Re: [M100] $9 computer

2015-05-18 Thread Andrew Roach
It has bluetooth and wifi. There are some guys on the HPLX mailing list talking about making a pocket computer with it. On Mon, May 18, 2015 at 1:43 PM Hiraghm wrote: > This bit doesn't deal with the M100, but... > this board looks small enough to fit inside an old-fashioned (big) > pocket watc

Re: [M100] $9 computer

2015-05-18 Thread Hiraghm
This bit doesn't deal with the M100, but... this board looks small enough to fit inside an old-fashioned (big) pocket watch case. If one could put a decent display on it, and maybe a very thin membrane keyboard in the watch's lid, it would make a very cool steampunk pocket computer. I can't r

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread Steven Ranft
net-books aren't TPL by the definition. The keyboards are too small and no off the shelf batteries. Steve Ranft Savage, MN From: jan.vandenboss...@vivaqua.be To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 08:16:33 + Subject: Re: [M100] $9 Computer Actually, the computer typi

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread John R. Hogerhuis
On Monday, May 18, 2015, Ken Pettit wrote: > Yeah, I've looked *many* times doing quite exhaustive searches just about > everywhere I could think of looking for a similarly sized / shaped LCD. > Nada, unless you want to order 10,000 of them. > > So that means we would have to be funded. Could be

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread Ken Pettit
alf Of Ken > Pettit > Sent: maandag 18 mei 2015 10:32 > To: Model 100 Discussion > Subject: Re: [M100] $9 Computer > > I'm pretty sure those 240x64 LCDs are only like 4-5" wide and about 1.5" > tall. I was looking into using some to replace a client's 4 line x

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread VANDEN BOSSCHE JAN
screen! From: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of Ken Pettit Sent: maandag 18 mei 2015 10:32 To: Model 100 Discussion Subject: Re: [M100] $9 Computer I'm pretty sure those 240x64 LCDs are only like 4-5" wide and about 1.5" tall.  I was looking into using so

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread Ken Pettit
> Jan-80 """"" > @ work( @ @ ) > --.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- > > > From: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of Marko > Peussa > Sent: vrijdag 15 mei 2015 19:20 > To: Model 100 Discussion > S

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread Ken Pettit
> > That said: is there a version of Virtual T for the Linux OS ? > > Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus > Jan-80 """"" > @ work( @ @ ) > --.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- > Be green, read from the screen! > > > From

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread VANDEN BOSSCHE JAN
m: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of Marko Peussa Sent: vrijdag 15 mei 2015 19:20 To: Model 100 Discussion Subject: Re: [M100] $9 Computer Has anyone looked the M100/102 from an IP (patent) viewpoint? Most of those may have expired, if not all. Just wondering how much would a 1:1

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-18 Thread VANDEN BOSSCHE JAN
T for the Linux OS ? Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus Jan-80 """"" @ work( @ @ ) --.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- Be green, read from the screen! From: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of Steven Ranft Sent: donderdag 14 mei 2015 16:10

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Ken Pettit
You make a good point. Though I find I am usually going against the norm … I really can't stand Arduino for instance and in fact prefer to write my own soft processors on FPGAs (when I have the time). I wrote a Risc8 processor back in 1997 on an Altera 10K20 FPGA complete with an assembler and si

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread John R. Hogerhuis
On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 10:03 AM, Ken Pettit wrote: > Just what I need, another ARM based SBC occupying space in a drawer > alongside all the other development boards I have :) > > Ken > I hear you, but... similar to the Raspberry Pi, the beauty of popular gadgets like this (assuming CHIP too bec

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Daryl Tester
On Fri, 15 May 2015 10:03:12 -0700, Ken Pettit wrote: Just what I need, another ARM based SBC occupying space in a drawer alongside all the other development boards I have :) +1 -- Regards, Daryl Tester Handcrafted Computers Pty. Ltd.

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Ronald Paukst
ze, price, colour, ...) >>>>>> http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/monochrome-STN-graphic-240x64-lcd-display_60110813146.html >>>>>> >>>>>> All we need to find is a keyboard. No numpad! and how to connect the >>>>>> arrow-keys ? >>

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Fred Whitaker
how to connect the >>>>> arrow-keys ? >>>>> >>>>> And money, of course... Crowdfunding ? >>>>> >>>>> Ah, I can dream, can't I ? >>>>> >>>>> Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus >>>>&

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Bob Pigford
bject: Re: [M100] $9 Computer This is interesting stuff. I'll keep watching. But realize there was already a Model 2000. On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Flow gmail wrote: How about a projection "screen" either directly onto the eyeball a la Google Glasses, or large on a

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Marko Peussa
We would just provide a platform for others to fill. THAT would be marketable. > > AND we could design the default starter main board that is 100% TRS-80 Model > 100 compatible! > > Thanks, > Steve > > > Steve Ranft > > Savage, MN > > > Date: We

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Ken Pettit
5 4:25 PM > *To:* Model 100 Discussion > > *Subject:* Re: [M100] $9 Computer > > > > This is interesting stuff. I'll keep watching. But realize there was > already a Model 2000. > > > > On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Flow gmail > wrote: > > How about a pro

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Ken Pettit
nnect the >>> arrow-keys ? >>> >>> And money, of course... Crowdfunding ? >>> >>> Ah, I can dream, can't I ? >>> >>> Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus >>> Jan-80 """"" >>> @ w

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Russell Flowers
ml >>> >>> All we need to find is a keyboard. No numpad! and how to connect the >>> arrow-keys ? >>> >>> And money, of course... Crowdfunding ? >>> >>> Ah, I can dream, can't I ? >>> >>> Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus &

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-15 Thread Frederick Whitaker
0 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com <mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com>] On Behalf Of Hiraghm Sent: dinsdag 12 mei 2015 18:29 To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com <mailto:m100@lists.bitchin100.com> Subject: [M100] $9 Computer ZDnet had this ar

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-14 Thread Steven Ranft
for others to fill. THAT would be marketable. AND we could design the default starter main board that is 100% TRS-80 Model 100 compatible! Thanks,Steve Steve Ranft Savage, MN Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 15:25:29 -0500 From: l...@3footed.com To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] $9 Comp

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Bob Pigford
To: Model 100 Discussion Subject: Re: [M100] $9 Computer This is interesting stuff. I'll keep watching. But realize there was already a Model 2000. On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Flow gmail wrote: How about a projection "screen" either directly onto the eyeball a la Goog

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Lee Kelley
; WiFi and Bluetooth are battery killers, and should have an auto off in > BIOS to turn them off when the unit is unplugged. > > > Steve Ranft > > Savage, MN > > > From: jan.vandenboss...@vivaqua.be > To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com > Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 09:11:08 +00

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Flow gmail
ith AAAs it would be thin enough to resemble a net book. Clam shell would > protect the screen. > > WiFi and Bluetooth are battery killers, and should have an auto off in BIOS > to turn them off when the unit is unplugged. > > > Steve Ranft > > Savage, MN > >

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Joe Grubbs
le and 5 pin DIN connector on it and voila! > Date: Tue, 12 May 2015 11:29:28 -0500 > From: hira...@hotmail.com > To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com > Subject: [M100] $9 Computer > > ZDnet had this article on this tiny successor (cousin?) to the Raspberry PI. > I couldn't h

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Steven Ranft
ugged. Steve Ranft Savage, MN From: jan.vandenboss...@vivaqua.be To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 09:11:08 +0000 Subject: Re: [M100] $9 Computer I'm coming back to the dream we sometimes share: re-building the Model T with current technology. 3-D printing gives us the o

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Scott Lawrence
t;>> Cheap computers, like the one below, or a RasPi, could provide the >>> >>> heart. >>> >>> Autoboot an emulation! Does VirtualT on Linux exist yet? >>> >>> >>> >>> Apparently, the type of display of the Model T 240x64 is still

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Shaun M. Wheeler
>> Eg. from the page >> >>> >> http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/240x64-graphic-lcd-display-module.html >> ... >> >>> take your pick! >> >>> The following stands out (size, price, colour, ...) >> >>> >> http://www.alib

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Fred Whitaker
? >> >>> >> >>> Apparently, the type of display of the Model T 240x64 is still made. >> >>> Eg. from the page >> >>> http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/240x64-graphic-lcd-display-module.html >> >>> ... >> >>> take your pick! >> &

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Shaun M. Wheeler
, price, colour, ...) > >>> > http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/monochrome-STN-graphic-240x64-lcd-display_60110813146.html > >>> > >>> All we need to find is a keyboard. No numpad! and how to connect the > >>> arrow-keys ? > >>>

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Scott Lawrence
nd money, of course... Crowdfunding ? >>> >>> Ah, I can dream, can't I ? >>> >>> Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus >>> Jan-80 """"" >>> @ work( = = ) >>> --.ooo--(_)--ooo.---

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Clinton Reddekop
t; >> And money, of course... Crowdfunding ? >> >> Ah, I can dream, can't I ? >> >> Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus >> Jan-80 """"" >> @ work( = = ) >> ------.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- >> >>

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread Stephen Adolph
't I ? > > Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus > Jan-80 """"" > @ work( = = ) > --.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- > > -Original Message- > From: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of Hiraghm > Sent: dinsdag 12 mei 201

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-13 Thread VANDEN BOSSCHE JAN
= = ) --.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- -Original Message- From: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of Hiraghm Sent: dinsdag 12 mei 2015 18:29 To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Subject: [M100] $9 Computer ZDnet had this article on this tiny successor (cousin?) to the R

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Roach
I backed the kickstarter a few days ago. I'll experiment when the device comes in. Built in bluetooth means that, with a working BlueM, the device wouldn't ever need to touch the m100. You could throw some batteries at it, and keep the chip in your pocket. The hp-LX guys have been ogling this as

Re: [M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-12 Thread Shaun M. Wheeler
I caught that on Google+ the other day. It'd be a cute toy to play with. On May 12, 2015 11:30 AM, "Hiraghm" wrote: > I suppose it would help if I included a link to the article: > > http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-9-dollar-computer-what-do-you-get/?tag=nl.e539&s_cid=e539&ttag=e539&ftag=TRE17cf

[M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-12 Thread Hiraghm
I suppose it would help if I included a link to the article: http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-9-dollar-computer-what-do-you-get/?tag=nl.e539&s_cid=e539&ttag=e539&ftag=TRE17cfd61

[M100] $9 Computer

2015-05-12 Thread Hiraghm
ZDnet had this article on this tiny successor (cousin?) to the Raspberry PI. I couldn't help but wonder how it could be interfaced to the M100 to enhance the M100s capabilities. Even if the M10x/200 ended up only being a terminal into the device. I picture a small (3d printed?) plastic box the