I didn't see Jeff Birt mention it, but he now has a new take down video of the stylish Olivetti M-10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq8DnnvOAy8 [https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVF.5TmdeHHMypRnkGiskw6vCw&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq8DnnvOAy8> The Olivetti M-10. The Italian cousin of the Tandy-102? Overview and mini refurb.<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq8DnnvOAy8> Video sponsor: PCBWay: $5 for 2 layer PCBs with 24hr turnaround at https://www.pcbway.com/ In this video we take a look at the Olivetti M-10. The M-10 is the Italian cousin of the TRS-80 Model 100 and Tandy 102. We’ll investigate the similarities and differences including that spiffy flip up LCD screen and the stylish exterior. How much of ... www.youtube.com
I left my Model-100 plugged in to an original Tandy transformer/power supply, it got a bit warm, so I said... Hum.. What happens if I unplug the transformer - it will probably go cold, as there is nothing to complete the circuit. I was surprised, the little bugger actually got warmer, not being plugged into the Model-100. I've determined, I need to build it a little pig tail with an on/off rocker switch on the AC side of the circuit.
