Hello,
That perl script and whatever else is needed to let the M100 act as keyboard
input for X windows sounds interesting. I assume you have the raspberry pi
video output device showing X? Would you be willing to share the details?
Jonathan
----Original Message----
>From : bbrin...@gmail.com
Date : 2023-12-11 - 13:08 (CEST)
To : m...@bitchin100.com
Subject : Re: [M100] M100 ergonomics
I've got several and they get used often. Daily task is usually note taking
with IDEA! or journaling with the built in text editor. I do use the Ultimate
ROM II and View80 a LOT. I also use it pretty extensively for Amateur radio,
primarily logging and satellite tracking. I also spend quite a bit of time
messing around in CP/M mode doing weird stuff with DDT.
I have a raspberry-pi connected that I've dubbed the "Tan-PI". It's got
several programs on it to do file sharing / TPDD emulation and I have a hacked
together perl script that sends each key press from the Tandy to the X-windows
system as keyboard input allowing me to use the M100 as the keyboard to the
Raspberry Pi system. I will often remote the Raspberry Pi with VNC on my phone
when I need a "real desktop" to send an e-mail or go to a web stie the tandy
can't handle from the Linux CLI.
These are my two go-to addons. I use a small USB power bank and this for
power:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJDSG28P
I also have a bunch of these Laptop "Foot" devices. Just drop one at the
back, middle of the Model-T and it greatly improves the ergonomix. They are
cheap so I keep one in my bag and one on my desk.
https://www.amazon.com/SUPBEE-Universal-Computer-Anti-Slip-Ventilated/dp/B085QL2QXS
On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 6:30 AM Gary Wilkinson <
gpwilkin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
My T102 is connected as a terminal to my VAX4000. I have a DVI connected to
an LCD screen with composite video, so I get 80 column full screen text. Very
useable.
Sent from my iPhone
> On 11 Dec 2023, at 10:25, Lee Osborne <
leeosbo...@fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
> I use mine quite a lot for journalling and writing articles, mainly because
> it has the best keyboard of any device I own. I find that a desk or table is
> fine as long as the light is reasonably good. I can type faster on it than
> most other computers or keyboards.
>
> Lee
>
>> On Mon, 11 Dec 2023, at 00:47, runrin wrote:
>> Hey all!
>>
>> I was wondering if people would be willing to share how they typically
>> use their Model Ts.
>>
>> I've found that it's pretty difficult for me to find a comfortable
>> position to use my Model 100 for any length of time. I'm always bending
>> forward to get a better view when I sit at a table or desk, and when
>> it's on my lap the lack of palmrest causes the keyboard to slide too
>> close to my body making it hard to type.
>>
>> Do you typically only use them on desks? Do you use yours on your lap?
>> Do you use a lap desk? Any tips for how you comfortably use a Model T
>> for longer stretches (30+ minutes) would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> Lee Osborne
> West Lothian, Scotland
> 07960 096282
>
leeosbo...@fastmail.co.uk
> www.journeyman.online/services
