Re: [M100] So this happened
Cool. From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 1:35 AM Subject: [M100] So this happened I met Steve Adolph on the list in 2004 I think. Worked on various projects together since then. Steve happened to be in town and looked me up. Had a great time finally meeting him in person. Anyone else from the list finds themselves in SoCal make sure to reach out. Thanks Steve! John H & Steve A.jpeg
Re: [M100] picked this up this weekend
A whole host of things work with them, if you can find them. Memory cartridges. CGA external video cartridges. Data recorders. Floppy drives. Printers. From: Gregory McGill To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 9:57 PM Subject: [M100] picked this up this weekend Anything cool that works with these? I have a rex and a quad in my model 100 Greg
Re: [M100] WP2
The memory or program cards that go into the side slot are impossible to find - if they were ever made in any quantity. The internal memory expansion for storage is easy to do. I think I contributed the WP2 manual on Club100 years ago. From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [M100] WP2 As far as file transfer, the wp2 works with laddiealpha and dlplus. -- John. On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 4:05 PM Louis Lipp wrote: I absolutely love the WP2! while it doesn't have the great keyboard that the T100 has, it's still really special. In fact you can easily expand it for a low price. I can give you the chip information if you want. I'll just have to look it up. It's worth noting that I was able to pick up a transfer utility for the WP2 on ebay. Haven't tested it yet though. Take care, Louis
Re: [M100] Attempting to restore an NEC 8201A
Yes! I've revived many "dead" m100/m102/m200/8201A by simply plugging them in for 24 hours. From: Bert Put To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Attempting to restore an NEC 8201A After all that, I hope you've tried the old standard that works on the m-100... leave it turned off with batteries in the tray or on the power supply overnight and let the internal ni-cd charge up. If these units have not been used for a while the internal ni-cd may have discharged to the point where the unit will not start. Good luck. Cheers, Bert Original message From: Josh Malone Date: 2/7/2017 07:35 (GMT-06:00) To: Model 100 Discussion Subject: Re: [M100] Attempting to restore an NEC 8201A Wow - what an ordeal. Good luck. On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 6:50 AM, Steven Hoefel wrote: Hello all, My name is Steven and I've recently acquired three of these machines in non-working condition.I received one first, and got to work attempting to diagnose and get it booting. It initially only showed a black screen. A lot of trial and error was involved, but I actually, at one point, got all the way through to BASIC and TEX. Unfortunately, BASIC was a scrambled screen and I really didn't know what to do in TEX. Since then though, the machine is back to the basic black fill. The speaker ticks once when the power switch is thrown. I've recently acquired an oscilloscope and am trying to follow the service manual, but am quite unsure as to what to expect. First questions:- I've replaced all of the 603 transistors with BC547s. Was this a smart move? I had to re-align the legs to get them in, but I actually had the machine booting at one point.- I've started replacing all the ICs on the mainboard with 74HC equivalents. This doesn't seem to be helping at all.- I can't seem to get 7.5v on pin 16. The service manual indicates that there's a bunch of components that need replacing. I did so, but used a 1N914 for the signal diode and BC547 for the 603. I also socketed the 4013. Unfortunately, it's still only producing ~6.8v- One of the machine clicks the relay on the board, along with the speaker, when it powers up. It also shows a black screen. Should the relay fire when the machine starts? Is there any 'start up process' that I should be looking for when the machine starts booting? i.e. certain voltages in certain locations. Pins in states, etc... so I can tell what part of the boot I am locked up in? Could all the ROMs be damaged? Of the 3, I swapped the ROMs between the machine that I had booting once... but still no avail. Can't get it past the black screen at all. Am starting to think there is something fundamental that I'm missing and I'd love to know if there are any pointers. The current story is documented here:http://modelrail.otenko.com/ retro/nec-8201a-portable- computer-black-screen Thanks in advance, Steven.
Re: [M100] Model 600 basic
Brian - was that mine? Years ago I would see my own posts. Now, despite several attempts to set the Listserv to see my own posts, I only get a confirmation of the post and only see mine IF someone responds. From: Brian White To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [M100] Model 600 basic I think what happens is it ends up in my spam folder in gmail, but it only happens sometimes. In this case I think it was because someone replied to the post, and that *reply* was shunted to spam because of something to do with the senders yahoo address, but the entire thread was displayed together, in the spam folder, and I never saw it. After I found it I could mark it as not spam. Gmail. *shrug* -- bkw On Jan 23, 2017 12:29 AM, "John R. Hogerhuis" wrote: There's no moderation except for unsubscribed users and special cases. You're not a special case :-) -- John.
Re: [M100] Model 600 basic
Great work. Your interest in the 600 is adding some new and interesting content to the listserv! From: Brian White To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2017 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [M100] Model 600 basic Do posts that start a new subject go into some kind of moderator holding tank or something? I posted some directions how to use the built-in xmodem and get basic.!55 installed but it never showed up. Anyway a copy is in a google doc here. I'm working on cleaning up and fleshing out the doc over time. But the key info is there and the files are there. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bys6eLbSbYyhSFhFZ29TSEZkTUk -- bkw On Jan 21, 2017 12:22 AM, "Brian White" wrote: It doesn't do anything if you don't have a BASIC interpreter on the machine to run it. The Model 600 did not ship with BASIC in rom. But I just managed to get past that hurdle. See next post... On Jan 20, 2017 10:28 PM, "Bill Nobel" wrote: It does make a .co file. Not sure if that helps, but if it is compatible with the 600 I could send it to you as a .co Sent from my iPad On Jan 20, 2017, at 9:25 PM, Brian White wrote: "...big deal to discover that it's in the built-in telcom" xmodem that is, not basic
Re: [M100] Model 600 basic & file transfer
Great job Brian. The 600 is a CP/M, right? From: Brian White To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2017 12:45 AM Subject: [M100] Model 600 basic & file transfer Hot damn it works!Thanks to Steve digging up that basic.!55 file, and the xmodem in the built-in telcom app, it's possible for someone with a bare Model 600 with no utility disk or basic option rom, to download and install all the utility disk files, format a new blank disk, copy the files to it, and install basic and copy that to the disk too, all from scratch from downloadable files on a modern PC. So, first you need the same null-modem cable, with the same, wrong, male 25-pin plug as M100/102, and a usb-serial adapter (assuming a modern laptop with no "real" com ports) Fire up a comm program on the pc and set it to 9600 8n1 xon/xoff (or software flow control). On the Model 600, go into telcom,M Modify,[tab] to move between fields.name: (leave empty)baud: 9600stop: 1word: 8xon/xoff: yes[Enter] to save it and go back to the menu C Connect[tab] twice tousing modem: No[Enter] Now it should say ONLINE on bottom [shift]+[esc] to get the menuT TransferR RecieveRECEIVE to: BASIC.!55 [tab]Protocol: (Xmodem)[Enter] Now back on the PCuse your comm program to send a file via xmodem, and select basic.!55 Takes a couple minutes to go. On the 600:[esc]D DisconnectY confirm[ctrl]+[F10] Now you should see a new entry BASIC on the left edge of the system manager. Go ahead and run it. You now have BASIC installed! I'm about to uplaod all the files from the Utility disk, which includes FORMAT.!60, which is what you need to format a new disk. You can go from scratch with this now.* Download the Utility disk files and BASIC.!55, from wherever I post them* Use this xmodem procedure to copy them all to ram on the 600* Insert a new double density (NOT HD) disk* Run FORMAT* [ctrl]+[f10] back to the menu* C copy* COPY file: (arrow down to BASIC.!55) [tab]* to: A:[Enter] repeate for all the Utility disk files:FORMAT.!60INSTALL.!70DISKCOPY.!90PRINTER.DVRDBCALLS.LIB Remove the disk and open the little write-protect door in the corner of the disk. Now you have a Utility disk, plus BASIC (which it didn't originally come with) BAM! All the files from the Utility Disk, basic.!55, and a copy of manual (just copied from Archive.org) here, at least for now: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bys6eLbSbYyhSFhFZ29TSEZkTUk -- bkw
Re: [M100] TRS-80 Model 102 Newbie...
Me too. I like seeing my own posts but never do despite seeing them in the past and setting the option. I get a notice that my message has posted but never see it. From: Mike Stein To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 1:50 AM Subject: Re: [M100] TRS-80 Model 102 Newbie... I believe whether you see your own posts is an option in your account setup, but I've also noticed that occasionally it doesn't seem to follow the rules you've set. m - Original Message - From: Steve Batson To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [M100] TRS-80 Model 102 Newbie... Is there any known issues with this list? Some of my messages are getting through and therefore sent to me as well as the group. Some I’m not getting back or seeing responses even though I can see my messages showing up in the List Archive on the site. On Oct 12, 2016, at 11:17 PM, James Zeun wrote: The more people the merrier. I'm not a developer but more of a general user. Combined with mcomm. My M100 is a great machine for writing my blogs. And the odd game isn't bad either. James On 13 Oct 2016 12:14 a.m., "Steve Batson" wrote: Thanks for the welcome everyone. I’ll post some info about what I’m doing with it so far and some questions soon. Steve
Re: [M100] Basic question
Summarize what you find so we all can learn or be reminded. From: Kurt McCullum To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Basic question John, I found the article so no need to dig it out. Thanks for letting me know the Title, it made finding it much easier. Kurt On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:57 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Yes there's a portable 100 article on calling TEXT. It requires some ML code. I have a printout of the article I will let you know the reference info when I get home if you don't find it some other way first. -- John. On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Kurt McCullum wrote: I have a BASIC question for the experts on the list. Here is what I'm trying to do. I've got a BASIC program that gathers data and writes it to a .DO file. I want to be able to call TEXT from BASIC so I can edit this file. Then when I'm done (Double ESC or F8), I would like to return back to BASIC. Is that possible? Kurt
[M100] NEC PC8300
Okay. No response to my last post. So I'll rephrase. Is any interested in purchasing a mint, in-the-box, NEC PC8300?
[M100] Value of Mint, In the Box, NEC PC-8300?
What is the value range of a mint, in the box, NEC PC-8300?
Re: [M100] ROM burning questions
"widely owned in this community and it works well. You plug it in and never unplug it. It lets you save ram images along with ROM support. And buying from another community member supports future work" As a NADSBox and Rex owner and user - bingo! They just work! From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 10:42 PM Subject: Re: [M100] ROM burning questions As counterpoint I'd say Rex is an excellent dev and hacking target because it is widely owned in this community and it works well. You plug it in and never unplug it. It lets you save ram images along with ROM support. And buying from another community member supports future work. It is a unique device since it has to fit in the option rom socket. So it has to be low profile. Leaving it to everyone to build themselves would be a mistake I think. That's assuming Steve builds another batch soon. Which I'm sure we will find a way to get these built. -- John.
Re: [M100] steps with CHIP
Fun to tinker with is the lifeblood of the Model T hobby. I am sure there are many using it as a writing tool or in some data gathering/control application, but I suspect the fun is in the tinkering. From: Shaun M. Wheeler To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [M100] steps with CHIP As my family in England might say, they're "cheap as chips", too!I may look into a CHIP myself to add to my Model 100. I don't have a pressing need to do so, but it might be fun to tinker with...On May 13, 2016 8:20 AM, "Howard Pepper" wrote: Raspberry Pi's are like potato chips... nobody can have just one ;) On 05/12/2016 04:41 PM, Shaun M. Wheeler wrote: My Pi B is permanently connected to the serial port of my Model 4P. On May 12, 2016 3:10 PM, "James Zeun" wrote: I recently built a small Pi machine with a 4.5" screen. They really are lovely little boards. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_gYOWg5M0deDZvdzhvNjUwUk0/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_gYOWg5M0dTEFZWVdRUDhFOG8/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_gYOWg5M0dbXlWQ19tS1N4d0k/view?usp=drivesdk On 12 May 2016 8:48 p.m., "Howard Pepper" wrote: Willard, I've got a growing collection of Raspberry Pi units (two RPi "B" models, one RPi "B 2" model, one RPi "B 3" model). I'm currently using the two RPi "B" models on my Broadband-Hamnet MESH network, and haven't built the other two yet. Got to say, I love them! They cost a bit more than your CHIP card, but hey, I've already paid for them ;) I've been thinking about attaching my RPi "B 3" unit to an LCD monitor, and make a stand-alone computer unit out of it. I should probably see if I can get Mono installed (via apt) and run laddiealpha. Howard On 05/12/2016 03:26 PM, Willard Goosey wrote: So, I was given a CHIP (getchip.com) and I've been playing with it... CHIP is a credit-card sized computer with an ARM CPU, 512M RAM(?) and 4GB of flash. For $9... Anyway after much apt-get I have a mostly reasonable dev system and I compiled dlplus on it. With an FTDI usb-to-rs232 adapter it worked fine! (I know, I know, laddiealpha. Mono is going to take me *at least* all night to download. I'll get to it!) Admittedly the USB route isn't the greatest for a portable setup, but CHIP also has 3V UART I/O pins that would only require a level-converter... Willard
Re: [M100] Model T Progress
It is nice to see new folks on the list and enjoying the Model T. Club100 is an amazing and remarkable resources that I was happy to contribute to in a small way. RIP my friend Rick H! From: Bill Nobel To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:26 PM Subject: [M100] Model T Progress Hey All… I have to say I finally have a decent working PC interface with my recently acquired 102 with 32k Ram. Thanks to Mike Stein, Ken Pettit, and many others from this list. I always wanted one of these machines, but never was able to acquire before. I finally convinced the wife for it to be a birthday present (Oops sorry hon). Anyway I have Laddiealpha up and running with updated TS-DOS (SARDOS) with Mikes’s boards and much guidance from you guys. Everything is perfect so far, yet I see a couple minor issues with large basic ASCII listings coming into the T, swapping to Hyperterm instead of Laddiealpha. As I write this I wonder if it would be possible to port a client from the system for the Coco 3 called Drivewire. It is very much the same as TPDD, but has a much broader protocol. It even supports telnet and HTTP. The Drivewire server is written in Java so it is quite portable across all systems. I have it on Win7, OSX, and Linux. The reason I say this is because Drivewire uses RS232 as its communication protocol. Bill nobelb_no...@hotmail.com
Re: [M100] Listserv Setting
Thanks all. I see mine in the threads now and changed the settings. From: Mike Stein To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Listserv Setting Whether your posts are echoed back and whether you get confirmations are both account options, but I've noticed that every now and then they seem to change (actually, I don't think the settings change, but they are ignored). Some of mine also changed a little while ago... Account settings: | Mail delivery | | Set Digest Mode | | Get MIME or Plain Text Digests? | | Receive your own posts to the list? | | Receive acknowledgement mail when you send mail to the list? | | Get password reminder email for this list? | | Conceal yourself from subscriber list? | | What language do you prefer? | | Which topic categories would you like to subscribe to? | | Do you want to receive messages that do not match any topic filter? | | Avoid duplicate copies of messages? | - Original Message - From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3:53 AM Subject: Re: [M100] Listserv Setting No one is supposed to see their own messages echoed back to them. But whatever mail program you use should be able to thread emails you send to the list with those you receive so you can see the whole conversation. -- John. o On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, Chris Fezzler wrote: I used to be able to see my own posts. Now I get verification email that my message posted, but I never see my message. Is there a setting or command I need to change?
[M100] Listserv Setting
I used to be able to see my own posts. Now I get verification email that my message posted, but I never see my message. Is there a setting or command I need to change?
Re: [M100] Does the NADSBox still exist
No objections to Facebook here as LONG time Club100 member.But content on it seem rehash or old. But that could be great for newer folks. I had to laugh, there is a thread about an old MT I painted black years ago. From: Cobergland To: Model 100 Discussion Cc: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Does the NADSBox still exist It seems I need to get myself a null modem cable. I would be delighted to be able to transfer ASCII or text files to and from my beloved m100. Bigger stuff later perhaps, but I write a lot and also love doing basic programs on my Tandy. And speed don't matter to me. Now all I have to do next is figure out how to use REX which is just too cool When I worked in slots too many years ago we used the m100 to program our progressive machines. We initially had to load the program from tape drive & then eventually a prom was developed and burned which was so much faster. Mikohn gaming made the system and it would send/receive jackpot amounts and parameters and also send text messages for the display is anyone familiar with this system? Worked great I am a diehard m100 fan if you haven't noticed. I love this group, too regardless that I also read the new facebook page Thanks you all for being there Craig Sent from my iPhone On May 10, 2016, at 2:07 PM, James Zeun wrote: > Mcomm might be a good alternative, it comes in to flavours, windows and > android. > > > Option > > A. Laptop, NULL modem cable and your M100 > or > B. Android device, OTG USB cable, USB to RS-232 converter, RS232 to DB25 > > I've not yet used the Android version, but I was intending on writing my > progress on my blog. > > James > > On 10 May 2016, at 22:00, Adrian Martinez wrote: > >> I was wondering if the Nadsbx still exists. If not, does anyone know where I >> can get one for CHEAP. Maybe, there might even a CHEAPER alternative than >> the Nadsbox. I do not know. >> >> I am looking for another alternative than using cassette tape media to save >> data. I do not have a TRS 80 Model 100 floppy drive either to save files. >> >> Adrian M. >> >
Re: [M100] Does the NADSBox still exist
An old Palm unit works good and is small too. From: James Zeun To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Does the NADSBox still exist Mcomm might be a good alternative, it comes in to flavours, windows and android. Option A. Laptop, NULL modem cable and your M100 or B. Android device, OTG USB cable, USB to RS-232 converter, RS232 to DB25 I've not yet used the Android version, but I was intending on writing my progress on my blog. James On 10 May 2016, at 22:00, Adrian Martinez wrote: > I was wondering if the Nadsbx still exists. If not, does anyone > know where I can get one for CHEAP. Maybe, there might even a > CHEAPER alternative than the Nadsbox. I do not know. > > I am looking for another alternative than using cassette tape media > to save data. I do not have a TRS 80 Model 100 floppy drive either > to save files. > > Adrian M. >
Re: [M100] Greetings from Web8201.com Founder
Welcome home. Always liked your site. Chris From: Gary Weber To: M100 Mailing List Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:14 AM Subject: [M100] Greetings from Web8201.com Founder Hi all, Yes I'm still out here, even though I've spent years away from my vintage computing hobby and have been out of contact from all of you. I'm HAPPY to see the group is still alive! After my server hardware died for the website I was running, sadly I just dropped away from it for a while and even let Web8201.com expire. After it expired I registered Web8201.net just so I'd have a domain available if I ever got my website back online at a hosting service. I did see someone picked it up and put up one of my old front pages, so apparently there is interest out there. I may end up working on this soon. If the new owner of the Web8201.com is part of this mailing list, please email me. Anyway, I'm curious how this vintage computing group is doing lately. NADSbox & REX seems to have breathed new life into these babies, and I'm curious to hear what people are doing with them lately. I'll have to spend a few weekends reading through the list archive. Kind regards, Gary WeberWeb8201 Founder, & genuine NEC enthusiast
Re: [M100] Freewrite machine for writing
Picked up an AlphaSmart Neo for $5. Very cool. From: Peter Vollan To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Freewrite machine for writing I have an "AlphaSmart 2000", it is very distraction free. It uses a two way PS2 cable to send text straight into a PC word processor as if you are typing from a keyboard, and also has an IR port. Even smaller than the Model 100. On 26 February 2016 at 21:33, Willard Goosey wrote: > It seemed appropriate. :-) > > Willard > Sent from Samsung tablet > > > > Original message > From John Gardner > Date: 02/26/2016 9:07 PM (GMT-07:00) > To Model 100 Discussion > Subject Re: [M100] Freewrite machine for writing > > > ...https://xkcd.com/862/... > > :) Thanks, Willard.
Re: [M100] OT: Epson HX-20
I recently got a HX-20 that was thought dead, but it wasn't. It has the Expansion Unit as well. Also, as a bonus it came with the SkyWriter Rom. I noticed the SkyWriter Rom works when installed in the main unit without the Expansion Unit attached. But if the Expansion Unit is attached, the SkyWriter doesn't initialize/load. I put the SkyWriter Rom in the Expansion Unit Rom socket and it initialized/loaded into Menu but I get nothing but machine language. . So I am searching if there is a way to get SkyWriter to work with the Expansion Unit. (DIP Switches or some machine or BASIC code?) Thanks. From: James Zeun To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 9:51 PM Subject: Re: [M100] OT: Epson HX-20 I always liked the look of the px-8 :-)On 16 Feb 2016 2:07 a.m., "John R. Hogerhuis" wrote: On Monday, February 15, 2016, Scott Lawrence wrote: I've got a PX8 also. I have to leave it charging for a long time before it decides to power on. It needs new rechargeable batteries. S I think the problem is that I believe there are two rechargeables. The main rechargeable I bought online and replaced. The other smaller user inaccessible battery is shot. But I don't know much about that one. -- John.
[M100] OT: Epson HX-20
Any EPSON HX-20 owners/users in Club100?
[M100] OT: ROM Question
I just received an old Epson HX-20 I plan to play with for a while. It came with the SkyWriter ROM. Does anyone know these computers? I don't think you issue a BASIC CALL Command to start the ROM. I think you just reinitialize the computer. But I can't get it to work. Possible the ROM is corrupted or erased after all these year? Thanks. Chris
Re: [M100] New mComm release 0.8
I have found not all usb to serial cables work with the ModelT computers. From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [M100] New mComm release 0.8 On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Tom Hoppe wrote: I finally had time to test this. It works great on Samsung Galaxy S5. I am having unrelated issues with TS-DOS/NewDOS, but it occurs with DLPLus and LaddieAlpha as well. Rex works great every time for loading saving BX and BY files. If I try to load or save from TS-DOS or NewDOS it just hangs. I am using the same store bought null modem cable that I have used for years, so that should be okay. If it happens with LaddieAlpha as well it's a problem with either your null modem cable or the serial adapter. Some null modem cables do not crossover DTR/DSR. You can buzz it out and see how it's wired. Some usb serial cables have burned out or disconnected DTR or other flow control pin that can cause problems. What OS? -- John.
[M100] How do I check my Listserv settings?
Years ago, when I would make a rare post, I would see it on the Listserv.No more. Is there a setting I can check? I can't image I blocked or banned.
[M100] OT: EPSON HX-20
Does anyone know how to initialize a ROM (Ski Soft SkyWriter) in the EPSON HX-20? Unlike the Model T with BASIC CALLs, I think you just install the ROM and re-initialize the HX-20 (Ctrl+@), but I can't find a manual and that isn't working.
Re: [M100] SAR100.CO and SARNEC.CO
RAM meaning floppy disk; ROM meaning chip. Correct? I think I may have it on chip. From: Kurt McCullum To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 1:58 PM Subject: [M100] SAR100.CO and SARNEC.CO Just throwing this question out one more time before I give up the search. Does ANYBODY have the RAM versions of Sardine for the 100 and NEC. Bob Pigford located the 200 version but the other two are MIA. Kurt
Re: [M100] USB power for Model T
Let me know if we place group order. I'm in. From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 3:13 PM Subject: [M100] USB power for Model T I mentioned a little while back that I was looking into a USB to Model T power (only... NO DATA) cable and had found one. Well, I still don't know how to buy one but the vendor sent me a couple of free cables. It works great! IMG_0722.JPG IMG_0723.JPG -- John.
Re: [M100] my new model 100
Plug it in and let the internal NiCad get a real good charge. From: Peter Vollan To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 1:10 PM Subject: [M100] my new model 100 This week from Craigslist I got a nice Model 100 complete with original adaptor and a snappy canvas carrying case proudly emblazoned with "Radio Shack". They guy I got it from said "I don't think the battery works", and I amazed him by showing him that it runs on 4 AAs. The only problem it seems to have is with the display: There are these two lines running across the screen, two pixels high I think. I am pretty sure that we have been over this problem before, is it just the display or is there some other issue? Because I could easily swap the display from my older Model 100 while I swapping over the extra RAM and REXX. Oh BTW my old Model 100 is brain dead now; you may recall it was resetting all the time, and in my attempts to fix it I wrecked it so that it turns on but only to a blank screen. So this is a new beginning for me.
Re: [M100] Somewhat off-topic, but... Epson CP/M portables?
I took the old battery pack to my local Batteries Plus and the made me a new one. From: Howard Pepper To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Friday, May 8, 2015 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Somewhat off-topic, but... Epson CP/M portables? I hope I'm not out of line here, but if I paste a link to where you can order batteries and adapters for the Epson PX-8, and it isn't acceptable on the list, please delete my post. I got my PX-8, and the replacement batteries from this site. They aren't the cheapest in the world, but I didn't feel like making my own battery pack: http://www.notebooksupplies.com/epson/px8.html Howard On 05/08/2015 06:42 PM, Yorgle wrote: > Can you send more info about those packs? Url? Etc. off the list is fine > > > S > > Sent from my Arduino > >> On May 8, 2015, at 5:29 PM, Howard Pepper wrote: >> >> Christopher, >> >> I too have an Epson PX-8 "Geneva". No, they will not run off of the >> charging circuit, the batteries must be charged. I picked up two new >> battery packs from Star Technology, which seem to work fine. >> >> Howard >> >>> On 05/08/2015 02:36 PM, Christopher Barnett Fox wrote: >>> I just acquired an Epson PX-8 "Geneva" in pristine physical condition, but >>> it won't seem to power up. I'm leaving the batteries to charge for 24-48 >>> hours, but I'm skeptical they have any life left in them at all. >>> >>> Should these old Epson portables run off the charger circuit alone? I >>> think the Tandy Model "T" series adapters should be compatible (6VDC >>> output, but only 500mA whereas I believe the original Epson charger was >>> 600mA), but I haven't had any luck powering the PX-8 just yet. I can see >>> the LCD screen appears to turn on, but sliding the contrast only appears >>> to make the screen uniformly slightly dark. Pressing the sub-processor >>> reset button hasn't helped. >>> >>> Christopher >>>
