Re: [M100] TPDD/TPDD2 Floppy Drive Belts and TPDD2 Boot Floppy

2023-11-28 Thread James Zeun
ay link: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943 > > > On 11/28/2023 7:23 AM, James Zeun wrote: > > Hi Ken did you see my message? I'm interesting in having a belt. > > On Tue, 28 Nov 2023 at 04:28, Ken Gregg wrote: > >> >> Sorry, I only have the TPDD2 utility flo

Re: [M100] TPDD/TPDD2 Floppy Drive Belts and TPDD2 Boot Floppy

2023-11-28 Thread James Zeun
Hi Ken did you see my message? I'm interesting in having a belt. On Tue, 28 Nov 2023 at 04:28, Ken Gregg wrote: > > Sorry, I only have the TPDD2 utility floppy. > > I don't have the TPDD(1) floppies, and don't have a TPDD(1) drive to > test on. > > The belts are compatible with either the

Re: [M100] TPDD/TPDD2 Floppy Drive Belts and TPDD2 Boot Floppy

2023-11-26 Thread James Zeun
Hi Ken I have a working disk drive for my M100, but I'd be interested in having a spare belt. However I noticed you don't ship to England On Sun, 26 Nov 2023 at 15:20, Ken Gregg wrote: > > Happy Holidays, all! > > On ebay, I still have a small supply of brand new floppy drive belts for >

Re: [M100] Adding Gotek to T100 Disk Video Interface

2023-05-10 Thread James Zeun
Yes, the DVI is great for the display. I use my M100 for writing, so being able to use it at home in tandem with a larger screen is great. The floppy drives are great, but would be even better if they could be read by another machine. I will certainly be looking at fitting a gotek, as my DVI has

Re: [M100] Adding Gotek to T100 Disk Video Interface

2023-05-09 Thread james . zeun
HeyJust been reading this. My DVI is currently in storage, but I’ve been meaning to bring it out and swap the US PSU inside with a 240v unit I bought a while back.I’m no expert when it comes to using the DVI, I had a play about with it and really enjoyed the fact I could write with a proper

Re: [M100] test

2022-12-23 Thread James Zeun
I can confirm with 100% confidence that I did not receive your message asking if I had received your message. I hope this answers the question I didn't see you ask  On Fri, 23 Dec 2022, 9:26 am Daniel L, wrote: > Is my message making it to the list? > > > Daniel > >

Re: [M100] New (again) Model 100 owner

2022-01-30 Thread James Zeun
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this already, but mcomm is also a very handy method of transferring files off your M100. mcomm is a bit of software that runs on Android phones and emulates a Tandy Disk drive. How I used it was I bought a rs232 to USB adapter, an OTG cable and a null

Re: [M100] Ron Wiesen

2021-12-21 Thread james . zeun
I didn’t know the man, but sad to hear all the same. Hearing this makes it feel ever more important to reach out and wish everyone good health and a merry Christmas. James Sent from my iPad > On 21 Dec 2021, at 1:20 pm, Brian Brindle wrote: > >  > > Hi everyone, > > I learned today

Re: [M100] GoTek floppy and DVI unit?

2021-12-05 Thread James Zeun
Hmmm that might be something is be up for trying out. Would it be possible to read the disk images on a regular pc? On Sun, 5 Dec 2021, 7:48 pm Gregory McGill, wrote: > Yes no haven't tried it yet > > On Sun, Dec 5, 2021, 11:34 AM James Zeun wrote: > >> Hey guys >>

[M100] GoTek floppy and DVI unit?

2021-12-05 Thread James Zeun
Hey guys I'm sorry if this has been asked before. But I was just staring at my DVI and the thought hit me, could I fit a gotek floppy emulator inside the thing and would it work? Has anyone tried such a thing? Cheers James Sent from my iPad

Re: [M100] Must-have ROMs

2021-07-08 Thread james . zeun
Stephen what is the difference between the REX# and the REX I bought from you some years ago? James Sent from my iPad > On 8 Jul 2021, at 3:48 pm, Stephen Adolph wrote: > >  > Yes I am actively making REX# and REXCPM. I can't keep them in stock ;) > you can shift REX# between M100 and

[M100] M100 DVI cover panel

2021-04-11 Thread James Zeun
Does anyone know what the dimensions should be for this DVI cable cover panel? https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4616079?fbclid=IwAR2HDDXRl06ow3DkbfWGutJGhVC6RFW9hzy9PIJUMKAi7IttJ8jZXLVyxWo

Re: [M100] New Boards

2020-12-17 Thread James Zeun
This sounds very interesting. A similar thing has been done with the Commodore Amiga. With new, revised boards some providing additional features. Such as giving AGA graphics to the A3000. James On Thu, 17 Dec 2020, 8:05 pm Josh Malone, wrote: > On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 2:44 PM Stephen Adolph

Re: [M100] Back in the hospital yet again

2020-11-10 Thread James Zeun
All the best! Hoping for the best On Tue, 10 Nov 2020, 2:38 am Kenneth Pettit, wrote: > Hey gang, > > Well I’m back in the hospital again with angina and shortness of breath. > Hopefully it will be just. A couple of days for a stent or two and then > home again. Will let you know. > > Ken > >

Re: [M100] WP-2

2020-10-15 Thread James Zeun
Hey I have an Amstrad NC100, I believe they are very similar to the WP-1. With the except that the NC100, uses a form of Protext as it's built in word-processor. My understanding is those flash cards if left in had a habit of eating the batteries. If you figure out a way around that, do share.

Re: [M100] Model 100 Option ROM Compartment Covers

2020-10-06 Thread james . zeun
Thank you for sharing this! I have been needing a cover for my DVI cable Sent from my iPad > On 6 Oct 2020, at 12:35 am, Peter Noeth wrote: > >  > With all this "Design Sharing" going around here :-) I decided to upload > the Option ROM Compartment Covers I designed for 3D Printing on

Re: [M100] definition of null modem

2020-09-22 Thread james . zeun
Well maybe hold off then, because my plan is to document what I do. I don’t mind videos but there is a reason I maintain a tech blog for all the project I work on / build. Sent from my iPad > On 22 Sep 2020, at 7:11 pm, Jonathan Yuen wrote: > > Hi, > > I'll have to take a look.

Re: [M100] definition of null modem

2020-09-22 Thread james . zeun
Buddy Have you checked out youtube? I’m literally about to undertake a project that sounds like what your after. I’m fitting a rpi zero into an old modem housing and having it share the WiFi out over ppp serial. There are two very good videos on this process which can be found on YouTube. One

Re: [M100] definition of null modem

2020-09-21 Thread james . zeun
A little younger but still an amazing early 80s device, the Psion Organiser II is an interesting device and a lot of fun to play around with. I have a standard series three, I sent it off and had it refurbished. The hinges are the most common thing to go and the video ribbon cable between the

Re: [M100] definition of null modem

2020-09-21 Thread james . zeun
The 5mx is a nice machine, I reviewed and tested several Psion devices. The company was often said to be the UK version of Apple for their innovative devices, programming language. I still have a soft spot for the series 3. Sent from my iPad > On 21 Sep 2020, at 8:10 pm, Jonathan Yuen

Re: [M100] The rules

2020-08-02 Thread james . zeun
I think this is a discussion best had off list Regardless of whether I agree with the rules or not. Intentionally antagonising John by posting a response that blatantly disregards the list rules on cussing, which he has politely ask all to respect. Is also probably not the best way to address

Re: [M100] M100 Digest, Vol 115, Issue 24

2020-07-23 Thread james . zeun
I think the group could be called the Bright Pink Flamingo, point being when we join, we agree to abide by the group rules. Anyone who doesn’t feel they can manage that, maybe don’t join, if speaking politely is going to be difficult. -James Sent from my iPad > On 23 Jul 2020, at

Re: [M100] M100 Digest, Vol 115, Issue 24

2020-07-23 Thread James Zeun
John just wanted to voice my thanks for enforcing the rules. My view is a simple one. If the sign on the door tells you to take your shoes off, you don't enter and then complain about having to take them off. Cheers James Sent from my iPad > On 23 Jul 2020, at 6:41 pm, Bert Put wrote: >

Re: [M100] M100 Digest, Vol 115, Issue 22

2020-07-21 Thread james . zeun
PC. > > >> On 7/20/2020 3:46 PM, m100-requ...@lists.bitchin100.com wrote: >> -- >> Message: 4 >> Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:13:16 +0100 >> From: James Zeun >> To: M100 Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [M100] Still active? >>

Re: [M100] Still active?

2020-07-20 Thread James Zeun
A null modem cable and a pc with a serial terminal. Or Mcomm + an android phone + null modem cable and an RS-232 to USB adapter. On Mon, 20 Jul 2020, 2:46 pm John Deitz, wrote: > Excellent point about forcing discipline. I would like to try. How do i > get the text out of the machine to

Re: [M100] TPDD Disk Imaging?

2020-07-15 Thread James Zeun
Hey I have a TPDD-II, I've never written a disk image before but I'd be happy to try. I do have a REX and a NADsbox, so I figure I must be in a good position to copy image to the SDcard and then write it to floppy. I might need someone to point me to the file that needs writing etc, but

Re: [M100] DVI replacement floppy drive

2020-07-07 Thread James Zeun
> wrote: > > > ...or maybe even: > > > - Original Message - > *From:* James Zeun > *To:* M100 Mailing List > *Sent:* Friday, July 03, 2020 7:31 PM > *Subject:* Re: [M100] DVI replacement floppy drive > > Wait, you actually have 3.5" floppy drives working on

Re: [M100] DVI replacement floppy drive

2020-07-07 Thread James Zeun
Now I do like that!! I've never seen one of those before! On Tue, 7 Jul 2020, 12:29 pm Mike Stein, wrote: > ...or maybe even: > > > - Original Message - > *From:* James Zeun > *To:* M100 Mailing List > *Sent:* Friday, July 03, 2020 7:31 PM > *Subject:* Re

[M100] Finally got one!!

2020-07-05 Thread James Zeun
So since I acquired a DVI for my M100, I've been wanting to put something in the empty second drive bay. As I had no blanking cover. I was just about to get one from arcade shopper, when out of the blue I find my self bagging a 180kb floppy drive, not just that, it's tested and refurbed. Just

Re: [M100] DVI replacement floppy drive

2020-07-03 Thread James Zeun
Wait, you actually have 3.5" floppy drives working on the DVI? Would not have expected that On Fri, 3 Jul 2020, 11:43 pm Greg Swallow, wrote: > James: > > I'd try it. Seems the DVI is pretty forgiving. I have boxes & boxes of old > 3.5in diskettes. So, installed two 1.44mb drives in my DVI. I

[M100] DVI replacement floppy drive

2020-07-03 Thread james . zeun
Would a 180kb floppy drive work in the DVI? Sent from my iPad

Re: [M100] DVI Floppy drive or blanking cover

2020-06-27 Thread James Zeun
a gotek to stick in there On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 4:21 AM James Zeun wrote: Hey guys A random question, but thought it worth a shot. Does anyone have a spare 180k floppy drive or perhaps a blanking cover for the DVI? At the moment I have a gaping hole in the front of my DVI and I'd very much

Re: [M100] Dock for T100

2020-06-27 Thread James Zeun
I think your referring to the DVI (Disk Video Interface) I managed to get my hands on one of these earlier this year, they aren't bad for what they are (https://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/ 2020/03/28/tandy-trs-80-disk-video-interface/) Before we had the REX, mComm and NADSbox, it certainly

[M100] DVI Floppy drive or blanking cover

2020-06-27 Thread James Zeun
Hey guys A random question, but thought it worth a shot. Does anyone have a spare 180k floppy drive or perhaps a blanking cover for the DVI? At the moment I have a gaping hole in the front of my DVI and I'd very much like to cover it up with something. Or if anyone can recommend a few

Re: [M100] REXCPM orders.

2020-06-09 Thread James Zeun
Hi Steve Where can one find info about the REXCPM? I feel like I stepped away from the computer and missed a huge chunk of development and discussion haha James On 9 Jun 2020, at 00:23, Stephen Adolph wrote: Hi everyone, Just a note to say I am ready to take orders for REXCPM!

Re: [M100] Starship Management Software

2020-05-04 Thread James Zeun
I think I must have missed this thread somehow, a starship manager? Is this a game or some sort of utility to let me keep track of how many red shirts I have left :-P On Mon, 4 May 2020 at 04:18, D10D3 Data wrote: > Can you attach or link to your amended M100 version? > > On Sat, May 2, 2020 at

Re: [M100] Video adapter.

2020-04-05 Thread james . zeun
This is very interesting Steve! I’ve never used CP/M on my M100. But I was intrigued when you said your eventual hope, was to have it work natively. I certainly would be interested in that if and when it came along! Wishing you the best of luck on this! Sent from my iPad > On 5 Apr 2020, at

Re: [M100] EPSON SD521

2020-03-29 Thread James Zeun
rives-and i usually know right away if drives are compatible-so instead of hanging onto this single working drive-i thought there could be someone out there that knows about this model. Thank You. David. On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 at 22:21, James Zeun wrote: > Well given the price, i'm tempte

Re: [M100] EPSON SD521

2020-03-29 Thread James Zeun
Well given the price, i'm tempted to buy it even as a spare. But i'm going to email the seller Thanks guys On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 at 20:40, Mike Stein wrote: > I thought I had one of these drives but apparently not, so I can't help > much. > > But yes, it sounds quite possible that it's a

[M100] EPSON SD521

2020-03-29 Thread james . zeun
Hey guys I’m in the market to fit a second disk drive to my DVI, there’s slim pickings on eBay atm. But I saw this one, which is listed as working, but faulty. But I’m wondering if the “fault” isn’t actually just a jumper issue. Anyone have experience with these drives? I wasn’t able to find

Re: [M100] Uninstall Rex from memory

2020-03-27 Thread James Zeun
happen? >> >> power cycling REX returns it to "nominal",where block 0 is active. >> >>> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:31 PM James Zeun wrote: >>> >>> >>> Power cycling never works on mine, I had a lot of issues getting my REX >>> working in my M100. Calling it does the trick though, I think I'm using the >>> most recent firmware.

Re: [M100] Uninstall Rex from memory

2020-03-27 Thread James Zeun
gt; > you can always get back to REXManager by power cycling, and either > re-running REXMGR, or by Call 63012. > > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 11:22 AM James Zeun wrote: > >> Thanks Josh! >> >> I just figured it out and feel a prize fool lol >> >> I've go

Re: [M100] Uninstall Rex from memory

2020-03-27 Thread James Zeun
DeIn (F7) to uninstall rexmgr > > >> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 11:15 AM James Zeun wrote: >> Hey guys >> >> I've never done this before, but I know someone mentioned I could use a >> command to uninstall the rex manager from memory. It's not as simple as KILL >> "rexmgr" is it? >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad

Re: [M100] Uninstall Rex from memory

2020-03-27 Thread James Zeun
Forget I asked this, I just figured it out *hides face* The words "big" and "idiot" come to mind ;-) Sent from my iPad > On 27 Mar 2020, at 3:15 pm, James Zeun wrote: > > Hey guys > > I've never done this before, but I know someone mentioned I could us

[M100] Uninstall Rex from memory

2020-03-27 Thread James Zeun
Hey guys I've never done this before, but I know someone mentioned I could use a command to uninstall the rex manager from memory. It's not as simple as KILL "rexmgr" is it? Sent from my iPad

Re: [M100] DVI cable length

2020-03-14 Thread james . zeun
am, Mike Stein wrote: > >  > - Original Message ----- > From: James Zeun > To: m...@bitchin100.com > Sent: Friday, March 13, 2020 7:56 PM > Subject: Re: [M100] DVI cable length > > > > I'm gutted the DVI writes floppys in a different format to the TPDD. Curs

Re: [M100] DVI cable length

2020-03-13 Thread James Zeun
You know what, it's very tempting as I find soldering very cathartic. But the cable is ordered now. I'm gutted the DVI writes floppys in a different format to the TPDD. Curse you Tandy! On Fri, 13 Mar 2020, 6:16 pm Brian K. White, wrote: > On 3/13/20 5:15 AM, James Zeun wrote: >

Re: [M100] DVI cable length

2020-03-13 Thread James Zeun
Well of course I knew I could buy a £4 cable and save myself half an hour soldering 40 wires, well 80! What do you take me for some sort of idiot? *Cough* :-P There's always someone with a bright idea. Well I'm going to make coffee and try to not feel too disappointed about all that soldering I'm

Re: [M100] DVI cable length

2020-03-12 Thread James Zeun
Innovations wrote: > On 3/12/2020 12:08 PM, James Zeun wrote: > > The home made cable that came with the DVI kept dropping connection, as I > have a replacement I don't feel so bad about experimenting with it. > > I'm to blame, and I thought I should note it before someone else g

Re: [M100] DVI cable length

2020-03-12 Thread James Zeun
n and correction is > going on at low levels. Like does every block written or read from the disk > come along with a checksum? Until I knew that, I would want that bus to be > as clean as possible. > > -- > bkw > > On Thu, Mar 12, 2020, 11:04 AM James Zeun wrote: > >&g

[M100] DVI cable length

2020-03-12 Thread James Zeun
Hey everyone Think I might have messed up messaging the list last night, so I'm sending my post again. My apologies if it did go through. Just a quick question, how long can a DVI link cable be? My new cable arrived today and while it's longer than what I had, I could still do with it being

Re: [M100] Getting my hands on a REX

2020-03-02 Thread James Zeun
I'm pretty sure my REX came from Stephen. I remember my M100 was a little picky. Stephen was really supportive and even helped me get an updated Y2k compliant ROM to my machine. The REX is a top bit of kit! On Mon, 2 Mar 2020, 3:06 am Stephen Adolph, wrote: > You can get one from the

Re: [M100] REX & DVI

2020-02-27 Thread james . zeun
Thanks buddy! Really appreciate it Sent from my iPad > On 27 Feb 2020, at 3:07 pm, Gregory McGill wrote: > >  > I may have more..will check inventory today check back in a few > > >> On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 6:58 AM RETRO Innovations >> wrote: >> On

Re: [M100] REX & DVI

2020-02-27 Thread James Zeun
us gymnastics to >>> transfer from pc to m100 using tsdos, and then from m100 to dvi using dvi >>> dos. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, James Zeun >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Would it be possible to copy

Re: [M100] REX & DVI

2020-02-26 Thread James Zeun
;> Pretty sure I posted this a while back :) yes they both want the same >> memory which is a bummer for transferring data between! >> >> On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 2:17 PM Josh Malone >> wrote: >> >> That has been my experience as well. It appears that so

[M100] REX & DVI

2020-02-26 Thread James Zeun
Does the REX work with the DVI? Only I'm having serious issues getting my recently acquired DVI to work with my M100. It only seems to function with the REX manger is wiped from memory.

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-20 Thread James Zeun
I can't say I've encountered that brand here in the UK. I'll have to look it up On Thu, 20 Feb 2020, 2:56 pm Josh Malone, wrote: > I would think that replacing the internal DC power supply would be the > best long-term option. No idea about the quality of the one you linked to. > I usually

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-16 Thread James Zeun
. On Sun, 16 Feb 2020, 7:48 pm B4 Me100, wrote: > That looks like a neat small unit. If you can get it internally mounted > near the fan it should be a good option. > > From: M100 on behalf of James Zeun < > james.z...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: > Date: Sunday, F

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-16 Thread James Zeun
t; > To: mailto:m...@bitchin100.com>> > > Subject: Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK > > > > Would it effect the 50 / 60 hz frequency issue? > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > On 16 Feb 2020, at 6:38 am, B4 Me100 b4me...@hotmail.

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-16 Thread james . zeun
As far as I’m aware, from what Jim has told me. This is a perfectly working unit, it just needs a power supply. At the moment I’ve no means of powering up the DVI, until I come up with a solution. YES i could you one of those in the wall, adapters. But me being me, I have to be difficult and

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-16 Thread james . zeun
60 hz frequency issue? > > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 16 Feb 2020, at 6:38 am, B4 Me100 > mailto:b4me...@hotmail.com>> wrote: > >  > That should work. Although I would probably enclose it to prevent > accidentally touching the 240/110V. > > From:

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-16 Thread james . zeun
Would it effect the 50 / 60 hz frequency issue? Sent from my iPad > On 16 Feb 2020, at 6:38 am, B4 Me100 wrote: > >  > That should work. Although I would probably enclose it to prevent > accidentally touching the 240/110V. > > From: M100 on behalf of James Zeun &

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-15 Thread James Zeun
acceptable 110v for the DVI. On Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 00:28, James Zeun wrote: > It's the first time I've use a device needing a different voltage, I'm > just looking online, from the looks of it I need a step down transformer. > Just looking to see if I can find something that might go insid

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-15 Thread James Zeun
It's the first time I've use a device needing a different voltage, I'm just looking online, from the looks of it I need a step down transformer. Just looking to see if I can find something that might go inside the DVI. On Sat, 15 Feb 2020 at 23:56, James Zeun wrote: > Yeah after scrolling d

Re: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-15 Thread James Zeun
nput monitor to use. > > The units are regionally specific. > > From: M100 on behalf of James Zeun < > james.z...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: > Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11:38 PM > To: > Subject: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK > > > > He

[M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK

2020-02-15 Thread James Zeun
Hey guys I've just to receipt of my very own disk video interface and i can't wait to try it out. However I'd like to ask for some advice. Does the DVI need a US to UK adapter or will it operate with 240v? Reading the service manual it lists 120v, 220v and 240v as operating voltages on page 1-4.

[M100] DVI alternatives

2020-01-29 Thread James Zeun
As I'm going to become a DVi owner, I thought I'd pose this question. Are there other methods of outputting to a monitor with my M100?

[M100] M100 language Lab

2020-01-24 Thread James Zeun
Hey guys Are copies of the M100 language Lab book easy to come by? Found it on the archive and I'm trying to decide if it would be easier to just print it out myself. Though personally, I would prefer an original. Thought I'd ask :-) James

[M100] Mikrokolor ?

2020-01-22 Thread James Zeun
I was just reading the wiki about this device. Has anyone seen one of these in the wild? I couldn't seem to find any actual photos.

Re: [M100] Club100: Can I help?

2020-01-22 Thread James Zeun
I'll have to look at the Wiki, would be happy to contribute where I can. I don't mind watching YouTube, but I feel there are plenty of people on there without adding my voice. Besides I prefer contributing to the written word, while attention spans seem ever bent on shrinking to that of a gold

Re: [M100] Club100: Can I help?

2020-01-22 Thread James Zeun
Well said, likewise I'm hoping to cover more in Model 100 material on my blog. If for nothing else than to keep a record of my activities and maybe get others interested in this great computer. James On Wed, 22 Jan 2020, 9:29 pm Charles Hudson, wrote: > In December of 2018 I got my first M100,

Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface

2020-01-19 Thread james . zeun
That would be an option, but I think I’d be happier doing something internal. Swapping the PSU shouldn’t be to hard. Only I wasn’t thinking about swapping components to make to psu z240v compatible. However I’m certain open to trying Sent from my iPad > On 19 Jan 2020, at 4:42 pm, Fugu

Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface

2020-01-19 Thread james . zeun
alf of Mike Stein > > Reply-To: > Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 3:55 PM > To: > Subject: Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface > > Looks like a garden variety linear 12 and 5 V supply; a 3 Amp each switcher > should be able to replace it. > --

Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface

2020-01-18 Thread james . zeun
able to replace it. > - Original Message ----- > From: James Zeun > To: m...@bitchin100.com > Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 6:22 PM > Subject: Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface > > > > If I didn't want to use a step down. Would it take much to replace the > in

Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface

2020-01-18 Thread James Zeun
If I didn't want to use a step down. Would it take much to replace the internal PSU with something else? Someone will have to educate me on the inner workings as I dont know anything about the inside of a DV interface. Surely it doesn't actually need 1000w??? That seems just a bit excessive. On

Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface

2020-01-18 Thread James Zeun
So many BASICS so little time!!! On Sat, 18 Jan 2020, 10:55 am Charles Hudson, wrote: > Thanks to Mike, James, Gregory and Jim for your responses. I found a copy > of the manual and learned that there is an OS disk required for startup. I > didn't realize there were two different cables, one

Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface

2020-01-17 Thread James Zeun
Always wanted to have a DVI, just never seem to come up on eBay over here. Sent from my iPad > On 17 Jan 2020, at 10:54 pm, Gregory McGill wrote: > > http://ftp.whtech.com/club100/doc/dvi.pdf > > It works with the 100, 102 and 200, it provides a video screen (composite > out) and disk

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-14 Thread James Zeun
Thanks for that John Could I ask then, does that apply to the rest of the TRS-80 range of computers? I mean, aside from not taking advantage of the M100s graphics abilities, could code from books focusing on these systems still be perfectly fine to work on my M100? On Tue, 14 Jan 2020 at 19:41,

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-14 Thread James Zeun
er manual, although now I cannot > > remember where, and turns up in other early Microsoft products. Where > > negative numbers have a dash, positive numbers have a space, and this > > needs to be taken into account if you have occaision to turn a number > > string in

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-13 Thread James Zeun
negative numbers have a dash, positive numbers have a space, and this > needs to be taken into account if you have occaision to turn a number > string into a mathematical value. > > On Mon, 13 Jan 2020 at 16:02, James Zeun wrote: > > > > So this evening > > > &

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-13 Thread James Zeun
a space > in front to allow for a possible minus sign. > > If PRINT USING doesn't do what you want you could convert it to a string > and use MID$ > > m > > > - Original Message - > *From:* James Zeun > *To:* m...@bitchin100.com > *Sent:* Monday, Jan

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-13 Thread James Zeun
t; > > > If I can make a set of DnD tools would i use my M100 to manage my DnD > > games? You're damn right I would! > > > > > > On 08/01/2020 1:56, Peter Vollan wrote: > > > What edition do you use? > > > > > > On Tue, 7 Jan 2020 at 17:

Re: [M100] M100 AC power supply

2020-01-11 Thread james . zeun
I have something similar to that, but was always worried I might accidentally plug it up one day and it be set to 12v. Mines the old sort with a slider on the back. Maybe invest in one of these Sent from my iPad > On 11 Jan 2020, at 11:34 pm, Georg Kaeter > wrote: > >  > I used a PSU like

Re: [M100] M100 AC power supply

2020-01-11 Thread James Zeun
3 pin plug? On Sat, 11 Jan 2020, 10:57 pm Gregory McGill, wrote: > Pretty sure the ones I have in my store are dual voltage I'll confirm when > I get home > > Greg > > On Sat, Jan 11, 2020, 12:51 PM wrote: > >> As I’m going to be using my computer a lot more in the coming months as I >> study

[M100] M100 AC power supply

2020-01-11 Thread james . zeun
As I’m going to be using my computer a lot more in the coming months as I study BASIC. I was thinking I might need a power supply. I’m in need of a UK type PSU, I’m guessing my best bet is to make one from something else. Most of the 6 volt supplies I can find on fleabay are centre positive,

Re: [M100] Dungeon Master's Personnel Service

2020-01-08 Thread James Zeun
I bet he's wishing he'd not said anything ;-) hehe On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 7:17 pm John R. Hogerhuis, wrote: > > > On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 11:29 PM Mike Stein wrote: > >> Truly BITCHIIN !!! >> >> Great job, John! Might as well get rid of all my 'real' M100s ;-) >> >> m >> > > I'll PM you offline

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-08 Thread James Zeun
Oh that sounds promising, did it work or require a lot of rework? On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 7:10 pm Ron Lauzon, wrote: > Yes. As a matter of fact, I typed in a couple of those programs into my > M102 for fun last year. > > Jan 8, 2020, 12:29 by james.z...@gmail.com: > > Does that mean the programs

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-08 Thread James Zeun
+ and a former DEC employee that is. Fresh faces youngsters such as myself are expected to know everything already. Least that's how it feels. So the things on the shelf, collecting dust. On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 5:29 pm James Zeun, wrote: > Does that mean the programs in that book WOULD work on the m

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-08 Thread James Zeun
Does that mean the programs in that book WOULD work on the m100? On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 5:26 pm Jonathan Yuen, wrote: > Hi All, > > The Altair 8080 was a S-100 system, so the 'display capabilities' were > whatever terminal you had connected to it. The Altair itself had no > display that I know

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-08 Thread James Zeun
Basic Computer Games by David H. Would the programs in this book work ok on the M100? I've read it's aimed at an Altair 8080. On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 7:42 am James Zeun, wrote: > Dragon #74 > > On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 1:56 am Peter Vollan, wrote: > >> What edition do you use? &

Re: [M100] Dungeon Master's Personnel Service

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
cts of the wine wear off... > > > - Original Message - > *From:* James Zeun > *To:* m...@bitchin100.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 08, 2020 2:45 AM > *Subject:* Re: [M100] Dungeon Master's Personnel Service > > I'll have one of its going spare ;-)) hehe > &

Re: [M100] Dungeon Master's Personnel Service

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
I'll have one of its going spare ;-)) hehe On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 7:29 am Mike Stein, wrote: > Truly BITCHIIN !!! > > Great job, John! Might as well get rid of all my 'real' M100s ;-) > > m > > - Original Message - > *From:* John R. Hogerhuis > *To:* m...@bitchin100.com > *Sent:*

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
Dragon #74 On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 1:56 am Peter Vollan, wrote: > What edition do you use? > > On Tue, 7 Jan 2020 at 17:06, James Zeun wrote: > > > > Great, I'll have to check that out! > > > > I'm currently checking out all the books that have been suggeste

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
t; > > On Jan 7, 2020, at 16:48, James Zeun wrote: > > > > Was the Dragon Magazine a computer mag or a magazine about roleplaying? > > > > On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 12:30 am Peter Vollan, wrote: > > Dragon. > > > > On Tue, 7 Jan 2020 at 15:

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
Was the Dragon Magazine a computer mag or a magazine about roleplaying? On Wed, 8 Jan 2020, 12:30 am Peter Vollan, wrote: > Dragon. > > On Tue, 7 Jan 2020 at 15:52, James Zeun wrote: > > > > Is that the one from the dungeon magazine? > > > > On Tue, 7 Jan 20

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
hat machine you're using that particular book > was published with versions for specific Basics Commodore Atari Apple > TRS-80 etc. > >> > > >> > Do a Google search for Dragon magazine 74 PDF and there should be a > program listing that is a dungeon Master's kind of utili

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
I see the examples as just that, examples. Ways to learn how code works, by modifying existing code to see what happens. I want to make my own program, eventually. Have to learn how to program first! :-) On Tue, 7 Jan 2020, 9:40 pm John R. Hogerhuis, wrote: > Careful James. Don't let us ruin

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
dgreatescapes.pdf > > Ken > > On 1/7/20 12:48 PM, James Zeun wrote: > > Yes please! That would be great! > > On Tue, 7 Jan 2020, 8:36 pm Ken Pettit, wrote: > >> >> On 1/7/20 11:12 AM, Jerry Stratton wrote: >> >> I don't know if anyone has any books

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
n Tue, Jan 7, 2020, 3:55 PM Ken Pettit wrote: > >> Hi James, >> >> I just remembered the title. It is "Golden Flutes and Great Escapes": >> >> http://www.apple-iigs.info/doc/fichiers/goldenflutesandgreatescapes.pdf >> >> Ken >> >> On

Re: [M100] Books on programming

2020-01-07 Thread James Zeun
Yes please! That would be great! On Tue, 7 Jan 2020, 8:36 pm Ken Pettit, wrote: > > On 1/7/20 11:12 AM, Jerry Stratton wrote: > >> I don't know if anyone has any books they'd be willing to part with or > just recommend one. > > > > If your D includes wanting to write text adventures in BASIC,

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