I guess the real question there is if the communication programs on the
Model T's properly handle the extended ASCII. I would certainly hope so,
or transfers to another computer would be corrupted.
It seems like this would be fairly easy to test with a Model T connected
to a PC where you send the 8 bit ascii codes directly and see what
displays. Realterm or Coolterm allows you to send hex over serial.
On 11/15/2025 6:00 PM, [email protected] wrote:
I understand that most bbses hosting ascii themes are done to cater to
machines like our beloved model t's.
I was going through the 100 user guide and it showed the list of
characters and their respective encodings.
If I were to design a theme using some of the extended ascii encodings
on the bbs, would it appear properly on a connection with a 100/102/200?
I've asked around but no one knows for certain.
I have a suspicion it will, and I"m hoping so, becuase I'm about to
stand up a new bbs themed specifically for ascii encoding using the
synchronet bbs service. I have a game idea that will work perfecty if
i can draw those glyphs.
Thanks,
Daniel
Sysop - Air & Wave BBS
finger - [email protected]
