can all be used either as direct commands or in program lines this is true of almost all commands in zx spectrum basic. The zx spectrum is an 8bit personal home computer released in the united kingdom in 1982. But zx spectrum basic is not too far from a nonexistent consensus basic and so you should not have too much trouble adapting any basic program to work on the zx spectrum. Sinclair zx spectrum basic programmingby steven vickers edited by robin bradbeer converted to ascii text by chris owen internet email. This program has been developed directly from the 4k program of the zx 80 although there are now so many new features that the differences outweigh the similarities. Zx80 zx81 hardware and software requested for either sale or swapping.
For details on how to control the rs232 port using extended basic commands, refer to the zx spectrum microdrive and interface 1 manual 2. Zx spectrum books at the centre for computing history. The rest of this user manual, along with the reprints of the introduction and basic programming manuals supplied with the original sinclair. Zx spectrum user manuals, introduction sinclair zx spectrum and basic programming sinclair zx spectrum. The sound capabilities of the zx spectrum using beep chapter 20 tape storage page 9 how to store your programs on cassette tape save, load, verify, merge chapter 21 the 2x printer page 149 llist. These are unsupported beta versions of zx spin and basin written by paul dunn dunny. Sinclair vintage computer user manual for sale ebay. Nyaknyak, main judge, and trenchmorty, his brother, technical assistant. Mastering machine code on your zx spectrum by toni baker chapter 17 disassembling the rom here is the source code for the disassembler from chapter 17 of mastering machine code on your zx spectrum by toni baker as a zasm. Basic knowledge of zx spectrum operating procedures is assumed as is knowledge of current workshop practice relating to microcomputers. A pdf version of the manual, zx81 basic programming by steve vickers, is available here. In the united kingdom and a few other countries it was the most popular games machine of the 1980s, and through the joys of emulation many people are enjoying a nostalgic trip back in time with the games of their childhoods. Basic knowledge of zx spectrum operating procedures is assumed as is knowledge of current.
The manual refers principally to the issue 2 and issue 3 spectrums but provides a background to the issue 1 version in the section dealing with modification history. World of spectrum documentation zx spectrum manual. The manual has been written specifically for users of the divide plus hard disk interface for the sinclair zx spectrum and contains various supplements for each type of firmware which can be used with that interface. Zx80 zx81 hardware and software offered for sale or swapping. The original manual in pdf format zx spectrum 48k service manual.
There are also extra sockets for connecting peripherals such as a. In this chapter we shall see how to draw pictures on the zx spectrum. There are also specific articles on the portal dealing with editing configuration files, upgrading firmware etc. On the 16k48k zx spectrum, there are 88 keywords in sinclair basic, denoting commands of which. Explanations are clear with well thought through examples and a touch of humour. Ts 2000 basic was used on the spectrumcompatible timex sinclair 2068 ts2068 and has the following six keywords and the ordinary sinclair basic ones. Features edit language is interpreted but third party compiler is available. According to the official service manual, approximately 26,000 of these original. To use the rs232 socket, it must be enabled by setting configuration switch 4 to the on position. Sinclair zx spectrum basic programming by steven vickers edited by robin bradbeer converted to ascii. The free recreated zx spectrum app is a downloadable app. The manual is intended to provide the user with detailed information adequate for the. This program is a complex z80 machine code program divided broadly into three parts one each covering the inputoutput routines, the basic interpreter and.
Spectnet ide visual studio 20172019 integrated zx spectrum ide for the community. The original manual in pdf format zx81 service and assembly manual. Esxdos features works with hddcdromzipls120cf divide works with sd divmmc. In this project we are going to create a simple basic program, then save it to the tape which in our case will be a wave form on a pc and in the end convert it to a tzx image file that can be run on a zx spectrum emulator like fuse.
The zx spectrum on your pc second edition by colin. The technical service manual for the zx81, complete with selfassembly instructions. Lets start by typing this test program on the zx spectrum. Documentation zx spectrum manual world of spectrum. The zx80 uses basic because it is easy to learn and more than adequate for most purposes. The complete zx spectrum next manual goes into further details and should be read in order to take full advantage of your next 2a board. As you may remember from chapter 16, each of these character positions. If youre a novice, then the main part of the manual has been written for you. Basic stands for beginners allpurpose symbolic instruction code and was devised at dartmouth college, new hampshire in 1964 as a simple beginners programming language. Sinclair basic is a dialect of the programming language basic used in the 8bit home. Tape storage how to store your programs on cassette tape. When i wrongly credited the author with penmanship of the example programs i received a delightful email that it was his sister penny, who worked for nine tiles, who. Sinclair zx spectrum introduction manual pdf download.
Zx spectrum basic tokenizer web site other useful business software goodday is a modern work management platform that brings together the best tools for highlevel planning, project and product management, task organization and productivity growth based on transparency, agility, and motivation. This means ive kept the original page structure of the paper manual, with one change. It offers extra commands and uses letterbyletter input. It also differs in its use of the c0 control codes other than the common bs and cr, and it makes use of the 128 highbit characters beyond the ascii range. The sound capabilities of the zx spectrum using beep. This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the ms2720t user guide, pn. Sinclair zx spectrum microprolog reference manual year of release 1983 publisher sinclair research ltd uk authors f. Sinclair zx81 basic programming by steven vickers second. Nextbasic commands december 3, 2017 garry lancaster off coding, general, happening, resources, the mostuptodate documentation on nextbasic and nextzxos can be found on the sd card in the docsnextzxos folder, or here. At this moment 20 esxdos is continuously in development, thus being the best futuresafe choice for your zx spectrum interface. This introduction to zx spectrum basic is as apt today as it was when i first read it 35 years ago.
Lists of the components omitted for either model are included. The complete spectrum rom disassembly primrosebank. This basic manual starts by repeating some things given in the introductory booklet, but in much more detail, telling you exactly what you can and cannot do. These include advanced sound, including the ability to drive a synthesizer. Page 20 chapter 5 figure 4 you may also have noticed a right facing arrow when each line has been. The part of the screen you can use has 22 lines and 32 columns, making 2232704 character positions. Spectrum basic included extra keywords for the more advanced display and sound, and supported. Basic programming for zx spectrum retro 8bit computers. If you do not have a zx81 emulator installed on your computer, and your computer is not itself a zx81 or zx81 compatible, you can type any of these programs into the jtyone. That is why this manual is written specifically for the zx spectrum. Mastering machine code on your zx spectrum by toni baker. Other equipment connecting the zx spectrum to other machines and devices. The commands are organized by instrument mode starting in chapter 3, all mode commands.
Retro isle sinclair zx spectrum original documents. A short history of retro 8bit computers spanning from 1979 with the atari 400 through to 1986 and the zx spectrum 128. The zx spectrum was launched in april 1982, and by todays standards is a primitive machine. General chit chat about sinclair computers and their clones. Esxdos manual welcome to esxdos, the most advanced firmware for mass storage interfaces for the zx spectrum. Table of contents introduction basic programming concepts decisions looping subroutines read. Copy chapter 22 other equipment page 153 connecting the zx spectrum to other machines and devices chapter 23. It is valid for all build standards, fitted with either 16k or 48k bytes of dynamic ram memory. Here is a collection of 26 downloadable pdf of manuals, user guides and instructions. Zx spectrum pcb schematics and layout spectrum for everyone.