Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

hey works great!!! thanks George. I'm using my (updated!) MVT100 Desktop terminal emulator to play Tsweep! steve On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 6:02 PM grima...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Steve, > > I updated it again. I think I accidentally uploaded the wrong file > initially. > > https://github.com/Grima

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

What equipment would you suggest ? Joe From: M100 On Behalf Of Jesse Lafleur Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 7:53 AM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch You can 100% accomplish this using an affordable PAP2T ATA connected to either a local asterisk (free PBX softwa

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Yah I agree I would love to get hold of an OWL !It does look fun! Joe From: M100 On Behalf Of Daniel L Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:44 AM To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others) Good video Jeff. Anyone have a demo for

Re: [M100] Burning a 27C256 EPROM

I purchased one a few days ago. I went with Xegcu Pro T48. I’m sure you are correct that someone would burn it for me, but I wanted to learn a little something new. Joe From: M100 On Behalf Of Mike Stein Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:20 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100]

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

I've just seen the video, and this is definitely a great idea. If I understand correctly, the working principle is that the rotary encoder sets the higher bits of the eeprom's address pins. The "classic" RC2014 (the original model with 32KB RAM and 8KB ROM, not the new fancy ones with 512+KB that

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

Thank you! Can't test until later tonight. When I transfer the .do file to my m100 it has some strange line terminators. I use mComm to transfer. I'll check it out more closely later. Steve On Sunday, February 26, 2023, grima...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Steve, > > I updated it again. I think I

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

Hi Steve, I updated it again. I think I accidentally uploaded the wrong file initially. https://github.com/Grimakis/TextSweeper/releases/tag/2.5.1-beta.2 https://imgur.com/a/JyLsAdX I’ve linked photos of how it renders on a real DVI. The above is how I have intended it to look. Let me know if

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Thanks Gary, of course you are right. The DISK and RAM key works as you describe too. Jeff From: M100 On Behalf Of Gary Weber Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:51 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Cc: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (an

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

thanks George. I loaded it (.BA version, the .DO version won't load clean. Runs, but the controls are on top of the bottom half of the board. but I can see it coming together! cheers and thanks Steve On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 4:41 PM grima...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Steve, > > https://github.com/Gr

Re: [M100] pc-8300 mystery rom - not beckman instrument

You bet. And it's anyone's guess as to what would be on it, as that was an XPROM created as a custom set of whatever programs the customer had wanted. But I'm willing to bet there wouldn't be anything any of us doesn't already have access to. On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 2:34 PM Brian K. White wrot

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

Hi Steve, https://github.com/Grimakis/TextSweeper/releases/tag/2.5.1-beta.1 I just put together a pre-release of 2.5.1, which I have tested against the original DVI hardware and it works now in both 40 col and 80 col mode. Feel free to check it out with your DVI Work Alike solution, and let me kn

Re: [M100] pc-8300 mystery rom - not beckman instrument

Very cool. Thank you. On 2/26/23 16:23, Gary Weber wrote: That, is this: https://www.web8201.net/default.asp?content=xprom.asp Daniel Cohen is a personal friend of mine, and was a value added reseller for the NEC machines back in the day

Re: [M100] pc-8300 mystery rom - not beckman instrument

That, is this: https://www.web8201.net/default.asp?content=xprom.asp Daniel Cohen is a personal friend of mine, and was a value added reseller for the NEC machines back in the day. Gary On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 2:09 PM Brian K. White wrote: > What is that rom do you suppose? > > https://www.eb

[M100] pc-8300 mystery rom - not beckman instrument

What is that rom do you suppose? https://www.ebay.com/itm/165950054910 -- bkw

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

I think we all remember the club 100 BBS. Obviously a Model T or TRS-80 BBS should go down to 300 baud. On Sun, 26 Feb 2023 at 11:59, Francesco Messineo < francesco.messi...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM Mike Stein wrote: > > > > Most VoiP systems don't play very well with

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

[image: ResizerImage574X765.jpg] yes, I have done a lot of work on making an external 80column video solution that is a "DVI work alike" accessible without actually having a DVI. First you need some driver software on the M100. 1) VT100 driver - found here --> https://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.ph

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM Mike Stein wrote: > > Most VoiP systems don't play very well with old tone-encoded protocols like > modems or FAX machines, but if you have a POTS line or can get it to work > with VoiP then most modems will let you dial out with either TT or pulse and > also ans

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Hi Jeff. That's a fancy little unit! Great functionality for such an inexpensive device. One quick note about your TS-DOS uninstall portion: In the TS-DOS screen, the key label on F5 shows the actual current state, not what pressing the key would change it to. When you see "DOS-OFF", it means th

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

I see, when you say your DVI software do you mean the software that emulates the DVI itself? Modifying the print statements is definitely doable, and I can add that to my TODOs. However, as someone who uses the DVI, I personally do like the 40 column mode. Being able to switch between 40 and 80 c

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

Textsweeper was going to be my fun to use test case to make sure my DVI emulator code for windows was working well. Since the only drivers that send video data over serial are my own 2 programs (1 = VT100 driver for M100 or 2 = REX#/REXCPM) and since those adaptations of the Disk Video Interface d

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

my stuff doesn't support 40 columns. that's why I was asking! To me, 40 column mode on the DVI seems silly, but that's just me. Anyways, if you don't want to adapt the print@ statements, I get it. thanks anyways. On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 2:40 PM grima...@gmail.com wrote: > I think the way I wo

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

I think the way I would prefer to handle it would be to check the initial setting of 40/80 when the program starts, switch the screen to 40, and then switch back on exit. Do you know is there a way to switch to 40 columns mode without calling WIDTH? I assume if I use any keywords exclusive to Disk

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

George, I think it would be fine to use only 40 columns. just make it tolerate 80 cols wide. (all of my DVI software assumes 80 columns). thoughts? Steve On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 2:09 PM grima...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Steve, > > As of right now, it’s supporting only 40col mode. > > Currently, t

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

Hi Steve, As of right now, it’s supporting only 40col mode. Currently, the way I am taking advantage of the DVI and T200 larger displays are to have the Controls/Help screen displayed below the game screen (preventing the need to switch between the two) As others have mentioned, I could allow fo

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

On 2/26/23 12:16, Mike Stein wrote: Ah, got it; I was asking about switching it from the keyboard as the XR4 does, not a physical switch. But if you're just talking about a small number of selections then tiny diodes would probably work just as well and not require any power. I guess you're

Re: [M100] - Text Sweet 2.3 Release

George, for DVI use, is that intended for 40 columns? Is there a way you could put in a switch to enable 80 column mode? thx steve On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 8:15 PM grima...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > > As previously mentioned, I have been working on Text Sweeper again. I've > made a bunch of c

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Mike, XR4 did not have any "protect the user from switching an installed ROM" functionality. It just hard-switched. You can see that when you disassemble the utilities. I think it had a couple of flip flops on the flex-board that wrapped the RAM chip. But I can't say for sure. I don't have an XR4

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

All, I have endeavored to keep the BPD+ ‘in stock’ since it was announced. They take a fair bit of time to build even though we had the surface mount parts done by the PCB manufacturer. The shopping cart software does have an ‘email when back in stock’ option but sadly this does not wor

Re: [M100] M100 LCD repair video and alternative use for unused screen RAM

Looks gorgeous! - Original Message - From: Philip Avery To: m...@bitchin100.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2023 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [M100] M100 LCD repair video and alternative use for unused screen RAM Correct Mike, a 1950 Land Rover. This one: Philip On 26/0

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Jeff, Is there a way to reserve a DaR or BP for whenever they become available again? Also if/when I order one of each will the shipping be combined? TIA, m On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:32 AM wrote: > I’ll be doing a video on it eventually. It is quite a complex little > beasty, need to take so

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Ah, got it; I was asking about switching it from the keyboard as the XR4 does, not a physical switch. But if you're just talking about a small number of selections then tiny diodes would probably work just as well and not require any power. m On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 9:52 AM Brian K. White wrote

Re: [M100] - Backpack

You're right. They're produced in relatively small quantities and sell out pretty quickly; guess we'll have to wait for Jeff to respond. m On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 11:57 AM ho collo wrote: > Thanks. I’ve tried both of those several times since I got my 100. Has > been sold out since I’ve been lo

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

Most VoiP systems don't play very well with old tone-encoded protocols like modems or FAX machines, but if you have a POTS line or can get it to work with VoiP then most modems will let you dial out with either TT or pulse and also answer incoming calls. FWIW there are cell-phone to 'normal' phone

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

Sure is there a easy to find list? I can create a model 100 specific 'language' file for the BBS.. Greg On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:57 AM Stephen Adolph wrote: > Yah the keep was fun. Gotta do that again. > Greg - would there be a way to provide the M100 escape codes so that > terminal emulatio

Re: [M100] - Backpack

Thanks. I’ve tried both of those several times since I got my 100. Has been sold out since I’ve been looking. Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 26, 2023, at 10:21, Mike Stein wrote:Sorry; I forgot that it's been upgraded; try this link:https://www.soigeneris.com/tandy-tpdd-2-backpack-drive-2On Sun, Feb 2

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

I don't quite follow the discussion either. I built some DaR equivalents years ago for my AIM65s, using a tiny binary-encoded rotary switch like this https://www.grayhill.com/documents/51BCD-Datasheet mounted on the rear of the case, with a real knob; no other parts required. Since those binary sw

Re: [M100] - Backpack - Time/Date

Following works for me, independent the format of "time format" set in BackPack   A=STR$(VAL(A)+(RIGHT$(A,1)="p"AND12))+RIGHT$(A,7):A="0"+RIGHT$(A,LEN(A)-1):TIME$=MID$(A,LEN(A)-8,8)where A is read from BackPack   Question now: Is there a way to read the "date format" from BackPack as US version u

Re: [M100] - Backpack

Sorry; I forgot that it's been upgraded; try this link: https://www.soigeneris.com/tandy-tpdd-2-backpack-drive-2 On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:22 AM ho collo wrote: > That page has always come back out of stock. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 25, 2023, at 22:12, Mike Stein wrote: > >  > https

Re: [M100] M100 LCD repair video and alternative use for unused screen RAM

Just noting here, I pushed Text Sweeper 2.5.0 yesterday. Minor changes: -Support for DVI Screen 1 -Exit to Menu instead of Basic. On Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 3:37 PM Philip Avery wrote: > Correct Mike, a 1950 Land Rover. This one: > > > > Philip > > On 26/02/2023 8:07 am, MikeS wrote: > >  > > Kno

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

Yah the keep was fun. Gotta do that again. Greg - would there be a way to provide the M100 escape codes so that terminal emulation would work better? On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:52 AM Gregory McGill wrote: > The KEEP BBS online since 83 > I have a model t area > Stephen recently logged in with

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

The KEEP BBS online since 83 I have a model t area Stephen recently logged in with mcomm Dialup and telnet Https://thekeep.net for details On Sun, Feb 26, 2023, 5:54 AM Jesse Lafleur wrote: > You can 100% accomplish this using an affordable PAP2T ATA connected to > either a local asterisk (free

Re: [M100] steps needed to de-install an installed option ROM

yah I scanned those and it didn't ring a bell yet; I'll keep looking. On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:02 AM Brian K. White wrote: > Perhaps these? > > https://github.com/LivingM100SIG/Living_M100SIG/blob/main/M100SIG/Lib-08-TECH-PROGRAMMING/ROMSW.THD > > And a few others right next to it ROMSW1.TXT R

Re: [M100] steps needed to de-install an installed option ROM

thanks for this reference On 2/26/23 09:22, Stephen Adolph wrote: There are some steps you can take to remove the traces of an installed Option ROM from RAM, which work for all option ROMs as far as I know. There is a file in the M100SIG that outlines this but I could not find it this morning

Re: [M100] steps needed to de-install an installed option ROM

Perhaps these? https://github.com/LivingM100SIG/Living_M100SIG/blob/main/M100SIG/Lib-08-TECH-PROGRAMMING/ROMSW.THD And a few others right next to it ROMSW1.TXT ROMSW2.TXT ROMSW.ZIP (which just has a txt in it) -- bkw On 2/26/23 09:22, Stephen Adolph wrote: There are some steps you can take t

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

On 2/26/23 08:25, Stephen Adolph wrote: sorry, Ignore my pre coffee comment.  I understand now, you were taking about your design. Sheesh. hah, well I am guilty of top-posting On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:23 AM Stephen Adolph > wrote: Brian, If I understand

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

On 2/26/23 08:23, Stephen Adolph wrote: Brian, If I understand your comment, I don't think you need an IC to do rom selection. I think the DAR uses a rotary encoder. I understand that the dar uses a rotary encoder. The slide switch needs the extra glue. I was responding to Mike's question "how

[M100] steps needed to de-install an installed option ROM

There are some steps you can take to remove the traces of an installed Option ROM from RAM, which work for all option ROMs as far as I know. There is a file in the M100SIG that outlines this but I could not find it this morning. If I do I will reply back identifying the file. Anyhow this is what

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

You can 100% accomplish this using an affordable PAP2T ATA connected to either a local asterisk (free PBX software) or remote asterisk server over ethernet. This can be run entirely virtualised - no special hardware other than either a "landline" or the pap2t. (ill get to rotary later..) The PAP2T

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

Hi Jesse, Do you happen to have any more details on your setup? I suppose in an ideal world, I’d like a setup that I can dial out from my rotary phone, and a second line that I could dial in to a modem. How difficult does that sound? I tried to use MagicJack previously but the compression codex

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

I’ll be doing a video on it eventually. It is quite a complex little beasty, need to take some time and really learn how to use it. Jeff Birt From: M100 On Behalf Of Daniel L Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:44 AM To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for t

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

sorry, Ignore my pre coffee comment. I understand now, you were taking about your design. Sheesh. On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:23 AM Stephen Adolph wrote: > Brian, If I understand your comment, I don't think you need an IC to do > rom selection. I think the DAR uses a rotary encoder. > When I firs

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Brian, If I understand your comment, I don't think you need an IC to do rom selection. I think the DAR uses a rotary encoder. When I first saw the DAR, I wondered about that. I'm pretty sure I found the part at Digikey. Very good! Steve On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 3:51 AM Brian White wrote: > Gratu

Re: [M100] - Backpack

That page has always come back out of stock. Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 25, 2023, at 22:12, Mike Stein wrote:https://www.soigeneris.com/vintage-computing?pagenumber=3On Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 9:27 PM ho collo wrote:I have been searching for a source to actually purchase a backpac

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

I can provide bell 103 compatible 100% online dial-in access to linux servers/services using voip/asterisk/etc. I use my m100 to dial into my local home pbx server, and ive even tried it over the web! On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:44 AM grima...@gmail.com wrote: > What are the odds that any of these

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

What are the odds that any of these BBSes would allow dialing in from a real phone line? There is a Commodore 64 BBS out there called BorderlineBBS that has a hybrid Telnet/Dial-Up interface. I managed to use the acoustic couplers to dial in once from the Model T, but ever since switching to VOIP

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

On 2023-02-26 4:50 a.m., Daniel L wrote: I'm considering a specialized launch of a BBS catering to the modelT community. Any good boards out there already doing this that I can peruse? Daniel I'm currently working on one that will support multiple systems, including the model 100. I'm aiming

[M100] Possible BBS launch

I'm considering a specialized launch of a BBS catering to the modelT community. Any good boards out there already doing this that I can peruse? Daniel

Re: [M100] - Backpack

oh yeah... looking at the schematic again I forgot the actual function of the 3 /OE pins is still a question until actually tried. So it's not quite time yet to claim 200 has this option that 100 and 102 have had for a few years. With the one pin being connected directly to A15 according to the s

Re: [M100] - Backpack

It still works. I use it. And anyone can build themselves a new one any time from my re-spin plans, it just hasn't changed and probably never will because I am not up to picking apart the firmware to hack on it nor write a new one. It's Steve's last version. The only advancement is I made adapter

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Good video Jeff. Anyone have a demo for that weather tracker? Looks DOPE On 2/25/23 07:31, bir...@soigeneris.com wrote: Morning all, I just made this video live this AM. The DARs for the Model T computers have sold out already but my friend is making more. In this video we take a look at th

Re: [M100] VIDEO - Dial-A-ROM for the Model T computers (and others)

Gratuitous use of another chip just for 2 OR gates to implement a 4:2 encoder. It's all less efficient and less practical than the dial-a-rom, in that the dar holds 16 roms and doesn't need another ic, and the dar programming connection is even simpler and more robust. But it just amused me to hav