Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

[Jesse Lafleur]

A pap2t ATA connected to your ethernet or wifitoethernet bridge and
something like a dialgizmo for the pulse to tone.

The asterisk server can be a dedicated machine or a virtual machine running
any Linux.

Then everything is just software.

On Sun., Feb. 26, 2023, 8:48 p.m. Joseph Colson III, 
wrote:

> What equipment would you suggest ?
>
>
>
> Joe
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* M100  *On Behalf Of *Jesse
> Lafleur
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 26, 2023 7:53 AM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch
>
>
>
> You can 100% accomplish this using an affordable PAP2T ATA connected to
> either a local asterisk (free PBX software) or remote asterisk server over
> ethernet.
>
> This can be run entirely virtualised - no special hardware other than
> either a "landline" or the pap2t. (ill get to rotary later..)
>
>
>
> The PAP2T and asterisk can provide ulaw to allow 300bps connections. Yes,
> running a local asterisk is far more stable than trying to connect to one
> remotely, but ive done it!
> I have a setup functioning to 4800 baud for faster modems as well.
>
>
>
> The rotary element will likely need a pulse to tone adapter, lots of
> options for that, I use a PBX and I also have a few purpose devices new and
> old.
>
>
>
> You can easily have a BBS software or custom *NIX program to interface,
> and with the various termcap things in this group that have been shared,
> you can get a viable connection.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:41 AM grima...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
> Hi Jesse,
>
>
>
> Do you happen to have any more details on your setup?
>
>
>
> I suppose in an ideal world, I’d like a setup that I can dial out from my
> rotary phone, and a second line that I could dial in to a modem.
>
>
>
> How difficult does that sound? I tried to use MagicJack previously but the
> compression codex they use doesn’t play well with data transfer.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:11 AM Jesse Lafleur 
> wrote:
>
> I can provide bell 103 compatible 100% online dial-in access to linux
> servers/services using voip/asterisk/etc. I use my m100 to dial into my
> local home pbx server, and ive even tried it over the web!
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:44 AM grima...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
> What are the odds that any of these BBSes would allow dialing in from a
> real phone line?
>
>
>
> There is a Commodore 64 BBS out there called BorderlineBBS that has a
> hybrid Telnet/Dial-Up interface.
>
>
>
> I managed to use the acoustic couplers to dial in once from the Model T,
> but ever since switching to VOIP I wasn’t able to get it to work.
>
>
>
> I really always loved BBSing, so I would be in full support of using a
> Model T focused BBS.
>
>
>
> -George
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:30 AM Ben Strewens  wrote:
>
> On 2023-02-26 4:50 a.m., Daniel L wrote:
>
> I'm considering a specialized launch of a BBS catering to the modelT
> community. Any good boards out there already doing this that I can peruse?
>
> Daniel
>
> I'm currently working on one that will support multiple systems, including
> the model 100. I'm aiming for going all the way down to the Epson HX-20,
> but we'll see how that pans out. It won't be up and running for a while
> yet. We're supposed to get a new ISP here this year. The one who bought out
> the company I was with closed all my ports and had no clue how to re-open
> them, so my BBS got shut down. In the meantime, I figured I'd work on one
> that caters to the vintage computer community. I still have lots of work
> ahead of me.
>
>

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

[Jesse Lafleur]

You can 100% accomplish this using an affordable PAP2T ATA connected to
either a local asterisk (free PBX software) or remote asterisk server over
ethernet.
This can be run entirely virtualised - no special hardware other than
either a "landline" or the pap2t. (ill get to rotary later..)

The PAP2T and asterisk can provide ulaw to allow 300bps connections. Yes,
running a local asterisk is far more stable than trying to connect to one
remotely, but ive done it!
I have a setup functioning to 4800 baud for faster modems as well.

The rotary element will likely need a pulse to tone adapter, lots of
options for that, I use a PBX and I also have a few purpose devices new and
old.

You can easily have a BBS software or custom *NIX program to interface, and
with the various termcap things in this group that have been shared, you
can get a viable connection.

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:41 AM grima...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Hi Jesse,
>
> Do you happen to have any more details on your setup?
>
> I suppose in an ideal world, I’d like a setup that I can dial out from my
> rotary phone, and a second line that I could dial in to a modem.
>
> How difficult does that sound? I tried to use MagicJack previously but the
> compression codex they use doesn’t play well with data transfer.
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 8:11 AM Jesse Lafleur 
> wrote:
>
>> I can provide bell 103 compatible 100% online dial-in access to linux
>> servers/services using voip/asterisk/etc. I use my m100 to dial into my
>> local home pbx server, and ive even tried it over the web!
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:44 AM grima...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> What are the odds that any of these BBSes would allow dialing in from a
>>> real phone line?
>>>
>>> There is a Commodore 64 BBS out there called BorderlineBBS that has a
>>> hybrid Telnet/Dial-Up interface.
>>>
>>> I managed to use the acoustic couplers to dial in once from the Model T,
>>> but ever since switching to VOIP I wasn’t able to get it to work.
>>>
>>> I really always loved BBSing, so I would be in full support of using a
>>> Model T focused BBS.
>>>
>>> -George
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:30 AM Ben Strewens 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2023-02-26 4:50 a.m., Daniel L wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'm considering a specialized launch of a BBS catering to the modelT
>>>> community. Any good boards out there already doing this that I can peruse?
>>>>
>>>> Daniel
>>>>
>>>> I'm currently working on one that will support multiple systems,
>>>> including the model 100. I'm aiming for going all the way down to the Epson
>>>> HX-20, but we'll see how that pans out. It won't be up and running for a
>>>> while yet. We're supposed to get a new ISP here this year. The one who
>>>> bought out the company I was with closed all my ports and had no clue how
>>>> to re-open them, so my BBS got shut down. In the meantime, I figured I'd
>>>> work on one that caters to the vintage computer community. I still have
>>>> lots of work ahead of me.
>>>>
>>>

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

[Jesse Lafleur]

I can provide bell 103 compatible 100% online dial-in access to linux
servers/services using voip/asterisk/etc. I use my m100 to dial into my
local home pbx server, and ive even tried it over the web!

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:44 AM grima...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> What are the odds that any of these BBSes would allow dialing in from a
> real phone line?
>
> There is a Commodore 64 BBS out there called BorderlineBBS that has a
> hybrid Telnet/Dial-Up interface.
>
> I managed to use the acoustic couplers to dial in once from the Model T,
> but ever since switching to VOIP I wasn’t able to get it to work.
>
> I really always loved BBSing, so I would be in full support of using a
> Model T focused BBS.
>
> -George
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:30 AM Ben Strewens  wrote:
>
>> On 2023-02-26 4:50 a.m., Daniel L wrote:
>>
>> I'm considering a specialized launch of a BBS catering to the modelT
>> community. Any good boards out there already doing this that I can peruse?
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>> I'm currently working on one that will support multiple systems,
>> including the model 100. I'm aiming for going all the way down to the Epson
>> HX-20, but we'll see how that pans out. It won't be up and running for a
>> while yet. We're supposed to get a new ISP here this year. The one who
>> bought out the company I was with closed all my ports and had no clue how
>> to re-open them, so my BBS got shut down. In the meantime, I figured I'd
>> work on one that caters to the vintage computer community. I still have
>> lots of work ahead of me.
>>
>

Re: [M100] TRS-80 Model 100 termcap

[Jesse Lafleur]

Thank you for this

On Sun., Sep. 11, 2022, 4:36 p.m. Wayne Lorentz,  wrote:

> Recently on this list, someone asked about a termcap definition for the
> Model 100.
>
> I’ve been cobbling together bits and pieces over the years, and this is
> what I use to telnet into my Mac media server, and from there ssh, gopher,
> and lynx out into the world.
>
> If you’re going to use a Mac as a middle man, be sure to set your TRS-80
> user to use bash, instead of zsh.  Zsh adds a bunch of superfluous control
> characters to the command prompt that show up as garbage on a Model 100.
> It’s a known issue, but nobody seems interested in fixing it because modern
> terminals just ignore it.
>
> termcap.text:
>
> trs80-100|TRS-80 Model 100 v2,
> lines#8, has_status_line@,
> columns#40, init_tabs#8,
> init_1string=\EU,
> init_2string=\EW\Eq\EE,
> auto_left_margin,auto_right_margin,
> backspaces_with_bs,
> dest_tabs_magic_smso, xon_xoff,
> bell=^G, carriage_return=^M,
> clr_eol=\EK, clr_eos=\EJ,
> cursor_address=\EY%p1%' '%+%c%p2%' '%+%c,
> cursor_up=\EA,
> cursor_down=\EB,
> cursor_right=\EC,
> cursor_left=\ED,
> clear_screen=\EE,
> cursor_home=\EH,
> insert_line=\EL,
> delete_line=\EM,
> cursor_normal=\EP,
> cursor_invisible=\EQ,
> dis_status_line=\EU\EY0 \ES\EM,
> enter_reverse_mode=\Ep,
> enter_standout_mode=\Ep,
> exit_standout_mode=\Eq,
> exit_attribute_mode=\Eq,
> key_backspace=^H, tab=^I,
> key_up=^^, key_down=^_,
> key_left=^], key_right=^\,
> newline=^M^J,
> scroll_forward=^J,
> set_attributes@,
> max_colors@,
>acs_chars=}\243.\231\,\233+\232
>  -\230h\345~\325a\377
>  f\246`\235{\210q\361
>  i\251n\372m\366
>  j\367|\212g\2150\357
>  w\363u\371t\364v\370
>  l\360k\362x\365,
>
>
> These are the shell customizations I use in my .profile:
>
> #Stop macOS from complaining about us not using the zsh shell, since zsh
> has a bug in it which causes it to spit out unnecessary control codes at
> the prompt.
>
> export BASH_SILENCE_DEPRECATION_WARNING=1
>
>
> # Change to our custom TRS-80 Model 100 terminal definition.
>
> export TERM=trs80-100
>
>
> # Set the terminal to full duplex.
>
> /bin/stty echo
>
>
> # Tell the terminal to send us ASCII text only.
>
> export LANG=C
>
>
> # Tell the terminal to use Control-S/Control-Q flow control
>
> stty ixon ixoff -ixany
>
>
> # Compensate for programs that ignore the TERMINFO variable
>
> stty rows 8 cols 40
>
>
> # Tell the terminal which character to use for backspace
>
> stty erase ^H
>
>
> # Unset the usual definition of Control-\, because the TRS-80 Model 100
> uses that for other things
>
> stty quit undef
>
>
> # Tell the terminal to interpret a carriage return as a newline character
>
> stty icrnl
>
>
> # Force man to use more for paging (which actually ends up being less in
> macOS)
>
> export MANPAGER=more
>
>
> # For some reason, man needs to be reminded of our terminal width.
> Naughty man.
>
> export MANWIDTH=40
>
>
> # Hey, we're monochrome here!
>
> export GCC_COLORS=""
>
>
> # Set our custom, very short, prompt.
>
> export PS1="\h/\W:"
>
>
> # Path stuff, which is always both a bother and a necessity.
>
> export
> PATH=/opt/homebrew/bin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin:/Applications/Little\
> Snitch.app/Contents/Components
>
>
> # Set the ls command to our custom settings which make it very small on
> the TRS-80.
> # -1 Causes single column output, which is needed because filenames these
> days are often very long
> # -F Adds decorations to the ends of certain entries to indicate of
> they're a directory or executable or other things.  This is done because we
> don't have the option of color to differentiate between these items.
>
> alias ls="ls -1 -F"
>
>
> # Set htop to look better on our small screen and low refresh rate.
>
> alias htop="htop --no-color --delay=30 --no-unicode --no-mouse --readonly"
>
>
> # Set some of the lynx options to work better on our small screen and low
> refresh rate.  Other lynx settings also have to be changed within the lynx
> config file.
>
> alias lynx="lynx -accept-all-cookies=true -book -nomargins=true
> -nomore=true -noprint=true -nostatus=true -notitle=true -number_links=true
> -number_fields=true -useragent='TRS-80 Model 100 via Lynx' -width=40"
>
>
> # Tell newsboat to stop telling us all its little progress updates.
>
> alias newsboat="newsboat --quiet"
>
>
> # Customization for nano.
>
> alias nano="nano -Opx"
>
>
> # Tell the w3m browser that we're monochrome
>
> alias w3m="w3m -color=0"
>
>
> export PATH="/opt/homebrew/sbin:$PATH”
>
>
> —:—
>
> The most annoying thing is the way Lynx keeps sending you information you
> don’t need.  On a high-speed 

Re: [M100] Another slabtop? Or pc screen extension?

[Jesse Lafleur]

It didn't really have a wooden case, it was just sold as the PCB. All the
wood cases you see are custom period.

The sol on the other hand did sell with wooden sides.

On Fri., Aug. 19, 2022, 6:31 p.m. Jeff Gonzales, 
wrote:

> I mentioned Apple 1 because it actually had a wooden case.
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 6:18 PM John R. Hogerhuis  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 3:13 PM Jeff Gonzales 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> You could remake the Apple I! lol
>>>
>>>
>> Ah... maybe make a new case for my Coco 1.
>>
>> Only used Apples at elementary school...Logo and Oregon Trail.
>>
>> -- John.
>>
>>>

Re: [M100] Another slabtop? Or pc screen extension?

[Jesse Lafleur]

They are, but I like to think I'm taking a good hacker friendly DIY
approach with mine...

On Fri., Aug. 19, 2022, 4:31 p.m. Jeff Gonzales, 
wrote:

> Bummer.  Could have been promising.  Kinda tired of everyone trying to
> recycle the term "cyberdeck" from the 80s.  I bet most folks doing that
> today don't even know who William Gibson is...
>
> On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 4:25 PM Jesse Lafleur 
> wrote:
>
>> I appreciate the review. I saw this on kickstarter shortly after my own
>> and wondered if they were doing a crappy job, now I know!
>>
>> On Fri., Aug. 19, 2022, 4:17 p.m. Alastair Wiggins, <
>> alast...@wiggins.name> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I bought one from Amazon. It wasn't cheap and the quality was awful.
>>>
>>> Returned to Amazon for a full refund!
>>>
>>> Alastair
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> -- Forwarded message --
>>>> From: "John R. Hogerhuis" 
>>>> To: m...@bitchin100.com
>>>> Cc:
>>>> Bcc:
>>>> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:16:48 -0700
>>>> Subject: [M100] Another slabtop? Or pc screen extension?
>>>> Ain't that pretty?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://gagadget.com/en/156042-ficihip-mechanical-keyboard-has-an-integrated-126-inch-touchscreen-display/
>>>>
>>>> Not sure what it can actually do.
>>>>
>>>> -- John.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>

Re: [M100] Another slabtop? Or pc screen extension?

[Jesse Lafleur]

I appreciate the review. I saw this on kickstarter shortly after my own and
wondered if they were doing a crappy job, now I know!

On Fri., Aug. 19, 2022, 4:17 p.m. Alastair Wiggins, 
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I bought one from Amazon. It wasn't cheap and the quality was awful.
>
> Returned to Amazon for a full refund!
>
> Alastair
>
>
>>
>> -- Forwarded message --
>> From: "John R. Hogerhuis" 
>> To: m...@bitchin100.com
>> Cc:
>> Bcc:
>> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:16:48 -0700
>> Subject: [M100] Another slabtop? Or pc screen extension?
>> Ain't that pretty?
>>
>>
>> https://gagadget.com/en/156042-ficihip-mechanical-keyboard-has-an-integrated-126-inch-touchscreen-display/
>>
>> Not sure what it can actually do.
>>
>> -- John.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: [M100] Another slabtop? Or pc screen extension?

[Jesse Lafleur]

Whoops. Should be fixed in a minute.

On Thu., Aug. 18, 2022, 8:50 p.m. Jeff Gonzales, 
wrote:

> ready100 is website not working it says:Error establishing a database
> connection
>
> On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:46 PM Jesse Lafleur 
> wrote:
>
>> I still like mine more ;)
>> HTTPS://ready100.com
>>
>> On Thu., Aug. 18, 2022, 5:02 p.m. Ken Pettit,  wrote:
>>
>>> I don't see any teardown videos for it, though from the side view, it
>>> *appears* to have possibility for space.  Though with 5V at 1A current
>>> draw, it would definately drain some batteries!  :-)
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>> On 8/18/22 1:52 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
>>> > Yeah you're probably right it's purpose built... though I wonder if
>>> > there's any space in there. I mean a raspberry pi as the computer
>>> > would presumably work.
>>>
>>>

Re: [M100] Another slabtop? Or pc screen extension?

[Jesse Lafleur]

I still like mine more ;)
HTTPS://ready100.com

On Thu., Aug. 18, 2022, 5:02 p.m. Ken Pettit,  wrote:

> I don't see any teardown videos for it, though from the side view, it
> *appears* to have possibility for space.  Though with 5V at 1A current
> draw, it would definately drain some batteries!  :-)
>
> Ken
>
> On 8/18/22 1:52 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
> > Yeah you're probably right it's purpose built... though I wonder if
> > there's any space in there. I mean a raspberry pi as the computer
> > would presumably work.
>
>

Re: [M100] Model 200 splotches on screen.

[Jesse Lafleur]

Best of luck to you, I hope you find a donor panel soon :)

On Tue., Oct. 5, 2021, 8:43 p.m. Jesse Huyett,  wrote:

> I had a feeling. Unfortunate. Thanks all for the responses.
>
> Regards
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 8:36 PM Jesse Lafleur  wrote:
>
>> The cause can be anything from micro fractures to age, many older LCDS
>> (Gameboy and older, think microvision!) these splotches are common place.
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:34 PM Jesse Lafleur 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> There is no fix. That is leaking liquid crystal. Even if you could
>>> somehow remove it, its needed to allow the screen to function.
>>> You're gonna need a new screen, no way around it.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM Jesse Huyett  wrote:
>>>
>>>> Apologies, wrong link:
>>>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLYEVns8P4YUtVPIkK_SdG_6HCxRysxE/view
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:08 PM Jesse Huyett  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> Broke out my M's for the first time in a while and seeing an issue on
>>>>> my 200 that wasn't there before:
>>>>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a5MLBtRT3CRM_AALLqNkLZT6BXZPVKFQ
>>>>> Splotches, spots, blots, ... on the screen.
>>>>>
>>>>> I seem to recall reading about this before, but unable to find the
>>>>> source.
>>>>> Is there a fix, or will I now be looking for a "new" screen?
>>>>>
>>>>> Another question would be cause: inevitable with age, not being used,
>>>>> poor storage. ... ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks and Regards
>>>>>
>>>>

Re: [M100] Model 200 splotches on screen.

[Jesse Lafleur]

The cause can be anything from micro fractures to age, many older LCDS
(Gameboy and older, think microvision!) these splotches are common place.

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:34 PM Jesse Lafleur  wrote:

> There is no fix. That is leaking liquid crystal. Even if you could somehow
> remove it, its needed to allow the screen to function.
> You're gonna need a new screen, no way around it.
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM Jesse Huyett  wrote:
>
>> Apologies, wrong link:
>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLYEVns8P4YUtVPIkK_SdG_6HCxRysxE/view
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:08 PM Jesse Huyett  wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>> Broke out my M's for the first time in a while and seeing an issue on my
>>> 200 that wasn't there before:
>>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a5MLBtRT3CRM_AALLqNkLZT6BXZPVKFQ
>>> Splotches, spots, blots, ... on the screen.
>>>
>>> I seem to recall reading about this before, but unable to find the
>>> source.
>>> Is there a fix, or will I now be looking for a "new" screen?
>>>
>>> Another question would be cause: inevitable with age, not being used,
>>> poor storage. ... ?
>>>
>>> Thanks and Regards
>>>
>>

Re: [M100] Model 200 splotches on screen.

[Jesse Lafleur]

There is no fix. That is leaking liquid crystal. Even if you could somehow
remove it, its needed to allow the screen to function.
You're gonna need a new screen, no way around it.

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM Jesse Huyett  wrote:

> Apologies, wrong link:
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLYEVns8P4YUtVPIkK_SdG_6HCxRysxE/view
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 8:08 PM Jesse Huyett  wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>> Broke out my M's for the first time in a while and seeing an issue on my
>> 200 that wasn't there before:
>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a5MLBtRT3CRM_AALLqNkLZT6BXZPVKFQ
>> Splotches, spots, blots, ... on the screen.
>>
>> I seem to recall reading about this before, but unable to find the source.
>> Is there a fix, or will I now be looking for a "new" screen?
>>
>> Another question would be cause: inevitable with age, not being used,
>> poor storage. ... ?
>>
>> Thanks and Regards
>>
>

Re: [M100] Merch's old Tandy 600 archive

[Jesse Lafleur]

really irks me when people respond like that we're talking about
history that is literally disappearing before our eyes and some people who
claim to be fans or preservers or what have you - just cannot be bothered
and it is infuriating and really sad.

On Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 7:17 PM Brian K. White  wrote:

> Does anyone have a copy of Roger Merchberger's Tandy 600 files archive?
> http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/cctalk/1998-November/0437.html
>
> There is a 600 directory in the M100SIG but it's missing the HHOS
> directory that apparently had these development tools:
>
> https://archive.org/details/Microsoft_Works_Utility_Disk_for_Model_600_1986_Tandy
>
>
> Thomas McLaren apparently has them but for some reason he's not sharing.
> His response to my email requesting them was only:
>
> "as of about two years ago, it was possible to piece it back together
> from Tandy 600 file archive sites"
>
> Without mentioning the names any such archives, and he never even
> responded to my follow up question.
>
> I have been unable to find these files anywhere. All I ever found was
> dead links and references like that post above, and very few of those.
> In archive.org I once found an old snapshot of a web page that had a
> link to an HHOS directory, but the directory itself was not captured,
> just the index page showing that it existed.
>
> The few links that are archived, point to ftp sites not web sites, and
> those are not archived anywhere.
>
> For instance:
>
> https://web.archive.org/web/19991004190900/http://www.nyx.net/%7Elekollar/t600/
>
> ..links to ftp.northernway.net/Tandy600
>
>
> This is the closest I've ever been able to come:
>
> http://web.archive.org/web/20040929172841/http://www.30below.com/~zmerch/classics/Tandy600/
>
> Neither the hhos directory nor the !T6Archive.tgz file are really there,
> nor "t600.uue" which could have been anything but at over 650k it could
> possibly be a uuencoded disk image or zip.
>
> Did anyone download a copy of that Tandy600 directory when it was up? Or
> knows the vip club members only super sekrit location where they are
> still up?
>
> --
> bkw
>

Re: [M100] Model 100 battery cover

[Jesse Lafleur]

Was it resin printer or filament printed? Any pics? any links from where
you bought it?
I'm positive one that could survive many many openings could be made with
the right technique.

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 10:20 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
wrote:

> I didn’t print it myself. I purchased it. But even I could see that it
> would not be durable.
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *Jesse
> Lafleur
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 18, 2021 4:35 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] Model 100 battery cover
>
>
>
> what material did you print with?
>
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM Robert J. Hutchins <
> robert.hutch...@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I am looking for a battery cover for one of my Model 100s.
>
> I tried a 3D printed one from ThingVerse, but the tabs broke after
> removing it a couple of times…
>
> So if anyone has one to sell please let me know.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert
>
>

Re: [M100] Model 100 battery cover

[Jesse Lafleur]

what material did you print with?

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I am looking for a battery cover for one of my Model 100s.
>
> I tried a 3D printed one from ThingVerse, but the tabs broke after
> removing it a couple of times…
>
> So if anyone has one to sell please let me know.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert
>

[M100] Tpdd reassemble

[Jesse Lafleur]

Yup. I iknew it would be difficult but i did it anyway... ive got the
brother rebadge. I opened it to check the belt.

Any tips or suggestions on getting everything back together? Just the
case/button/cover itself, not the internal drive.

Most obliged

Re: [M100] Friends, Where does the 1500bps specification for the cassette port come from? How did they get "1500"?

[Jesse Lafleur]

I love that someone has thoroughly investigated this, what a fun read!

On Tue, May 25, 2021 at 10:58 PM Jerry Davis  wrote:

> This discussion with attached source code and patent documents might help
> answer your question in detail:
>
>
> https://www.vcfed.org/forum/forum/genres/tandy-radio-shack/57410-story-behind-1500-baud-decisions
>
> Jerry
>
> On Tue, May 25, 2021, 9:42 PM Douglas Quagliana 
> wrote:
>
>> The official specs that I found for the cassette port say that it runs at
>> 1500 bps, but the bits are sent as a single 1200 Hz cycle or a single 2400
>> Hz cycle so the length of a single bit varies depending on whether it is a
>> one or a zero.
>>
>> If you assumed an average density of ones and zeroes then the bit rate
>> would be the average or 1800bps, and if you said the user only "gets" eight
>> bits for every nine saved to tape then you would have 8/9th of 1800bps
>> which would be 1600, hmmm... that doesnt work out to 1500 either.
>>
>> So, how do you get 1500bps as the cassette data rate specification?
>>
>> Douglas
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: [M100] Hello Model 100 friends!

[Jesse Lafleur]

Hello Gary,
I'm glad you like the design. I wanted to find a way to capture the "slab"
form factor of the M100 but alter it in ways that are better suited to
modularity.
*I anticipate having stock again in probably about 6-8 weeks.*
I may open up sales again *sooner *than that, once I have total certainty
on timelines when all my components will arrive in Canada.

Those units will be shipped after all "Founder's Edition" and "Kickstarter"
related orders have been completed and shipped. I am very fortunate to have
managed to find enough funds to get enough pieces to resume sales. These
kinds of things really only work in bulk, and I don't have the kind of
access to capital that can help me get one batch ahead of my orders, so
when I run out of stock a second time, it may be some time before I can
offer it again. Hard to convince anyone to lend you a quarter million
dollars ;)

I have made the case itself using domestic components (raw aluminum)
through local extruders and sheet metal fabricators, and I am producing a
few components using locally sourced PLA thermoplastics. The
project/product is truly international! There are of course modules,
boards, and components that have come from Asia and Europe as well.

While this first machine doesn't have a "custom" made computer (I am
providing Raspberry Pi computers which support dual HDMI output), the power
management board does feature a user programmable microcontroller which can
serve auxiliary uses like a sort of co-processor. It is powerful enough to
output composite or VGA video, but not an HDMI signal which would have made
it compatible with the LCD module I am including. Ultimately, I wanted
people to have the freedom to bring the single board computer they want,
making "my own" is something in the cards down the road, but I won't be in
any way limiting people to using my SBC, I always want people to be able to
use what they have.

-Jesse


On Tue, May 25, 2021 at 3:06 AM gary  wrote:

> Hello Jesse,
>
> I am very intrigued by the Ready 100 design.  I like youe whole concept of
> a modern equivalent to the TRS80 Model 100.
>
> When do you anticipate having stock available again on your website?
>
> Thanks, and kind regards,
>
>
> Gary Weber
> www.web8201.com
>
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Jesse Lafleur 
> Date: 4/11/21 4:32 PM (GMT-07:00)
> To: m...@bitchin100.com
> Cc: Model 100 Discussion 
> Subject: Re: [M100] Hello Model 100 friends!
>
> Hello Peter.
>
> This is a fair assessment. I really consider "my" Model 100 to be a Single
> Board Computer Expansion system. It is indeed designed to allow you to
> "bring your own" SBC and it uses USB connections to integrate everything
> together. People should see it as a platform, which I feel has a lot more
> capability and flexibility vs forcing people to use a board of my own
> design.
>
> You're right, my machine is a touch bigger as the enclosure was designed
> to accommodate a large assortment of internal components (almost like a
> tool kit) and with the amount of modularity I've put into the system, it
> results in something a little chunky, but no bigger of a 2D footprint than
> any 15" screen laptop. Side by side my unit does not look all that much
> bigger than the M100! If I had made my unit the same size, it would not be
> possible to load the devices I anticipate my users will want to put inside,
> there would just be no room the M100 was truly a marvel!
>
> I am not interested in locking people into specific SBCs so I have kept
> things very modular. Why lock people into a chipset? Why lock them into a
> board when you all might have something else in mind? (RISC V? Raspi?
> Rockpi? 4x4 x86 boards? etc...) You can fit USB dongles, storage, large
> batteries inside, and the rear allows for 12 ports + 4 antenna ports. The
> TRS80 M100 was closed, fixed, locked down and monolithic with minimal
> upgrade capability - typical for the times!
>
> I love the TRS80 MODEL 100 but I couldn't justify modifying my units just
> to have a more modern chip or screen under the hood. I am primarily a
> collector, so that kind of destructive change isn't my cup of tea. I wanted
> to build my dream computer, and a more modern take on the M100 resulted in
> this project.
>
> As you hinted at, I am anticipating many users installing FPGA style
> systems that could take advantage of the modern hardware modules I include
> with my design. I would love to see a TRS80 MODEL 100 core for perhaps the
> MiSTer FPGA system. (The MODEL I already has a core...)
>
> 
>
> I did have to address your comment "I'm going to stick to the real thing"
> - my quick answer is "why not both?"
>
> My longer 

Re: [M100] M100 case colour...

[Jesse Lafleur]

I think it's still possible.
Both of my M100s are very "pale" and seem to match the photos in the
magazines I have rather well!
In addition, this knowledge may have been known, just like the Apple II was
determined without resorting to colour analysis of 40 year old paint.
Was just hoping someone here may already know, inside info or the like.

Ultimately, if I don't get a satisfactory answer, I'll do an analysis
myself and try to compensate for bromine yellowing...

On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 12:01 PM Micah Cowan 
wrote:

> Is it even possible to know that at this point?
> The Apple II is painted metal... the M100 is an unpainted plastic whose
> shade darkens/yellows over time. Even if you were to color match the
> original, it wouldn't color match with anyone's M100 today, I'd think.
>
> -mjc
>
> On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 2:17 PM Jesse Lafleur 
> wrote:
>
>> Anyone have any idea the colour of the M100?
>> Apple II colour has been well established and figured out, but I am
>> wondering if anyone has done the detective work to determine a modern match
>> for the M100?
>>
>> -Jesse
>>
>

[M100] M100 case colour...

[Jesse Lafleur]

Anyone have any idea the colour of the M100?
Apple II colour has been well established and figured out, but I am
wondering if anyone has done the detective work to determine a modern match
for the M100?

-Jesse

Re: [M100] debugging serial, DB9 "tap"

[Jesse Lafleur]

I just picked up a TPDD and wanted to try to interface this myself.
I'm also in Ontario!
Nice to meet ya.


On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 7:03 PM Stephen Adolph  wrote:

> I've really been messing around trying to get VirtualT to work with my
> real TPDD.
>
> so far, it has mostly been my lack of good cabling.  Getting that sorted
> out.
> RS-232 can be confusing!sometimes RXD is out , sometimes in, etc.  ;)
>
> Anyhow, I've tried to make a good reliable serial port "sniffer" or "tap".
> What I rigged up died, so I have to do something better.
> Thought I would be able to buy some widgets on ebay to cobble something
> together, but I could not!  I was surprised.
>
> Here's the function I want:
>
> FemaleDB-9 RS-232 <--->  TTL <--->  MaleDB9 RS-232
>
> Such a device, with all of the signals converted to TTL, lets me use my
> logic analyser to watch the conversation.
>
> So, on ebay I could get this function.
> FemaleDB-9 RS-232 <--->  TTL
> But not with RTS/CTS available.
>
> And I could not get
> TTL <--->  MaleDB9 RS-232
> at all, surprisingly.
>
>
> So as you can guess, I made a board.  Now my experimentation will have a 3
> week delay while I wait for OSHPARK to mail cross border.  Which means...
> with summer fast approaching, hobby time will be severely curtailed.
>
>
> Here in Ontario we have a wicked bad 3rd COVID wave washing over us, so,
> it is a bit bleak.  Nice to have a hobby.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Model 100 Capacitors C49, C50, and C54

[Jesse Lafleur]

C49 10uF 16v
C50 10uF 16v
C54 10uF 16v
Enjoy!

On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 6:58 PM Randall England 
wrote:

> Hello,
>
>
>
> I can’t remember where I got the information to replace C49, C50, and C54
> caps to resolve non-working Model 100 LCD issues, but I removed them and
> can’t remember what their rating is or where to get replacements. Can
> anyone help? Thanks!
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail  for
> Windows 10
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Need help fixing VEE on M100

[Jesse Lafleur]

Thanks for the recommendation :O

On Wed., Apr. 14, 2021, 9:57 a.m. Jeffrey Birt, 
wrote:

> I bought a jar of this more than a year ago and have found it works very
> well. I prefer paste flux to the 'no clean' type as the fumes are far less
> irritating.
>
>
> https://www.jameco.com/z/RSF-R80-2-Caig-Labs-Deoxit-DeoxIT-Rosin-Flux-Soldering-Paste-56-Gram-Jar_2094258.html
>
> Jeff
>
> -Original Message-
> From: M100  On Behalf Of Eric LK
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:36 AM
> To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com
> Subject: Re: [M100] Need help fixing VEE on M100
>
> "Jeffrey Birt"  wrote:
> > Welcome to the fun world of leaking electrolytic capacitors. Trace
> > damage like this is very common and if someone replaces the capacitors
> > without properly mitigating the damage the corrosion will continue to
> > spread and get worse. 'Half-way' repairs cause as many problems as the
> original failures.
>
> Thanks for confirming what I was afraid of :o)
>
> Well, I guess I'll just have to do this then. I have everything except the
> paste flux and nail polish, but that should be easy to find.
>
> Thanks again for the very detailed instructions!
>
> Eric
>
>
>
>

Re: [M100] M100 DVI cover panel

[Jesse Lafleur]

I'm pretty impressed with how many thingiverse M100 items there are!
I would have loved to see that case top completed however!

I am very tempted to print out some of these items this week just to try
them out :)

I really like the DB25 serial connector enclosure, it gives me an idea...

On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 5:11 PM James Zeun  wrote:

> Does anyone know what the dimensions should be for this DVI cable cover
> panel?
>
>
> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4616079?fbclid=IwAR2HDDXRl06ow3DkbfWGutJGhVC6RFW9hzy9PIJUMKAi7IttJ8jZXLVyxWo
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Hello Model 100 friends!

[Jesse Lafleur]

 SBC in that runs Virtual T, then
> modifying VirtualT to take advantage of the unit's contemporary  modules.
>
> I'll stick to the real thing with Steve's REX.
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter
>
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:34:00 -0400
>> From: Jesse Lafleur 
>> To: m...@bitchin100.com
>> Subject: [M100] Hello Model 100 friends!
>> Message-ID:
>> <
>> camhyxt1wqeeixd9+6xjjnadvrjg6wpujh+05dr1wsyhxead...@mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> I found my first TRS80 Model 100 about 5 years ago and never stopped
>> playing with it. I now own many accessories, two units and perhaps loved
>> the unit so much, I made my own...
>>
>> https://ready100.com
>>
>> I'm not here to sell anything (I'm actually sold out right now!) but I am
>> here to meet this wonderful usergroup to talk to you about RadioShack and
>> READY! my spiritual successor to the TRS80 M100.
>>
>> I am happy to have finally found you all and I look forward to chatting!
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> *-Jesse Lafleur*
>> *READY!*
>>
>>

[M100] Hello Model 100 friends!

[Jesse Lafleur]

I found my first TRS80 Model 100 about 5 years ago and never stopped
playing with it. I now own many accessories, two units and perhaps loved
the unit so much, I made my own...

https://ready100.com

I'm not here to sell anything (I'm actually sold out right now!) but I am
here to meet this wonderful usergroup to talk to you about RadioShack and
READY! my spiritual successor to the TRS80 M100.

I am happy to have finally found you all and I look forward to chatting!

Sincerely,
*-Jesse Lafleur*
*READY!*