The thing that needs clarification here 1) for EU models of M100 - what motherboard was standard? 2) the motherboard code is PLX120BH1X - is that the same is KC-85? 3) for that motherboard code, it clearly uses the MOLEX connector but what is the pinout? One would assume the same as any other M100.
On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Joe Grubbs <[email protected]> wrote: > Oh wow! You have a Unicorn 100 :) > > I'm glad it sounds like you have it figured out. Do you plan to keep it or > get another 100? > > > ------------------------------ > Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:45:14 +0100 > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [M100] Received my REX but there's a problem > > Well i think we might have figured out why the REX is not working. I sent > a photo of my TRS80 M100 to Stephen and he asked me what the heck I was > using. Turns out the guts of my M100 resemble a Kyotronic KC-85 more then > they do a Tandy M100. So it's a good bet this is why the REX isn't working. > Another indication is the lack of a modem connector on the motherboard. The > case has a blanking plate covering where the port should be. > > Stephen has suggested that someone has swapped the internals in my M100, > so it's a KC85 in a Tandy case. However having looked inside this machine, > i have to say it looks really clean and tidy. If i didn't know better, i > would say it was sold like this originally. But i've not owned my m100 / > KC85 for that long, so can't really say. > > James > > > > On 20 April 2015 at 19:47, Frederick Whitaker <[email protected]> > wrote: > > When I received my first REX I had to make sure that all the little pins > in the socket made contact, I had to do a complete restart, and only then > did I get a response from the CALL63012. I know from experience that > programs in memory can interfere with the call. Don't assume yet that you > have a bad solder connection. Try it again and don't be in a hurry. > > Fred W. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 20, 2015, at 1:40 PM, James Zeun <[email protected]> wrote: > > Ken > > It might seem daft but if you have the time, could you walk me through HOW > you tested it. I've been working with Stephen on getting this chip to be > seen by my computer but had little luck thus far. > > Cheers > James > On 20 Apr 2015 6:36 pm, "Ken Pettit" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hmm, > > I actually tested the unit prior to shipping it, so I know it worked at > one point. When I get home, I'll have to check my stock of REX100 … I > think I may be out. > > Steve, you were going to build up a few more REX100s I think … have you > made any progress on that front? > > Ken > > On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 5:55 AM, Stephen Adolph <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Probably defective then. Lately my soldering has been a little less > reliable. > > On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 8:53 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > Just confirmed I have the chip installed correctly, but the command to > active it does not appear to be working and I don't have a spare trs80 > hanging around to see if this is a fault with my computer. I've adjusted > the pins to make sure the REX is making good contact, but nothing happens. > I type in the call 63012 command and the machine just sits there doing > nothing, all I can do is reset it. > > Sent from my iPad > > On 20 Apr 2015, at 1:10 pm, Joe Grubbs <[email protected]> wrote: > > Well shoot, I feel unloved :( I requested one on Feb 6th. > > I'll stop hijacking your thread now, sorry. > > > > ------------------------------ > From: [email protected] > Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:05:25 +0100 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [M100] Received my REX but there's a problem > > Ken at club100 sorted me one out, I'm sure he would be happy to help you > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 20 Apr 2015, at 12:59 pm, Joe Grubbs <[email protected]> wrote: > > You got a REX? Where did you obtain it? I'd love to get one for my 200. > > > > > From: [email protected] > > Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:05:02 +0100 > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [M100] Received my REX but there's a problem > > > > Hey everyone > > > > I just got my REX In the post, followed the guide on wiki as the printed > manual seems to be for an earlier module. I have it installed as it shown > on the guide but I'm not seeing anything appearing on my menu. As I > understand it, I should see a new program listed for accessing my REX > module. Can anyone help please, I've been waiting ages for this to arrive, > I dont want to think it's arrived DOA. > > > > Cheers > > James > > > > > > > -- > My retro tech blog and general ramblings > http://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/ >
