Re: [M100] Subjective poll on M100 "dialob box"

LEFT On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 07:44:51 PM EST, Ken Pettit wrote: Hey gang, I'm curious which of the two "dialog box" options people think look better between the two shown in the attached diagram.  These were coded up in BASIC, but I'm thinking of using it in an ASM program.

Re: [M100] Thinking of selling my Booster Pak

I've had offers of $300+ for mine with the Model 100 attached. On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 12:42:18 AM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: I'm thinking of selling my Booster Pak... I have manuals, the M100 cable, and I think the TS-DOS and Sardine ROMs in it. I have other ways of doing

Re: [M100] Model 100 folding Leg Extensions (3D Printable)

If someone makes a batch, I'd buy a few sets. On Sunday, August 22, 2021, 12:47:20 AM EDT, David Grissom wrote: Been playing with my 3D Printer too much…   I’ve used pencils, plastic coat hangers and other materials to make let extensions for my Model 100.   I designed a folding

Re: [M100] Super ROM for NEC

Exciting! (Said a nerd.) On Monday, July 19, 2021, 12:40:36 PM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: Update for the list. Making progress!Using a combination of tools - python, DASMX140, and excel, I've been able to get a pretty complete "structural disassembly" of the Super ROM. >From here, it

[M100] TEST

TEST.  Is this on?

Re: [M100] A decent replacement for M100 "Feet"

looks like the old rubber doorstops. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=door+stop=nb_sb_noss_2 On Friday, July 9, 2021, 04:01:02 PM EDT, Brian Brindle wrote: I found this thing called a "Laptop Foot" at the checkout of my local Barnes and Noble the other day. I am slightly embarrassed to

Re: [M100] M100 / 102 Wanted

That's a shame.  I'm sure in my 15-20 years here on the Club100 listserv the topic of screen repairs, backlighting, cleaning, etc. has been thoroughly discussed several times.But with all the amazing innovation happening for our treasured Model T format by extremely talented people, no options

Re: [M100] reuse Palm pilot as a serial LCD display for M100

Yup!  I did it once. On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 06:36:41 PM EDT, Dan Higdon wrote: Wow, that's pretty cool. I have an old Palm III that I keep wanting to find stuff to do with. I have the cradle (an RS232 cradle, thankfully) but no software. I put batteries into it and it does

Re: [M100] reuse Palm pilot as a serial LCD display for M100

The TRS-80 Model 102 - The Tandy Model T! | | | | | | | | | | | The TRS-80 Model 102 - The Tandy Model T! PalmHeads A site dedicated to PalmOS, Linux and the Tandy. | | | On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 08:24:56 AM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote:

[M100] Tandy 102 Keyboard Flat Ribbon Cable

In need of a flat ribbon cable for the Tandy 102. Any recommendations for source?

Re: [M100] mcomm on linux

Over a decade of Club100 and multiple decades with Model T computing and I never tried mComm.  Looks cool. Dug out my old Win7 subnotebook, my Gigaware USB-to-serial cable and a null modem gender changer.  Connected everything up.mComm installed perfectly and put a nice icon on my desktop.  It

[M100] REXCPM and NADSBox

First impression after installation.  A dream come true! Oh, I found the recommended CPM apps (So listserv manager, feel free to reject my last post.) Any favorite CPM apps for Model 100 from members?

[M100] REXCPM

So any recommendations for CPM software to run on REXCPM? WordStar, VisCalc, other?   What to try and where to get?

[M100] Are You Mapped Yet?

TRS-80 Model 100 Users - Google My Maps | | | | | | | | | | | TRS-80 Model 100 Users - Google My Maps TRS-80 Model 100 Family Users | | |

Re: [M100] vga monitor solutions

This is interesting but over my head.  I have an old Google Nexus 7 gathering dust.  Can I use it as an monitor for a Model T? On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 03:39:29 PM EST, Kenneth Pettit wrote: I’ve actually stripped out the Model T logic from VirtualT and used the framework for

[M100] TRS-80 MODEL 100 GETS 64-BIT CPU AND A VERY WIDE LCD

TRS-80 MODEL 100 GETS 64-BIT CPU AND A VERY WIDE LCD TRS-80 Model 100 Gets 64-Bit CPU And A Very Wide LCD | | | | | | | | | | | TRS-80 Model 100 Gets 64-Bit CPU And A Very Wide LCD To say the TRS-80 Model 100 was ahead of its time would be something of an understatement. It had

Re: [M100] Gold Card v7.10 2x256Kb IC Card expansion for M100/T102 from 1988

Very cool.  I don't think I've ever seen or heard of this.  Read Mike's article.  Very capable unit.  Wonder if they sold very many.  May be extremely rare. On Sunday, January 10, 2021, 04:06:10 PM EST, Steve Baker wrote: Quick update on my (previously mysterious) Gold 7.10 chip. I

Re: [M100] New Boards

Great discussion.  It's sort of like restoring a car or motorcycle.  Do you do a "restoration" where the PCB is identical to the factory model with the goal of having a reliable copy of what came off the factory floor or a "resto-mod" where you just use the shell and all the internal are new

[M100] New Boards

Long time Club100 member here, more from the user side than engineering or programming world. I see people are coming out with complete kits to build new versions of old computers - including the PCB.Economical? Might that be coming for the Model T someday?  Dumb thought?

Re: [M100] Spreadsheet Users?

Mike - Great to hear from you.  I very much appreciate the information and found the history extremely interesting. On Saturday, November 28, 2020, 10:52:47 PM EST, Mike Nugent wrote: Chris, On Nov 28, 2020, at 13:48, Chris Fezzler wrote: Any preference between Microsoft

Re: [M100] Spreadsheet Users?

;< Nov 28, 2020 11:49:08 AM Chris Fezzler : > Any active Model T-family spreadsheet users? >  > Any preference between Microsoft MultiPlan or Lucid? >  > Were there others with the same level of functionality? > 

[M100] Spreadsheet Users?

Any active Model T-family spreadsheet users? Any preference between Microsoft MultiPlan or Lucid? Were there others with the same level of functionality?   

Re: [M100] WP-2

Agree.  And as an occasional writer, I seem to recall that the processing of the text on the screen at times doesn't keep up with the keystrokes. That said, it is a nifty little device for what it is. On Monday, November 16, 2020, 08:43:39 AM EST, Josh Malone wrote: On Mon, Nov 16,

Re: [M100] Epson HX-20 Technical Manual

Great stuff!  I noticed the Operations Manual is there as well! Thanks! On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 01:24:41 PM EST, Jeffrey Birt wrote: I recently acquired an HX-20 from a friend who also located a factory service manual on eBay. I tried, for about 15milliseconds, to resist but

Re: [M100] M100 ROM Socket

All good.  Thanks. On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 08:36:19 AM EST, Brian K. White wrote: On 10/26/20 4:47 PM, Chris Fezzler wrote: > Came into a Model T that's working well but the ROM socket is all > mangled on one side from I assume rough extraction of old SuperRom. > (

Re: [M100] compile and execute Turbo Pascal

Wow!  A language I can program and compile in! On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 06:17:25 PM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: Well, that feels good! I finally got Turbo Pascal 3.01 configured (well enough) and running on Model 100!  And I compiled and ran a demo provided by Borland. 

Re: [M100] John Ph. Graf

R.I.P. John.  We chatted many times over the past 15 or so years and he was a nice fellow. On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 03:17:50 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Hello Club, I wanted to let you all know that one of our long-time friends and members, John Ph. Graf of Galesville,

Re: [M100] definition of null modem

Love the Psion 3c I had but the case literally disintegrated.  Had some type of soft plastic that just corroded and fell apart.  On Monday, September 21, 2020, 03:24:59 PM EDT, james.z...@gmail.com wrote: The 5mx is a nice machine, I reviewed and tested several Psion devices. The

Re: [M100] M100 SysBus to M102 'adapter'

Clever. On Sunday, September 20, 2020, 07:04:10 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: Well, the title is not exactly correct, but it conveys the general idea. I was building b4me100’s M100-T102 test harness which he cleverly designed to plug into the T102 SysBus connector. For the M100 if you

Re: [M100] Discord Server

Is it safe? On Monday, September 14, 2020, 12:51:39 PM EDT, Gregory McGill wrote: It's chat, and video/audio chat..so good for demonstrations etc.. and interaction  On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 9:37 AM Stephen Adolph wrote: what is discord, and how does it fit into  or around or on top

Re: [M100] Stat command PC-8201a vs PC-8300

Try the Club100 Documentation section.  The NEC PC-8300 Telcom Manual is there. On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 04:53:24 AM EDT, Brian K. White wrote: Is there a difference between the Stat arguments in Telcom on the 8201a vs the 8300? I can't find a pc-8300 manual on-line that

Re: [M100] WTB: NASDBox

Nice! On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 07:18:43 PM EDT, Josh Malone wrote: Android phone w/ USB serial cable is all of that, and Wi-Fi On Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 6:57 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: I seem to recall I connected my Model T to an old Palm Pilot 500. Batteries.  Check.  Simple

Re: [M100] WTB: NASDBox

I seem to recall I connected my Model T to an old Palm Pilot 500. Batteries.  Check.  Simple.  Check.  Portable. Check.  Power-efficient.  Check. https://www.ebay.com/b/Palm-M500/38331/bn_7023339442 On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 04:52:13 PM EDT, Wayne Lorentz wrote: Thanks for

Re: [M100] Narrowing down issue, I think

PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: So the screen/kb from the unit you were working on worked fine on the other M100? (Just making sure.)   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 2:51 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Narrowing down issue

Re: [M100] Narrowing down issue, I think

solder joints. Sometimes the cracks are obvious under magnification and sometimes they are not.   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 11:36 PM To: M100 Mailing List Subject: [M100] Narrowing down issue, I think   Please look at the PCB pic here

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

!   On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 06:10:24 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: You squeezed the end of the ribbon cable that plugs into the main board?   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:45 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4

Re: [M100] REXCPM 102 - it's arrived - Let's Livestream an install!

Really enjoyed this.  Thanks!  Well done. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 06:05:03 PM EDT, Josh Malone wrote: Got my REXCPM 102 today (well, finally checked my post box and picked it up, anyway). I haven't done a live stream in a while, so I'm going to livestream the install in my "spare"

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

John - I'm going back in  LOL. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 04:11:18 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 12:45 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: :(  Short lived.  Worked for 2-day.  Back to old glitch. Still, almost certainly the problem is at the connector

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

:(  Short lived.  Worked for 2-day.  Back to old glitch. On Sunday, July 26, 2020, 06:26:04 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: Excellent! Let us know!   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:19 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

, 2020, 06:26:04 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: Excellent! Let us know!   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:19 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search   Working but "uncle" LOL.

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

en nothing. About to call it quits but something told me to switch off, hold just CTRL and BREAK while turning on (no reset button). It fired up perfect, all lines.   Who knows? We'll see if it sticks before installing REXCPM. On Sunday, July 26, 2020, 05:42:36 PM EDT, Chris Fezzler wrote:

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

have missing single pixel columns, or if the text is actually missing some letters (i.e. should line 6 actually say "test of the TRS-80" or does it really have spaces instead of text there? Ken On 7/26/20 12:54 PM, Chris Fezzler wrote: No after market ROM. Logically, I w

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

from C83 and ground from C8. On Sunday, July 26, 2020, 03:55:00 PM EDT, Chris Fezzler wrote: No after market ROM. Logically, I would think the fact that the top four lines are perfect, the hard reset produces a perfect Menu screen, and just the bottom four lines are garbled would

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

. If the display is always bit mapped, then it would be something else.   Do you have any sort of aftermarket ROM installed?   Very interesting problem.   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:47 AM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Listserv

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

, i.e. to inject a pulsing signal. On the chip select lines you should she them quickly toggling.   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:20 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Listserv Search   ALERT: Beginner asking question

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

is not getting through. It could be a bad trace on the M100, a bad LCD cable or a bad LCD itself. If you have a scope of logic probe you can check to see if all the chip select lines are toggling.   Jeff BIrt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:26 AM To: m

Re: [M100] NDC800 conversion was Re: dual CPU project

My head is spinning with the innovation taking place here the last 10 years. On Friday, July 24, 2020, 03:59:21 PM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: yah I think so. It is only slightly larger than the 40 pin socket.  should drop it place. I can share the mods I made to the M100 ROM.  You

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

, Jul 22, 2020 at 11:37 AM Chris Fezzler wrote: Sorry - typing too fast.  Top four lines of the screen.   Yes, mostly garbage all of the time.  Except a hard rest will generate a proper menu screen. Yes, in BASIC the same.  But if I type in a test program and hit RUN the program will indeed run

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

not sure what to make of that.  And you are sure there is no problem with the "hard reset MENU' screen. On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 12:26 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Here you go.   On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 11:52:23 AM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: a pic of the garbled screen would be

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

, Jul 22, 2020 at 1:15 PM Stephen Adolph wrote: ok this is quite interesting.  I'm not sure what to make of that.  And you are sure there is no problem with the "hard reset MENU' screen. On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 12:26 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Here you go.   On Wednesday, July 22, 2020,

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

Here you go.   On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 11:52:23 AM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: a pic of the garbled screen would be great if you can do it.. thanks On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 11:37 AM Chris Fezzler wrote: Sorry - typing too fast.  Top four lines of the screen. Yes, mostly garbage

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

undamental problem with the LCD system, nor the keyboard system. good problem!   On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 9:02 AM Chris Fezzler wrote: I'm trying to troubleshoot what components on the circuit board process keystrokes and send them to the screen. The screen and keyboard on my Model 100 are

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

a hobbyist with a soldering iron and a willingness to learn.Plan to look at Technical Reference Manual to see if I can troubleshoot. On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 01:15:25 AM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 5:08 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Is there a way to search old

[M100] Listserv Search

Is there a way to search old Listserv messages so I can research before embarrass...err...I mean ask a dumb question. Seriously, would like to research.

Re: [M100] Troubleshooting M102 (Was: M102, Black Screen, Help!)

The quality of the information shared on this listserv is off the charts.I joined many moons ago when the focus was on simply using the Model T platform.  The transformative innovation, while often over my head, has been remarkable to watch, support and use. On Friday, July 17, 2020,

Re: [M100] Slim style DB25/DE9 connectors

Bluetooth? On Saturday, July 11, 2020, 04:48:48 PM EDT, Gary Weber wrote: Thanks, Mike.  Yes that's about the size I was looking for.  I'm using them to pull power from a BCR port, which is just 2 wires.  The slimmer the better.  Like this:  

Re: [M100] DVI replacement floppy drive

Nice setup there! On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 07:29:28 AM EDT, Mike Stein wrote: ...or maybe even:  - Original Message - From: James Zeun To: M100 Mailing List Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [M100] DVI replacement floppy drive Wait, you actually have

Re: [M100] TPDD request type 48

Nice!   On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 10:44:32 AM EDT, Gary Weber wrote: STARDISK.COM is a TPPD2 file import/export utility for CP/M running on the NEC PC-8401A(Starlet) or PC-8500.  I've verified proper functionality with real TPDD2 hardware so I have to conclude that yes the format

Re: [M100] Any idea what's attached to this Model 100?

Booster Pak is good call but doesn't look like one exactly - unless they had two cases. On Sunday, June 28, 2020, 12:06:35 AM EDT, Ken Pettit wrote: Looks like a piece of wood with a piece of cushioning fabric inbetween to me.  How's that for speculation?  :) Ken On 6/27/20

Re: [M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

ised were ROM-based.    On Saturday, June 27, 2020, 01:16:07 AM EDT, Chris Fezzler wrote: From your pic, there are ROM sockets in the PC-8508A! I wondered if they offered any ROMs?  Never came across any. On Friday, June 26, 2020, 11:33:00 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On

[M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

Any NEC PC-8500/Starlet owners or folks familiar?To keep it short, in 64K Mode, all the 64K in the computer is assigned to the OS and all the RAM in the cartridge is for storage.  Is that correct? The NEC PC-8508A ROM/RAM Cartridge...is there a "ROM" socket in there? Thanks. Chris

Re: [M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

.   (Yeah, I know, I'm laughing out loud as well...)   On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 8:33 PM John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 7:20 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Any NEC PC-8500/Starlet owners or folks familiar?To keep it short, in 64K Mode, all the 64K in the computer is assigned

Re: [M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

From your pic, there are ROM sockets in the PC-8508A! I wondered if they offered any ROMs?  Never came across any. On Friday, June 26, 2020, 11:33:00 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 7:20 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Any NEC PC-8500/Starlet owners or folks

Re: [M100] REXCPM orders.

Me too! Chris On Monday, June 8, 2020, 10:17:11 PM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: Will Do Gary.   On Monday, June 8, 2020, Gary Weber wrote: Hi Steve! Put me down for one, and an adapter. On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 7:02 PM Doug Jackson wrote: It certainly is. Please put me down for one

Re: [M100] NEC PC-8231A on eBay

Interesting John.  Can you tell me more about that mode?  OS runs on the disk drive leaving all PC-8500 ram for program? On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 05:16:57 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: That is rare! I was looking for the 8431A at one time because the PC-8500 needs it to boot

Re: [M100] CP/M mailing list, REXCPM

Keep in one place but encourage starting messages with "CP/M:" so folks not interested can manage efficiently.  I am interested.  On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 11:20:23 AM EDT, Joshua O'Keefe wrote: Thanks for updating on REXnext! As far as CP/M discussion goes: while I probably don't

Re: [M100] Best Place to Procure a Tandy 102

Most excellent response (long time Club100 member). On Monday, April 27, 2020, 11:02:18 PM EDT, Joshua O'Keefe wrote: Hi David, I bought my 102 on eBay as a single non-lot unit (that is, without the slipcase, manuals, cabling, and other assorted goodies you might get in the box) for

Re: [M100] Web 8201 is moving servers!

Good luck.  One of my favorite sites.  How's that mint PC8300 working? On Monday, January 27, 2020, 12:40:20 PM EST, Gary Weber wrote: Greetings all! I'll be having my web hosting company move the Web 8201 website to a newer operating system in order to get away from the TLS 1.0

Re: [M100] REXCPM & M100 CP/M

Video please! On Saturday, January 25, 2020, 10:46:20 PM EST, Philip Avery wrote: It's about time I chimed in here with my side of deal - which is producing a CP/M operating system for M100. This works with Steve's REXCPM board and is a RAM-based system instead of floppy disks, so

Re: [M100] Non-Charger (Terry Cox)

New.  Just replaced it.   On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 6:43:50 PM EDT, Gregory McGill wrote: original battery?   If so maybe time to replace it. I had one take a couple days to charge so it would boot..  I almost wrote it off  Greg On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 3:30 PM Chris Fezzler wrote

Re: [M100] Non-Charger (Terry Cox)

I removed the batteries last night and plugged into the power adaptor.  Couldn't get it going again.I left it plugged in and got it to boot at lunch.  Running now (6:24p ET). Turned it on and off a few times.  Booting right up. I have 4 fresh batteries.  I'll insert them now.  Turn off.  Unplug

Re: [M100] Non-charger

achine out of storage :( From: M100 on behalf of Chris Fezzler Reply-To: Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:31 AM To: Model 100 Discussion Subject: [M100] Non-charger  I took a Model T out of storage and it was completely dead and would not take a charge. I figured I'd use the opportunity to replac

[M100] Non-charger

I took a Model T out of storage and it was completely dead and would not take a charge. I figured I'd use the opportunity to replace internal battery anyway. Installed the new battery and it started right up, albeit with a Low Battery light.  So I assumed it just needed an overnight charge and

Re: [M100] REX replaces internal RAM?

.  On Sun, Apr 21, 2019, 2:28 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Does a REX completely replace/supplant the internal ram? If I have an old Model T with 8k and insert a REX does the computer run completely via REX? Are there Rex boards available?

[M100] REX replaces internal RAM?

Does a REX completely replace/supplant the internal ram? If I have an old Model T with 8k and insert a REX does the computer run completely via REX? Are there Rex boards available?

[M100] Out from storage

Pulling some Model Ts out from storage. What was the cold boot routine again?  I thought it was hold down GRPH, CTRL, ESC  and power one? How long does it take the internal 3v NiCad to pickup a charge again?  Plug in overnight? Do I need to remove the Option Rom for first reboot?

Re: [M100] Lighter rows of pixels on LCD

I always wondered if there was a compatible LCD green SuperTwist compatible screen for M100/M102/M200.   Like the Amstrad PPC640 has. On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 11:02:23 PM EST, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Kind of comedic trying to keep his budget to $500. Hope he does it though. 

[M100] MicroPro Calc-to-Go

Looking for an online manual or some information on Calc-to-Go formula protocols. You know, " @SUM(B1:B15)  etc. I have a NEC PC-8500 but I know other computers came with it.  The Quick Start guide is out there but not manual, that I can find.

Re: [M100] New M100 owner looking for VDI

Agree.  Big, bulky, limited.  You can do the same thing much smaller and easier in other ways.  But, if wanted for collectible or curiosity fun factor, by all means go for it.  I've been there.  I've obtained and restored vintage computers for fun and relaxation only to later sell when they

Re: [M100] Raleigh, NC

I am near there and have a child that lives in Raleigh.  What does he have? On Thursday, December 6, 2018, 2:32:33 PM EST, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: I have a guy that would like to donate some model t equipment. Anyone in / around Raleigh NC? -- John. 

[M100] Connecting two MT with cups

My friend and I want to show some of our kids how journalists filed stories with the old MT.We have two MT100 and two sets of "cups." Can we somehow rig two old phone receivers to make it simulate a landline call over the modem cups (in the same room, on the same table?)

Re: [M100] Keep it positive, friends

A++  Rick didn't go for that. On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 3:41:08 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: All -- I get comments from people that our positive, on-topic atmosphere is a big reason why people stay subscribed to this list. But to maintain that atmosphere requires some

Re: [M100] TPDD Specifics

Go for it and have fun and share your experience along the way.   On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 9:28:39 PM EDT, c646581 wrote: I found the page on the wiki explaining DCD/DSR along with the other flow control quirks. Once I corrected that, it started behaving correctly. I'll look into

Re: [M100] TPDD Specifics

A++ On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 8:54:00 PM EDT, Kurt McCullum wrote: Sorry guys, but I'm jumping up on the soap box for this one. I'm quite stunned by this email. First, there is the official protocol put out by Tandy "Software Manual For Portable Disk Drive" 26-3808 

Re: [M100] List of wanna haves

Well stated and I concur. On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎14‎, ‎2018‎ ‎04‎:‎27‎:‎57‎ ‎PM, Frederick Whitaker wrote: I remember the club members wanting to expand the Model 100's so that it can work more efficiently, and provide externals that assist in doing that.

Re: [M100] List of wanna haves

Agree.  In my some two decades here, I don't recall this tenor of exchange.  Rick was the most patient and tolerant man.  Let's keep this a friendly zone in his honor. On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎14‎, ‎2018‎ ‎02‎:‎20‎:‎48‎ ‎PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Can we lower

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

“Retro” computing stuff seems to be going up in price lately. Even things that didn’t seem very retro to me. Look at the prices for old 486/pentium machines.  There are some wild ideas about the value of a generic beige x86 tower.  On Feb 13, 2018, at 9:22 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wr

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

Fake to drive up prices? On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎13‎, ‎2018‎ ‎09‎:‎10‎:‎23‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EST, Kevin Becker wrote: I was watching the TPDD2 and was disappointed when it went over $100 because one went for $60 or $70 a week ago.  It makes no sense they went so high.

Re: [M100] List of wanna haves

Before NADSBOX I bought an old Palm Pilot cheap and used it for external storage. From: Kurt McCullum To: "m...@bitchin100.com" Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [M100] List of wanna haves >3. Something like the

Re: [M100] NEC "PC-8434A utility disk"

I have both a Scarlet and PC-8500.  So if it is indeed for them, I'd be interested too. From: Gary Weber To: "m...@bitchin100.com" Sent: ‎Saturday‎, ‎August‎ ‎26‎, ‎2017‎ ‎11‎:‎43‎:‎39‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EDTSubject: Re: [M100] NEC "PC-8434A utility disk" Are you

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

invested in it.  :)   Well, maybe if I could get a flavor of CP/M working with it...  *snicker* On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 10:40 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wrote: Thanks for the update! If anyone can restore that drive it will be you! On Mon Jul 03 2017 01:04:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern D

Re: [M100] CP/M has arrived for the M100

I love hooking my Model T device to other devices to see if it works or, most practically, more abundant and convenient file storage. Beyond BASIC, I am not a programmer.  So, anyone care to opine in layman's terms what the C/PM breakthrough means for users?  What will we be able to do with

Re: [M100] Battery backpack on eBay

he NEC to be completely honest.  I love them on my M100s, but it is painful *not* to have the same capability on my main "enthusiast" machines of which I am known for... Gary On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 5:33 PM, John R. Hogerhuis <jho...@pobox.com> wrote: On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 5:21 PM, Chris Fezz

Re: [M100] Battery backpack on eBay

The unit that went for $850 was for its collectability rather than functionality, no? On Wed Jul 05 2017 15:17:17 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 12:06 PM Josh Malone wrote: I'm willing to help

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

Thanks for the update! If anyone can restore that drive it will be you! On Mon Jul 03 2017 01:04:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), Gary Weber wrote: To Chris, Good news and bad news.   The good news:  The CRT adapter works great. The bad news:  The NEC disk drive that

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

Color On Thu Jun 29 2017 13:51:51 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Is the nec interface color or monochrome? -- John. 

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

et you know if the drive works.  I do also have another drive in my possession which probably works, but I haven't turned it on in years.  I got away from using magnetic media for Model T's years ago personally... On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wrote: I th

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

I think I opened one up and took photos of one and posted them in my personal space on Club100 if someone wants a closer look at components.  On Wed Jun 28 2017 16:00:33 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), Stephen Adolph wrote: reverse engineering that device would be

Re: [M100] List rules reminder

A+ The most mature listserv/social media space I've belonged to - for over a decade? From: John R. Hogerhuis To: m...@bitchin100.com Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 4:41 PM Subject: [M100] List rules reminder Just want to remind folks that we have a long standing no

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

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