[M100] Fwd: Selling PG Designs expansion and Interactive Solutions ROM
Hello fellow M100-ers, I'm selling my PG Designs 128K Expansion and/or my Interactive Solutions ROM. I thought I'd give the group a chance at them before going to eBay. Both work. Full disclosure, Burt repaired a broken pin on the PG Designs expansion. Burt's video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBUoIRcxhOg=3s Make an offer if interested. Buyer will also pay for shipping. I will accept PayPal. Thanks for your consideration. Eric Miller
[M100] Selling PG Designs expansion and Interactive Solutions ROM
Hello, I'm selling my PG Designs 128K Expansion and/or my Interactive Solutions ROM. I thought I'd give the group a chance at them before going to eBay. Both work. Full disclosure, Burt repaired a broken pin on the PG Designs expansion. Burt's video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBUoIRcxhOg=3s Make an offer if interested. Buyer will also pay for shipping. I accept PayPal. Thanks for your consideration. Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
Re: [M100] dc jack
Small world! I had a feeling your name was familiar... Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:50 PM Gregory McGill wrote: > yep! thanks Eric, also I run arcadeshopper.com :) > > Greg > > > On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 9:30 AM Eric Miller > wrote: > >> Sorry, you're asking about the receptacle, not the power adapter. >> >> Eric Miller >> http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ >> https://github.com/eric-john-miller >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 12:28 PM Eric Miller >> wrote: >> >>> I've purchased other items from here before: >>> >>> >>> https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/6v-power-supply-for-models-100-102-200/p/120510370/category=28313042 >>> >>> Eric Miller >>> http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ >>> https://github.com/eric-john-miller >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 1:08 AM Brian Brindle wrote: >>> >>>> I know it's a 5.5x2.1mm size barrel connector that goes in the >>>> bulk-head mount, but finding one that is a drop in replacement for the M100 >>>> is going to be tricky without modification. >>>> I'd probably try something like this - >>>> https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/PJ-032A/1644525 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:35 AM Gregory McGill >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> nobody? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 9:53 PM Gregory McGill < >>>>> arcadeshop...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I was asked today if I had replacement DC jacks for the M100 is there >>>>>> a part out there I can get from one of the usual suppliers? >>>>>> >>>>>> Greg >>>>>> >>>>>>>
Re: [M100] dc jack
Sorry, you're asking about the receptacle, not the power adapter. Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 12:28 PM Eric Miller wrote: > I've purchased other items from here before: > > > https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/6v-power-supply-for-models-100-102-200/p/120510370/category=28313042 > > Eric Miller > http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ > https://github.com/eric-john-miller > > > On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 1:08 AM Brian Brindle wrote: > >> I know it's a 5.5x2.1mm size barrel connector that goes in the bulk-head >> mount, but finding one that is a drop in replacement for the M100 is going >> to be tricky without modification. >> I'd probably try something like this - >> https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/PJ-032A/1644525 >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:35 AM Gregory McGill >> wrote: >> >>> nobody? >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 9:53 PM Gregory McGill >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I was asked today if I had replacement DC jacks for the M100 is there a >>>> part out there I can get from one of the usual suppliers? >>>> >>>> Greg >>>> >>>>>
Re: [M100] dc jack
I've purchased other items from here before: https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/6v-power-supply-for-models-100-102-200/p/120510370/category=28313042 Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 1:08 AM Brian Brindle wrote: > I know it's a 5.5x2.1mm size barrel connector that goes in the bulk-head > mount, but finding one that is a drop in replacement for the M100 is going > to be tricky without modification. > I'd probably try something like this - > https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/PJ-032A/1644525 > > > > > On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:35 AM Gregory McGill > wrote: > >> nobody? >> >> >> On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 9:53 PM Gregory McGill >> wrote: >> >>> I was asked today if I had replacement DC jacks for the M100 is there a >>> part out there I can get from one of the usual suppliers? >>> >>> Greg >>> >>>>
Re: [M100] Newbie
I was fortunate to find a Radio Shack AC adapter at my local college recycling center. It’s a 6 volt 150mA center negative wall wort cat no 273-1454D. On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 8:19 AM AvantGuard Systems < cavaug...@avantguardsystems.com> wrote: > God knows I have tons of those as well. I'm always afraid when mismatching > voltage, amperage. Not that I haven't done it many times before! So thanks > for that info. Maybe I will try it > > Curtis > > On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 12:33 AM jonathan.y...@telia.com < > jonathan.y...@telia.com> wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I power my M100 off a USB power supply, though I admit I made the cable >> myself. Dead or no longer used phones, tablets, GPS devices, ebook >> readers, etc. all came with these things. I have more than enough of them >> floating around, and it works for the M100 even though it is only 5V >> out.I tried to standardize things so I could use the USB power supplies >> for electronic devices, like the MVT100 display adapter. That method didn't >> work for the Psion 5MX, though, even though the thing really only wants 3 V >> (2 AA batteries). >> >> Jonathan >> >> Ursprungligt meddelande >> Från : cavaug...@avantguardsystems.com >> Datum : 2021-02-09 - 21:26 (CEST) >> Till : m100@lists.bitchin100.com >> Ämne : [M100] Newbie >> >> Just joined the list as I just acquired a used TRS80 Model 100. Of course >> it's not working, so I just wanted to first ask for some advice. I have >> been reading info at Club100. >> Basically, I feel I need to buy some stuff at Club100. First and foremost >> a new battery, which is highly recommended. Also expansion RAM (since none >> has been installed), probably the power supply (although maybe premature). >> But probably better cost wise to get everything right away (shipping >> costs!). >> Anyhow, opening it up though I see that this thing obviously had >> batteries left in it and there is dry acid (whatever that is) about that >> general area on the board. My concern is that that might be enough damage >> that there's no way to recover it. Or maybe cleaning that area up might be >> fine. What is recommended for cleaning up battery acid, btw. >> Thanks for any suggestions! >> >> Curtis >> >> >> -- Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
Re: [M100] 102 com port power drain?
I experienced display dimming when I connected a serial to usb cable without adding a null modem adapter. My cable was also a Prolific cable. I would suggest getting a null modem adapter or cable. On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 6:37 AM Thomas Morehouse wrote: > Thanks Peter. That is interesting. I've tried the usb/serial > cable/adapter on my M100 and M102. On both, the screen immediately dims > and disappears completely at normal contrast setting; that's at the cold > boot menu alone. Same when I'm in Telcom.I have to turn the contrast > up to maximum just to be able to read the screen. And this happens whether > it's connected to anything or not. > > I don't have a "plain" serial cable to try., to see if it's the cable or > the Prolific usb part causing the problem. I do have another usb/serial > cable/adapter (Wyse), which doesn't cause a dimming problem - but that one > isn't recognized by my Dell laptop or desktop. Wyse is now Dell, there are > no Wyse drivers to be found, and Win10 says "no driver available" after > doing its "internet search". > > Tom M. > > > On Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 11:26 PM Peter Noeth wrote: > >> No, my USB/Serial cable *does not* change the display contrast of my >> T102 or M100 when connected to either my HP Mini 100e laptop or my Dell >> WinXP desktop computer. >> >> Neither does my standard serial cable when connected to my Dell WinXP >> desktop computer and either the T102 or M100. >> >> Regards, >> >> Peter >> > > -- Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
Re: [M100] Tandy 200 Project Machines
Expressing my interest as well. Also willing to pay postage. Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller On Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 9:26 PM Josh Malone wrote: > Also declaring my interest in one. I have one 200 unit but I would love to > have a second for demos and shows. Willing to pay postage, packing, etc. > Stop these came from Tom's massive sale? > > -Josh > > On Fri, Apr 5, 2019, 8:46 PM Britt Dodd wrote: > >> Okay let me get these together and I’ll let you all know! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Apr 5, 2019, at 8:23 PM, Kevin Becker wrote: >> > >> > I've got a smallbacklog of projects myself but the Model 200 is >> > definitely on my list of machines I want to get someday, so I'd >> > probably be interested in one. I just have to finish refurbing my Model >> > 1, start refurbing my Model 4, and build an IDE adapter for my Tandy >> > 1400LT first, and then I'm ready to go! >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> On Fri, 2019-04-05 at 18:44 -0400, Britt Dodd wrote: >> >> Good evening, >> >> >> >> Looking for a home for 3 Tandy 200 project machines. I'm sure they >> >> just need some re-cap action, but I have enough projects to last >> >> three lifetimes, and although I'm pretty handy at fixing things, I >> >> just don't have enough experience to get these things working again. >> >> They all seem to have a fault where, they will power on, but display >> >> lines in video, no matter what I seem to do. I've pulled the battery >> >> out (I think part of the problem is the lack of a battery causes the >> >> memory to be initialized in a inconsistent state), and although I'm >> >> not aware of widespread issues surrounding through-hole capacitors, >> >> there seems to be some suggestions that re-capping these M200's will >> >> fix them. >> >> >> >> That being said, I bought these in an attempt to repair them and give >> >> them away to good homes, spurred by attending Tandy Assembly for the >> >> first time last year. Hoping that I can either fix them, or donate >> >> these to someone who can fix them, if anything to lessen the pile of >> >> projects I currently have. >> >> >> >> First time poster, long time listener >> >> >> >> -Britt >> > >> >
Re: [M100] Display goes blank when plugged into power adapter
Well, I feel silly. I tried it again and it’s working. Is it a mechanical switch on the power adapter port that switches off the battery supply? The power strip it was plugged into wasn’t plugged into the wall outlet! #SlapPalmToForehead On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 7:12 PM Josh Malone wrote: > Study the Tandy 100 service manual. It's really excellent. You can find it > in the internet archive or club 100. > > On Tue, Apr 2, 2019, 6:54 PM Eric Miller > wrote: > >> Thanks for the advice. This will be a learning experience for me. I’ve >> done some minor assembly projects - mostly Raspberry PI stuff. Diagnostics >> and repair is new to me. >> >> Time to break out the books and YouTube videos! >> >> On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 2:39 PM Josh Malone wrote: >> >>> I salvaged one from a parts machine. But I used a M100 xfrmr in a M102 >>> and it worked fine. It's a fugly dead-bug install, but functional. I >>> have a vague feeling that I located an electrically-compatible but >>> physically wrong part online but have no notes to that effect. >>> >>> -Josh >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 2:33 PM Fugu ME100 wrote: >>> > >>> > Which model transformer did you use? >>> > >>> > I have been looking for a replacement but have not really found one. >>> > Thanks! >>> > >>> > On 2/4/19, 11:28 AM, "M100 on behalf of Josh Malone" >>> > >>> > wrote: >>> > >>> > I've also had to replace the transformer on a unit, though that one was >>> > exhibiting complete power-on failure. >>> > >>> > >>> >> -- >> Eric Miller >> http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ >> https://github.com/eric-john-miller >> > -- Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
Re: [M100] Display goes blank when plugged into power adapter
Thanks for the advice. This will be a learning experience for me. I’ve done some minor assembly projects - mostly Raspberry PI stuff. Diagnostics and repair is new to me. Time to break out the books and YouTube videos! On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 2:39 PM Josh Malone wrote: > I salvaged one from a parts machine. But I used a M100 xfrmr in a M102 > and it worked fine. It's a fugly dead-bug install, but functional. I > have a vague feeling that I located an electrically-compatible but > physically wrong part online but have no notes to that effect. > > -Josh > > On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 2:33 PM Fugu ME100 wrote: > > > > Which model transformer did you use? > > > > I have been looking for a replacement but have not really found one. > > Thanks! > > > > On 2/4/19, 11:28 AM, "M100 on behalf of Josh Malone" > > > > wrote: > > > > I've also had to replace the transformer on a unit, though that one was > > exhibiting complete power-on failure. > > > > > -- Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
[M100] Display goes blank when plugged into power adapter
It was working fine last night. Today, the display goes blank when plugged into power adapter. If it’s on battery power and displaying the menu, and then I plug it in, it goes blank. If I plug it in and then turn it on, it’s blank. Unplugging does not enable the display. I have to unplug and turn it off and back on again. Power circuit caps? -- Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
Re: [M100] Directory Full error from DOS100 using LaddieAlpha
Hi and thanks for responding. I’ll document the issue further tonight. Here is what I recall. I had six or seven files on the M102. The directory where I was running LaddieAlpha had two files. Menu.ba and Inviso.ba - the files needed for PG Designs rom expansion. The copy of the console output from LaddieAlpha is from after switching DOS100 from Ram to Disk. It may have been the output after removing the two .ba files when I tried it a second time. On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 11:33 PM John R. Hogerhuis wrote: > Hello Eric, > > Welcome and thank you for the bug report. > > OK. I haven't heard that issue before but I can check. Most people use > TS-DOS or TEENY to my knowledge, but AFAIK there shouldn't be any big > difference between TS-DOS and DOS100 > > Any more you can tell me? Any idea how many files there were when it > failed? The Directory Full message is not legitimate since you weren't > trying to create a file. But I have no doubt that's what it displayed. > > Does it still happen after you removed files? > > Is that the full trace? Or after restarting LaddieAlpha? > > -- John. > > On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 7:29 PM Eric Miller > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> My first post. >> >> I'm using LaddieAlpha and DOS100 to transfer files to my M102. Everything >> appeared to be working last night. I transferred some files to my M102 and >> to my laptop. >> >> Tonight when I tried to view the file list on the laptop (Pressing F4 >> "Disk"), it started beeping rapidly and displayed "Directory Full". I had >> to hit the reset to get it to stop. I removed some files both from the >> subdirectory I'm running LaddieAlpha and on the M102. Rebooting my laptop, >> etc. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> The console window on the laptop contained the following text: >> >> >> D:\Projects\M100\Laddie>LaddieAlpha.EXE com3 6 >> >> >> LaddieAlpha Tandy Portable Disk Drive Emulator (Speaker To Machines, Inc.) >> Built: 2/11/2019 2:13:57 AM >> File Version : 2.1.0.0 >> Version : 2.1.0.0 >> Copyright: Copyright c Speaker To Machines, Inc. 2014 >> Working Dir : D:\Projects\M100\Laddie >> >> >> Opening com3 >> G:FE 4D 31 0D >> O:12 0B 00 52 4F 4F 54 20 20 2E 3C 3E 20 96 >> G:0D 0D 4D 31 >> G:0D >> O:12 01 00 EC >> G:4D 31 0D >> O:12 0B 00 52 4F 4F 54 20 20 2E 3C 3E 20 96 >> G:0D 0D 4D 31 >> G:0D >> O:12 01 00 EC >> O:12 0B 00 52 4F 4F 54 20 20 2E 3C 3E 20 96 >> O:11 1C 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 >> 00 00 00 00 00 9D 35 >> >> Eric Miller >> http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ >> https://github.com/eric-john-miller >> > -- Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
[M100] Directory Full error from DOS100 using LaddieAlpha
Hi, My first post. I'm using LaddieAlpha and DOS100 to transfer files to my M102. Everything appeared to be working last night. I transferred some files to my M102 and to my laptop. Tonight when I tried to view the file list on the laptop (Pressing F4 "Disk"), it started beeping rapidly and displayed "Directory Full". I had to hit the reset to get it to stop. I removed some files both from the subdirectory I'm running LaddieAlpha and on the M102. Rebooting my laptop, etc. Any ideas? The console window on the laptop contained the following text: D:\Projects\M100\Laddie>LaddieAlpha.EXE com3 6 LaddieAlpha Tandy Portable Disk Drive Emulator (Speaker To Machines, Inc.) Built: 2/11/2019 2:13:57 AM File Version : 2.1.0.0 Version : 2.1.0.0 Copyright: Copyright c Speaker To Machines, Inc. 2014 Working Dir : D:\Projects\M100\Laddie Opening com3 G:FE 4D 31 0D O:12 0B 00 52 4F 4F 54 20 20 2E 3C 3E 20 96 G:0D 0D 4D 31 G:0D O:12 01 00 EC G:4D 31 0D O:12 0B 00 52 4F 4F 54 20 20 2E 3C 3E 20 96 G:0D 0D 4D 31 G:0D O:12 01 00 EC O:12 0B 00 52 4F 4F 54 20 20 2E 3C 3E 20 96 O:11 1C 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 9D 35 Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
[M100] USB2.0 to Serial for M100
If I'm reading the documentation correctly, it appears that I need a 3.3V 5V TTL Bi-directional level shifter between my USB2.0 to serial cable and my M100. I'm pretty sure my Prolific pl-2303 is 3.3V. Eric Miller http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/ https://github.com/eric-john-miller
