Re: [M100] Getting a DVI up and running

Definitely interested! On Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM Doug Jackson wrote: > I have been following this with great interest.Apart from me, would > anybody be interested in a modern DVI. It doesn't look that complex to > duplicate and make modern. Composite or HDMI video. SD card for stor

Re: [M100] Modern upgrade questions

:19, Chris Kmiec wrote: > > > > Hmm, I don’t see that feature in the specs for REX#. It has 1mb of Flash > > memory for storing ROM images and can backup and restore the ram, but I > > don’t see and RAM on REX that would allow me to max out Tandy’s onboard > RAM. > &g

Re: [M100] Modern upgrade questions

,Bert > > > On 11/19/24 17:59, Chris Kmiec wrote: > > I have to admit, I have not been following the latest developments for > > the 100/102. I have the backpack, REX# and REXCPM, but they have been > > sitting lonely as for the past year or so my hobby time has bee

[M100] Modern upgrade questions

I have to admit, I have not been following the latest developments for the 100/102. I have the backpack, REX# and REXCPM, but they have been sitting lonely as for the past year or so my hobby time has been taken over by the HP 71b. Anyway, I want to start playing with the 100-series again, but hav

Re: [M100] New article on the Bitchin100 wiki... peeking Option ROM Space

John, A great write up, and i fully support an idea of a book with a series of these! On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 2:49 PM John R. Hogerhuis wrote: > > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 11:23 AM Ken Pettit wrote: > >> Excellent write-up John! Almost inspires me to do some similar >> write-ups for doing ML gr

Re: [M100] REX availability

Great! Would like REXCPM for 102 and REX for 100. Chris On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 11:20 PM Stephen Adolph wrote: > Yes they are! For rexcpm you need s machine specific adapter. M100 or > t102? > > > > On Thursday, December 8, 2022, Chris Kmiec wrote: > >> I have

[M100] REX availability

I have one in my 102, and just got another 100 and 102. Would like to get both REX and REXCPM. Are they still available? Thanks!

Re: [M100] Disk for PDD2

Josh, I actually saw that, but wasn't sure if it was legit. Good to know it is! Chris On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 8:18 PM Josh Malone wrote: > I think Greg sells them at arcadeshopper.com > > On Thu, Sep 2, 2021, 5:24 PM Chris Kmiec wrote: > >> Would someone be willing t

Re: [M100] Disk for PDD2

oduct&product_id=52 > > > > Hopefully Brian will chime in about his new method of making boot disks. I > have to say that the easiest route though is to get a REX and use TSDOS. > > > > Did you get the RS-232 cable with the drive? > > > > Jeff > > > &

Re: [M100] Disk for PDD2

> attaching the drive to a computer via serial as well. (Some sort of Python > script.) > > > > Jeff Birt > > > > *From:* M100 *On Behalf Of *Chris > Kmiec > *Sent:* Thursday, September 2, 2021 4:24 PM > *To:* m100@lists.bitchin100.com > *Subject:* [M100]

[M100] Disk for PDD2

Would someone be willing to make a copy of the 26-3814 disk for the PDD2 drive? I would appreciate it and will happily pay for it. Thank you, Chris PS. I'm in Fort Mill, SC, USA

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Re: [M100] New tpd not working, low battery blinking

How are the DIP switches set? Are you trying with TS-DOS? Chris On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 5:29 PM, JN P wrote: > I just got a new Disk drive for my model 100. When I acces the disk, the > low battery start blinking, the disk is not turning. I tried with battery > and with the power supply. Sam

Re: [M100] memory management and assembly language programming on m100

I have to say, the memory management / ROM-heavy design of the 100 is a bit of a PITA, but fun to work around. Commodore 64 being my first computer, I haven't had much experience with more primitive systems, so there is definitely a learning curve :) 8085 is also so different than 6502 world. The

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

One thing that is a bummer - DVI DOS is not compatible with ROM2/Cleu. On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 4:02 PM, Gregory McGill wrote: > very nice > > > On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 12:22 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > >> I got the old drive working! Replaced a couple of caps, cleaned it off, &

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

ay >> for one. >> >> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM, Kevin Becker >> wrote: >> >> I'd really like a copy to try. The Color Computer community seems to be >> pretty fast and loose with old copyright abandonware but I don't know what >> peopl

Re: [M100] Rex

I'd highly recommend Fugu ME100, I got two from him, and they work perfectly. Definitely the single most important upgrade (well, besides maxing out RAM to 32K). On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 6:47 PM, Gregory McGill wrote: > it is.. they are being made by a few members they will announce here when > t

Re: [M100] Retrobrighting M100 cases (Paul Sussman)

Nice find, thanks! On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 8:33 AM, Kevin Becker wrote: > Here is a video of someone that retrobrited a M100 > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyi5ZhHzzvo > > > On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 3:53 AM, Lee Olivares wrote: > >> I was responding to your inquest re: polishing the LCD lens; f

[M100] Retrobrighting the case

Now that I have my drives working, I wanted to take one of my really yellow M100s and bright it up. I have never done a case with a clear plastic before though. I have a very consistent process that I have done a number of old computers with - a plastic tub with the beauty saloon 30% paste and LED

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

rote: > Ahhh I have the same drive and I forgot all about that part, sorry! > > -- > bkw > > On Tue, Mar 27, 2018, 9:06 PM Chris Kmiec wrote: > >> I got my replacement drive today (Panasonic JU-455-5), and all is good! >> Formatted couple of disks, copied the system

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

Which caps failed? Quite amazing it worked unless they ate through the >> write control line. >> >> From: M100 on behalf of Chris Kmiec < >> ckmi...@gmail.com> >> Reply-To: >> Date: Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7:33 PM >> To: >> Subject: Re:

Re: [M100] Model 102 died

Yeah, I've been in the same boat before I learned of the CTRL-BREAK-RESET cold reset :) I mess around with the assembler too much now, so REX backups and cold resets are a daily occurrence for me... Chris On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 10:54 AM, Kevin Becker wrote: > Yeah I just jumped the gun and pan

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

Unless there are any objections, I can share the .CO file here. Chris On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 7:36 AM, Kevin Becker wrote: > Is this available somewhere? I’d be curious to try an official Tandy video > game on the M100. > > - Kevin > > > On Mar 25, 2018, at 7:54 AM, Chris

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

One thing I did manage to do last night though was to load one of the original cassette programs - a game called Starblaze 100 by Tandy from 1983. First time I've used a cassette to load a program in probably 30 years! Chris On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 6:47 AM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > Ha,

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

Ha, cleaned with my disk cleaning kit... Chris On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 7:17 PM, Fugu ME100 wrote: > 😃 > > > Might need the heads cleaning? > > > -- > *From:* M100 on behalf of Chris Kmiec > > *Sent:* Sunday, March 25, 2018 00:14

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

dio-shack/pdd-man.pdf > http://www.pestingers.net/pdfs/other-computers/radio-shack/pdd2-man.pdf > > > > On 3/24/2018 8:02 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > > I don't think that's the issue as the drive responds to commands, and I > can see the head move. When trying to format a blank disk

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

t 7:06 PM, Fugu ME100 wrote: > OK. All the internal voltages on the drive are good? > > > -- > *From:* M100 on behalf of Chris Kmiec > > *Sent:* Sunday, March 25, 2018 00:02 > *To:* m...@bitchin100.com > *Subject:* Re: [M100] Tandy Porta

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

ems with mine it was not making good > contact into the drive, I had to have it just in the right position to > work. I stopped using it after that :) > > > ------ > *From:* M100 on behalf of Chris Kmiec > > *Sent:* Saturday, March 24, 2018 23:46 &g

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

Well, I have REX, with TS-DOS, and also tried the installation/bootup procedure from the manual. Didn't work either way - I/O Error. I looked over the board, and don't see anything obvious. Everything cleaned, etc. My "big score" with a DVI, TPDD, and M100 has had an issue with every single compon

[M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

Apparently I'm just not liked by any Tandy disk drives... After fun with the DVI, also got the portable 3.5" drive. The belt was melted into goo, so I just got the replacement belt today. Changed it out, put it all back together, unfortunately the drive still doesn't work. It won't recognize any o

Re: [M100] batteries...

t;> Or at least, if you get a no-name, just be aware of that and be prepared >> to go back inside in a few years. Probably won't hurt the machine unless it >> leaks, more likely simply not work for 30 years like the original did! >> >> On Mon, Mar 19, 2018, 10:44 PM Chr

Re: [M100] batteries...

Based on this thread (and the post by Fugu), can we agree that NiMH batteries are safe then? I just got a 6 pack of 80mAh NiMH batteries, and just wanted to make sure before I "outfit" all 6 of my 100/102s... On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 4:37 PM, Gregory McGill wrote: > It works! I just cleaned it a

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

ld transformer, but I know there used to be these > devices just for that purpose. > > Jonathan > > jonathan.y...@mykopat.slu.se > ____ > Från: M100 [m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] för Chris Kmiec [ > ckmi...@gmail.com] > Skickat:

[M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

Trying to make a copy of my system disk. I've tried formatting 6 different disks, all different manufacturers, all double density. It starts the process, starts flashing Formatting!, then after about a minute or so, it says FORMAT FAILED... The system disk works fine, it loads programs, etc. Any c

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

I've cleaned everything, still a no go. I give up for today. On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 9:33 AM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > Trying to make a copy of my system disk. I've tried formatting 6 different > disks, all different manufacturers, all double density. It starts the > proce

Re: [M100] 8K RAM Chip

I'm definitely down for a couple if you are adding up the requests. Chris On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 2:40 PM, Francesco Messineo < francesco.messi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Mike, > I will surely build some modules if there're requests. Of course > shipping overseas (and getting the parts for me) is

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

Brian, that DVI Wiki is awesome, thank you. I've ordered some gender-changer male pin headers, so next weekend I should have a working 102 setup. On a side note, LCD on the 100 that came with the DVI has started flickering and dimming, but the computer itself has also started crashing, after using

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

Ok, I lied, sneaked in to take few pix before dinner night out... Enjoy, and let me know if you want me to take any other angle! https://1drv.ms/f/s!AiOtw8Sr4zlvgaBRTB4K9WCxOOmoeQ On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 7:26 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > And that's what it appears to be doing - bot

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

through by any chance?: > > [image: File:T200 DVI Cable Original Plug 1.jpg] > > > > > ----- Original Message - > > *From:* Chris Kmiec > *To:* m...@bitchin100.com > *Sent:* Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:24 PM > *Subject:* Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102 >

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

s to which cable, and how you're connecting them. >> >> Does the cable with the male plug that plugs into the 102 and 200 have >> the swapped wires as shown in Brian's Wiki? >> >> m >> >> - Original Message - >> *From:* Chris Kmiec

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

in your hands. >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 12:43 PM, Mike Stein wrote: >> >>> Where did you read about a two-part 100 cable? >>> >>> Nice pictures but it's hard to tell how many cables there are, what >>> connector belongs to wh

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

Looks like what I thought was a 102 cable was just the two-part 100 cable. I guess reading helps... On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 6:02 AM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > OK, I think I spoke too soon. The DVI is working fine, but I can't get any > of my 102s to respond, connected to that cable.

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

t the 102-looking cable from the DVI and the cable on the 100 together, everything works together. I guess I still need a cable for the 102... On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 7:55 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > :) Ok, maybe not 50, but I'll take some. Here are a few while I'm working > on c

[M100] Removing the clear LCD protector

Now that I've acquired a number of 100/102s, I have few that I a bit scratched up. They look much better with the cover off anyway, so I was wondering if anyone has made any 3D designs for something decent looking. Alternatively, any other ideas? The height difference between LCD and top case edges

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

? :) > > We have the info to create new cables that function, but I still would > really like to see the details of the original cables & connectors up close > and clear just for reference. > > -- > bkw > > On Tue, Mar 13, 2018, 10:07 PM Chris Kmiec wrote: > >&

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

n idc >> connector. I use a Panavise to crimp, not any official crimping tool. >> >> But by clicking on the pics to get the full size ones, you can see what >> you need to do. >> >> On Mon, Mar 12, 2018, 7:44 AM Chris Kmiec wrote: >> >>> Just s

[M100] DVI cable for 102

Just snagged a DVI off of eBay, and my understanding is that it needs a different cable between 100 and 102. Since the auction has a 100 bundled, I want to get/make the right cable for my 102s. Does anyone have instructions, info, etc on how to do so? Or a place where I can buy one? Thanks!

Re: [M100] 8K RAM Chip

is only for the Model 100, it will not fit the 102. > > Congratulations on your new addition :) > > From: M100 on behalf of Chris Kmiec < > ckmi...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: > Date: Friday, March 9, 2018 at 4:33 PM > To: > Subject: [M100] 8K RAM Chip > > Are

[M100] 8K RAM Chip

Are these available anywhere, or do I have to find a donor system? Just got a like-new 102, but no memory expansion. I'm assuming QUAD is no longer being made/sold? Thanks!

Re: [M100] batteries...

Sorry, I meant why not just remove it. That's what I did with all my Tandys. On Mar 8, 2018 9:10 PM, "John R. Hogerhuis" wrote: > The reason for replacing the internal nicd is that they’re 20+ years old. > > They are in the process of failing and leaking corrosive material on the > printed circu

Re: [M100] batteries...

Besides not having a backup if your main batteries suddenly go bad, is there any other reason to replace the battery? I have REX, and I have not replaced my backup battery. Just wanted to make sure I'm actually doing any harm? On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM, Gregory McGill wrote: > I found the

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

ago. > > It makes no sense they went so high. It looks like to two different buyers > too. > > On Feb 13, 2018, at 9:05 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > > Check these two auctions that just ended... > > Tandy-Portable-Disk-Drive-2 > <https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tan

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

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. It looks like to two different buyers > too. > > On Feb 13, 2018, at 9:05 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > > Check these two auctions that just

[M100] Is this for real?

Check these two auctions that just ended... Tandy-Portable-Disk-Drive-2 and Tandy-102

Re: [M100] Re-assembly of 102... again

:18 PM, MikeS wrote: > Yup, the green wires are standard, as are the mods around the cassette > port. > > As Josh suggests, it's easier to assemble face down; watch out for the > reset button! > > Good luck! > > > - Original Message - > *From:* Ch

[M100] Re-assembly of 102... again

Ok, I'm about ready to go Office Space on my Tandy 102. I've taken it apart a while back to remove the NiCd battery, and had a hell of a time putting it back together. Thought it worked fine, but now that I got a REX and have started playing with it, something was off - the entire keyboard was bowi

Re: [M100] OPT ROM Manuals

Ok, I've seen this document, but since it only said Supplement at the top, I never bothered to look below... Thanks! On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 7:34 PM, wrote: > Cleuseau is here: ftp://ftp.whtech.com/club100/doc/cleurom2.pdf > On Fri, 2018-02-09 at 19:22 -0600, Chris Kmiec wrote: >

[M100] OPT ROM Manuals

Does anyone have manuals for the Forth ROM and/or ROM2/Clouseau (sp??) I cannot find any, and now that I have a REX from Fugu (thank you!!!) I would love to find them... Thanks!

Re: [M100] New M100 hardware

I'm definitely in support of the idea, but I'll second the comment - why so small? One of the reasons why my 102s have been with me for so long is how comfortable they are. I'd be in geek heaven if I could get one with high contrast backlit screen, more memory, and faster, but not smaller. Anyway,

Re: [M100] Nadsbox and Rex available

If they are not all spoken for, please add me to a list of very interested people. 100/102 version. On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Josh Malone wrote: > I plan to sell a small batch of REX units hopefully around the end of the > month. > > On Feb 4, 2018 11:26 AM, "James Zeun" wrote: > >> Hi >>

Re: [M100] M102 + Rex + NADSBox still available, and also an untested DVI

Do you know how much you want for it, or are you just looking for offers? Chris On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:07 AM, Christopher wrote: > I still have an M102 + Rex + NADSBox still available. I feel offers have > been quite low given the original cost of the NADSBox, so I may just list > this on eBa

Re: [M100] Assembly Development on the 100

se it's simple and > familiar to me but I'm not even sure if you can download it anymore. May be > better to use something else for new work. > > -- John. > > On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 4:50 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > >> What's the best solution for assembler on

[M100] Assembly Development on the 100

What's the best solution for assembler on the Tandy 100/102? Is there a ROM add-on with one, or a software I can download? Thanks!

Re: [M100] Assembling 102 back together

operly. > > Happy New Year! > > From: M100 on behalf of Chris Kmiec < > ckmi...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: > Date: Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 6:21 PM > To: > Subject: [M100] Assembling 102 back together > > Happy new year everyone! Got my hands on a like-new 10

[M100] Assembling 102 back together

Happy new year everyone! Got my hands on a like-new 102, and decided to check the battery. Now I can't put this darn thing back together - they keyboard does not want to lay flat (pivots about the middle point), and there is these 3 little blocks that fell out when I opened it, that I suppose attac