Author Topic: Phisics processor in the future for AH? (Read 786 times)

dedalos · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2005, 03:30:22 PM »

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Originally posted by Skuzzy

http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=242

Here is my baby

http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=84

SlapShot · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2005, 04:09:44 PM »

NAME 1000
MANUFACTURER TIMEX / SINCLAIR
TYPE Home Computer
ORIGIN U.S.A.
YEAR 1982
BUILT IN LANGUAGE Sinclair Basic
KEYBOARD Membrane keyboard
CPU Zilog Z80A
SPEED 3.25 Mhz
RAM 2 KB
ROM 8 kb
TEXT MODES 32 x 22
GRAPHIC MODES 64 x 44
COLORS None, black & white
SOUND None
SIZE / WEIGHT 16.5(W) x 17.5(D) x 3.8(H) cm
I/O PORTS Expansion bus, tape-recorder, video
POWER SUPPLY 9V external power supply unit
PERIPHERALS Memory modules, thermal printer
PRICE $99.95

Was working for Timex when they purchased the rights to this box from Mr. Sinclair.

Myself and another guy were chosen to write the first marketable demos for the Timex unvailing.

We were BAL programmers and we needed to write the programs in 8080 Assembler ... whoooo weeeee ... talk about trying to fit 5 pounds of manure in a 10 pound bag. If I remember correctly, we only had 8 registers to work with, so there was a whole lot of swapping out and back in to get the job done ... we were use to R0-R15 in BAL.

The program that I wrote was a knock-off of PacMan. I left the company before the release, and my program was eventually titled ... "Grimm's Fairy Trails" ... guess what the last name of the other developer was ... hehe.

Those WERE the days ... but I wouldn't want to go back.

PS ... the only way to save anything on that bloody box was to run it out to a cassette recorder ... held my breath everytime I tried to reload my work the next day.

Grayarea · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2005, 04:27:07 PM »

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Originally posted by dedalos
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=242

Here is my baby

http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=84

I still have a working 464 with external disk drive

Play with it very occationally and spend most of the time trying to remember the disk commands!

LePaul · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2005, 07:39:44 PM »

Heh, its like a geek fight, eh Skuzzy?

Hey now, my R2-D2 can beat up your beer cooler!

Heck, he's the most expensive beer fetcher ever but quite a challenge to construct.

Schutt · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2005, 02:48:31 AM »

Hey, can that R2D2 bring BLT sandwitches too?

Howitzer · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2005, 10:51:59 AM »

Good lord you guys are old! I was 3 in 1982

However, I'd like to thank Skuzzy for the "Yes, I poop parties" quote, I have new sig material now

dedalos · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:37:06 AM »

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Originally posted by Grayarea
I still have a working 464 with external disk drive

Play with it very occationally and spend most of the time trying to remember the disk commands!

lol, In original box with all the books (1 of them). Last I checked it was running (5 years ago)

dedalos · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:37:52 AM »

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Originally posted by Howitzer
Good lord you guys are old! I was 3 in 1982

However, I'd like to thank Skuzzy for the "Yes, I poop parties" quote, I have new sig material now

Hey Howi,

Just because we could use a computer at the age of 3, it does not mean we are old. Just smarter

Howitzer · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:18:28 PM »

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Originally posted by dedalos
Hey Howi,

Just because we could use a computer at the age of 3, it does not mean we are old. Just smarter

LOL alright, you got me there! =)

Skuzzy · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:50:48 PM »

LePaul, if that R2D2 of yours touches my beer cooler, it will be converted over to being a can/bottle opener in an instant.

1982? hmmm,..I was 28 then.

LePaul · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2005, 01:35:33 PM »

LOL

I'll have to post a pic at some point. Its been a fun project. In the next few weeks he'll get painted up, install a custom PC (havent decided on laptop or Mini-PC of some sort) program his AI to his motors, sensors, sounds, etc and take him around to the Pediatrics Ward for the kiddies to see.

I've had a lot of friendly jabs made my way...which is all fine. Its still something to see the reaction on adults and kids faces when they see the fella up close.

28 in 1982? I was...13. Damn. You're old

Skuzzy · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2005, 01:46:15 PM »

Well, old farts smell better than young ones is all I got to say.

LePaul · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2005, 02:11:34 PM »

I bet you have more hair!