Re: [M100] Cassette-emulator ?

2021-04-05 Thread Steven Ranft
Has anyone tried using a Digital Voice Recorder? The advantage of using the Cassette (audio) interface is that the format is understood by many M100 type systems and no software or drivers are needed. The drawback is, it's slow. I think I will try using a Digital Voice Recorder for storing and

Re: [M100] program library in WAV format

2018-09-16 Thread Steven Ranft
it downloaded fine. Steve From: M100 on behalf of Steven Ranft Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2018 2:37 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] program library in WAV format Hi Jesus, Thanks for all the effort! Good job. I found the link for Cribbage

Re: [M100] program library in WAV format

2018-09-16 Thread Steven Ranft
Hi Jesus, Thanks for all the effort! Good job. I found the link for Cribbage CRIBGE.BA 12362 (07-02-88) gave The requested URL /golfgon/cribge.wav was not found on this server. But otherwise the ones I checked were all downloadable. I have not tried to save them to tape or play them yet

Re: [M100] batteries...

2018-03-20 Thread Steven Ranft
Hi Kevin, I replaced one of mine with a NiCad a while back, but I don't think the slow trickle charge provided by the M100 will cause any damage to the NiMH you got. http://www.greenbatteries.com/nimh-battery-charger-faq/#NiCD charger for NiMH batteries NiMH Battery Charger FAQ -

Re: [M100] Model 200 + Rex for sale

2018-01-31 Thread Steven Ranft
Hi Christopher, I am interested in either the T102 or T200 including Rex and a NADSBox if still available. Steve Ranft Savage, MN From: M100 on behalf of Christopher Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018

[M100] M100 for sale

2018-01-17 Thread Steven Ranft
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/47900666 Steve Ranft Savage, MN

Re: [M100] ROM burning questions

2016-05-09 Thread Steven Ranft
available unless you find a used one; a newer version may or may not become available in the future. Can't really give you a step-by-step since I don't know exactly what you want to do with/to what. Good luck! m - Original Message - From: Steven Ranft To: Club 100

[M100] ROM burning questions

2016-05-09 Thread Steven Ranft
I am pretty new to retro computing. But have become an addict in the last year or so. I have Several M-100, M-102, M-200, NEC-8201 and NEC-8300 systems in working order. I also have a ROM Booster PAC. I really have only scratched the surface of learning to use these machines. I bought some

Re: [M100] Mdeol 100 FACEBOOK group

2016-05-06 Thread Steven Ranft
My 2 cents: I think posting info about this mailing list on the Model 100 FB page will introduce the Model T to a broader audience.It could cause an increase in REX and other orders and probably drive up the price of the few used Model T's that show up on eBay.It might also increase the

Re: [M100] Is it possible to use USb flash drive with a Model 100

2015-11-30 Thread Steven Ranft
Hi John,Thanks for the response. I have a few questions.Can you set up the Pi to start LaddieAlpha without user input? (Headless operation)(So that only a power cable and M100 Serial cable are needed to use it as a TPDD)Can Laddie alpha be configure to write to the USB thumb drive? I found this

Re: [M100] Is it possible to use USb flash drive with a Model 100

2015-11-29 Thread Steven Ranft
Hi Ken,I saw the Raspberry Pi A is for sale for $20 now!https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale/ I have an idea that would be easy, if I could write code I would write a TPDD emulator for the Pi. Perhaps the Pi can handle a copy of LAPDOS in DOSBox running on the PI,

Re: [M100] USB "juice pack"

2015-11-28 Thread Steven Ranft
I found this on Amazon here in the US. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H01VGTQ?redirect=true_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 It has the same DC to DC converter as the cable John Hogerhuis located in the UK.The DC to DC converter boosts the 5V output of the "juice pack" to 6V, which is what your

Re: [M100] Purchase a REX module?

2015-07-16 Thread Steven Ranft
Hi, I also tried to place an order for a REX.Or asked to know the availability and have not heard back from Ken.I bought a TRS Booster Pak from eBay and although it is huge, I think it does the pretty much the same thing.I haven't found time to get it running yet. Steve Ranft Savage, MN

Re: [M100] Mxxx Software of 3.5

2015-06-17 Thread Steven Ranft
I second the motion to make Back-up disk images of any vintage software before endangering it. I would use a hi-res camera. Scanners ensure perfect lighting and focus with almost zero setup time.A good camera will give you similar results with a little set-up time.Your cell phone is probably

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-14 Thread Steven Ranft
. Or, Gene corriganflowcharles...@gmail.com On May 13, 2015, at 11:46 AM, Steven Ranft s_ra...@hotmail.com wrote: I like it: Let's design a Model 2000 I think it should be as high tech as we can make it. It should be ahead of it's time Like the first M 100 was and totally customizable and adaptable

Re: [M100] Model 1000+1

2015-05-14 Thread Steven Ranft
Model 100-NT ? We might be able to use TRS Theoretically Redesigned Systems ? TRS Model 100-NT Perhaps worthy of a new thread? Steve Ranft Savage, MN Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 09:04:21 -0500 From: hira...@hotmail.com To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Model 1000+1 I was