Re: [M100] my new model 100

Plug it in and let the internal NiCad get a real good charge.   From: Peter Vollan dprogra...@gmail.com To: Model 100 Discussion m100@lists.bitchin100.com Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 1:10 PM Subject: [M100] my new model 100 This week from Craigslist I got a nice Model 100 complete with

[M100] NEC PC8300

Okay.  No response to my last post. So I'll rephrase.  Is any interested in purchasing a mint, in-the-box, NEC PC8300?

[M100] Value of Mint, In the Box, NEC PC-8300?

What is the value range of a mint, in the box, NEC PC-8300?  

[M100] OT: EPSON HX-20

Does anyone know how to initialize a ROM (Ski Soft SkyWriter) in the EPSON HX-20? Unlike the Model T with BASIC CALLs, I think you just install the ROM and re-initialize the HX-20 (Ctrl+@), but I can't find a manual and that isn't working.

[M100] How do I check my Listserv settings?

Years ago, when I would make a rare post, I would see it on the Listserv.No more.  Is there a setting I can check? I can't image I blocked or banned.

Re: [M100] New mComm release 0.8

I have found not all usb to serial cables work with the ModelT computers. From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [M100] New mComm release 0.8 On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 3:59

Re: [M100] SAR100.CO and SARNEC.CO

RAM meaning floppy disk; ROM meaning chip.  Correct?  I think I may have it on chip. From: Kurt McCullum To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 1:58 PM Subject: [M100] SAR100.CO and SARNEC.CO Just throwing

[M100] OT: Epson HX-20

Any EPSON HX-20 owners/users in Club100?

Re: [M100] Greetings from Web8201.com Founder

Welcome home.  Always liked your site. Chris From: Gary Weber To: M100 Mailing List Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:14 AM Subject: [M100] Greetings from Web8201.com Founder Hi all, Yes I'm still out here, even though I've spent

Re: [M100] Freewrite machine for writing

Picked up an AlphaSmart Neo for $5.  Very cool.  From: Peter Vollan To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Freewrite machine for writing I have an "AlphaSmart 2000", it is very

Re: [M100] Does the NADSBox still exist

No objections to Facebook here as LONG time Club100 member.But content on it seem rehash or old.  But that could be great for newer folks. I had to laugh, there is a thread about an old MT I painted black years ago.  From: Cobergland To: Model 100 Discussion

Re: [M100] Model T Progress

It is nice to see new folks on the list and enjoying the Model T.  Club100 is an amazing and remarkable resources that I was happy to contribute to in a small way.  RIP my friend Rick H! From: Bill Nobel To: Model 100 Discussion Sent:

Re: [M100] Listserv Setting

ting No one is supposed to see their own messages echoed back to them. But whatever mail program you use should be able to thread emails you send to the list with those you receive so you can see the whole conversation.   -- John.  o On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com>

Re: [M100] Attempting to restore an NEC 8201A

Yes!  I've revived many "dead" m100/m102/m200/8201A by simply plugging them in for 24 hours. From: Bert Put To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Attempting to restore an NEC 8201A After

Re: [M100] Model 600 basic & file transfer

Great job Brian.  The 600 is a CP/M, right? From: Brian White To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2017 12:45 AM Subject: [M100] Model 600 basic & file transfer Hot damn it works!Thanks to Steve digging up that

Re: [M100] Model 600 basic

Great work.  Your interest in the 600 is adding some new and interesting content to the listserv! From: Brian White To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2017 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [M100] Model 600 basic Do posts that

Re: [M100] TRS-80 Model 102 Newbie...

Me too.  I like seeing my own posts but never do despite seeing them in the past and setting the option. I get a notice that my message has posted but never see it. From: Mike Stein To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, October 18,

Re: [M100] Basic question

Summarize what you find so we all can learn or be reminded. From: Kurt McCullum To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [M100] Basic question John, I found the article so no need to dig it out.

Re: [M100] So this happened

Cool. From: John R. Hogerhuis To: Model 100 Discussion Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 1:35 AM Subject: [M100] So this happened I met Steve Adolph on the list in 2004 I think. Worked on various projects together since then.  Steve

Re: [M100] CP/M has arrived for the M100

I love hooking my Model T device to other devices to see if it works or, most practically, more abundant and convenient file storage. Beyond BASIC, I am not a programmer.  So, anyone care to opine in layman's terms what the C/PM breakthrough means for users?  What will we be able to do with

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

invested in it.  :)   Well, maybe if I could get a flavor of CP/M working with it...  *snicker* On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 10:40 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wrote: Thanks for the update! If anyone can restore that drive it will be you! On Mon Jul 03 2017 01:04:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern D

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

et you know if the drive works.  I do also have another drive in my possession which probably works, but I haven't turned it on in years.  I got away from using magnetic media for Model T's years ago personally... On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wrote: I th

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

Color On Thu Jun 29 2017 13:51:51 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Is the nec interface color or monochrome? -- John. 

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

I think I opened one up and took photos of one and posted them in my personal space on Club100 if someone wants a closer look at components.  On Wed Jun 28 2017 16:00:33 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), Stephen Adolph wrote: reverse engineering that device would be

Re: [M100] NEC 8201A + NEC 8231A + NEC 8241A=WOW

Thanks for the update! If anyone can restore that drive it will be you! On Mon Jul 03 2017 01:04:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), Gary Weber wrote: To Chris, Good news and bad news.   The good news:  The CRT adapter works great. The bad news:  The NEC disk drive that

Re: [M100] Battery backpack on eBay

The unit that went for $850 was for its collectability rather than functionality, no? On Wed Jul 05 2017 15:17:17 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 12:06 PM Josh Malone wrote: I'm willing to help

Re: [M100] Battery backpack on eBay

he NEC to be completely honest.  I love them on my M100s, but it is painful *not* to have the same capability on my main "enthusiast" machines of which I am known for... Gary On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 5:33 PM, John R. Hogerhuis <jho...@pobox.com> wrote: On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 5:21 PM, Chris Fezz

Re: [M100] List rules reminder

A+ The most mature listserv/social media space I've belonged to - for over a decade? From: John R. Hogerhuis To: m...@bitchin100.com Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 4:41 PM Subject: [M100] List rules reminder Just want to remind folks that we have a long standing no

Re: [M100] NEC "PC-8434A utility disk"

I have both a Scarlet and PC-8500.  So if it is indeed for them, I'd be interested too. From: Gary Weber To: "m...@bitchin100.com" Sent: ‎Saturday‎, ‎August‎ ‎26‎, ‎2017‎ ‎11‎:‎43‎:‎39‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EDTSubject: Re: [M100] NEC "PC-8434A utility disk" Are you

Re: [M100] List of wanna haves

Before NADSBOX I bought an old Palm Pilot cheap and used it for external storage. From: Kurt McCullum To: "m...@bitchin100.com" Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [M100] List of wanna haves >3. Something like the

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

Fake to drive up prices? On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎13‎, ‎2018‎ ‎09‎:‎10‎:‎23‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EST, Kevin Becker wrote: I was watching the TPDD2 and was disappointed when it went over $100 because one went for $60 or $70 a week ago.  It makes no sense they went so high.

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

“Retro” computing stuff seems to be going up in price lately. Even things that didn’t seem very retro to me. Look at the prices for old 486/pentium machines.  There are some wild ideas about the value of a generic beige x86 tower.  On Feb 13, 2018, at 9:22 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wr

Re: [M100] List of wanna haves

Agree.  In my some two decades here, I don't recall this tenor of exchange.  Rick was the most patient and tolerant man.  Let's keep this a friendly zone in his honor. On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎14‎, ‎2018‎ ‎02‎:‎20‎:‎48‎ ‎PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Can we lower

Re: [M100] List of wanna haves

Well stated and I concur. On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎14‎, ‎2018‎ ‎04‎:‎27‎:‎57‎ ‎PM, Frederick Whitaker wrote: I remember the club members wanting to expand the Model 100's so that it can work more efficiently, and provide externals that assist in doing that.

Re: [M100] TPDD Specifics

A++ On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 8:54:00 PM EDT, Kurt McCullum wrote: Sorry guys, but I'm jumping up on the soap box for this one. I'm quite stunned by this email. First, there is the official protocol put out by Tandy "Software Manual For Portable Disk Drive" 26-3808 

Re: [M100] TPDD Specifics

Go for it and have fun and share your experience along the way.   On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 9:28:39 PM EDT, c646581 wrote: I found the page on the wiki explaining DCD/DSR along with the other flow control quirks. Once I corrected that, it started behaving correctly. I'll look into

[M100] Connecting two MT with cups

My friend and I want to show some of our kids how journalists filed stories with the old MT.We have two MT100 and two sets of "cups." Can we somehow rig two old phone receivers to make it simulate a landline call over the modem cups (in the same room, on the same table?)

Re: [M100] Raleigh, NC

I am near there and have a child that lives in Raleigh.  What does he have? On Thursday, December 6, 2018, 2:32:33 PM EST, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: I have a guy that would like to donate some model t equipment. Anyone in / around Raleigh NC? -- John. 

Re: [M100] Keep it positive, friends

A++  Rick didn't go for that. On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 3:41:08 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: All -- I get comments from people that our positive, on-topic atmosphere is a big reason why people stay subscribed to this list. But to maintain that atmosphere requires some

[M100] Out from storage

Pulling some Model Ts out from storage. What was the cold boot routine again?  I thought it was hold down GRPH, CTRL, ESC  and power one? How long does it take the internal 3v NiCad to pickup a charge again?  Plug in overnight? Do I need to remove the Option Rom for first reboot?

[M100] MicroPro Calc-to-Go

Looking for an online manual or some information on Calc-to-Go formula protocols. You know, " @SUM(B1:B15)  etc. I have a NEC PC-8500 but I know other computers came with it.  The Quick Start guide is out there but not manual, that I can find.

Re: [M100] New M100 owner looking for VDI

Agree.  Big, bulky, limited.  You can do the same thing much smaller and easier in other ways.  But, if wanted for collectible or curiosity fun factor, by all means go for it.  I've been there.  I've obtained and restored vintage computers for fun and relaxation only to later sell when they

Re: [M100] Lighter rows of pixels on LCD

I always wondered if there was a compatible LCD green SuperTwist compatible screen for M100/M102/M200.   Like the Amstrad PPC640 has. On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 11:02:23 PM EST, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Kind of comedic trying to keep his budget to $500. Hope he does it though. 

[M100] REX replaces internal RAM?

Does a REX completely replace/supplant the internal ram? If I have an old Model T with 8k and insert a REX does the computer run completely via REX? Are there Rex boards available?

[M100] Non-charger

I took a Model T out of storage and it was completely dead and would not take a charge. I figured I'd use the opportunity to replace internal battery anyway. Installed the new battery and it started right up, albeit with a Low Battery light.  So I assumed it just needed an overnight charge and

Re: [M100] REX replaces internal RAM?

.  On Sun, Apr 21, 2019, 2:28 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Does a REX completely replace/supplant the internal ram? If I have an old Model T with 8k and insert a REX does the computer run completely via REX? Are there Rex boards available?

Re: [M100] Non-charger

achine out of storage :( From: M100 on behalf of Chris Fezzler Reply-To: Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:31 AM To: Model 100 Discussion Subject: [M100] Non-charger  I took a Model T out of storage and it was completely dead and would not take a charge. I figured I'd use the opportunity to replac

Re: [M100] Non-Charger (Terry Cox)

New.  Just replaced it.   On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 6:43:50 PM EDT, Gregory McGill wrote: original battery?   If so maybe time to replace it. I had one take a couple days to charge so it would boot..  I almost wrote it off  Greg On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 3:30 PM Chris Fezzler wrote

Re: [M100] Non-Charger (Terry Cox)

I removed the batteries last night and plugged into the power adaptor.  Couldn't get it going again.I left it plugged in and got it to boot at lunch.  Running now (6:24p ET). Turned it on and off a few times.  Booting right up. I have 4 fresh batteries.  I'll insert them now.  Turn off.  Unplug

Re: [M100] REXCPM & M100 CP/M

Video please! On Saturday, January 25, 2020, 10:46:20 PM EST, Philip Avery wrote: It's about time I chimed in here with my side of deal - which is producing a CP/M operating system for M100. This works with Steve's REXCPM board and is a RAM-based system instead of floppy disks, so

Re: [M100] Web 8201 is moving servers!

Good luck.  One of my favorite sites.  How's that mint PC8300 working? On Monday, January 27, 2020, 12:40:20 PM EST, Gary Weber wrote: Greetings all! I'll be having my web hosting company move the Web 8201 website to a newer operating system in order to get away from the TLS 1.0

Re: [M100] Best Place to Procure a Tandy 102

Most excellent response (long time Club100 member). On Monday, April 27, 2020, 11:02:18 PM EDT, Joshua O'Keefe wrote: Hi David, I bought my 102 on eBay as a single non-lot unit (that is, without the slipcase, manuals, cabling, and other assorted goodies you might get in the box) for

Re: [M100] CP/M mailing list, REXCPM

Keep in one place but encourage starting messages with "CP/M:" so folks not interested can manage efficiently.  I am interested.  On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 11:20:23 AM EDT, Joshua O'Keefe wrote: Thanks for updating on REXnext! As far as CP/M discussion goes: while I probably don't

Re: [M100] Discord Server

Is it safe? On Monday, September 14, 2020, 12:51:39 PM EDT, Gregory McGill wrote: It's chat, and video/audio chat..so good for demonstrations etc.. and interaction  On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 9:37 AM Stephen Adolph wrote: what is discord, and how does it fit into  or around or on top

Re: [M100] Stat command PC-8201a vs PC-8300

Try the Club100 Documentation section.  The NEC PC-8300 Telcom Manual is there. On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 04:53:24 AM EDT, Brian K. White wrote: Is there a difference between the Stat arguments in Telcom on the 8201a vs the 8300? I can't find a pc-8300 manual on-line that

Re: [M100] John Ph. Graf

R.I.P. John.  We chatted many times over the past 15 or so years and he was a nice fellow. On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 03:17:50 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: Hello Club, I wanted to let you all know that one of our long-time friends and members, John Ph. Graf of Galesville,

Re: [M100] definition of null modem

Love the Psion 3c I had but the case literally disintegrated.  Had some type of soft plastic that just corroded and fell apart.  On Monday, September 21, 2020, 03:24:59 PM EDT, james.z...@gmail.com wrote: The 5mx is a nice machine, I reviewed and tested several Psion devices. The

Re: [M100] compile and execute Turbo Pascal

Wow!  A language I can program and compile in! On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 06:17:25 PM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: Well, that feels good! I finally got Turbo Pascal 3.01 configured (well enough) and running on Model 100!  And I compiled and ran a demo provided by Borland. 

Re: [M100] NEC PC-8231A on eBay

Interesting John.  Can you tell me more about that mode?  OS runs on the disk drive leaving all PC-8500 ram for program? On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 05:16:57 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: That is rare! I was looking for the 8431A at one time because the PC-8500 needs it to boot

Re: [M100] M100 SysBus to M102 'adapter'

Clever. On Sunday, September 20, 2020, 07:04:10 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: Well, the title is not exactly correct, but it conveys the general idea. I was building b4me100’s M100-T102 test harness which he cleverly designed to plug into the T102 SysBus connector. For the M100 if you

[M100] Listserv Search

Is there a way to search old Listserv messages so I can research before embarrass...err...I mean ask a dumb question. Seriously, would like to research.

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

a hobbyist with a soldering iron and a willingness to learn.Plan to look at Technical Reference Manual to see if I can troubleshoot. On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 01:15:25 AM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 5:08 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Is there a way to search old

Re: [M100] Narrowing down issue, I think

solder joints. Sometimes the cracks are obvious under magnification and sometimes they are not.   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 11:36 PM To: M100 Mailing List Subject: [M100] Narrowing down issue, I think   Please look at the PCB pic here

Re: [M100] Narrowing down issue, I think

PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: So the screen/kb from the unit you were working on worked fine on the other M100? (Just making sure.)   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 2:51 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Narrowing down issue

Re: [M100] WTB: NASDBox

I seem to recall I connected my Model T to an old Palm Pilot 500. Batteries.  Check.  Simple.  Check.  Portable. Check.  Power-efficient.  Check. https://www.ebay.com/b/Palm-M500/38331/bn_7023339442 On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 04:52:13 PM EDT, Wayne Lorentz wrote: Thanks for

Re: [M100] WTB: NASDBox

Nice! On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 07:18:43 PM EDT, Josh Malone wrote: Android phone w/ USB serial cable is all of that, and Wi-Fi On Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 6:57 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: I seem to recall I connected my Model T to an old Palm Pilot 500. Batteries.  Check.  Simple

Re: [M100] TPDD request type 48

Nice!   On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 10:44:32 AM EDT, Gary Weber wrote: STARDISK.COM is a TPPD2 file import/export utility for CP/M running on the NEC PC-8401A(Starlet) or PC-8500.  I've verified proper functionality with real TPDD2 hardware so I have to conclude that yes the format

Re: [M100] Slim style DB25/DE9 connectors

Bluetooth? On Saturday, July 11, 2020, 04:48:48 PM EDT, Gary Weber wrote: Thanks, Mike.  Yes that's about the size I was looking for.  I'm using them to pull power from a BCR port, which is just 2 wires.  The slimmer the better.  Like this:  

Re: [M100] DVI replacement floppy drive

Nice setup there! On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 07:29:28 AM EDT, 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] DVI replacement floppy drive Wait, you actually have

Re: [M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

From your pic, there are ROM sockets in the PC-8508A! I wondered if they offered any ROMs?  Never came across any. On Friday, June 26, 2020, 11:33:00 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 7:20 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Any NEC PC-8500/Starlet owners or folks

Re: [M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

.   (Yeah, I know, I'm laughing out loud as well...)   On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 8:33 PM John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 7:20 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Any NEC PC-8500/Starlet owners or folks familiar?To keep it short, in 64K Mode, all the 64K in the computer is assigned

[M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

Any NEC PC-8500/Starlet owners or folks familiar?To keep it short, in 64K Mode, all the 64K in the computer is assigned to the OS and all the RAM in the cartridge is for storage.  Is that correct? The NEC PC-8508A ROM/RAM Cartridge...is there a "ROM" socket in there? Thanks. Chris

Re: [M100] Off Topic: NEC PC-8500/Starlet

ised were ROM-based.    On Saturday, June 27, 2020, 01:16:07 AM EDT, Chris Fezzler wrote: From your pic, there are ROM sockets in the PC-8508A! I wondered if they offered any ROMs?  Never came across any. On Friday, June 26, 2020, 11:33:00 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On

Re: [M100] Any idea what's attached to this Model 100?

Booster Pak is good call but doesn't look like one exactly - unless they had two cases. On Sunday, June 28, 2020, 12:06:35 AM EDT, Ken Pettit wrote: Looks like a piece of wood with a piece of cushioning fabric inbetween to me.  How's that for speculation?  :) Ken On 6/27/20

Re: [M100] REXCPM orders.

Me too! Chris On Monday, June 8, 2020, 10:17:11 PM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: Will Do Gary.   On Monday, June 8, 2020, Gary Weber wrote: Hi Steve! Put me down for one, and an adapter. On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 7:02 PM Doug Jackson wrote: It certainly is. Please put me down for one

Re: [M100] NDC800 conversion was Re: dual CPU project

My head is spinning with the innovation taking place here the last 10 years. On Friday, July 24, 2020, 03:59:21 PM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: yah I think so. It is only slightly larger than the 40 pin socket.  should drop it place. I can share the mods I made to the M100 ROM.  You

Re: [M100] Troubleshooting M102 (Was: M102, Black Screen, Help!)

The quality of the information shared on this listserv is off the charts.I joined many moons ago when the focus was on simply using the Model T platform.  The transformative innovation, while often over my head, has been remarkable to watch, support and use. On Friday, July 17, 2020,

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

, i.e. to inject a pulsing signal. On the chip select lines you should she them quickly toggling.   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:20 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Listserv Search   ALERT: Beginner asking question

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

John - I'm going back in  LOL. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 04:11:18 PM EDT, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 12:45 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: :(  Short lived.  Worked for 2-day.  Back to old glitch. Still, almost certainly the problem is at the connector

Re: [M100] REXCPM 102 - it's arrived - Let's Livestream an install!

Really enjoyed this.  Thanks!  Well done. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 06:05:03 PM EDT, Josh Malone wrote: Got my REXCPM 102 today (well, finally checked my post box and picked it up, anyway). I haven't done a live stream in a while, so I'm going to livestream the install in my "spare"

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

:(  Short lived.  Worked for 2-day.  Back to old glitch. On Sunday, July 26, 2020, 06:26:04 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: Excellent! Let us know!   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:19 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

!   On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 06:10:24 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: You squeezed the end of the ribbon cable that plugs into the main board?   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:45 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

. If the display is always bit mapped, then it would be something else.   Do you have any sort of aftermarket ROM installed?   Very interesting problem.   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:47 AM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] Listserv

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

have missing single pixel columns, or if the text is actually missing some letters (i.e. should line 6 actually say "test of the TRS-80" or does it really have spaces instead of text there? Ken On 7/26/20 12:54 PM, Chris Fezzler wrote: No after market ROM. Logically, I w

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

, 2020, 06:26:04 PM EDT, Jeffrey Birt wrote: Excellent! Let us know!   Jeff Birt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:19 PM To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search   Working but "uncle" LOL.

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

en nothing. About to call it quits but something told me to switch off, hold just CTRL and BREAK while turning on (no reset button). It fired up perfect, all lines.   Who knows? We'll see if it sticks before installing REXCPM. On Sunday, July 26, 2020, 05:42:36 PM EDT, Chris Fezzler wrote:

Re: [M100] LCD Botton 4 Lines (WAS) Listserv Search

from C83 and ground from C8. On Sunday, July 26, 2020, 03:55:00 PM EDT, Chris Fezzler wrote: No after market ROM. Logically, I would think the fact that the top four lines are perfect, the hard reset produces a perfect Menu screen, and just the bottom four lines are garbled would

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

, Jul 22, 2020 at 11:37 AM Chris Fezzler wrote: Sorry - typing too fast.  Top four lines of the screen.   Yes, mostly garbage all of the time.  Except a hard rest will generate a proper menu screen. Yes, in BASIC the same.  But if I type in a test program and hit RUN the program will indeed run

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

Here you go.   On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 11:52:23 AM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: a pic of the garbled screen would be great if you can do it.. thanks On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 11:37 AM Chris Fezzler wrote: Sorry - typing too fast.  Top four lines of the screen. Yes, mostly garbage

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

undamental problem with the LCD system, nor the keyboard system. good problem!   On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 9:02 AM Chris Fezzler wrote: I'm trying to troubleshoot what components on the circuit board process keystrokes and send them to the screen. The screen and keyboard on my Model 100 are

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

, Jul 22, 2020 at 1:15 PM Stephen Adolph wrote: ok this is quite interesting.  I'm not sure what to make of that.  And you are sure there is no problem with the "hard reset MENU' screen. On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 12:26 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Here you go.   On Wednesday, July 22, 2020,

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

not sure what to make of that.  And you are sure there is no problem with the "hard reset MENU' screen. On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 12:26 PM Chris Fezzler wrote: Here you go.   On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 11:52:23 AM EDT, Stephen Adolph wrote: a pic of the garbled screen would be

Re: [M100] Listserv Search

is not getting through. It could be a bad trace on the M100, a bad LCD cable or a bad LCD itself. If you have a scope of logic probe you can check to see if all the chip select lines are toggling.   Jeff BIrt   From: M100 On Behalf Of Chris Fezzler Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:26 AM To: m

Re: [M100] Spreadsheet Users?

Mike - Great to hear from you.  I very much appreciate the information and found the history extremely interesting. On Saturday, November 28, 2020, 10:52:47 PM EST, Mike Nugent wrote: Chris, On Nov 28, 2020, at 13:48, Chris Fezzler wrote: Any preference between Microsoft

Re: [M100] Spreadsheet Users?

;< Nov 28, 2020 11:49:08 AM Chris Fezzler : > Any active Model T-family spreadsheet users? >  > Any preference between Microsoft MultiPlan or Lucid? >  > Were there others with the same level of functionality? > 

[M100] Spreadsheet Users?

Any active Model T-family spreadsheet users? Any preference between Microsoft MultiPlan or Lucid? Were there others with the same level of functionality?   

[M100] New Boards

Long time Club100 member here, more from the user side than engineering or programming world. I see people are coming out with complete kits to build new versions of old computers - including the PCB.Economical? Might that be coming for the Model T someday?  Dumb thought?

Re: [M100] New Boards

Great discussion.  It's sort of like restoring a car or motorcycle.  Do you do a "restoration" where the PCB is identical to the factory model with the goal of having a reliable copy of what came off the factory floor or a "resto-mod" where you just use the shell and all the internal are new

Re: [M100] M100 ROM Socket

All good.  Thanks. On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 08:36:19 AM EST, Brian K. White wrote: On 10/26/20 4:47 PM, Chris Fezzler wrote: > Came into a Model T that's working well but the ROM socket is all > mangled on one side from I assume rough extraction of old SuperRom. > (

Re: [M100] Epson HX-20 Technical Manual

Great stuff!  I noticed the Operations Manual is there as well! Thanks! On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 01:24:41 PM EST, Jeffrey Birt wrote: I recently acquired an HX-20 from a friend who also located a factory service manual on eBay. I tried, for about 15milliseconds, to resist but

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