It does have the ability to transfer files via X-modem protocol. You will need a suitable software on the host computer that can do this sort of serial COMs.
Jeff Birt -----Original Message----- From: M100 <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Hiraghm Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 5:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [M100] M100 Digest, Vol 144, Issue 18 Would that backpack also work with older DOS laptop computers, such as the Tandy 1400LT or Tandy 1100FD? > --------Original Message------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:17:01 -0600 > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: [M100] Backpack drives are back! > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi all, > > > > A lot of folks have been asking when more Backpack drives will be available. > As you know the chip shortage has made some parts impossible to > obtain, including the microcontroller used in the original Backpack. > My friend that designed the original Backpack found a newly released > AVR processor that was actually available and designed the Backpack > Drive Plus, or BPD+ if you prefer. It looks the same and works the > same with a slightly lower current draw from the battery. He also made > a number of adapters to use the Backpack with computers like the WP2, > Sinclair Z88, Epson HX-20, Epson PX-8. The Epson's have a separate firmware > to simulate the original Epson disk drives. > > > > We had a waiting list of folks who had asked for one and have worked > through that list so now ordering is open to the public. We are still > 3D printing cases and finishing the units up. If the stock level shows > zero, try again in a few days. When we run out, I will note that on the > webpage. > > > > https://www.soigeneris.com/tandy-tpdd-2-backpack-drive-2 > > > > Jeff Birt > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was > scrubbed... > URL: > <http://lists.bitchin100.com/private.cgi/m100-bitchin100.com/attachmen > ts/20221219/459f6b05/attachment-0001.htm> > > ------------------------------ >
