Re: [M100] A Few Remaining TPDD/TPDD2 Floppy Drive Belts

[Gregory McGill]

I have belts if you need David


On Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 10:30 AM David Plass  wrote:

> Darnit, sold out now. I knew I should've ordered two weeks ago...
>
> On Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 12:02 PM Spencer  wrote:
>
>> Thanks for everything Ken!
>>
>> Spencer McCormack.
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:27:55 PM EDT, Ken Gregg 
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks to all who have shown interest in and/or purchased these items,
>> since I posted to this list back in November 2023.
>>
>> At this point, I have only 5 of the drive TPDD/TPDD2 floppy drive belts
>> remaining, and have sold out all of the TPDD2 utility floppy disks.
>>
>> Some people have ordered up to three or four belts at a time, so these
>> last few could go fast. Discounts are still applied, if you purchase more
>> than one belt in a single order. When these few remaining belts are gone, I
>> won't be restocking.
>>
>> So, if you've been putting off ordering a belt or two, now's your chance.
>>
>> Note: As mentioned in a previous post, I had series of bad experiences
>> with loss and damage shipping internationally (even from the US to Canada),
>> so I stopped shipping internationally several years ago. Thanks for your
>> understanding.
>>
>> Here is the link to the belt on ebay.
>> *Floppy Drive Belt for Tandy Portable Disk Drive TPDD1 26-3808 or TPDD2
>> 26-3814*:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943
>>
>>
>>

Re: [M100] retroprinter and the m100

[Gregory McGill]

Glad to hear it

On Mon, Mar 18, 2024, 11:19 AM Will Senn  wrote:

> Hi Gregory,
>
> It's all good. Everything's working now. My exacto knife fix for the
> solder apparently took care of things. I rebuilt the pi's image and got it
> working great.
>
> 1. Configure cups to your printer (mine's a Brother DCP-L2550DW, using
> cups-filter driver) and set the defaults to your liking (mine are):
>
> US Letter
> 2-Sided On (Portrait)
>
> 2. Print a test page (better to know than to wonder, spoken from recent
> experience).
>
> 3. Change two of the settings (ssh into the pi, cd /root/config):
>
> echo -n "CR" > auto_linefeed
> echo -n "ANSI-4" > page_size
>
> 4. reboot the pi (some setting changes don't require them, others seem to,
> better safe than sorry)...
>
> 5. Test by llisting a simple listing in BASIC:
>
> LLIST
>
>
> 6. press F8 to get back to the menu and press enter to test screen print
> (not sure if any graphics will print, but the text works fine).
>
> See the attached image (or look at the scrubbed attachment in the mailing
> list archive).
>
> Absolutely uh-mazing :).
>
> Will
>
>
> On 3/17/24 10:48 PM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>
> Adapter was made because there was a board error on the original board. So
> this adapter fixes whatever was wrong. I'll see if I can get the details
> for you.. If it turns out to be the adapter I could probably get it
> replaced for you if need be or repaired.
>
> On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 6:47 PM Will Senn  wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> Looks like it was a problem with the adapter. My theory that bits 2 and 3
>> were shorted (oh, that's right, not my theory, but Steve's) was confirmed
>> with a few more character test. So, I posted in the retro printer board,
>> sent several 'contact us' posts to the retro folks (their site sucks), and
>> then...
>>
>> Full disclaimer, I am NOT a hardware guy!! But, I madly took that adapter
>> apart and then after doing both sides, saw where some solder was bleeding
>> over from one pin to another on the female side... and a bit of exacto
>> knife  wizardry later and a bit of worry that I'd destroy it, and voila:
>>
>> 10 RMM ABCLMNOLMNOLMNOPQRS\]^_\]^
>> 20 RMM abclmnolmnolmnopqrs|}~|}~
>> 30 RMM 0123<=>?<=0 -_=/_]?>/",<.>
>> <0 RMM /?!@#,-^..,-
>>
>> 10 REM ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
>> 20 REM abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
>> 30 REM 01234567890 -_=+[];:'",<.>
>> 40 REM /?!@#$%^&*()
>>
>>
>> Yay!
>>
>> Now, I can go about setting this goofy retroprinter up properly.
>>
>> Thanks for the forbearance, assistance and sympathy.
>>
>> Will
>>
>>
>> On 3/17/24 5:46 PM, Stephen Adolph wrote:
>>
>> Bit 2 shorted to bit 3?
>>
>> On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Will Senn  wrote:
>>
>>> I tried every config setting... twice or more :).
>>>
>>> It's super consistent in that bits 2, and 3, counting from zero, from
>>> the least significant bits, are having some kind of issue (they aren't
>>> always, zero, or one, but they are always the bits that are wrong and they
>>> are consistently wrong (of the 40 chars or so I tested):
>>>
>>> <0x7f> vs w
>>> 0111
>>> 01110111
>>> 1000 (b3 1->0)
>>>
>>> \ vs T
>>> 01011100
>>> 01010100
>>> 1000 (b3 1->0)
>>>
>>> 4 vs <
>>> 00110100
>>> 0000
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 5 vs =
>>> 00110101
>>> 0001
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>> 6 vs >
>>> 00110110
>>> 0010
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 7 vs ?
>>> 00110111
>>> 0011
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 8 vs <
>>> 00111000
>>> 0000
>>> 0100 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 9 vs =
>>> 00111001 (b3 0->1)
>>> 0001
>>> 0100
>>>
>>> Weird, huh? Anybody seen anything like it? Can I troubleshoot it with a
>>> multimeter?
>>>
>>> Will
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/17/24 2:13 PM, Will Senn wrote:
>>>
>>> Yep, it's consistent. It took me a while to make some progress on this.
>>> I tried redoing the Centronics side of the cable, and here's my source vs
>>> what the pi sees:
>>>
>>> 10 PRINT "Hello, world!"
>>> 20 GOTO 10
>>>
>

Re: [M100] retroprinter and the m100

[Gregory McGill]

Also this

As shipped, the default setting for the Retro-Printer is to expect 8 bit
data - however, some equipment only sends 7 bit data (and the 8th bit can
be quite temperamental).
Changing the bit_depth parameter for the Retro-Printer Module will address
this

On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 8:48 PM Gregory McGill 
wrote:

> Adapter was made because there was a board error on the original board. So
> this adapter fixes whatever was wrong. I'll see if I can get the details
> for you.. If it turns out to be the adapter I could probably get it
> replaced for you if need be or repaired.
>
> On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 6:47 PM Will Senn  wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> Looks like it was a problem with the adapter. My theory that bits 2 and 3
>> were shorted (oh, that's right, not my theory, but Steve's) was confirmed
>> with a few more character test. So, I posted in the retro printer board,
>> sent several 'contact us' posts to the retro folks (their site sucks), and
>> then...
>>
>> Full disclaimer, I am NOT a hardware guy!! But, I madly took that adapter
>> apart and then after doing both sides, saw where some solder was bleeding
>> over from one pin to another on the female side... and a bit of exacto
>> knife  wizardry later and a bit of worry that I'd destroy it, and voila:
>>
>> 10 RMM ABCLMNOLMNOLMNOPQRS\]^_\]^
>> 20 RMM abclmnolmnolmnopqrs|}~|}~
>> 30 RMM 0123<=>?<=0 -_=/_]?>/",<.>
>> <0 RMM /?!@#,-^..,-
>>
>> 10 REM ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
>> 20 REM abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
>> 30 REM 01234567890 -_=+[];:'",<.>
>> 40 REM /?!@#$%^&*()
>>
>>
>> Yay!
>>
>> Now, I can go about setting this goofy retroprinter up properly.
>>
>> Thanks for the forbearance, assistance and sympathy.
>>
>> Will
>>
>>
>> On 3/17/24 5:46 PM, Stephen Adolph wrote:
>>
>> Bit 2 shorted to bit 3?
>>
>> On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Will Senn  wrote:
>>
>>> I tried every config setting... twice or more :).
>>>
>>> It's super consistent in that bits 2, and 3, counting from zero, from
>>> the least significant bits, are having some kind of issue (they aren't
>>> always, zero, or one, but they are always the bits that are wrong and they
>>> are consistently wrong (of the 40 chars or so I tested):
>>>
>>> <0x7f> vs w
>>> 0111
>>> 01110111
>>> 1000 (b3 1->0)
>>>
>>> \ vs T
>>> 01011100
>>> 01010100
>>> 1000 (b3 1->0)
>>>
>>> 4 vs <
>>> 00110100
>>> 0000
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 5 vs =
>>> 00110101
>>> 0001
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>> 6 vs >
>>> 00110110
>>> 0010
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 7 vs ?
>>> 00110111
>>> 0011
>>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 8 vs <
>>> 00111000
>>> 0000
>>> 0100 (b3 0->1)
>>>
>>> 9 vs =
>>> 00111001 (b3 0->1)
>>> 0001
>>> 0100
>>>
>>> Weird, huh? Anybody seen anything like it? Can I troubleshoot it with a
>>> multimeter?
>>>
>>> Will
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/17/24 2:13 PM, Will Senn wrote:
>>>
>>> Yep, it's consistent. It took me a while to make some progress on this.
>>> I tried redoing the Centronics side of the cable, and here's my source vs
>>> what the pi sees:
>>>
>>> 10 PRINT "Hello, world!"
>>> 20 GOTO 10
>>>
>>> 10 PRMN\ "Lmllo, orll!"
>>> 20 OO\O 10
>>>
>>> I'm not sure how to troubleshoot...
>>>
>>> I found this in the retroprinter handbook:
>>>
>>> Missing Characters or Repeated Characters:
>>> This is generally because the equipment sending the printout is using
>>> a specific timing mechanism and not necessarily adopting the correct
>>> Centronics signal methods for acknowledgement of data.
>>> We have added the following configuration options to help address
>>> this:
>>> /root/config/handshaking
>>> This allows you to specify how the handshaking is handled between
>>> the computer and the Retro-Printer. This can help overcome issues
>>> with lost characters or repeated characters when the equipment
>>> misses the busy / acknowledge signals.
>>> The parameter takes a value between 0 and 4.
>

Re: [M100] retroprinter and the m100

[Gregory McGill]

Adapter was made because there was a board error on the original board. So
this adapter fixes whatever was wrong. I'll see if I can get the details
for you.. If it turns out to be the adapter I could probably get it
replaced for you if need be or repaired.

On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 6:47 PM Will Senn  wrote:

> All,
>
> Looks like it was a problem with the adapter. My theory that bits 2 and 3
> were shorted (oh, that's right, not my theory, but Steve's) was confirmed
> with a few more character test. So, I posted in the retro printer board,
> sent several 'contact us' posts to the retro folks (their site sucks), and
> then...
>
> Full disclaimer, I am NOT a hardware guy!! But, I madly took that adapter
> apart and then after doing both sides, saw where some solder was bleeding
> over from one pin to another on the female side... and a bit of exacto
> knife  wizardry later and a bit of worry that I'd destroy it, and voila:
>
> 10 RMM ABCLMNOLMNOLMNOPQRS\]^_\]^
> 20 RMM abclmnolmnolmnopqrs|}~|}~
> 30 RMM 0123<=>?<=0 -_=/_]?>/",<.>
> <0 RMM /?!@#,-^..,-
>
> 10 REM ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
> 20 REM abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
> 30 REM 01234567890 -_=+[];:'",<.>
> 40 REM /?!@#$%^&*()
>
>
> Yay!
>
> Now, I can go about setting this goofy retroprinter up properly.
>
> Thanks for the forbearance, assistance and sympathy.
>
> Will
>
>
> On 3/17/24 5:46 PM, Stephen Adolph wrote:
>
> Bit 2 shorted to bit 3?
>
> On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Will Senn  wrote:
>
>> I tried every config setting... twice or more :).
>>
>> It's super consistent in that bits 2, and 3, counting from zero, from the
>> least significant bits, are having some kind of issue (they aren't always,
>> zero, or one, but they are always the bits that are wrong and they are
>> consistently wrong (of the 40 chars or so I tested):
>>
>> <0x7f> vs w
>> 0111
>> 01110111
>> 1000 (b3 1->0)
>>
>> \ vs T
>> 01011100
>> 01010100
>> 1000 (b3 1->0)
>>
>> 4 vs <
>> 00110100
>> 0000
>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>
>> 5 vs =
>> 00110101
>> 0001
>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>> 6 vs >
>> 00110110
>> 0010
>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>
>> 7 vs ?
>> 00110111
>> 0011
>> 1000 (b3 0->1)
>>
>> 8 vs <
>> 00111000
>> 0000
>> 0100 (b3 0->1)
>>
>> 9 vs =
>> 00111001 (b3 0->1)
>> 0001
>> 0100
>>
>> Weird, huh? Anybody seen anything like it? Can I troubleshoot it with a
>> multimeter?
>>
>> Will
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3/17/24 2:13 PM, Will Senn wrote:
>>
>> Yep, it's consistent. It took me a while to make some progress on this. I
>> tried redoing the Centronics side of the cable, and here's my source vs
>> what the pi sees:
>>
>> 10 PRINT "Hello, world!"
>> 20 GOTO 10
>>
>> 10 PRMN\ "Lmllo, orll!"
>> 20 OO\O 10
>>
>> I'm not sure how to troubleshoot...
>>
>> I found this in the retroprinter handbook:
>>
>> Missing Characters or Repeated Characters:
>> This is generally because the equipment sending the printout is using
>> a specific timing mechanism and not necessarily adopting the correct
>> Centronics signal methods for acknowledgement of data.
>> We have added the following configuration options to help address
>> this:
>> /root/config/handshaking
>> This allows you to specify how the handshaking is handled between
>> the computer and the Retro-Printer. This can help overcome issues
>> with lost characters or repeated characters when the equipment
>> misses the busy / acknowledge signals.
>> The parameter takes a value between 0 and 4.
>> 0 = Busy On (for 5ms), Busy Off, Ack On (for signal time), Ack Off
>> 1 = Ack On (for signal time), Busy On, Ack Off, Busy Off
>> 2 = Busy On (for 5ms), Ack On (for signal time), Busy Off, Ack Off
>> 3 = Ack On (for signal time), Ack Off, Busy On (for 5ms), Busy Off
>> 4 = Busy On and Ack On (for signal time), Ack Off and Busy Off
>> Default is 0
>>
>> Any idea how the M100 handshakes?
>>
>> Will
>>
>>
>> On 3/17/24 7:18 AM, Mike Stein wrote:
>>
>> Is it consistent, i.e. do you always get the same garbled output for a
>> given file?
>>
>> At a fast glance it looks like bits 2 and/or 3 are being dropped; have
>> you checked the computer to Pi cable and connectors?
>>
>> m
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 2:14 AM Will Senn  wrote:
>>
>>> I am finally coming back around to this. I bought a retroprinter a year
>>> and half ago or so and shelved it out of frustration. Now, I know a lot
>>> more about this sorta stuff and so I pulled it out, updated the software to
>>> latest and tried to get it working.
>>>
>>> The PI prints a test page fine, but it won't print anything I send it
>>> from the M100. After hours of troubleshooting, it appears that whatever
>>> codes the pi is sending aren't DMP-15, EPSON ESC/P or Plain Text codes...
>>> When I do llist, I see the data coming across to the retroprinter and have
>>> set up a file to capture, but I can't find anything that will make sense of
>>> the data.
>>>
>>> Here's a sample:
>>>
>>> 10 PRMN\ "lmllo"
>>> 1= RMS\ORM =0>NORM=0\O1>RMALR,M-,Q,,M-,C,,M,0-,C,,M,1->CL,M-=0>NM\\M
>>> 20 

Re: [M100] is there a Model 100 Capacitor kit available (2024)

[Gregory McGill]

I carry the kits at arcadeshopper.com


On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 7:15 AM Will Senn  wrote:

> All,
>
> I went hunting today and couldn't find one, but is there a kit available
> still?
>
> Is this still the list I need (https://wiki.console5.com/wiki/TRS80) and
> are they all electrolytic?
>
> C49   10uF16v 
> C50   10uF16v 
> C52   1uF 50v NP
> C54   10uF16v 
> C55   10uF16v 
> C75   47uF16v NP
> C76   47uF16v NP
> C77   47uF16v NP
> C78   3.3uF   50v 
> C82   4.7uF   25v 
> C83   470uF   10v 
> C84   470uF   6.3v
> C85   33uF10v 
> C86   100uF   10v 
> C90   1uF 50v 
> C92   0.47uF  50v 
> C103  220uF   10v
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will
>
>

Re: [M100] Got RexCPM working and CP/M, too, now what?

[Gregory McGill]

Is the same behavior with nimh as with NiCAD?

On Sat, Mar 16, 2024, 6:46 PM Brian K. White  wrote:

> One problem with batteries for sure is you can't tell a junk future
> leaker by just looking at it. Even if the actual cells are stamped with
> a quality manufacturer name, they could be fake or they could be real
> but rejects, or they could be illegitimate extra production "after hours
> runs" from the same plant in china or wherever that makes the real ones,
> or real but aged-out old stock repackaged and sold as new etc.
>
> And there is essentially no way to detect or prove any of that by
> examining the battery in your hand. If it's visibly corroded or doesn't
> take a charge or something, you can tell that obviously, but if it
> visually looks perfect, and functions within spec, that doesn't prove
> anything except that it looks good and works today. It could be utter
> garbage that dies and leaks in 1 year or 5 years.
>
> The only hope that it will actually last the promised number of years
> before starting to leak, is to buy it from a source that you can trust
> to be very careful with their own sources. No ebay, no amazon, certainly
> no aliexpress, it must be someone who will actually care if any
> customers ever start giving them a bad reputation.
>
> I guess all that is true for caps too really, so maybe no difference on
> that front.
>
> --
> bkw
>
> On 3/16/24 21:21, Doug Jackson wrote:
> > Every time I see one of those evil NiCad batteries, I replace it with a
> > 0.5F supercap.
> >
> > I have never had an issue with my M100, or with the Olivetti equivalent
> > (number escapes me at the moment)
> >
> > Having said that, the oldest would have been 8 years ago, so I don't
> > have the same 30years of experience regarding leaking characters.
> >
> > Doug
> >
> > On Sun, 17 Mar 2024, 11:44 am Brian K. White,  > > wrote:
> >
> > You can run plugged in to the wall for all normal random on/off
> > operating times without worrying about it too much, IE, all day long
> > for
> > 8 to 12 hours or whatever, and for multiple days in a row, if
> unplugged
> > when turned off.
> >
> > And you can leave it plugged in turned on or off overnight for one
> > night
> > to a few days.
> >
> > And you can even get away with exceeding those pretty badly once in
> > a while.
> >
> > What you want to avoid is plugging it in and leaving it plugged in
> 24/7
> > for weeks or months or years, whether it's on or off.
> >
> > The harm is the charging circuit that charges the internal nicd
> battery
> > soldered on the motherboard. The battery is not a lead/acid or gel
> cell
> > that has a float value where it can just stay floating at a certain
> > value forever, and the charging circuit is not a smart modern battery
> > manager that knows how to stop charging when the battery is full, it
> > just keeps on supplying a bit higher voltage than the the cells own
> > voltage, and current just keeps on flowing backwards through the
> cell,
> > and sooner or later this kills the battery by a couple different
> > possible mechanisms from plain heat & pressure making it leak and
> cook
> > off all the electrolyte, to things like the electrolysis process like
> > electroplating, eating away all of one plate and building gunk up on
> > the
> > other.
> >
> > It's pretty forgiving so you don't have to be super careful. You can
> > *mostly* never even think about it, and a normal random usage pattern
> > will just naturally be fine. Just don't plug it in and forget about
> it
> > for a year.
> >
> > It doesn't touch the AA's and it doesn't matter if the machine is
> > turned
> > on or turned off.
> >
> > Now that you make me run through it all like that, I realise this
> might
> > finally be be an actual valid useful reason to install a supercap
> > instead of a new nimh cell.
> >
> > Mostly there is no point, because both a cap and a battery will only
> > last about the same number of years, and both will start to leak
> > corrosive juice after about the same number of years. A cap is not
> > harmed by being allowed to go all the way dead (which a battery is),
> > nor
> > by being allowed to stay dead for a long time (extra especially bad
> for
> > a battery), but even a battery that has been so badly treated still
> > supplies more standby time than a brand new perfect cap. All in all,
> no
> > point.
> >
> > But one difference that matters, a cap should not be harmed by the
> > crudeness of the charging circuit. A cap will just charge up and stop
> > conducting and won't care about the charging supply at all. No
> current
> > will keep flowing through the cap, no cooking or electrolysis etc.
> >
> > I have always been very much not in the supercap camp, but this is
> one
> > real thing.
> >
> > 

Re: [M100] keeping notes

[Gregory McGill]

Rexcpm doesn't have NVRAM so it's probably erased by now. You will have to
reload it with software

On Thu, Mar 14, 2024, 5:50 PM Will Senn  wrote:

> I found my notes on the serial port stuff - thanks to Brian for desklink+.
> With a little perseverance, I was able to get the transfer stuff working on
> Linux. I made the transition off of MacOS this past year, but my notes are
> still Mac centric. Linux sure has come a long way... much easier to work
> with than back in the 90's (I say this from Linux Mint 21.3 "Virginia"). It
> is so easy to interface the linux machine to practically anything...
>
> Anyhow, I remembered what the ROM thing was - RexCPM. Tomorrow, I'll try
> digging out those notes and seeing about getting that running or is it
> already running? It's definitely attached, but it's been on the shelf a
> looong time now and I seem to recall something about the version I have
> loses its mind or something when shelved. No worries, thankfully I've got
> great notes... oh, wait, my notes suck!
>
> Which brings me to today's lesson - keep good notes :). Date them,
> organize them, be sure to say what works and what doesn't and what's needed
> to get things working. The serial note wasn't horrible, but it's much
> better now. The RexCPM note, practically non-existent... and apparently, I
> didn't think notes mentioning that TEENY needs upper case, that Q is quit,
> that you exit BASIC with MENU, that Shift-Break is how you stop programs or
> pretty much anything useful down the road was worth noting. Now, I know
> better, off to write a better "Pull the M100 off the shelf and here are
> some things you should know/remember..." note.
>
> Later,
>
> Will
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Tandy TPDD-1 Drive

[Gregory McGill]

I have the disks in my store at arcadeshopper.com
alternatively if you have a device that can write to a 3.5" floppy and a
720k disk that's actually blank. you can write your own with the info here:
https://github.com/Jeff-Birt/TRS-80-TPDD-Images
or this will write to one with the serial cable from your pc and your drive
https://github.com/bkw777/pdd.sh

On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 10:47 AM Scott Joyce 
wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
> I recently acquired a TDPP1 drive and just purchased a cable but am now
> finding I need the Utility/Boot disk.  I would appreciate any help in
> getting a copy of the disk so I can get this little gem functioning
> properly again.  I'm located in Belmont New Hampshire USA.
> Thanks,
> Scott
>

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

[Gregory McGill]

In Stock

On Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 8:47 AM Gregory McGill 
wrote:

> I'll have more stock in a bit
> Greg
>
> On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 8:37 AM Ken Gregg  wrote:
>
>>
>> James -
>>
>> Sorry I didn't connect your latest message with your earlier message,
>> where I responded that I had had a series of bad experiences with loss and
>> damage shipping internationally (even from the US to Canada), so I stopped
>> shipping internationally several years ago. I should have mentioned that in
>> the original post to the group. Sorry about that.
>>
>> I recommend ordering from Gregory McGill's site instead:
>>
>>
>> https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/TPDD-replacement-belt/p/166312803/category=140828768
>>
>>
>> On 11/28/2023 8:51 AM, James Zeun wrote:
>>
>> I'm in the Uk
>>
>> On Tue, 28 Nov 2023, 3:02 pm Ken Gregg,  wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I did see your message. Sorry I didn't address the belt and focused only
>>> on your floppy diskette question.
>>>
>>> If you'd like to order one or more drive belts from me, you can so do
>>> through the ebay 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 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 TPDD(1) or TPDD2 drives.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 11/27/2023 1:54 PM, runrin wrote:
>>>> > I've actually had my eye on both of these listings for a while, but
>>>> I've
>>>> > held off due to the high prices of TPDD2s. I will likely get an FB100
>>>> > eventually, since that seems like the cheapest option.
>>>> >
>>>> > I assume there is a similar utility floppy for the TPDD1. You don't
>>>> have
>>>> > any of those do you?
>>>> >
>>>> > On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 08:18:28AM -0700, Ken Gregg wrote:
>>>> >> Happy Holidays, all!
>>>> >>
>>>> >> On ebay, I still have a small supply of brand new floppy drive
>>>> belts
>>>> >> for Tandy Portable Disk Drive (TPDD) and Tandy Portable Disk
>>>> Drive 2
>>>> >> (TPDD2) drives, and a smaller supply of tested Utility floppy
>>>> diskettes
>>>> >> for the TPDD2 (created on new old stock SSDD diskettes).
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I decided today that, once this small stock is depleted, I will
>>>> no
>>>> >> longer be offering these again.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> So, now's your chance to stock up. Discounts up to are applied
>>>> when you
>>>> >> purchase more than one of each.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Floppy Drive Belt for Tandy Portable Disk Drive TPDD1 26-3808 or
>>>> TPDD2
>>>> >> 26-3814:  [1]https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Tandy Portable Disk Drive 2 Utility Floppy 26-3814, tested on
>>>> two TPDD2
>>>> >> drives:  [2]https://www.ebay.com/itm/305217850778
>>>> >>
>>>> >> References
>>>> >>
>>>> >> 1. https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943
>>>> >> 2. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305217850778
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> My retro tech blog and general ramblings
>>> http://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/
>>>
>>>

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

[Gregory McGill]

I'll have more stock in a bit
Greg

On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 8:37 AM Ken Gregg  wrote:

>
> James -
>
> Sorry I didn't connect your latest message with your earlier message,
> where I responded that I had had a series of bad experiences with loss and
> damage shipping internationally (even from the US to Canada), so I stopped
> shipping internationally several years ago. I should have mentioned that in
> the original post to the group. Sorry about that.
>
> I recommend ordering from Gregory McGill's site instead:
>
>
> https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/TPDD-replacement-belt/p/166312803/category=140828768
>
>
> On 11/28/2023 8:51 AM, James Zeun wrote:
>
> I'm in the Uk
>
> On Tue, 28 Nov 2023, 3:02 pm Ken Gregg,  wrote:
>
>>
>> I did see your message. Sorry I didn't address the belt and focused only
>> on your floppy diskette question.
>>
>> If you'd like to order one or more drive belts from me, you can so do
>> through the ebay 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 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 TPDD(1) or TPDD2 drives.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/27/2023 1:54 PM, runrin wrote:
>>> > I've actually had my eye on both of these listings for a while, but
>>> I've
>>> > held off due to the high prices of TPDD2s. I will likely get an FB100
>>> > eventually, since that seems like the cheapest option.
>>> >
>>> > I assume there is a similar utility floppy for the TPDD1. You don't
>>> have
>>> > any of those do you?
>>> >
>>> > On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 08:18:28AM -0700, Ken Gregg wrote:
>>> >> Happy Holidays, all!
>>> >>
>>> >> On ebay, I still have a small supply of brand new floppy drive
>>> belts
>>> >> for Tandy Portable Disk Drive (TPDD) and Tandy Portable Disk
>>> Drive 2
>>> >> (TPDD2) drives, and a smaller supply of tested Utility floppy
>>> diskettes
>>> >> for the TPDD2 (created on new old stock SSDD diskettes).
>>> >>
>>> >> I decided today that, once this small stock is depleted, I will no
>>> >> longer be offering these again.
>>> >>
>>> >> So, now's your chance to stock up. Discounts up to are applied
>>> when you
>>> >> purchase more than one of each.
>>> >>
>>> >> Floppy Drive Belt for Tandy Portable Disk Drive TPDD1 26-3808 or
>>> TPDD2
>>> >> 26-3814:  [1]https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943
>>> >>
>>> >> Tandy Portable Disk Drive 2 Utility Floppy 26-3814, tested on two
>>> TPDD2
>>> >> drives:  [2]https://www.ebay.com/itm/305217850778
>>> >>
>>> >> References
>>> >>
>>> >> 1. https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943
>>> >> 2. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305217850778
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> My retro tech blog and general ramblings
>> http://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/
>>
>>

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

[Gregory McGill]

I have them all in my store as well  tppd1 and 2 and belts

Greg
arcadeshopper.com

On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 12:55 PM runrin  wrote:

> I've actually had my eye on both of these listings for a while, but I've
> held off due to the high prices of TPDD2s. I will likely get an FB100
> eventually, since that seems like the cheapest option.
>
> I assume there is a similar utility floppy for the TPDD1. You don't have
> any of those do you?
>
> On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 08:18:28AM -0700, Ken Gregg wrote:
> >Happy Holidays, all!
> >
> >On ebay, I still have a small supply of brand new floppy drive belts
> >for Tandy Portable Disk Drive (TPDD) and Tandy Portable Disk Drive 2
> >(TPDD2) drives, and a smaller supply of tested Utility floppy
> diskettes
> >for the TPDD2 (created on new old stock SSDD diskettes).
> >
> >I decided today that, once this small stock is depleted, I will no
> >longer be offering these again.
> >
> >So, now's your chance to stock up. Discounts up to are applied when
> you
> >purchase more than one of each.
> >
> >Floppy Drive Belt for Tandy Portable Disk Drive TPDD1 26-3808 or TPDD2
> >26-3814:  [1]https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943
> >
> >Tandy Portable Disk Drive 2 Utility Floppy 26-3814, tested on two
> TPDD2
> >drives:  [2]https://www.ebay.com/itm/305217850778
> >
> > References
> >
> >1. https://www.ebay.com/itm/304695833943
> >2. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305217850778
>

Re: [M100] pc8206a

[Gregory McGill]

me!  hit me up at arcadeshopper@gmail

On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 2:15 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> Okay, 50 dollars fo the PC8206a (because I need the money). USA only
> because shipping is easier. Who wants it?
>

Re: [M100] pc8206a

[Gregory McGill]

I'll look and see if I have one already

On Sat, Oct 28, 2023, 8:54 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> Do you need one to reverse engineer?
>
> On Fri, 27 Oct 2023 at 11:33, Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> Is this something people might be interested in a repro of?
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 4:55 AM Fisher  wrote:
>>
>>> Jeepers! Me too?
>>>
>>> > On Oct 26, 2023, at 11:41 PM, Peter Vollan 
>>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Does anyone need an NEC Model PC-6206A Expansion RAM Cartridge for the
>>> PC-8201A? Just got one from someone clearing out his storage unit. Battery
>>> included (probably dead though).
>>>
>>>

Re: [M100] pc8206a

[Gregory McGill]

Is this something people might be interested in a repro of?

Greg

On Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 4:55 AM Fisher  wrote:

> Jeepers! Me too?
>
> > On Oct 26, 2023, at 11:41 PM, Peter Vollan  wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone need an NEC Model PC-6206A Expansion RAM Cartridge for the
> PC-8201A? Just got one from someone clearing out his storage unit. Battery
> included (probably dead though).
>
>

Re: [M100] file transfer

[Gregory McGill]

in windows you go into device manager and com ports and find the port
there, likely the device drive will load from microsoft unless your adapter
is bootlegged

in linux you either dmesg and find the device it's assigned too when it is
connected or ls -la /dev/ttyUSB*   and you will see the usb serial ports
likely the only one there is the one you just plugged in

imho I prefer  https://a.co/d/0SWmSd3 for my usb adapters for hooking up
retro stuff.. just works.. no issues with drivers and has cool lights to
see what's working



On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 2:50 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> I finally found that my Surface Pro Go is using COM3, but it says "driver
> error".
> I am using a prolific pl2303 adaptor. I have not been able to get the
> driver: Prolific's Taiwanese web site is down, and whenever download a file
> the driver is not in the zip. Windowsreport.com talks about menu options
> that do not exist on my Surface Pro Go.
> Strangely, when I plug into my Linux Mint box, TS-DOS says "Communication
> Error" rather than the usual "Drive Not Ready".
>
>
> On Tue, 26 Sept 2023 at 17:52, Kurt McCullum  wrote:
>
>> A couple of questions
>>
>> What com port is your USB device on?
>> Is it set to auto start or are you clicking the button to start the
>> service?
>> What kind of USB to serial device are you using?
>>
>> Kurt
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 5:18 PM, Peter Vollan wrote:
>>
>> Okay, I have mComm installed. It says "Unabled to start service" and then
>> "TPDD/TELCOM Service started". Maybe it's the usb to serial connector?
>>
>> On Tue, 26 Sept 2023 at 06:53, David Plass  wrote:
>>
>> Yup, mcomm works fine on my Windows 10 laptop, connecting to my M102 via
>> a usb-to-serial cable.
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 9:47 PM Kurt McCullum  wrote:
>>
>>
>> Peter,
>>
>> If you look farther down on the page you will see setup250.exe which is
>> the installer for the Windows version of mComm.
>>
>> Kurt
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 25, 2023, at 6:29 PM, Peter Vollan wrote:
>>
>> Bitchin 100 says that there is a Windows version of Mcomm, but it just
>> connects to Kurt's member page which only has versions for the Android and
>> iPhone.
>>
>> On Sun, 24 Sept 2023 at 17:06, Ken St. Cyr  wrote:
>>
>> I walked through process of setting up and using laddiecon on Windows in
>> my REXCPM video, in case that helps -
>> https://youtu.be/eZQLcTmW1sE?si=rvCK--t51untHLZt=353.
>>
>> //Ken S.
>>
>> --
>>
>> *From:* M100  on behalf of John R.
>> Hogerhuis 
>> *Sent:* Sunday, September 24, 2023 4:34 PM
>> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com 
>> *Subject:* Re: [M100] file transfer
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 1:16 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:
>>
>> How do you think I could use my Surface Laptop Go running Windows 11 Pro
>> as a TPDD server?
>>
>>
>> Laddiealpha should work fine. Let me know if you run into issues.
>>
>> -- John.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: [M100] Intermittent problem at higher baud rates on RS-232 interface

[Gregory McGill]

i have cap kits in my store arcadeshopper.com

On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 10:58 AM Jesse Bertier  wrote:

> Hi Jeff,
>
> Thank you - I noted my serial # was after the 30601 mark, and verified
> the 330 ohm resistors are in fact on my board.  I then took a closer look
> over the board and noticed just about every electrolytic cap leaked.  The
> flipflop near the power supply area was also warm, so I powered it off and
> may order some caps.  I’m thinking at this point a recap before digging
> into the RS-232 port any further would be a good place to start.
>
> This is a fantastic group, thank you all for the replies!
>
> On Jul 9, 2023, at 7:12 PM,  
> wrote:
>
> The TPDD1, TPDD2, Backpack, etc. use 19200 successfully. If you can adjust
> the intercharacter delay on the TNC is might help. Also note that some
> early M100s had the wrong resistors in the output lines for the RS232 port.
> They fitted 5.6K from factory but they quickly revised that down to 330ohm
> as some devise would not work with it.
>
> I did a video on the factory mod a while back. A link to the technical
> bulletin is in the video description:
>
> https://youtu.be/KPFnwv_nDD8
>
> Jeff Birt
>
> *From:* M100  *On Behalf Of *Gregory
> McGill
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 9, 2023 5:40 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] Intermittent problem at higher baud rates on RS-232
> interface
>
> there's no hardware flow control on the 100 with telcom
> use a better terminal and hardware flow control at any baud rate over 2400
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 9, 2023 at 3:19 PM Jesse Bertier  wrote:
>
> First time getting my hands on a model T.  I am attempting to connect to a
> TNC at 9600 baud.  I have both matched for 8,N,1 and 9600 baud.  TNC works
> with other PCs.  I’m using TELCOM and set the parameters correctly.  What
> happens at 9600 baud is the text coming into the m100 is garbled mostly and
> on occasion some valid words come across.  When I set both to 300 baud,
> works perfectly.   It seems to be problematic if there’s a solid block of
> text coming in, like a string of 20-30 words for example.
>
> Before I dig into the problem with the service manual and get out the
> scope, does anyone know if these are supposed to work well at 9600 or up to
> 19,200 ?  Or, does the buffer or machine get overloaded at higher rates?
> Is TELCOM the issue?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Intermittent problem at higher baud rates on RS-232 interface

[Gregory McGill]

there's no hardware flow control on the 100 with telcom
use a better terminal and hardware flow control at any baud rate over 2400


On Sun, Jul 9, 2023 at 3:19 PM Jesse Bertier  wrote:

> First time getting my hands on a model T.  I am attempting to connect to a
> TNC at 9600 baud.  I have both matched for 8,N,1 and 9600 baud.  TNC works
> with other PCs.  I’m using TELCOM and set the parameters correctly.  What
> happens at 9600 baud is the text coming into the m100 is garbled mostly and
> on occasion some valid words come across.  When I set both to 300 baud,
> works perfectly.   It seems to be problematic if there’s a solid block of
> text coming in, like a string of 20-30 words for example.
>
> Before I dig into the problem with the service manual and get out the
> scope, does anyone know if these are supposed to work well at 9600 or up to
> 19,200 ?  Or, does the buffer or machine get overloaded at higher rates?
> Is TELCOM the issue?
>
> Sent from my iPhone

Re: [M100] M200 vs M100/2 RS232 Differences

[Gregory McGill]

Why not wire dsr from the printer to CTS

On Fri, Jun 9, 2023, 5:23 PM Charlie Hoey  wrote:

> Apologies for the longish post, didn't have time to write a short one!
>
> *TL;DR* I've been happily serial printing on my 100/102, but my 200
> doesn't work, so I'm in search of a non-hardware solution to tying DTS/RTS
> together on a 200 to let it send RS-232 data.
> 
> I've been experimenting with RS232 printing on an Apple Imagewriter ii,
> and I noticed that my 100's and 102 will print to it just fine, but my two
> 200's both just time out trying to print (by print I mean, save a text file
> to "com:88n1enn". Same deal when just playing around in the terminal, it
> gets a little buggy and I can't even quit without powering on and off, and
> identical behavior on both otherwise healthy 200's.  What gives?
>
> I dug around the m100 list archives, and there's this thread from 2015
> http://lists.bitchin100.com/htdig.cgi/m100-bitchin100.com/2015-January/069836.html
> that's very similar (also this one
> 
>  and
> this one
> ,
> an old problem). So I hooked my 102 and 200 up to a scope and made a
> little test harness to look around, and long story short, the 200 indeed
> refuses to send any RS232 data unless RTS/CTS are tied together. This
> doesn't seem to be the case for the 100 and 102, which will happily send
> data out blind.
>
> Digging through the Technical Reference Manual
> ,
> the 200 does indeed have a different chip (82C51A) for handling serial IO,
> and perhaps it is pickier about when it allows outbound traffic. The TRM
> has what amounts to a decent data sheet on that chip, and this part caught
> my eye (bottom of pdf page 98):
>
> [image: image.png]
> It seems like perhaps it's possible to fix this with software? Or, am I
> way overthinking this whole thing, and there's another way to do it that's
> even easier? I know I can just get a null modem cable, but it's kind of a
> bummer to have to get all new cables to use a 200 with printers the 100/102
> happily connected to.
>
> Thanks for reading / any advice.
> -Charlie
>

Re: [M100] DOS

[Gregory McGill]

so you want to know how to capture text on a serial port?  I like qmodem in
dos ;) .. syncterm on modern machines, in syncterm alt c is capture
from dos you can "copy com1: filename"  probably


On Sat, Jun 3, 2023 at 9:44 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> No, on the DOS side.
>
> On Sat, 3 Jun 2023 at 20:05, Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> On the m100? You use telcom and save the file..
>>
>> On Sat, Jun 3, 2023, 5:37 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:
>>
>>> It's been a while so I am blanking on this: When you are sending an
>>> MS-DOS machine text over a serial port, other than making sure that the
>>> speed setting are the same on both machines, how does one redirect a com
>>> port to a text file?
>>>
>>

Re: [M100] DOS

[Gregory McGill]

On the m100? You use telcom and save the file..

On Sat, Jun 3, 2023, 5:37 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> It's been a while so I am blanking on this: When you are sending an MS-DOS
> machine text over a serial port, other than making sure that the speed
> setting are the same on both machines, how does one redirect a com port to
> a text file?
>

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

[Gregory McGill]

no it's not possible to read the disks on a PC there's no tool to do so

On Tue, May 9, 2023 at 12:18 PM  wrote:

> Hey
>
> Just 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 display connected.
>
> One question I must ask, how easy is it to read the contents of the disk
> images on a regular pc? If say I wrote a document and wanted to access it
> on my laptop, is that possible?
>
>
> Many thanks! And great job getting your gotek to work, this has inspired
> me to do the same 
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On 8 May 2023, at 4:21 pm, Gary Wilkinson  wrote:
>
>  No, I think it was my fault. I missed out the “ [m100dvi]” you listed
> at the start of the FF.CFG file on your email Josh.
> I’m currently making a couple of blank images now to hold saved data &
> basic program. Thanks again for your help!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 8 May 2023, at 15:53, Josh Malone  wrote:
>
> 
> I suspect the issue may be cskew=1 which is missing from my CFG. Grimakis
> is also using interface=shugart (vs. mine using 'ibmpc') so that will
> require the different drive number jumpering (effectively swapping 1 and 0
> -- LFILES 0 might have worked)
>
> Yeah, everyone should use Grimakis's files and ignore what I posted :)
>
> -Josh
>
> On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 10:45 AM Gary Wilkinson 
> wrote:
>
>> Success
>>
>> I copied the CFG files from Grimakis GitHub and they worked!! I’ll now
>> puzzle back and see what I had missed in my original CFG files, but for now
>> I’m really delighted to have it working. Thanks guys for all the help!!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 8 May 2023, at 15:37, Gary Wilkinson  wrote:
>>
>>  I checked my CFG files and they match and I made sure to keep the file
>> name the same on the img file you provided, but I’m still getting an error.
>>
>> When I just have the Gotek drive installed I get the error “In Drive0 is
>> NOT a SYSTEM DISKETTE”
>>
>> If I configure the Gotek as drive 1 and boot from the floppy, I’m ok
>> until I try and do a directory of drive 1 (LFILES 1) and then I get the
>> error “?AT Error”
>>
>> Puzzling 
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 8 May 2023, at 14:51, Josh Malone  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 7:42 AM Gary Wilkinson 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Josh! It was your YouTube video that inspired me to try this! I asked
>>> a question in the comments, but I think you use a streaming service and so
>>> must have missed it. I’ve been updating my comments as I go along so others
>>> have an idea how to set this up. Thanks for the initial  inspiration and
>>> for responding in here :)
>>>
>>
>> Ah, yes - The "Amigos" folks re-post (with my permission) many of my live
>> Twitch streams to YT and, of course, I don't get notified of comments
>> there. I should probably come up with a way to fix that.
>>
>> -Josh
>>
>>

Re: [M100] T102 KB and LCD cables now available

[Gregory McGill]

Nice!

On Sun, May 7, 2023, 6:46 AM  wrote:

> As I mentioned a few weeks ago I had been hunting for replacement FFC
> cables for the T102 KB and LCD. Ones of the correct length and pitch are
> available from Mouser, but the MOQ was 1,000 pieces! After a lot more
> searching, I found some I could get in smaller quantities. The original
> cables have an extra strip of 1/8” (3mm) plastic stuck to the back side of
> each end to make it thick enough for the connector. After some more
> searching I found some self-adhesive UMHW tape and painstakingly applied it
> to both ends of each new cable, so they are direct replacement for the
> original.
>
>
>
> Of course, the problem still remains that sometimes the connectors
> themselves go bad and are much too tight and can damage a cable (new or
> old). I’ll be testing some replacement connectors in the near future.
>
> The link to the cables on my website:
> https://www.soigeneris.com/flat-flex-cables-ffc-for-t102
>
>
>
> Jeff Birt
>
> (Hey Birt!)
>

Re: [M100] Looking for an M100 battery door

[Gregory McGill]

I print these and they're in my store. I'm working on printing them with a
different filament to make them a little more sturdy.

On Thu, Apr 27, 2023, 8:59 AM David Plass  wrote:

> There are a few on Thingiverse if you have a 3D printer.
> https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=trs-80+model+100+battery=1=things=relevant
>
> (I'll need one too, and I don't have a 3D printer...)
>
> On Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 11:21 AM mark audacity romberg <
> mark.romb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> My journalist-surplus Model 100 has never had a battery door since new,
>> and I’d like to hunt one down.
>>
>> If anyone has one they’d be willing to sell, please contact me off-list.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> —m.a
>
>

Re: [M100] M100 repairs (LCD, keyboard)

[Gregory McGill]

thanks!

On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 4:14 AM David Plass  wrote:

> I was surprised too but it's a near exact match. I tried the key caps and,
> while they're tight, they definitely fit.
>
> On Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 6:25 AM Louis Ciotti  wrote:
>
>> I would have never thought these would have been used back when the M100
>> was designed.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 19, 2023, at 10:03 PM, David Plass  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> The function keys are 12x12x7.3mm tactile switches with square tops and
>> PCB/through-hole mounting pins.
>>
>> For example:
>> https://www.amazon.com/TWTADE-Momentary-Tactile-Button-12x12x12mm/dp/B07CG7VTGD?th=1
>> or
>> https://www.amazon.com/ACEIRMC-12x12x7-3mm-Momentary-Tactile-Arduino/dp/B091HL5YBD/ref=sr_1_3
>>
>>

Re: [M100] M100 repairs (LCD, keyboard)

[Gregory McGill]

Cool can you share the part

On Wed, Apr 19, 2023, 11:35 AM David Plass  wrote:

> To answer my own questoin _again_, about half the function keys were
> toast, but they seem to be a standard part (!) so I was able to order some
> replacements.
>
> On Mon, Apr 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM David Plass  wrote:
>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> To answer my own question, the 1N4148 diodes worked perfectly. All the
>> regular keys are working. The function keys, not so much. I've squirted
>> lots of electronics cleaner and clicked each switch dozens of times and
>> only a few of the 7 or so broken switches have come back. Right now I
>> dripped some vinegar inside to hopefully break up whatever corrosion might
>> be inside...
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 7:45 PM Brad Grier  wrote:
>>
>>> RE: the polarizing film -- Jeff Birt (on this list) suggested
>>> https://3dlens.com/
>>>
>>> I have some, just haven't got to my project that needs it yet :D and
>>> with the onset of spring, that one may sit for a bit.
>>>
>>> --Brad
>>>
>>> On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM David Plass  wrote:
>>>
 I couldn't resist a recent M100 on ebay listed as "not working". The
 main issue was a dead contrast pot, which I have temporarily worked around
 and ordered a hacky replacement.

 The polarizing film is also very bubbly and no amount of smoothing made
 it stay flat on the LCD. Is there a known replacement for the film?

 Most importantly, I noticed about a half dozen non-functional keys.
 After disassembly I discovered corrosion on their diodes. Upon closer
 "inspection", said diodes disintegrated.

 So my second question is: Is there a particular diode I should replace
 them with? I have tons of 1N4148s, which look like a match (and
 electrically drop about the same voltage), but I can't find a spec for
 those diodes on the m100 schematics.

 Thanks
 -David



>>>
>>> --
>>> --
>>> Brad Grier
>>>
>>>
>>>

Re: [M100] Model 102 keyboard cable sourced!

[Gregory McGill]

nice!

On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 2:21 PM David Plass  wrote:

> Like many others, the cable for my 102 keyboard has seen better days. When
> I got the unit, a swath of keys didn't work, so I re-seated the connector,
> also while trying to reverse the snow-plowing that had occurred previously.
> I got it to work and it worked for a few months, but recently it failed
> again. I tried re-seating it but then the plastic backing fell off and the
> wires seemed even worse.
>
> After MUCH searching I found a (mostly) drop-in replacement: Mouser has an
> 18-pin 1.25mm pitch FFC cable, "D-style" (a.k.a. "opposite") orientation:
> https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/15168-0250?qs=N2VrfF4LzQfZl7gQv3Ba6g%3D%3D=US=USD
>
> I installed the cable and it worked okay, but I found it was loose on both
> sides, so I used a playing card as a shim and now all the keys work again.
> Yay!
>
> Unfortunately I could only get it in the 229 mm length (9 inches) instead
> of the stock 150 mm (6 inches) that comes on the M102. That's OK, since
> it's the "ultra flexible" variety I was able to just sort of stuff it under
> the keyboard.
>
> Hope this helps someone save their 102 too!
> -David
>

Re: [M100] Possible BBS launch

[Gregory McGill]

MajorBBS 10

Greg

On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM Daniel L  wrote:

> OK. Tribbs?
>
> On February 28, 2023 1:06:30 PM PST, Gregory McGill <
> arcadeshop...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I don't run syncronet :)  I think I'm included in syncroterm tho
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 11:55 AM Daniel L  wrote:
>>
>>> Your board is on digitalman's list of syncronet bbs's so I already had
>>> it.
>>>
>>> I logged in and poked around. I was surprised you're not on any of the
>>> message echoes.
>>>
>>> D
>>>
>>> On 2/26/23 07:51, Gregory McGill wrote:
>>>
>>> The KEEP BBS online since 83
>>> I have a model t area
>>> Stephen recently logged in with mcomm
>>> Dialup and telnet
>>> Https://thekeep.net for details
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023, 5:54 AM Jesse Lafleur 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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 <
>>>>>> 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

[Gregory McGill]

I don't run syncronet :)  I think I'm included in syncroterm tho

Greg

On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 11:55 AM Daniel L  wrote:

> Your board is on digitalman's list of syncronet bbs's so I already had it.
>
> I logged in and poked around. I was surprised you're not on any of the
> message echoes.
>
> D
>
> On 2/26/23 07:51, Gregory McGill wrote:
>
> The KEEP BBS online since 83
> I have a model t area
> Stephen recently logged in with mcomm
> Dialup and telnet
> Https://thekeep.net for details
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023, 5:54 AM Jesse Lafleur  wrote:
>
>> 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

[Gregory McGill]

Sure is there a easy to find list?  I can create a model 100 specific
'language' file for the BBS..

Greg

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 7:57 AM Stephen Adolph  wrote:

> Yah the keep was fun.  Gotta do that again.
> Greg - would there be a way to provide the M100 escape codes so that
> terminal emulation would work better?
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:52 AM Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> The KEEP BBS online since 83
>> I have a model t area
>> Stephen recently logged in with mcomm
>> Dialup and telnet
>> Https://thekeep.net for details
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023, 5:54 AM Jesse Lafleur 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 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

[Gregory McGill]

The KEEP BBS online since 83
I have a model t area
Stephen recently logged in with mcomm
Dialup and telnet
Https://thekeep.net for details

On Sun, Feb 26, 2023, 5:54 AM Jesse Lafleur  wrote:

> 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] Connector Question

[Gregory McGill]

Yep https://photos.app.goo.gl/HZgvx8R5bEvjognu6 I'll put a couple in my
store

On Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 8:43 AM Gregory McGill 
wrote:

> I think I have these checking
>
> On Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 5:37 AM Josh Malone  wrote:
>
>>
>>> > On Feb 18, 2023, at 01:50, Brian K. White 
>>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > On 2/17/23 17:56, ho collo wrote:
>>> >> Looking at page 6-1 of the service manual for the Model 100
>>> attempting to figure out the connector that goes from the AC jack to the
>>> main board. It has 3 pins to wires (orange, red, black). Does anyone know a
>>> replacement part # or the spacing so I can replace both the male and female
>>> connections? Thanks in advance.
>>> >> Ho.
>>>
>>
>> oddly enough, Radio Shack sold the replacement DC jack online up until at
>> least a couple years ago. I got word of the part getting discontinued and
>> bought a small stash of them. I don't know of any other modern replacements
>> though, given their odd shape.
>>
>> Let me see if I can find them.
>>
>> -Josh
>>
>

Re: [M100] Connector Question

[Gregory McGill]

I think I have these checking

On Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 5:37 AM Josh Malone  wrote:

>
>> > On Feb 18, 2023, at 01:50, Brian K. White  wrote:
>> >
>> > On 2/17/23 17:56, ho collo wrote:
>> >> Looking at page 6-1 of the service manual for the Model 100 attempting
>> to figure out the connector that goes from the AC jack to the main board.
>> It has 3 pins to wires (orange, red, black). Does anyone know a replacement
>> part # or the spacing so I can replace both the male and female
>> connections? Thanks in advance.
>> >> Ho.
>>
>
> oddly enough, Radio Shack sold the replacement DC jack online up until at
> least a couple years ago. I got word of the part getting discontinued and
> bought a small stash of them. I don't know of any other modern replacements
> though, given their odd shape.
>
> Let me see if I can find them.
>
> -Josh
>

Re: [M100] stupid move = expected results

[Gregory McGill]

Also harbor freight has 99%

On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, 12:05 AM Brian K. White  wrote:

> At any hardware store in the paint section, or any paint store, it's
> called denatured alcohol not isopropyl.
>
> If you asked for isopropyl specifically, maybe you just got someone who
> didn't know enough, they might have looked for Drygas in the automotive
> section or actual isopropyl in the cleaning supplies or seasonal because
> they might have actually carried it just for the pandemic even though
> they normally don't carry that.
>
> Denatured isn't isopropyl, it's either ethanol or methanol, but it's a
> lot more readily available and cheaper and works fine for cleaning
> electronics.
>
> You can find 99.9% isopropyl for more $$ at electronics supply shops,
> which you may not have any near by. Micro Center usually has it in their
> maker section if you have one of those around. It's much more expensive.
>
> --
> bkw
>
> On 2/9/23 20:10, Daniel L wrote:
> > OK, just got home from home depot. Had ammonia already in the garage,
> > and have purchased cleaning vinegar. Home depot couldn't seem to have
> > alcohol on hand and nor does lowes. Gonna try harbor freight next.
> > Distilled water from rite aid next.
> >
> > On 2/9/23 16:23, bir...@soigeneris.com wrote:
> >>
> >> You want to use at least 90% alcohol. No rubbing alcohol with stuff
> >> added to it. I use denatured alcohol from the hardware store 99.9%.
> >>
> >> Resolder the joints you need to. Don’t go crazy. Every joint you touch
> >> is a chance to mess something up. I have been soldering for 40 years
> >> and I live by this advice.
> >>
> >> Ammonia is available from any grocery in the cloths washing detergent
> >> isle.
> >>
> >> Jeff Birt
> >>
> >> *From:* M100  *On Behalf Of *Daniel
> L
> >> *Sent:* Thursday, February 9, 2023 5:36 PM
> >> *To:* m100@lists.bitchin100.com
> >> *Subject:* Re: [M100] stupid move = expected results
> >>
> >> On 2/9/23 05:17, bir...@soigeneris.com wrote:
> >>
> >> There are two different causes of corrosion here. The battery has
> >> an alkaline electrolyte, after removing the battery neutralize the
> >> electrolyte left on the PCB with a mild acid like vinegar or
> >> citric acid. Then clean well. I like to remove the solder from
> >> components that have been affected and resolder. The corrosion
> >> will wick through the solder joint making it to the other side of
> >> the PCB and eating the via.
> >>
> >> Good thing I have citric acid. Can I use normal alcohol you get from
> >> the drug store? I will be re-soldering as many joints as possible to
> >> refresh them after forty years.
> >>
> >>
> >> The capacitor corrosion is much, much worse on the M100. Every
> >> M100 that has not already been recapped needs done. It is one of
> >> the few machines I always recap. The electrolyte in capacitors is
> >> acidic. After removing the capacitors scrape the worst of the
> >> corrosion off and then treat the area with a mild alkaline
> >> solution to neutralize any remaining acid (ammonia, etc.) Clean
> >> and repair damaged traces.
> >>
> >> Where do you get ammonia?
> >>
> >> I have covered this procedure in several videos. Go to YouTube and
> >> search for ‘HeyBirt!’. And from my channel page search for ‘Model
> >> 100’.
> >>
> >> I love your channel and have been a subscriber since before I got my
> >> first m100. Actually, I called and left you a voicemail the other day.
> >>
> >
>
> --
> bkw
>
>

Re: [M100] Option ROM - multiplan

[Gregory McGill]

pretty sure i have the original here somewhere


On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 12:24 PM Justin Poirier  wrote:

> This is the quick reference guide, the same one available on Club 100.
>
> —Justin
>
> On Feb 9, 2023, at 1:25 PM, Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>
> https://archive.org/details/Multiplan_for_Tandy_100_1984_Microsoft/page/n7/mode/2up
>
> On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 9:47 AM Justin Poirier 
> wrote:
>
>> I actually checked Club 100, and see a quick reference guide for
>> Multiplan, but no actual full-blown manual for it. I even backed out a
>> level in the FTP directory so I could see all the files, and there isn't a
>> Multiplan manual in there. Is there a different location to look? (Or point
>> out that I’m blind and just wasn’t looking in the right place?)
>>
>> —Justin
>>
>> On Feb 9, 2023, at 10:08 AM, rrtfw6...@charter.net wrote:
>>
>> The instructions can be found online at the Club100 documents site. I
>> seem to remember that the computer should be off when you install or remove
>> it. It has its own data file type.
>>
>> Sent from MailDroid <https://goo.gl/ODgwBb>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Comcast 
>> To: m...@bitchin100.com
>> Cc: m100@lists.bitchin100.com
>> Sent: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 9:49 AM
>> Subject: [M100] Option ROM - multiplan
>>
>> If anyone has experience with the MS multi plan ROM, please share
>>
>> I appreciate the support, in advance, thank you
>>
>> What I am experiencing with my M102
>>
>> Is that with this ROM, it forces a cold restart when inserted AND when
>> removed
>>
>> Unlike other OptROMs, you don’t need to do a CALL to initialize nor can
>> you KILL the RAM file to uninstall, so thinking this is by design
>>
>> But yet very frustrating
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
>>
>

Re: [M100] Option ROM - multiplan

[Gregory McGill]

https://archive.org/details/Multiplan_for_Tandy_100_1984_Microsoft/page/n7/mode/2up

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 9:47 AM Justin Poirier  wrote:

> I actually checked Club 100, and see a quick reference guide for
> Multiplan, but no actual full-blown manual for it. I even backed out a
> level in the FTP directory so I could see all the files, and there isn't a
> Multiplan manual in there. Is there a different location to look? (Or point
> out that I’m blind and just wasn’t looking in the right place?)
>
> —Justin
>
> On Feb 9, 2023, at 10:08 AM, rrtfw6...@charter.net wrote:
>
> The instructions can be found online at the Club100 documents site. I seem
> to remember that the computer should be off when you install or remove it.
> It has its own data file type.
>
> Sent from MailDroid 
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Comcast 
> To: m...@bitchin100.com
> Cc: m100@lists.bitchin100.com
> Sent: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 9:49 AM
> Subject: [M100] Option ROM - multiplan
>
> If anyone has experience with the MS multi plan ROM, please share
>
> I appreciate the support, in advance, thank you
>
> What I am experiencing with my M102
>
> Is that with this ROM, it forces a cold restart when inserted AND when
> removed
>
> Unlike other OptROMs, you don’t need to do a CALL to initialize nor can
> you KILL the RAM file to uninstall, so thinking this is by design
>
> But yet very frustrating
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>

Re: [M100] surface

[Gregory McGill]

would assume it would run mcomm or the python tpdd

On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 1:30 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> Can I emulate a TPDD with my Microsoft Surface Pro?
>
>

Re: [M100] M100 Audio / music

[Gregory McGill]

sound..  on my model 3/4 i have a speaker hooked to the cassette out lead
and it plays music sounds and speech from games etc

On Fri, Dec 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM John R. Hogerhuis  wrote:

> Are you talking about sound or bit banging MIDI protocol?
>
> -- John.
>
> On Fri, Dec 30, 2022, 3:23 PM Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> Why don't you play it out the cassette port like the other trash80s do?
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 29, 2022, 7:57 PM Ken Pettit  wrote:
>>
>>> On 12/29/22 6:46 PM, MikeS wrote:
>>> > There's quite a bit of 1-bit music out there for the PC, PET and other
>>> systems that only had a speaker, some of it remarkably good; should be
>>> possible to use similar techniques and even the same sound files on the
>>> M100.
>>>
>>> I actually tried playing a 1-bit audio file (that I recorded) last night
>>> on the M100 using a small ML routine I wrote.  I could tell it was a
>>> person talking, but couldn't make out any of the words.  I think the
>>> piezoelectric device the M100 uses as a "speaker" just doesn't cut it.
>>> At least I believe that is the problem.
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>> > Re MIDI: there was a project years ago to use an M100 as a MIDI
>>> sequencer; IIRC the baud rate was 'close enough'. I cobbled together an
>>> interface for a proof-of-concept and it seemed to work OK; never went
>>> beyond that though ;-(
>>>
>>> Yeah, I was kinda wondering / thinking 1.7% error might be close enough,
>>> but not having any MIDI devices, I have no way to test it.
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>>

Re: [M100] M100 Audio / music

[Gregory McGill]

Why don't you play it out the cassette port like the other trash80s do?

On Thu, Dec 29, 2022, 7:57 PM Ken Pettit  wrote:

> On 12/29/22 6:46 PM, MikeS wrote:
> > There's quite a bit of 1-bit music out there for the PC, PET and other
> systems that only had a speaker, some of it remarkably good; should be
> possible to use similar techniques and even the same sound files on the
> M100.
>
> I actually tried playing a 1-bit audio file (that I recorded) last night
> on the M100 using a small ML routine I wrote.  I could tell it was a
> person talking, but couldn't make out any of the words.  I think the
> piezoelectric device the M100 uses as a "speaker" just doesn't cut it.
> At least I believe that is the problem.
>
> Ken
>
> > Re MIDI: there was a project years ago to use an M100 as a MIDI
> sequencer; IIRC the baud rate was 'close enough'. I cobbled together an
> interface for a proof-of-concept and it seemed to work OK; never went
> beyond that though ;-(
>
> Yeah, I was kinda wondering / thinking 1.7% error might be close enough,
> but not having any MIDI devices, I have no way to test it.
>
> Ken
>
>

Re: [M100] TS-DOS Option ROM

[Gregory McGill]

Wayne,

Please relax and try not to kick the people still making stuff for retro
computers. We all do this in our spare time and it is what it is.
Your points are made. I think Stephen  wants to limit his exposure to
having to deliver these in a manner beyond his capability. Otherwise
I'm sure he would do a store or use mine../shrug

On Wed, Dec 21, 2022 at 8:01 AM Wayne Lorentz  wrote:

> No, there isn't an ordering link on the Rex page.  Clicking on "Ordering
> information" just brings you to a page that lists prices and methods of
> payment.
>
> Perhaps it's my fault for not knowing that "twospruces / gmail" after the
> sign-off was supposed to be an e-mail address, and that I'm supposed to
> write a letter to someone at that e-mail address asking for information
> about how I can order their product.  My Little Orphan Annie Secret Decoder
> Ring is in the shop.  What I expected was a link to a PayPal, or other
> service ordering and payment page.  He already has a PayPal account.
> Making a proper, secure payment link only takes a few clicks.
>
> Gmail has the second-best spam protection on the planet (after FastMail).
> It's not perfect, but there's no reason to obfuscate a gmail address online
> anymore.  That hasn't worked for years.  Spambots know all the clever
> tricks already.
>
> While it's nice that everyone in this community is happy to vouch for him,
> how is someone who is not part of this mailing list supposed to know that
> he's not some fly-by-night scam artist?  Or perhaps dead, which happens all
> too often in retro computing?  Decode and send an e-mail, then wait six
> months for a reply that may never come?  Asking someone to send $100 to
> another country requires establishing a basic level of trust.
>
>
> On Dec 20, 2022, at 3:03 PM, m100-requ...@lists.bitchin100.com wrote:
>
> There's a ordering link on the Rex page
>
> https://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=REX
>
>
> https://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ordering_Information
>
> Steve's email is on that page but he encoded it so he doesn't get spam.
> Point is you can send him emails through that or he is also on this list.
>
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Retroprinter settings

[Gregory McGill]

likely the epson 9pin.. that will handle straight ascii and you can use the
codes for anything else


On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 3:17 PM Will Senn  wrote:

> Anyone using the Retroprinter? Please share your configuration:
>
> /root/config/emulation
> /root/config/epson_pins
>
> Also, which of these sound reasonable for use with my Model 100:
> HP Printers
> Epson ESC/P 9 pin Printers
> Epson ESC/P2 24 Pin / 48 Pin printers
> Postscript Printers
> IBM ProPrinter Printers
> Plain Text Printer
> Printronix Printers
>
> I'm thinking Epson ESC/P 9 pin and Plain Text, but given how ignorant I am
> of printing with the M10, I figured I'd ask y'all first.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will
>

Re: [M100] Model 102 - Help needed: OPTION ROM stopped working

[Gregory McGill]

bad connections? try reseating it? does it have the 'buffer' either a small
piece of wood or cardboard between the bottom of the socket and the rex?
every time I've had this issue it had worked loose on one or more
connections

On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM Georg Käter <
georg.kae...@gk-engineering-services.de> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
>
>
> one of my Model 102 does not recognize OPTION ROM or REX anymore. I´ve
> tried the moduls
>
> in a M100 and an other M102 and the modules are working as expected.
>
> What I did before was trying a self assembled ROM adapter in the OPTION
> ROM socket which might
>
> have cause a shortcut or something else and might finally has destroyed
> something.
>
> Except from this the M102 runs fine so far, but after a CALL63012 the
> system just hangs and needs a reset
>
> Now my question: Which part or pins I can check easily to identify and
> solve the problem.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any hints
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Georg
>
> Georg Käter
> Gangolfsweg 44
> D-52076 Aachen
> Tel.: +49  2408 7194987
> Fax.: +49  2408 7196758
> Mobil: +49  171 4839954
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Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive 2, but really 1

[Gregory McGill]

I'm starting to make my own :)  just need to make them .. i have put some
in stock in the meantime

had to figure out how to do it with a greaseweazel usb drive interface
..lots of fun

Greg

On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 7:58 PM Brian K. White  wrote:

> Yes well, yes, TPDD1 is almost entirely different. There is some
> overlap, some backwards compatibility from TPDD2 to TPDD1, but you need
> to be using the TPDD1 version of any and all directions.
>
> If Greg is out of TPDD1 util disks, you can create your own with pdd.sh
> if you want, but you don't need to bother.
>
> You don't need the util disk unless you just want to use the original
> software just for the heck of it. TS-DOS, DSKMGR, and TEENY are all
> available already from downloads, with a convenient bootstrapper
> installer from a pc, and ts-dos is better than Floppy anyway. And you
> said you also even have a ts-dos option rom which is even better than
> installing the ram version. So you're already all set even better than
> having the original disk.
>
> I have a stack of 100 blank disks right next to me that I was supposed
> to make 50 each tpdd1 & 2 disks for Greg since probably over two years
> ago. (Sorry Greg) So I imagine he's out of them, unless he started
> making them himself or got someone else to. Anyone can make them now.
> The means are all available on-line.
>
> pdd.sh comes with disk images of both tpdd1 & 2 util disks ready to go,
> with the command line right in the readme, and even links to the nice
> labels I made for the original set I made for Greg a few years ago so
> anyone can reproduce them, both the data and the labels. The label
> software is open source and the label design files even include links to
> where to buy the exact blank labels.
>
> So it's all reproducible and open source* if anyone really wants one and
> is sick of waiting for me to make some more for Greg. And the only
> hardware you need is the same tpdd drive you want the disk for, and a
> serial connection, all described in the hardware document linked in the
> pdd.sh readme.
>
> * Except of course the actual data in the disk image is copyright Tandy
> but, shrug, that would matter more to me if you could still call up a RS
> parts line and order a replacement 26-3808 or 26-3814 disk.
>
> --
> bkw
>
>
> On 11/19/22 14:35, Spencer wrote:
> > Does everybody want to hear a funny???  Guess what?  After reading links
> > from Brian (not the sheep dip guy Bruce) I realized there is a BIG
> > difference with the TPPD1 and the TPPD2. IT ACTUALLY says Portable Disk
> > Drive for TPPD1 and Portable Disk Drive 2 for TPPD2 right on the face!
> > What about that?? ;-)  Yep brain fart!  So I can do the bootstrap, but
> > no Utility Disk.  I looked at the link Brian gave me where I can buy the
> > Utility Disk for $15 BUT what I have to wait???.  ;-) Dang!
> >
> > All this time I was treating it like a TPPD2 - wow!  Too much on my mind!
> >
> > Spencer
> >
> > P.S. Let me hear the chuckles now.  ;-)
> >
> > On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 09:35:51 PM EST, Brian K. White
> >  wrote:
> >
> >
> > On 11/15/22 20:12, Spencer wrote:
> >  > I found this llink
> >  > (Tandy_Portable_Disk_Drive_Service_Manual_26-3808S_text.pdf
> >  > (archive.org)
> >  >
> > <
> https://ia802901.us.archive.org/13/items/tandyportablediskdriveservicemanual263808stext/Tandy_Portable_Disk_Drive_Service_Manual_26-3808S_text.pdf
> <
> https://ia802901.us.archive.org/13/items/tandyportablediskdriveservicemanual263808stext/Tandy_Portable_Disk_Drive_Service_Manual_26-3808S_text.pdf>>)
>  and
> it says "Service Manual" on the first page. It's not the typical service
> manuals I've seen.
> >
> > That's the software manual and is known, and is for TPDD1 not TPDD2.
> > One of the pages I linked already has it:
> > tandy.wiki/TPDD
> > And there you will also find an actual normal service manual, but again
> > for TPDD1 not TPDD2.
> >
> > When I said no one has turned up a service manual, I meant for TPDD2
> > because you were talking about a TPDD2.
> >
> > I also didn't realize you already had a whole other working TPDD2 to
> > compare against.
> >
> > If I had known you already had a whole other TPDD2 and already made it
> > work, I could have skipped a lot of that because you've already
> > successfully done it, which proves your 200 is ok, your disk is ok, you
> > have the right kind of disk, your cable is ok, and you know how to
> > perform the bootstrap.
> >
> > If you have TS-DOS in rom, then really that's the best, and in that
> > case, you actually don't want to try to install Floppy because they
> > conflict. Just use one or the other. I mean there are ways but it's not
> > worth getting into that. The simple answer is if you have TS-DOS,
> > especially in ROM or via REX#, then just use that and don't even bother
> > with the bootstrap procedure or Floppy.
> >
> > I brought up pdd.sh just for interrogating the drive at a lower level so
> > you can debug what's wrong. It can show at least if the 

Re: [M100] mcomm for android

[Gregory McGill]

Looking at this on my phone it seems likely to be a permissions issue with
the newer versions of android..

On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:27 AM Gregory McGill 
wrote:

> I'll let him know since he's no longer on the list
>
> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 4:59 AM Josh Malone  wrote:
>
>> Yeah, also fails to start on Android 12 (October 1) on Samsung Galaxy S20
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 23:08 Gregory McGill 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I tried it on 8,9 so far.. android tv boxes I've had around.. I haven't
>>> tried it on a phone yet
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 6:38 PM Daryn Hanright  wrote:
>>>
>>>> That's cool! What Android versions are you using it with Greg? My
>>>> phones running Android 12 & it still crashes on start like previous.
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022, 12:51 PM Gregory McGill 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> The new version has been posted to
>>>>> http://www.club100.org/memfiles/index.php?direction===Kurt%20McCullum/mComm%20Android;
>>>>>
>>>>> ver 196 now supports newer versions of android and works properly
>>>>>
>>>>> note: filenames must be valid model 100 filenames, so i had to rename
>>>>> files called FILE.100 to FILE.DO to work, if they aren't valid the 100 
>>>>> will
>>>>> not transfer and get stuck and a reset is required.. (in ts-dos)
>>>>>
>>>>> Greg
>>>>>
>>>>

Re: [M100] mcomm for android

[Gregory McGill]

I'll let him know since he's no longer on the list

On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 4:59 AM Josh Malone  wrote:

> Yeah, also fails to start on Android 12 (October 1) on Samsung Galaxy S20
>
> On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 23:08 Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> I tried it on 8,9 so far.. android tv boxes I've had around.. I haven't
>> tried it on a phone yet
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 6:38 PM Daryn Hanright  wrote:
>>
>>> That's cool! What Android versions are you using it with Greg? My phones
>>> running Android 12 & it still crashes on start like previous.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022, 12:51 PM Gregory McGill 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> The new version has been posted to
>>>> http://www.club100.org/memfiles/index.php?direction===Kurt%20McCullum/mComm%20Android;
>>>>
>>>> ver 196 now supports newer versions of android and works properly
>>>>
>>>> note: filenames must be valid model 100 filenames, so i had to rename
>>>> files called FILE.100 to FILE.DO to work, if they aren't valid the 100 will
>>>> not transfer and get stuck and a reset is required.. (in ts-dos)
>>>>
>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>

Re: [M100] mcomm for android

[Gregory McGill]

I tried it on 8,9 so far.. android tv boxes I've had around.. I haven't
tried it on a phone yet


On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 6:38 PM Daryn Hanright  wrote:

> That's cool! What Android versions are you using it with Greg? My phones
> running Android 12 & it still crashes on start like previous.
>
> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022, 12:51 PM Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> The new version has been posted to
>> http://www.club100.org/memfiles/index.php?direction===Kurt%20McCullum/mComm%20Android;
>>
>> ver 196 now supports newer versions of android and works properly
>>
>> note: filenames must be valid model 100 filenames, so i had to rename
>> files called FILE.100 to FILE.DO to work, if they aren't valid the 100 will
>> not transfer and get stuck and a reset is required.. (in ts-dos)
>>
>> Greg
>>
>

[M100] mcomm for android

[Gregory McGill]

The new version has been posted to
http://www.club100.org/memfiles/index.php?direction===Kurt%20McCullum/mComm%20Android;

ver 196 now supports newer versions of android and works properly

note: filenames must be valid model 100 filenames, so i had to rename files
called FILE.100 to FILE.DO to work, if they aren't valid the 100 will not
transfer and get stuck and a reset is required.. (in ts-dos)

Greg

Re: [M100] REX

[Gregory McGill]

Sure is did you look at the rex page? or are you a bing user?

https://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=REX

On Sun, Nov 13, 2022, 10:14 AM Bob Sylvester  wrote:

> To Whom It May Concern;
>
> Is the REX still available?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob Sylvester
>
>

Re: [M100] Club100 Personal Library

[Gregory McGill]

I have upload access at ftp.whtech.com can upload whatever you like

On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 6:14 AM Joshua O'Keefe 
wrote:

> On Nov 12, 2022, at 6:07 AM, Jason White  wrote:
> I would like to create a library there and upload some of my programs that
> don't seem to be anywhere.
>
>
> Hi, Jason.
>
> I don't have any control over Club100 whatsoever, but I would gladly
> publicly mirror any M100 related files you (or anyone else) would like to
> share.  Please feel free to reach out off-list.
>

Re: [M100] Planning out some weekend projects.

[Gregory McGill]

I have cassette cables in stock at retrocomputershopper.com and
arcadeshopper.com

On Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 11:54 AM Will Senn  wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> Thanks, but no worries, I didn't take offense. Unfortunately, I'm not a
> hardware guy, so I need to be steered to a better site for these things!
> the resistor is pennies on the dollar, it's those blasted cables that
> cost...
>
> Will
>
> On 10/19/22 1:46 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 11:03 AM Peter Vollan 
> wrote:
>
>> 36 dollars just for that?! For god's sake, you should have asked us
>> first, there's lots of other places.
>>
>>>
>>>
> Please keep the discussion positive. In any event I think he was
> discussing potential ideas for his next projects.
>
> I have no idea what that resistor should cost but no matter what it's his
> money to spend if he wants to. No call to hassle/tease.
>
> -= Model T's Forever =-
>
> -- John.
>
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Planning out some weekend projects.

[Gregory McGill]

>From the retroprinter web site

If you do insist on a physical print out also (say for auditing purposes),
then the Retro-Printer can be configured to also create that alongside the
electronic version.

On Tue, Oct 18, 2022, 5:03 PM Will Senn  wrote:

> I'm loving my m100. It's an endless source of fascination - very old
> school, but amazingly well preserved and usable. I haven't done much with
> it beyond learning about how to connect it to my Mac via serial - which
> works flawlessly in both directions with TEENY.CO and dl, yay, running
> stuff from club100 on it - go Starblaze :), and refreshing on BASIC sans
> renum and tron/troff! Mostly, I've been reading everything in sight
> (virtually speaking) and preparing to dive into its software guts more
> seriously - quickly moving into 8085 territory.
>
> BTW, I did get my BASIC banner program written and working as I remember
> it did in the 1984 timeframe based on the bitmaps in ROM (basically just
> asks for a string, get's each character of the string's character map, asks
> the user for a character to print and one to not print, pixel on char and
> pixel off char, asks for a multiplier, then prints to screen with the
> multiplier applied in both rows and columns, nothing fancy) - thanks for
> pointing me to the ROM address of the characters set. But other than that,
> It's all been reading and planning... which brings me to the weekend
> projects I have mapped out for the next bit of time:
>
> 1. Get a REXCPM (ordered up) installed and running doing whatever it is
> that it does :).
> 2. Get a Retro Printer and Centronix-Parallel printer cable ordered
> (saving up), installed, and running. Hopefully, it's like having an Epson
> MX-80 without the noise, greenbar and ribbon fuss. I do still want to print
> out pages and pages of dot matrix listings, but to my laser printer!
> 3. Make a new Cassette Cable for my Califone AVR tape recorder which has
> MIC, not LINE. Got a plan, need cables - sheesh, amazon is expensive for 5
> pin DIN male aluminum solderable, 2.5mm TS mono, 3.5 mm TS mono, 1/4 inch
> mono cable, and  570M ohm resistor ($36 USD). but I want to try the DIY
> route and I don't know where else to look for this kinda stuff... Yeah, I
> know cassettes are so 70's, but hey I wanna see it work in 2022 and compare
> the experience with my PAL-1 (KIM-1) cassette stuff - which was dismal -
> very, very unreliable and fickle. I'm hoping to learn a bit, play a bit,
> and have it actually work more often than not.
> 4. Write a disassembler or maybe even a monitor for the M100 based on what
> I've read about (Jake Commander's article) and experienced KIM-1, Apple
> ii-e, Commodore, etc. Surely, I don't have to live in BASIC?
> 5. Disassemble the M100 ROM - I know it's been done before, but surely I
> can do it too, right?
>
> That's what I have planned anyway, as it proceeds, I'm sure I'll get
> distracted with shiny objects and other interests, but hey, better to have
> a plan than not! This weekend, I have to update a couple of Research Unix
> howtos (v6 and v7), so I doubt I'll get much m100 stuff, but I just might
> :).
>
> Here are a few questions related to the plan - please feel free to answer
> them or to make comments or suggestions related to the plan!
>
> q1. Will the retroprinter let me print reams of dot matrix pages to laser
> printer or do I have to go to PDF and then print the PDF?
> q2. Is there a monitor for the M100 available?
> q3. Does anybody know of any available commercial assembler that runs on
> the M100 (I know about cross assemblers, but that's not what I'm looking
> for here and I know about cmzasm.ba, and byteit.ba, I'm looking for
> something commercial  - say the Tandy Assembler or the Custom Software
> Assembler)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Will
>

Re: [M100] NEC PC8201A Capacitor Kit

[Gregory McGill]

no idea until I get the parts together.. will put it in my store
arcadeshopper.com or retrocomputershopper.com (they both have the same
stock)

Greg

On Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 8:55 AM  wrote:

> I’d be interested in a kit for the NEC-8201.It’s something that is
> long overdue.
>
>
>
> How much for a kit (including shipping to Illinois)?
>
>
>
> Lloyd
>
>
>
> *From:* M100  *On Behalf Of *Gregory
> McGill
> *Sent:* Sunday, October 16, 2022 11:23 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] NEC PC8201A Capacitor Kit
>
>
>
> awesome I'll put some kits together
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 12:51 PM Brian K. White 
> wrote:
>
> My notes from doing my own actual machines.
> I haven't done my 200 yet so no 200.
>
> ---
> KC-85
>
> c1
> c2
> c3
> c4
> c5 470u 10v
> c6
> c7
> c8 4.7u 25v
> c9
> c10
> c11
> c12 47u 50v
> c13 33u 10v
> c14 100u 6.3v
> c15 470u 10v
> c16 1u 50v
> c17 3.3u 50v
>
> c21 1u 50v
>
> C78 47u 16v bipolar
> C79 47u 16v bipolar
> C80 47u 16v bipolar
>
> unlabeled on bcr footprint 0.47u 50v
>
> ---
>
> NEC PC-8201a
>
> (psu board)
> C1 3.3u 50v
> C2 470u 10v 18mm max height
> C3 33u 10v
> C4 470u 6.3v 10mm max width
> C14 100u 6.3v
> C22 0.47u 50v
> C26 1u 50v
>
> (main board)
> C46 47u 16v bipolar
> C47 47u 16v bipolar
> C48 47u 16v bipolar
>
> BAT1 3.6v nimh 2-pin (3-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 3-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> NEC PC-8300
>
> PLX257DH1X  (psu board)
> C1 50v 3.3uf
> C2 10v 2200uf
> C3 6.3v 33uf
> C4 6.3v 460uf
> C26 50v 3.3uf
>
> PLX254CH1X  (main board)
> C23 6.3v 470uf
> C25 6.3v 220uf
>
> BAT1 2.4v nimh 2-pn (2-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 2-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> TRS-80 Model 100
>
> PLX110CH1X  (main board)
> C49 16v 10uf
> C50 16v 10uf
> C52 50v 1uf
> C54 16v 10uf
> C55 16v 10uf
> C75 16v 47uf
> C76 16v 47uf
> C77 16v 47uf
> C78 50v 3.3uf
> C82 25v 4.7uf
> C83 10v 470uf
> C84 6.3v 470uf
> C86 10v 100uf
> C90 50V 1uf
> C92 50v 0.47uf
> C103 10v 220uf
>
> BAT1 3.6v nimh 2-pin (3-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 3-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> Tandy Model 102
>
> (main board)
> C49 16v 10uf
> C50 16v 10uf
> C52 50v 1uf
> C54 16v 10uf
> C55 16v 10uf
> C75 16v 47uf
> C76 16v 47uf
> C77 16v 47uf
> C78 50v 3.3uf
> C82 25v 4.7uf
> C83 16v 470uf
> C84 6.3v 470uf
> C85 10v 33uf
> C86 6.3v 100uf
> C90 50v 1uf
> C92 50v 0.047uf
> C103 10v 221uf
>
> BAT1 3.6v nimh 2-pin (3-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 3-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> ---
>
>
>
>
>
> On 10/15/22 16:20, Alastair Wiggins wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I see Arcade Shopper has a Tandy M100/102 capacitor kit. Does anyone
> > sell a kit for the NEC PC8210A?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Alastair
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 16 Oct 2022 at 07:06,  > <mailto:m100-requ...@lists.bitchin100.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Send M100 mailing list submissions to
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> > 1. Looking for an old Jake Commander article (Will Senn)
> > 2. Re: Looking for an old Jake Commander article (Will Senn)
> > 3. Re: the battery backup (Tommy Phillips)
> >
> >
> >
> > -- Forwarded message --
> > From: Will Senn mailto:will.s...@gmail.com>>
> > To: Model 100 Discussion  > <mailto:m100@lists.bitchin100.com>>
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:21:45 -0500
> > Subject: [M100] Looking for an old Jake Commander article
> > Hi all,
> >
> > The article, Commander, Jake. "Disassembling the puzzle in your
> > 100's ROM." Dec 83:41-43 appears to be partially missing 

Re: [M100] NEC PC8201A Capacitor Kit

[Gregory McGill]

awesome I'll put some kits together


On Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 12:51 PM Brian K. White 
wrote:

> My notes from doing my own actual machines.
> I haven't done my 200 yet so no 200.
>
> ---
> KC-85
>
> c1
> c2
> c3
> c4
> c5 470u 10v
> c6
> c7
> c8 4.7u 25v
> c9
> c10
> c11
> c12 47u 50v
> c13 33u 10v
> c14 100u 6.3v
> c15 470u 10v
> c16 1u 50v
> c17 3.3u 50v
>
> c21 1u 50v
>
> C78 47u 16v bipolar
> C79 47u 16v bipolar
> C80 47u 16v bipolar
>
> unlabeled on bcr footprint 0.47u 50v
>
> ---
>
> NEC PC-8201a
>
> (psu board)
> C1 3.3u 50v
> C2 470u 10v 18mm max height
> C3 33u 10v
> C4 470u 6.3v 10mm max width
> C14 100u 6.3v
> C22 0.47u 50v
> C26 1u 50v
>
> (main board)
> C46 47u 16v bipolar
> C47 47u 16v bipolar
> C48 47u 16v bipolar
>
> BAT1 3.6v nimh 2-pin (3-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 3-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> NEC PC-8300
>
> PLX257DH1X  (psu board)
> C1 50v 3.3uf
> C2 10v 2200uf
> C3 6.3v 33uf
> C4 6.3v 460uf
> C26 50v 3.3uf
>
> PLX254CH1X  (main board)
> C23 6.3v 470uf
> C25 6.3v 220uf
>
> BAT1 2.4v nimh 2-pn (2-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 2-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> TRS-80 Model 100
>
> PLX110CH1X  (main board)
> C49 16v 10uf
> C50 16v 10uf
> C52 50v 1uf
> C54 16v 10uf
> C55 16v 10uf
> C75 16v 47uf
> C76 16v 47uf
> C77 16v 47uf
> C78 50v 3.3uf
> C82 25v 4.7uf
> C83 10v 470uf
> C84 6.3v 470uf
> C86 10v 100uf
> C90 50V 1uf
> C92 50v 0.47uf
> C103 10v 220uf
>
> BAT1 3.6v nimh 2-pin (3-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 3-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> Tandy Model 102
>
> (main board)
> C49 16v 10uf
> C50 16v 10uf
> C52 50v 1uf
> C54 16v 10uf
> C55 16v 10uf
> C75 16v 47uf
> C76 16v 47uf
> C77 16v 47uf
> C78 50v 3.3uf
> C82 25v 4.7uf
> C83 16v 470uf
> C84 6.3v 470uf
> C85 10v 33uf
> C86 6.3v 100uf
> C90 50v 1uf
> C92 50v 0.047uf
> C103 10v 221uf
>
> BAT1 3.6v nimh 2-pin (3-V80/H 2 pin nimh, orig 3-51FT-A nicd)
>
> ---
>
> ---
>
>
>
>
>
> On 10/15/22 16:20, Alastair Wiggins wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I see Arcade Shopper has a Tandy M100/102 capacitor kit. Does anyone
> > sell a kit for the NEC PC8210A?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Alastair
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 16 Oct 2022 at 07:06,  > > wrote:
> >
> > Send M100 mailing list submissions to
> > m100@lists.bitchin100.com 
> >
> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> > http://lists.bitchin100.com/listinfo.cgi/m100-bitchin100.com
> > 
> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> > m100-requ...@lists.bitchin100.com
> > 
> >
> > You can reach the person managing the list at
> > m100-ow...@lists.bitchin100.com  m100-ow...@lists.bitchin100.com>
> >
> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > than "Re: Contents of M100 digest..."
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> > 1. Looking for an old Jake Commander article (Will Senn)
> > 2. Re: Looking for an old Jake Commander article (Will Senn)
> > 3. Re: the battery backup (Tommy Phillips)
> >
> >
> >
> > -- Forwarded message --
> > From: Will Senn mailto:will.s...@gmail.com>>
> > To: Model 100 Discussion  > >
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:21:45 -0500
> > Subject: [M100] Looking for an old Jake Commander article
> > Hi all,
> >
> > The article, Commander, Jake. "Disassembling the puzzle in your
> > 100's ROM." Dec 83:41-43 appears to be partially missing from the
> > scanned copy of the Portable 100's Dec 1983 issue on club100.org
> > . Does anyone have a complete copy?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Will
> >
> >
> >
> > -- Forwarded message --
> > From: Will Senn mailto:will.s...@gmail.com>>
> > To: Model 100 Discussion  > >
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:25:59 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [M100] Looking for an old Jake Commander article
> > Typical... as soon as I hit send :(. Over on Archive.org:
> >
> > https://archive.org/details/P100-Magazine/1983-12
> > 
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Will
> >
> > On 10/14/22 3:21 PM, Will Senn wrote:
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> The article, Commander, Jake. "Disassembling the puzzle in your
> >> 100's ROM." Dec 83:41-43 appears to be partially missing from the
> >> scanned copy of the Portable 100's Dec 1983 issue on club100.org
> >> . Does anyone have a complete copy?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Will
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -- Forwarded message --
> > From: Tommy Phillips  > >
> > To: m...@bitchin100.com 
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 

Re: [M100] NEC PC8201A Capacitor Kit

[Gregory McGill]

I can put one together if I can get a list

On Sat, Oct 15, 2022, 1:46 PM David Grissom  wrote:

> I would check with Greg @ Arcadeshopper as well.   Never can tell…
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail  for
> Windows
>
>
>
> *From: *Alastair Wiggins 
> *Sent: *Saturday, October 15, 2022 3:21 PM
> *To: *m100@lists.bitchin100.com
> *Subject: *[M100] NEC PC8201A Capacitor Kit
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I see Arcade Shopper has a Tandy M100/102 capacitor kit. Does anyone sell
> a kit for the NEC PC8210A?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Alastair
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, 16 Oct 2022 at 07:06,  wrote:
>
> Send M100 mailing list submissions to
> m100@lists.bitchin100.com
>
> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> http://lists.bitchin100.com/listinfo.cgi/m100-bitchin100.com
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> m100-requ...@lists.bitchin100.com
>
> You can reach the person managing the list at
> m100-ow...@lists.bitchin100.com
>
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> than "Re: Contents of M100 digest..."
> Today's Topics:
>
>1. Looking for an old Jake Commander article (Will Senn)
>2. Re: Looking for an old Jake Commander article (Will Senn)
>3. Re: the battery backup (Tommy Phillips)
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Will Senn 
> To: Model 100 Discussion 
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:21:45 -0500
> Subject: [M100] Looking for an old Jake Commander article
>
> Hi all,
>
> The article, Commander, Jake. "Disassembling the puzzle in your 100's
> ROM." Dec 83:41-43 appears to be partially missing from the scanned copy of
> the Portable 100's Dec 1983 issue on club100.org. Does anyone have a
> complete copy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will
>
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Will Senn 
> To: Model 100 Discussion 
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:25:59 -0500
> Subject: Re: [M100] Looking for an old Jake Commander article
>
> Typical... as soon as I hit send :(. Over on Archive.org:
>
> https://archive.org/details/P100-Magazine/1983-12
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will
>
> On 10/14/22 3:21 PM, Will Senn wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> The article, Commander, Jake. "Disassembling the puzzle in your 100's
> ROM." Dec 83:41-43 appears to be partially missing from the scanned copy of
> the Portable 100's Dec 1983 issue on club100.org. Does anyone have a
> complete copy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Tommy Phillips 
> To: m...@bitchin100.com
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:39:31 -0600
> Subject: Re: [M100] the battery backup
>
> On 10/1/2022 2:58 PM, Brad Grier wrote:
>
> ArcadeShopper seems to have both in stock (and he's a member here).
>
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 1, 2022 at 2:19 PM Will Senn  wrote:
>
> Cool. I saw a cap kit, I'll be on the lookout for a nicd replacement.
>
> On 10/1/22 12:44 PM, Joshua O'Keefe wrote:
>
> On Oct 1, 2022, at 10:20 AM, Will Senn 
>  wrote:
>
>  Given that my new m100 is 39 years old, should I expect that parts need
> replacing inside?
>
>
>
> The generally accepted wisdom seems to be that when doing intake of a
> "new" 100 to replace the NiCd and all capacitors ASAP.  They risks to the
> life of the machine.  A 102 may not need capacitors replaced quite so
> urgently, but that NiCd still has gotta go pronto.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> --
> Brad Grier
>
>
>
>
>
> I just wanted to say thanks for the tip. I have a Model 100 being
> delivered from EBay today, and I already ordered a battery and a caps kit.
>
> --
>
> Tommy Phillips
>
>
>
> to...@tommyphillips.info
>
> 303-981-4310
>
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>
>

Re: [M100] Modems and the modern world

[Gregory McGill]

cool I ordered a couple boards from oshpark for these

On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 4:40 PM Andrew  wrote:

> Re: Pulse to DTMF
>
> Here's an expensive option:
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Antique-Rotary-Telephone-Modern/dp/B00DUDAR5M
>
> Hopefully the other one is cheaper? Or - build your own?
>
>
> https://www.mattmillman.com/projects/building-your-own-pulse-to-tone-converter/
>
> Andrew L. Ayers
> Glendale, Arizona
> phoenixgarage.org
> github.com/andrew-ayers
>

Re: [M100] Modems and the modern world

[Gregory McGill]

mcomm has a virtual modem ;)

On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 4:54 PM Will Senn  wrote:

> Awesome. Now, all I gotta do is figure out how to telnet from my m100...
>
> On 10/6/22 6:36 PM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>
> https://thekeep.net  i have modem and telnet
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 11:45 AM Tommy Phillips 
> wrote:
>
>> There are certainly BBSes running, but the majority are accessible via
>> telnet over the internet.
>>
>> bbsing.com
>> telnetbbsguide.com
>>
>>
>> On 10/6/2022 12:26 PM, Will Senn wrote:
>> > As you may have noticed, I'm putting my m100 through its paces and
>> > enjoying the process of treading down memory lane. Last night I
>> > finished coding up my banner program using the M100 font. Now I just
>> > need a printer (or retroprinter emulator) to try it out on... in the
>> > meantime, I'm catching up on remote communications. If I understand
>> > correctly, the m100 has a built in 300 baud modem. Am I understanding
>> > this correctly?
>> >
>> > If so, in this oh so modern era, how does one go about exercising it?
>> > I don't currently have a land line, so does it work with an iphone?
>> > (never saw that coming... can I connect 300 baud over iphone,
>> > hilarious, but there you have it). Are there BBSes still in operation?
>> >
>> > Later,
>> >
>> > Will
>>
>>
>> --
>> Tommy Phillips
>>
>> to...@tommyphillips.info
>> 303-981-4310
>>
>>
>

Re: [M100] Modems and the modern world

[Gregory McGill]

https://thekeep.net  i have modem and telnet


On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 11:45 AM Tommy Phillips 
wrote:

> There are certainly BBSes running, but the majority are accessible via
> telnet over the internet.
>
> bbsing.com
> telnetbbsguide.com
>
>
> On 10/6/2022 12:26 PM, Will Senn wrote:
> > As you may have noticed, I'm putting my m100 through its paces and
> > enjoying the process of treading down memory lane. Last night I
> > finished coding up my banner program using the M100 font. Now I just
> > need a printer (or retroprinter emulator) to try it out on... in the
> > meantime, I'm catching up on remote communications. If I understand
> > correctly, the m100 has a built in 300 baud modem. Am I understanding
> > this correctly?
> >
> > If so, in this oh so modern era, how does one go about exercising it?
> > I don't currently have a land line, so does it work with an iphone?
> > (never saw that coming... can I connect 300 baud over iphone,
> > hilarious, but there you have it). Are there BBSes still in operation?
> >
> > Later,
> >
> > Will
>
>
> --
> Tommy Phillips
>
> to...@tommyphillips.info
> 303-981-4310
>
>

Re: [M100] Trouble accessing Bank #2 on a PC8201A

[Gregory McGill]

Interesting I'm having the same issue after installing 2nd bank memory..
just can't get it to recognize there IS a 2nd bank
mine is just a 8201 (no A)

On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 3:42 PM Mark McBride  wrote:

> I’m just getting back into my PC8201A after a very long hiatus.  It boots
> up and everything works just fine in Bank #1.  A few sticky keys that need
> to be cleaned.  I ordered and installed the Rex# rom from Stephen Adolph
> and it works (thanks Stephen!).
>
> The issue I’m facing is that I can’t get to Bank #2.  It’s installed
> (Stephen confirmed from a picture in a private email exchange).  I’ve
> repeatedly tried a cold-start to access it with no luck.  According to the
> manual, the cold-start for Bank #2 is:
>
> ==
> This type of Cold Start is performed in the MENU mode. The steps for the
> Cold Start of Bank# 2 are performed while displaying Bank # 1, and the
> steps for the Cold Start of Bank# 3 are performed while displaying Bank #
> 2. The two steps of the Cold Start must be performed one right after the
> other, with no time lapse between the two. The SHIFT Key is kept depressed
> during both steps:
> 1. Press the f.5 Function Key while keeping the SHIFT Key depressed. The
> screen will clear for an instant at this time.
>
> 2. Press the CTRL Key immediately after pressing the f.5 Function Key,
> while the SHIFT Key remains depressed and the screen is clear.
>
> This process will not work if the SHIFT Key is released before step 2 is
> completed. The screen clears instantly after step 1, and step 2 must be
> performed during the instant that the screen is cleared, before a new
> screen is displayed.”
> ==
>
> Any ideas on what else to be trying/checking/doing would be appreciated.
>
> Best,
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [M100] parallel printer...

[Gregory McGill]

that's what I have in my store
https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/Retro-Printer-Centronics-Printer-module-V3-raspberry-pi-or-equivalent-required/p/190216087/category=0

On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 4:39 PM Ken Gregg  wrote:

>
> I use the Retro-Printer module (https://www.retroprinter.com/) attached
> to a Raspberry Pi to print over a wired network to one of two modern laser
> printers or one modern inkjet printer. You can also just send the output to
> PDF files. From the computer's perspective, it emulates an old EPSON impact
> printer.
>
> It takes some fiddling to get the module configured correctly for all the
> printers you want to print to, but it works.
>
> I have successfully used it with a Tandy 102 and a TRS-80 Model I.
> On 9/27/2022 4:16 PM, Will Senn wrote:
>
> Will the m100 work with pretty much any parallel port printer or does it
> have to have a specific driver? What kinds or printers work with the m100
> these days?
>
> Will
>
>

Re: [M100] parallel printer...

[Gregory McGill]

any text ascii printer with a serial or centronics parallel interface

nothing modern will work directly unless it specifically says DOS
support..  the m100 sends no codes no protocols. just ascii text

I have a pi hat in my store that emulates a dos printer on the pi and
outputs PDF files that you can print on the pi or your pc with a modern
printer

On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 4:16 PM Will Senn  wrote:

> Will the m100 work with pretty much any parallel port printer or does it
> have to have a specific driver? What kinds or printers work with the m100
> these days?
>
> Will
>

Re: [M100] Tandy 600 updates

[Gregory McGill]

Gregory McGill 
3:15 PM (3 minutes ago)
to *m100*
yeah there are two batteries like the 100/102/200   but the internal hooge
nicad is 4D cells.. I posted pictures back a ways.. there's a varta-like on
the main board for memory backup as well.. and they probably should both be
replaced
I paid too much for a new nimh battery pack for the big one and used the
same replacement battery for the memory one as i use in the 100/102etc

photos in the group main board  battery on the top right by the floppy
drive, battery pack replacement and original pack
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5Gvh8TJx2D5vA9JcA

Greg

On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:14 PM Willard Goosey  wrote:

> Woot! I left the T600 unplugged last night and this morning my data
> files were still intact
>
> That's a good sign.
>
>

Re: [M100] Tandy 600!!!

[Gregory McGill]

I'm in on building some  I need one or two
also I need software point me the way

Greg


On Thu, Sep 15, 2022 at 6:33 PM Brian K. White  wrote:

> Fully open source.
> Jayeson Lee-Steere made the initial version and placed it in the public
> domain. (officially in writing, right on the silkscreen)
>
> I iterated on that and made mine CC-BY-SA
> (moral equivalent of gpl but for hardware)
>
> It's pretty easy to build. There's smt parts but not super fine just
> SOIC pitch. And the current version only has 2 chips & 2 caps.
>
> --
> bkw
>
>
> On 9/15/22 21:05, Josh Malone wrote:
> > I had spoken briefly with a couple of T600 enthusiasts about building a
> > small run of RAM boards. I'm pretty sure the design is open source (ish,
> > anyway). Then I kinda lost track of the idea, honestly. I wouldn't have
> > a way to test them - not even sure a RAM test exists for T600, honestly.
> > So, anyway, apologies if I said something back then on the list that
> > turned out not to be true.
> >
> > Hopefully someone else picked up this gauntlet.
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 15, 2022 at 5:49 PM Willard Goosey  > > wrote:
> >
> >
> > I bought a Tandy 600! And it seems to be working! It's a very clean,
> > new-looking box. Used once, declared useless, and stored away, I'm
> sure.
> >
> > 32k, multiplan.
> >
> > tandy.wiki has almost all the docs.
> >
> > mtools under linux seems to work fine for reading the 360k 1sdd 3.5"
> > disk. I believe those files are on the Net, so I'm going to grab them
> > and do comparisons before declaring victory there.
> >
> > I seem to remember somebody here still sells the 96K RAM modules?
> I've
> > got the BASIC.!55 file but can't do anything with it until RAM
> upgrade.
> >
> > Willard
> > --
> > Willard Goosey goo...@sdc.org 
> > Socorro, New Mexico, USA
> > I search my heart and find Cimmeria, land of Darkness and the Night.
> >-- R.E. Howard
> >
>
>
> --
> bkw
>

Re: [M100] mcomm android issue

[Gregory McGill]

oh and vm mode works fine on android 8.1 didn't test on 10

On Wed, Jul 20, 2022 at 7:31 PM Gregory McGill 
wrote:

> Re: android mcomm
> I've tested it now on android 10 and android 8.1 and both fail ..  I can
> load a directory from ts-dos but file transfer just locks up and sending
> tsdos from the mcomm just crashes the program
>
> 181 and 192
>
> also i can do all this fine from windows mcomm on windows 10 for Brian :)
>
> Greg
>
>
>>

Re: [M100] mcomm android issue

[Gregory McGill]

Re: android mcomm
I've tested it now on android 10 and android 8.1 and both fail ..  I can
load a directory from ts-dos but file transfer just locks up and sending
tsdos from the mcomm just crashes the program

181 and 192

also i can do all this fine from windows mcomm on windows 10 for Brian :)

Greg


On Tue, Jul 19, 2022 at 3:06 AM Brian K. White  wrote:

> On 7/18/22 14:40, Peter Vollan wrote:
> > aren't we talking about Android?
>
> Yes, but originally I thought this referred to win10
>
> "any updates for 10?"
>
> Since mComm for windows doesn't work lately either.
>
> --
> bkw
>
>
> >
> > On Sun, 17 Jul 2022 at 18:40, Brian White  > <mailto:b.kenyo...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > In the case of Windows, I made a powershell script for windows if
> > you want to try that.
> >
> > github.com/bkw777/tsend <http://github.com/bkw777/tsend>
> >
> > get TS-DOS.100 from
> > github.com/bkw777/dlplus/tree/master/clients/ts-dos
> > <http://github.com/bkw777/dlplus/tree/master/clients/ts-dos>
> >
> > , and then use laddiealpha for the tpdd server.
> > http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=LaddieCon#LaddieAlpha
> > <http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=LaddieCon#LaddieAlpha>
> >
> > --
> > bkw
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 17, 2022, 2:36 PM Gregory McGill
> > mailto:arcadeshop...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Kurt,
> >
> > any updates for 10?  I am trying to get a current box working
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM Kurt McCullum  > <mailto:ku...@fastmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > __
> > Greg,
> >
> > I was able to do some testing with and Android 9 phone. Bad
> > News, it doesn't work on Android 9. I'm not certain as to
> > why but the first giveaway was when I installed it and I got
> > a message that said it was designed for an older version of
> > Android and may not work under 9. I'll have to see what can
> > be done. It may be a matter of upgrading all my code, or
> > just a re-compile with a new target OS. Either way I have
> > some work to do.
> >
> > Just wanted you to know.
> >
> > Kurt
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 10:29 AM, Kurt McCullum wrote:
> >> Alright. Should be an easy test now that I have all the
> >> equipment. The only difference will be I am using a phone
> >> rather than a tv box but the OS version will be the same.
> >> I'll let you know what I find.
> >>
> >> Kurt
> >>
> >> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Gregory McGill wrote:
> >>> correct, push ts-dos from mcomm android 181 on a android
> >>> 9 tv box i just got. whenever i hit ok to send the file
> >>> it just seems to crash mcomm and jumps out of it..
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:32 AM Kurt McCullum
> >>> mailto:ku...@fastmail.com>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> __
> >>> Not yet Greg, but I did get the cables needed at I
> >>> have access to an android 9 phone. I'll do my best to
> >>> wrestle it out of my wife's hands tonight and test it
> >>> (Not always easy to do). As I recall it was the
> >>> TS-DOS injection you were having issues with.
> >>>
> >>> Kurt
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gregory McGill wrote:
> >>>> Glad to hear it! I grew up in 1000 oaks, my mom's
> >>>> still in Camarillo at the village
> >>>>
> >>>> lmk if you get a chance to test that newer android
> issue
> >>>>
> >>>> On Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:51 PM Kurt McCullum
> >>>> mailto:ku...@fastmail.com>>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> __
> >>>> Yes, I am finally settled in my new place in
> >>>> Camarillo. Still unpacking but life is back to
> >

Re: [M100] mcomm android issue

[Gregory McGill]

yeah im trying to set up an android based tpdd with a tv box..  i grabbed
one with older android on it see if that works


On Sun, Jul 17, 2022 at 6:40 PM Brian White  wrote:

> In the case of Windows, I made a powershell script for windows if you want
> to try that.
>
> github.com/bkw777/tsend
>
> get TS-DOS.100 from github.com/bkw777/dlplus/tree/master/clients/ts-dos
>
> , and then use laddiealpha for the tpdd server.
> http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=LaddieCon#LaddieAlpha
>
> --
> bkw
>
> On Sun, Jul 17, 2022, 2:36 PM Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> Kurt,
>>
>> any updates for 10?  I am trying to get a current box working
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM Kurt McCullum  wrote:
>>
>>> Greg,
>>>
>>> I was able to do some testing with and Android 9 phone. Bad News, it
>>> doesn't work on Android 9. I'm not certain as to why but the first giveaway
>>> was when I installed it and I got a message that said it was designed for
>>> an older version of Android and may not work under 9. I'll have to see what
>>> can be done. It may be a matter of upgrading all my code, or just a
>>> re-compile with a new target OS. Either way I have some work to do.
>>>
>>> Just wanted you to know.
>>>
>>> Kurt
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 10:29 AM, Kurt McCullum wrote:
>>>
>>> Alright. Should be an easy test now that I have all the equipment. The
>>> only difference will be I am using a phone rather than a tv box but the OS
>>> version will be the same. I'll let you know what I find.
>>>
>>> Kurt
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>>>
>>> correct, push ts-dos from mcomm android 181 on a android 9 tv box i just
>>> got. whenever i hit ok to send the file it just seems to crash mcomm and
>>> jumps out of it..
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:32 AM Kurt McCullum  wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Not yet Greg, but I did get the cables needed at I have access to an
>>> android 9 phone. I'll do my best to wrestle it out of my wife's hands
>>> tonight and test it (Not always easy to do). As I recall it was the TS-DOS
>>> injection you were having issues with.
>>>
>>> Kurt
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>>>
>>> Glad to hear it! I grew up in 1000 oaks, my mom's still in Camarillo at
>>> the village
>>>
>>> lmk if you get a chance to test that newer android issue
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:51 PM Kurt McCullum 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Yes, I am finally settled in my new place in Camarillo. Still unpacking
>>> but life is back to normal.
>>>
>>> Kurt
>>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021, at 3:09 PM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>>>
>>> Is it winter yet? :)did you ever escape?
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 12:30 PM Kurt McCullum 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> :) thanks. A lot more body surfing going on rather than web surfing. It
>>> will definitely be a summer to remember.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 31, 2020, at 12:27 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
>>>
>>> Congratulations to Kurt McCullum on the list Quote of the Month
>>>
>>> "*I'm still stuck in a beach house with only one model-t*"
>>>
>>> :-)
>>>
>>> -- John.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

Re: [M100] mcomm android issue

[Gregory McGill]

Kurt,

any updates for 10?  I am trying to get a current box working

Greg

On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM Kurt McCullum  wrote:

> Greg,
>
> I was able to do some testing with and Android 9 phone. Bad News, it
> doesn't work on Android 9. I'm not certain as to why but the first giveaway
> was when I installed it and I got a message that said it was designed for
> an older version of Android and may not work under 9. I'll have to see what
> can be done. It may be a matter of upgrading all my code, or just a
> re-compile with a new target OS. Either way I have some work to do.
>
> Just wanted you to know.
>
> Kurt
>
> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 10:29 AM, Kurt McCullum wrote:
>
> Alright. Should be an easy test now that I have all the equipment. The
> only difference will be I am using a phone rather than a tv box but the OS
> version will be the same. I'll let you know what I find.
>
> Kurt
>
> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>
> correct, push ts-dos from mcomm android 181 on a android 9 tv box i just
> got. whenever i hit ok to send the file it just seems to crash mcomm and
> jumps out of it..
>
> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:32 AM Kurt McCullum  wrote:
>
>
> Not yet Greg, but I did get the cables needed at I have access to an
> android 9 phone. I'll do my best to wrestle it out of my wife's hands
> tonight and test it (Not always easy to do). As I recall it was the TS-DOS
> injection you were having issues with.
>
> Kurt
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>
> Glad to hear it! I grew up in 1000 oaks, my mom's still in Camarillo at
> the village
>
> lmk if you get a chance to test that newer android issue
>
> On Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:51 PM Kurt McCullum  wrote:
>
>
> Yes, I am finally settled in my new place in Camarillo. Still unpacking
> but life is back to normal.
>
> Kurt
>
> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021, at 3:09 PM, Gregory McGill wrote:
>
> Is it winter yet? :)did you ever escape?
>
> Greg
>
> On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 12:30 PM Kurt McCullum  wrote:
>
>
> :) thanks. A lot more body surfing going on rather than web surfing. It
> will definitely be a summer to remember.
>
> On Fri, Jul 31, 2020, at 12:27 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
>
> Congratulations to Kurt McCullum on the list Quote of the Month
>
> "*I'm still stuck in a beach house with only one model-t*"
>
> :-)
>
> -- John.
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [M100] replacement part number for reset switch

[Gregory McGill]

now stocking these
https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/Replacement-reset-switch-for-M100/p/475450421/category=0
also is this good for all models? or just the 100?


On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 4:52 PM r cs  wrote:

> Thanks for passing that along!
>
> rcs
>
> On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 7:25 PM Stephen Adolph 
> wrote:
>
>> I needed to replace a switch  - I broke off the button - and I was able
>> to get a replacement from Digikey!
>>
>> I can confirm that
>>
>> LC1258OANP, or
>> LC1258OASP
>>
>> are good part numbers.
>>
>> datasheet here:
>>
>> https://sten-eswitch-13110800-production.s3.amazonaws.com/system/asset/product_line/data_sheet/36/LC.pdf
>>
>>
>> hopefully that is now searchable by the entire world so that maybe the
>> one other person out there needs this info!
>>
>>
>> https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/e-switch/LC1258OASP/1804898?s=N4IgTCBcDaIDYGMCMYCsAOA9gQwM4AcQBdAXyA
>>
>> cheers
>> Steve
>>
>>
>
> --
> *Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin. *[Irish Gaelic]
> (There is no fireside like your own fireside.)
>
>
>

Re: [M100] replacement part number for reset switch

[Gregory McGill]

thanks!  I may stock those


On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 4:25 PM Stephen Adolph  wrote:

> I needed to replace a switch  - I broke off the button - and I was able to
> get a replacement from Digikey!
>
> I can confirm that
>
> LC1258OANP, or
> LC1258OASP
>
> are good part numbers.
>
> datasheet here:
>
> https://sten-eswitch-13110800-production.s3.amazonaws.com/system/asset/product_line/data_sheet/36/LC.pdf
>
>
> hopefully that is now searchable by the entire world so that maybe the one
> other person out there needs this info!
>
>
> https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/e-switch/LC1258OASP/1804898?s=N4IgTCBcDaIDYGMCMYCsAOA9gQwM4AcQBdAXyA
>
> cheers
> Steve
>
>

Re: [M100] 3d printed battery covers

[Gregory McGill]

we need a redesign of the tabs.. OR probably it needs to be printed in ABS
at the least which is what the original is.. the PLA and  PLA+ are too
fragile for such a small interface between layers


On Thu, Jun 16, 2022 at 11:08 AM Jonathan Frederickson <
jonat...@terracrypt.net> wrote:

> I can’t say I have *that* much experience printing them, but I did
> recently buy a M100 with a broken battery cover and printed myself a
> replacement. I just used the same black PLA I’d been using prior.
>
> The tabs are definitely the difficult part, they’re very fragile and
> trimming supports off without damaging them is very difficult. I broke a
> tab trimming mine off, but it’s a tight enough fit that it stays on
> regardless, so I didn’t bother to reprint it.
>
> I believe this is the one I printed:
> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:955711
>
> I see there’s another one with redesigned tabs that look slightly
> stronger, that might be worth a try.
>
> On Jun 16, 2022, at 1:40 PM, Stephen Adolph  wrote:
>
> 
> Wondering if people have had good luck with 3d printing battery covers?
> I'm aware of several designs on Thingiverse, all a bit different.
> I guess the weak spot is really the tabs.
>
> What is the best material and process to print these?
> Is there a "best design" to use?
>
> thanks
> Steve
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Bump

[Gregory McGill]

On the 100, do you have the memory switch off?  did you try a cold boot?
I've heard they work without the battery.


On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM Joshua O'Keefe 
wrote:

> > On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:28 PM, John R. Hogerhuis 
> wrote:
> > Hope everyone is enjoying their summer :-)
>
> It's been a mixed bag for me so far but I've managed some victories on the
> retrocomputing front.  On a long stay away from home I managed to score a
> fully operational (but not recapped / re-batteried) Mac 512Ke for about a
> quarter of the going price.  I also scored a PowerBook Duo 280c with damn
> near every accessory ever made and an extremely hard to find memory
> upgrade.  It ought to be here next week.
>
> My REXCPM arrived a while back but the M100 I planned to put it into
> suffered something unexpected when I diked out the battery: it paints the
> menu and clock and then hangs.  It didn't do that before my hackneyed
> surgery so I assume I did some damage.  Or does the 100 not operate
> properly with 0V across the internal battery?  If that's not it I might
> need to poll the list for someone taking repair work.
>
> I could put the REXCPM into my 102 but I actually use the 102 pretty
> regularly for actual tasks and am loathe to disturb it from its ideal state.
>
> Other projects still pending: my MRC C64-clone ITX case arrived, awaiting
> a build of indeterminate nature.  The PowerBook G4 1.67 needs attention,
> too.  At last check, rummaging around the internals to upgrade it caused
> the nearly irreplaceable ribbon from the upper case to become unreliable
> and it's gone through two different front loading optical drives already.
> I'd hoped to turn that into a MorphOS machine.
>
> Lots of toys.  Very little free time.
>
>
>

Re: [M100] Bump

[Gregory McGill]

We're still in wierdo weather here.. temps <60 in mid june.. wieeerd


On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 12:34 PM  wrote:

> This week ‘summer’ has officially begun here, temps near 100F and very
> humid.
>
>
>
> Jeff Birt
>
>
>
> *From:* M100  *On Behalf Of *John R.
> Hogerhuis
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2022 2:28 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* [M100] Bump
>
>
>
> Hope everyone is enjoying their summer :-)
>
>
>
> -- John
>
>
>
> -= Model T's Forever =-
>

[M100] DVI 200

[Gregory McGill]

Someone on Atariage asks what software supports the DVI on the model 200?

Re: [M100] is the list actually working?

[Gregory McGill]

Sorry wrong link
https://discord.gg/zauSrYSR3E is it

On Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:28 AM Gregory McGill  wrote:

> Yes the discord is here https://discord.gg/5yNTCDG
>
> On Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:11 AM Mike Stein  wrote:
>
>> There's a Discord channel?
>>
>> On Tue, May 3, 2022 at 2:23 PM Gregory McGill 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> A good way to tell is the discord email list channel, it has 99% of the
>>> messages except the ones that exceed 2000 characters.. those are skipped
>>> due to limitations on the importer
>>> Greg
>>>
>>

Re: [M100] is the list actually working?

[Gregory McGill]

Yes the discord is here https://discord.gg/5yNTCDG

On Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:11 AM Mike Stein  wrote:

> There's a Discord channel?
>
> On Tue, May 3, 2022 at 2:23 PM Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> A good way to tell is the discord email list channel, it has 99% of the
>> messages except the ones that exceed 2000 characters.. those are skipped
>> due to limitations on the importer
>> Greg
>>
>

Re: [M100] is the list actually working?

[Gregory McGill]

it got through

On Tue, May 3, 2022 at 5:53 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> I'd appreciate if someone could respond to my messages just so I know they
> got through. I have posted about the weird error I am getting with Kurt
> McCullum's Mcomm twice without a peep, and I don't want to bore people to
> death if they have already seen it.
>
> On Tue, 3 May 2022 at 11:03, Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> A good way to tell is the discord email list channel, it has 99% of the
>> messages except the ones that exceed 2000 characters.. those are skipped
>> due to limitations on the importer
>> Greg
>>
>

Re: [M100] is the list actually working?

[Gregory McGill]

A good way to tell is the discord email list channel, it has 99% of the
messages except the ones that exceed 2000 characters.. those are skipped
due to limitations on the importer
Greg

Re: [M100] NEC PC8201

[Gregory McGill]

I do.. I'll put it in my store..
https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/3D-printed-NEC-PC8201a-battery-cartridge-4-peices/p/457976551/category=0

On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 12:42 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
wrote:

> Sounds quite reasonable. Do you have PayPal?
>
>
>
> Robert
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *Gregory
> McGill
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 06, 2022 9:39 AM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] NEC PC8201
>
>
>
> how's $20 sound? + shipping
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 9:13 AM Robert J. Hutchins 
> wrote:
>
> Yes, I would like that. What would be the cost?
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *Gregory
> McGill
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 05, 2022 3:37 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] NEC PC8201
>
>
>
> if you need one printed lmk
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 3:24 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
> wrote:
>
> Well, I would be able to assemble it, but unable to create the box.
>
> How does one do that?
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *John
> R. Hogerhuis
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 05, 2022 2:39 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] NEC PC8201
>
>
>
> I looked on Thingiverse... here's a model if you will take a DIY project
> instead of a battery cassette :-)
>
> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2811609
>
>
>
> -- John.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 2:16 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a battery cassette for an NEC PC-8201A.
>
> Just came across this but it is missing this part.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>

Re: [M100] NEC PC8201

[Gregory McGill]

how's $20 sound? + shipping

On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 9:13 AM Robert J. Hutchins 
wrote:

> Yes, I would like that. What would be the cost?
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *Gregory
> McGill
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 05, 2022 3:37 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] NEC PC8201
>
>
>
> if you need one printed lmk
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 3:24 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
> wrote:
>
> Well, I would be able to assemble it, but unable to create the box.
>
> How does one do that?
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *John
> R. Hogerhuis
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 05, 2022 2:39 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] NEC PC8201
>
>
>
> I looked on Thingiverse... here's a model if you will take a DIY project
> instead of a battery cassette :-)
>
> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2811609
>
>
>
> -- John.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 2:16 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a battery cassette for an NEC PC-8201A.
>
> Just came across this but it is missing this part.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>

Re: [M100] NEC PC8201

[Gregory McGill]

if you need one printed lmk

On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 3:24 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
wrote:

> Well, I would be able to assemble it, but unable to create the box.
>
> How does one do that?
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *John
> R. Hogerhuis
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 05, 2022 2:39 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] NEC PC8201
>
>
>
> I looked on Thingiverse... here's a model if you will take a DIY project
> instead of a battery cassette :-)
>
> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2811609
>
>
>
> -- John.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 2:16 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a battery cassette for an NEC PC-8201A.
>
> Just came across this but it is missing this part.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>

Re: [M100] t200 addresses? from hterm.git

[Gregory McGill]

Yes

On Sun, Feb 13, 2022, 4:24 AM Stephen Adolph  wrote:

> are my emails making it to the list?
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 12, 2022 at 2:49 PM Stephen Adolph 
> wrote:
>
>> the call to 5030 includes a full stack push and then the RST 7 hook, then
>> on to 503C.
>>
>> So, either works.  Depends if you want to bypass the RST 7 hook.
>> If there was some display modifying thing, like DVI, in use then you'd
>> need the RST 7 hook included.
>>
>> If the use case is pure T200, with the LCD only, then.. 503C is
>> sufficient.
>>
>> the below snip is from my XLS disassembly, but this is also viewable
>> using VirtualT and the disassembler function.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> 5030H (E5H) PUSH H
>> 5031H (D5H) PUSH D
>> 5032H (C5H) PUSH B
>> 5033H (F5H) PUSH PSW
>> 5034H (FFH) RST 7 ; Jump to RST 38H Vector entry of following byte
>> 5035H DB 08H
>> 5036H (CDH) CALL 503CH
>> 5039H (C3H) JMP 1604H ; Pop AF, BC, DE, HL from stack
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 12, 2022 at 2:26 PM Willard Goosey  wrote:
>>
>>> sorry its been a rough week will look at this tomorrow...
>>>
>>> thank you for this
>>> willard
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
>>>
>>>  Original message 
>>> From: B 9 
>>> Date: 2/8/22 4:31 PM (GMT-07:00)
>>> To: m...@bitchin100.com
>>> Subject: Re: [M100] t200 addresses? from hterm.git
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 23, 2022 at 4:47 PM Stephen Adolph 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
 Also, sometimes both entries can be valid.  Depends on the use case.

>>>
>>> That may be right. Both call 20540, asc("@") and 20528 print "@" to the
>>> screen, so I could see the reasoning for calling both 503CH and 5030H as
>>> LCDPUT. However, the techref only lists 503CH and there's the question
>>> of what do those extra 12 bytes of instructions do? I PEEKed and they're
>>> not NOPs. So, what is the use case for calling 5030H instead?
>>>
>>> —b9
>>>
>>> P.S. For anyone who can understand 8085 machine code, the extra bytes
>>> are: 229, 213, 197, 245, 255, 8, 205, 60, 80, 195, 4, 22.
>>>
>>

Re: [M100] 8201A Internal Battery Questions

[Gregory McGill]

Also emailing me when I'm out of stock on something gets much faster
results than posting on a group

On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, 8:26 PM Gregory McGill 
wrote:

> I have more
>
> On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, 6:33 PM Alex // nytpu  wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> A NEC PC-8201A I picked up just arrived, and I have a few questions,
>> particularly on the internal battery.
>>
>> It arrived and didn't boot with fresh alkaline batteries, so I opened it
>> up.  The internal NiCd battery was starting to corrode so I removed it
>> (lucky I caught it now before there was a disaster). Everything else
>> looked perfect internally so I closed it back up and tried booting it
>> again, and it worked perfectly!  It's obviously not an issue but I was
>> just wondering if anyone had that happen---it's strange to me that a
>> dead battery being present doesn't boot at all while no battery at all
>> works fine.
>>
>> On replacing the internal battery, according to this email[a] from
>> November both ArcadeShopper and Soigeneris had replacement batteries,
>> however looking now neither of them have any in stock.  Does anyone know
>> if they're going to get any more in?  I don't mind waiting if it'll just
>> be a while but if they aren't planning on ever getting them back I'll
>> look around elsewhere for one.
>>
>> For alternatives, since the internal battery seems to be recharged from
>> the main battery pack I assume a regular CR2032 would be a no-go, but
>> has anyone tried out soldering in a socket + LIR2032?
>>
>> ~nytpu
>>
>> [a]:
>> http://lists.bitchin100.com/private.cgi/m100-bitchin100.com/2021-November/054669.html
>>
>> --
>> Alex // nytpu
>> a...@nytpu.com
>> gpg --locate-external-key a...@nytpu.com
>>
>

Re: [M100] 8201A Internal Battery Questions

[Gregory McGill]

I have more

On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, 6:33 PM Alex // nytpu  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> A NEC PC-8201A I picked up just arrived, and I have a few questions,
> particularly on the internal battery.
>
> It arrived and didn't boot with fresh alkaline batteries, so I opened it
> up.  The internal NiCd battery was starting to corrode so I removed it
> (lucky I caught it now before there was a disaster). Everything else
> looked perfect internally so I closed it back up and tried booting it
> again, and it worked perfectly!  It's obviously not an issue but I was
> just wondering if anyone had that happen---it's strange to me that a
> dead battery being present doesn't boot at all while no battery at all
> works fine.
>
> On replacing the internal battery, according to this email[a] from
> November both ArcadeShopper and Soigeneris had replacement batteries,
> however looking now neither of them have any in stock.  Does anyone know
> if they're going to get any more in?  I don't mind waiting if it'll just
> be a while but if they aren't planning on ever getting them back I'll
> look around elsewhere for one.
>
> For alternatives, since the internal battery seems to be recharged from
> the main battery pack I assume a regular CR2032 would be a no-go, but
> has anyone tried out soldering in a socket + LIR2032?
>
> ~nytpu
>
> [a]:
> http://lists.bitchin100.com/private.cgi/m100-bitchin100.com/2021-November/054669.html
>
> --
> Alex // nytpu
> a...@nytpu.com
> gpg --locate-external-key a...@nytpu.com
>

Re: [M100] GoTek floppy and DVI unit?

[Gregory McGill]

Someone has,  its back in the scroll somewhere it works fine with ff

On Sun, Dec 5, 2021 at 12:10 PM Tom Wilson  wrote:

> Does the DVI work with PC drives? If so, you might be able to use a Gotek
> with the FlashFloppy firmware.
>
> Normally, Gotek drives don’t work with double density controllers (180 or
> 360K disks), but the FlashFloppy firmware adds a lot of flexibility.
>
> However, the images will NOT be compatible with MS-DOS. You’d need custom
> software to manage the images on a PC. It’s certainly possible to write
> such a program, but one would need sample image files first.
>
> On Sun, Dec 5, 2021 at 12:01 PM James Zeun  wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>
>>> --
> Tom Wilson
> wilso...@gmail.com
> (619)940-6311
>
>

Re: [M100] GoTek floppy and DVI unit?

[Gregory McGill]

Yes no haven't tried it yet

On Sun, Dec 5, 2021, 11:34 AM James Zeun  wrote:

> 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] Cables for my TRS 80 Model 100

[Gregory McGill]

I have them in my store arcadeshopper.com but shipping from the US right
now is pretty much UPS only,  about $49 for <1lb bubble mailer..  usps is
not shipping there due to covid cutbacks

Greg


On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 2:45 AM Martin Harding 
wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> I have just bought a TRS 80 Model 100 that has no cables or accessories.
>
> I am in Australia and I would like to know where I can get the correct
> cables and accessories for my Model 100.
>
> I look forward to hearing back from you.
>
> Regards,
>
> Martin Harding
> Sent from my iPhone

Re: [M100] Mcomm

[Gregory McGill]

what version of android?  I had trouble earlier with a tv android box and
one of the newer versions as well
> Trying to push ts-dos from mcomm android 181 on a android 9 tv box i just
got. whenever i hit ok to send the file it just seems to crash mcomm and
jumps out of it..

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:04 PM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> Trying to run Mcomm on my Android tablet, it just keeps saying the app has
> stopped.
>

Re: [M100] NOT an M100 Question...

[Gregory McGill]

The best resource is likely the discord
https://youtu.be/v2POVhc5NvQ

On Thu, Oct 14, 2021, 7:20 AM Charles Hudson  wrote:

> I recently acquired a Radio Shack Color Computer Model 1, about which I
> know nothing.  Can someone here recommend a site that is mainly concerned
> with this computer?
>
> Thanks,
> -CH-
>

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

[Gregory McGill]

if you do find this archive i can upload it to ftp.whtech.com lmk


On Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 5:37 PM Mike Stein  wrote:

> Merch's phone number is out there and there's a reference dated July 2020
> so he's probably still around; why not call & see.
>
> On Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 7:22 PM Jesse Lafleur 
> wrote:
>
>> 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

[Gregory McGill]

pla and pla+ are both too fragile with the current design

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 7:20 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] New zebra strips for M100 display — any interest?

[Gregory McGill]

awesome! thanks for the update!

On Tue, Aug 10, 2021 at 5:45 PM Jamie Nichol  wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> Quick update.  I have four displays on hand (thanks Josh!).  Measurements
> suggest a zebra strip height between 3.3mm and 3.4 mm will work best.
>  I’ve been in a protracted conversation with the supplier about best
> practices for assembly.
>
> I’ll have another set of prototypes made at the updated height, rebuild
> the four displays I have on hand, and let you all know how that goes.
>
> More to come,
>
> —Jamie
> On Jul 6, 2021, 8:25 PM -0400, Stephen Adolph ,
> wrote:
>
> Jamie,
>
> Are the zebra strips a problem?  I guess you are saying that for at least
> some LCDs with missing lines, a new zebra strip would help?
> For me it has usually been a pcb problem.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Jamie Nichol  wrote:
>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> I do consumer product R as my day job.  I’ve admired the M100 as a
>> brilliant product for the past decade or so, and just picked up a really
>> sad example that I’m trying to resuscitate.
>>
>> A couple of weeks ago I had a some fine-pitch prototype zebra strips made
>> up to fit the M100 LCD (see pic).  The first prototypes are about 0.3mm too
>> tall.  I’ll likely have another set of prototypes run with an adjusted
>> height.
>>
>> I have two questions:
>>
>> Is there enough interest here on the list to justify an order of 1000
>> pieces or so?  (Likely price is a few dollars each strip — more to come on
>> price.)
>>
>> Do any of you have dead LCDs that you would be wiling to sacrifice to the
>> testing gods?  I would like to see ten or so LCDs improved by an upgrade to
>> the new strips before placing a bigger order.
>>
>> —Jamie
>>
>>
>>

Re: [M100] dc jack

[Gregory McGill]

yep! thanks Eric, also I run arcadeshopper.com :)

Greg


On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 9:30 AM Eric Miller 
wrote:

> Sorry, you're asking about the receptacle, not the power adapter.
>
> Eric Miller
> http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/
> https://github.com/eric-john-miller
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 12:28 PM Eric Miller 
> wrote:
>
>> I've purchased other items from here before:
>>
>>
>> https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/store/#!/6v-power-supply-for-models-100-102-200/p/120510370/category=28313042
>>
>> Eric Miller
>> http://pragmaticpizza.blogspot.com/
>> https://github.com/eric-john-miller
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 1:08 AM Brian Brindle  wrote:
>>
>>> I know it's a 5.5x2.1mm size barrel connector that goes in the bulk-head
>>> mount, but finding one that is a drop in replacement for the M100 is going
>>> to be tricky without modification.
>>> I'd probably try something like this -
>>> https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/PJ-032A/1644525
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:35 AM Gregory McGill 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> nobody?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 9:53 PM Gregory McGill 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I was asked today if I had replacement DC jacks for the M100 is there
>>>>> a part out there I can get from one of the usual suppliers?
>>>>>
>>>>> Greg
>>>>>
>>>>>>

Re: [M100] dc jack

[Gregory McGill]

thanks Brian!  this was suggested on the discord as well
https://www.jameco.com/z/PJ-DC2-1-Jameco-Valuepro-Male-DC-Power-Jack-2-1mm-x-5-5mm-Panel-Mount-Tabs_2230096.html

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 7:48 PM Brian Brindle  wrote:

> I know it's a 5.5x2.1mm size barrel connector that goes in the bulk-head
> mount, but finding one that is a drop in replacement for the M100 is going
> to be tricky without modification.
> I'd probably try something like this -
> https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/PJ-032A/1644525
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:35 AM Gregory McGill 
> wrote:
>
>> nobody?
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 9:53 PM Gregory McGill 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I was asked today if I had replacement DC jacks for the M100 is there a
>>> part out there I can get from one of the usual suppliers?
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>>>

Re: [M100] dc jack

[Gregory McGill]

nobody?


On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 9:53 PM Gregory McGill 
wrote:

> I was asked today if I had replacement DC jacks for the M100 is there a
> part out there I can get from one of the usual suppliers?
>
> Greg
>
>>

[M100] quoting length in this list

[Gregory McGill]

I have seen a few messages lately that are >2000 lines, this is breaking
one of my scripts that copies into the discord channel... can we limit
quoting?

Re: [M100] CRT Monitor Repair

[Gregory McGill]

your local tv repair shop if you can find one that still works on crt's.
there are a few crt groups on reddit and facebook which may be resources

On Wed, Jul 21, 2021 at 3:30 PM Dan Eicher  wrote:

>
> Does anyone on this list know of a good place to get a CRT Monitor
> Repaired?
> Thanks in Advance
>

Re: [M100] NEC 32kb BANK2 upgrade card and M100 24kB Upgrade card

[Gregory McGill]

sent you an email lmk

Greg

On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 5:52 PM Stephen Adolph  wrote:

> Regarding my new memory upgrade cards, information posted at the wiki-
>
> https://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=PC-8201_BANK2_32kB_SRAM_card
> https://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=M100_26-3801_24kB_SRAM_card
>
> Nothing too novel here, but I made it for my purposes and thought I would
> share.
>
> If anyone is interested, ordering info is posted here.
>
> https://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ordering_Information
>
> cheers
> Steve
>
>

[M100] dc jack

[Gregory McGill]

I was asked today if I had replacement DC jacks for the M100 is there a
part out there I can get from one of the usual suppliers?

Greg

>

Re: [M100] Trouble with serial communication on Linux with M100

[Gregory McGill]

try sudo?



On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 12:01 AM Peter Vollan  wrote:

> I have a usb to serial convertor, null modem cable, and TSDOS on the Model
> 100 side. Very strangely, though, I cannot do it with Liniux Mint 17.3, and
> have to roll it back to 17.0 to make it work. Go figure.
>
> On Sun, 6 Jun 2021 at 23:38, Keolai Rose  wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Has anyone had any luck with connecting their PC to their model 100
>> through the serial port on any "modern" Linux distros? I've tried using
>> Minicom on a computer running Pop!_OS and another one running Arch and I
>> cannot seem to get the two computers to talk to each other. The screen
>> on my model 100 dims, so I know that it knows that it's connected to
>> something, but I can never get any text to transfer.
>>
>> I've tried to use Tback as well, but it always drops the connection
>> because it has "read 0 bytes". I've also tried to use the "Teeny-Linux"
>> program but doesn't connect to the right port. I remember trying other
>> things in the past (I can't remember what) but they didn't work because
>> certain components of Linux that the programs used were switched out for
>> more modern components.
>>
>> I'll probably just try to use a Windows XP virtual machine, but does
>> anyone know of any more "modern" file transfer solutions or have any
>> tips? Thanks.
>>
>>

Re: [M100] Anyone using a GoTek or HxC floppy emulator with a Tandy DVI?

[Gregory McGill]

gotek

On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 2:28 AM Dan Eicher  wrote:

>
> Gregory  write: Yes it's been done
>
> Gregory,
>   Do you know which device was used?
>
>
>
>

Re: [M100] DVI + Floppy Emulation

[Gregory McGill]

Yes it's been done

On Sun, May 23, 2021, 5:21 AM Dan Eicher  wrote:

> Anyone using a GoTek or HxC floppy emulator with a Tandy DVI?
>

Re: [M100] M100 battery cover

[Gregory McGill]

restocked! I print these so i have as many as needed

On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 3:25 PM Robert J. Hutchins 
wrote:

> Went to purchase one today – did not find any.
>
> Will you have more?
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>
>
> *From:* M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] *On Behalf Of *Gregory
> McGill
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 15, 2020 7:06 PM
> *To:* m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject:* Re: [M100] M100 battery cover
>
>
>
> I have them in my store at arcadeshopper.com
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 15, 2020 at 5:40 PM Robert J. Hutchins <
> robert.hutch...@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
>
>
> I need a battery cover for a Model 100.
>
> Anyone have an extra one for sale?
>
> I know someone responded but I deleted it by mistake!
>
> Please try again.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Robert J. Hutchins
>
>
>
>