[M100] Assembling 102 back together

Happy new year everyone! Got my hands on a like-new 102, and decided to check the battery. Now I can't put this darn thing back together - they keyboard does not want to lay flat (pivots about the middle point), and there is these 3 little blocks that fell out when I opened it, that I suppose

[M100] Assembly Development on the 100

What's the best solution for assembler on the Tandy 100/102? Is there a ROM add-on with one, or a software I can download? Thanks!

Re: [M100] Assembly Development on the 100

ecause it's simple and > familiar to me but I'm not even sure if you can download it anymore. May be > better to use something else for new work. > > -- John. > > On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 4:50 PM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> What's the best solution fo

Re: [M100] M102 + Rex + NADSBox still available, and also an untested DVI

Do you know how much you want for it, or are you just looking for offers? Chris On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:07 AM, Christopher wrote: > I still have an M102 + Rex + NADSBox still available. I feel offers have > been quite low given the original cost of the NADSBox, so I may

Re: [M100] Nadsbox and Rex available

If they are not all spoken for, please add me to a list of very interested people. 100/102 version. On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Josh Malone wrote: > I plan to sell a small batch of REX units hopefully around the end of the > month. > > On Feb 4, 2018 11:26 AM, "James

[M100] OPT ROM Manuals

Does anyone have manuals for the Forth ROM and/or ROM2/Clouseau (sp??) I cannot find any, and now that I have a REX from Fugu (thank you!!!) I would love to find them... Thanks!

Re: [M100] Re-assembly of 102... again

:18 PM, MikeS <dm...@torfree.net> wrote: > Yup, the green wires are standard, as are the mods around the cassette > port. > > As Josh suggests, it's easier to assemble face down; watch out for the > reset button! > > Good luck! > > > ----- Original Messa

[M100] Re-assembly of 102... again

Ok, I'm about ready to go Office Space on my Tandy 102. I've taken it apart a while back to remove the NiCd battery, and had a hell of a time putting it back together. Thought it worked fine, but now that I got a REX and have started playing with it, something was off - the entire keyboard was

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

wrote: > I was watching the TPDD2 and was disappointed when it went over $100 > because one went for $60 or $70 a week ago. > > It makes no sense they went so high. It looks like to two different buyers > too. > > On Feb 13, 2018, at 9:05 PM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.c

[M100] Is this for real?

Check these two auctions that just ended... Tandy-Portable-Disk-Drive-2 and Tandy-102

Re: [M100] Is this for real?

gt; I was watching the TPDD2 and was disappointed when it went over $100 > because one went for $60 or $70 a week ago. > > It makes no sense they went so high. It looks like to two different buyers > too. > > On Feb 13, 2018, at 9:05 PM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote:

Re: [M100] Assembling 102 back together

top > will not fit properly. > > Happy New Year! > > From: M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf of Chris Kmiec < > ckmi...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: <m...@bitchin100.com> > Date: Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 6:21 PM > To: <m100@lists.bitchin1

[M100] DVI cable for 102

Just snagged a DVI off of eBay, and my understanding is that it needs a different cable between 100 and 102. Since the auction has a 100 bundled, I want to get/make the right cable for my 102s. Does anyone have instructions, info, etc on how to do so? Or a place where I can buy one? Thanks!

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

ne in your hands. >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 12:43 PM, Mike Stein <mhs.st...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Where did you read about a two-part 100 cable? >>> >>> Nice pictures but it's hard to tell how many cables there are, what >>> conne

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

t;> connector belongs to which cable, and how you're connecting them. >> >> Does the cable with the male plug that plugs into the 102 and 200 have >> the swapped wires as shown in Brian's Wiki? >> >> m >> >> - Original Message - >> *From:

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

ey all straight > through by any chance?: > > [image: File:T200 DVI Cable Original Plug 1.jpg] > > > > > ----- Original Message - > > *From:* Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> > *To:* m...@bitchin100.com > *Sent:* Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:24 PM > *Sub

[M100] 8K RAM Chip

Are these available anywhere, or do I have to find a donor system? Just got a like-new 102, but no memory expansion. I'm assuming QUAD is no longer being made/sold? Thanks!

Re: [M100] 8K RAM Chip

rtunately the QUAD is only for the Model 100, it will not fit the 102. > > Congratulations on your new addition :) > > From: M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf of Chris Kmiec < > ckmi...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: <m...@bitchin100.com> > Date: Fr

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

the 102-looking cable from the DVI and the cable on the 100 together, everything works together. I guess I still need a cable for the 102... On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 7:55 PM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > :) Ok, maybe not 50, but I'll take some. Here are a few while I'm working >

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

Looks like what I thought was a 102 cable was just the two-part 100 cable. I guess reading helps... On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 6:02 AM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > OK, I think I spoke too soon. The DVI is working fine, but I can't get any > of my 102s to respon

Re: [M100] batteries...

Sorry, I meant why not just remove it. That's what I did with all my Tandys. On Mar 8, 2018 9:10 PM, "John R. Hogerhuis" wrote: > The reason for replacing the internal nicd is that they’re 20+ years old. > > They are in the process of failing and leaking corrosive material on

Re: [M100] batteries...

Besides not having a backup if your main batteries suddenly go bad, is there any other reason to replace the battery? I have REX, and I have not replaced my backup battery. Just wanted to make sure I'm actually doing any harm? On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM, Gregory McGill

[M100] Retrobrighting the case

Now that I have my drives working, I wanted to take one of my really yellow M100s and bright it up. I have never done a case with a clear plastic before though. I have a very consistent process that I have done a number of old computers with - a plastic tub with the beauty saloon 30% paste and LED

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ahhh I have the same drive and I forgot all about that part, sorry! > > -- > bkw > > On Tue, Mar 27, 2018, 9:06 PM Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I got my replacement drive today (Panasonic JU-455-5), and all is good! >>

Re: [M100] Retrobrighting M100 cases (Paul Sussman)

Nice find, thanks! On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 8:33 AM, Kevin Becker wrote: > Here is a video of someone that retrobrited a M100 > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyi5ZhHzzvo > > > On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 3:53 AM, Lee Olivares wrote: > >> I was responding to

Re: [M100] New tpd not working, low battery blinking

How are the DIP switches set? Are you trying with TS-DOS? Chris On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 5:29 PM, JN P wrote: > I just got a new Disk drive for my model 100. When I acces the disk, the > low battery start blinking, the disk is not turning. I tried with battery > and with

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

cool too. I might have to keep my eye on eBay >> for one. >> >> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM, Kevin Becker <ke...@kevinbecker.org> >> wrote: >> >> I'd really like a copy to try. The Color Computer community seems to be >> pretty fast and loose

Re: [M100] Rex

I'd highly recommend Fugu ME100, I got two from him, and they work perfectly. Definitely the single most important upgrade (well, besides maxing out RAM to 32K). On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 6:47 PM, Gregory McGill wrote: > it is.. they are being made by a few members they

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

One thing that is a bummer - DVI DOS is not compatible with ROM2/Cleu. On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 4:02 PM, Gregory McGill <arcadeshop...@gmail.com> wrote: > very nice > > > On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 12:22 PM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I got the old

Re: [M100] memory management and assembly language programming on m100

I have to say, the memory management / ROM-heavy design of the 100 is a bit of a PITA, but fun to work around. Commodore 64 being my first computer, I haven't had much experience with more primitive systems, so there is definitely a learning curve :) 8085 is also so different than 6502 world.

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

to make sure. >> >> Which caps failed? Quite amazing it worked unless they ate through the >> write control line. >> >> From: M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf of Chris Kmiec < >> ckmi...@gmail.com> >> Reply-To: <m...@bitchin100.

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

d TPDD cable I had problems with mine it was not making good > contact into the drive, I had to have it just in the right position to > work. I stopped using it after that :) > > > -- > *From:* M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf of C

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

/radio-shack/pdd-man.pdf > http://www.pestingers.net/pdfs/other-computers/radio-shack/pdd2-man.pdf > > > > On 3/24/2018 8:02 PM, Chris Kmiec wrote: > > I don't think that's the issue as the drive responds to commands, and I > can see the head move. When trying to format a bl

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

Ha, cleaned with my disk cleaning kit... Chris On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 7:17 PM, Fugu ME100 <b4me...@hotmail.com> wrote: >  > > > Might need the heads cleaning? > > > -- > *From:* M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

One thing I did manage to do last night though was to load one of the original cassette programs - a game called Starblaze 100 by Tandy from 1983. First time I've used a cassette to load a program in probably 30 years! Chris On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 6:47 AM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com>

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

On Mar 25, 2018, at 7:54 AM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > One thing I did manage to do last night though was to load one of the > original cassette programs - a game called Starblaze 100 by Tandy from > 1983. First time I've used a cassette to load a program in probably 3

Re: [M100] Model 102 died

Yeah, I've been in the same boat before I learned of the CTRL-BREAK-RESET cold reset :) I mess around with the assembler too much now, so REX backups and cold resets are a daily occurrence for me... Chris On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 10:54 AM, Kevin Becker wrote: > Yeah I

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

Well, I have REX, with TS-DOS, and also tried the installation/bootup procedure from the manual. Didn't work either way - I/O Error. I looked over the board, and don't see anything obvious. Everything cleaned, etc. My "big score" with a DVI, TPDD, and M100 has had an issue with every single

Re: [M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

ME100 <b4me...@hotmail.com> wrote: > OK. All the internal voltages on the drive are good? > > > -- > *From:* M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf of Chris Kmiec > <ckmi...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, March 25,

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

Ok, I lied, sneaked in to take few pix before dinner night out... Enjoy, and let me know if you want me to take any other angle! https://1drv.ms/f/s!AiOtw8Sr4zlvgaBRTB4K9WCxOOmoeQ On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 7:26 PM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > And that's what it appears to

Re: [M100] Can't format a disk with DVI

I've cleaned everything, still a no go. I give up for today. On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 9:33 AM, Chris Kmiec <ckmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Trying to make a copy of my system disk. I've tried formatting 6 different > disks, all different manufacturers, all double density. It starts t

Re: [M100] 8K RAM Chip

I'm definitely down for a couple if you are adding up the requests. Chris On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 2:40 PM, Francesco Messineo < francesco.messi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Mike, > I will surely build some modules if there're requests. Of course > shipping overseas (and getting the parts for me)

Re: [M100] DVI cable for 102

Brian, that DVI Wiki is awesome, thank you. I've ordered some gender-changer male pin headers, so next weekend I should have a working 102 setup. On a side note, LCD on the 100 that came with the DVI has started flickering and dimming, but the computer itself has also started crashing, after

Re: [M100] batteries...

batt. >> >> Or at least, if you get a no-name, just be aware of that and be prepared >> to go back inside in a few years. Probably won't hurt the machine unless it >> leaks, more likely simply not work for 30 years like the original did! >> >> On Mon, Mar 19, 2

[M100] Tandy Portable Disk Drive...

Apparently I'm just not liked by any Tandy disk drives... After fun with the DVI, also got the portable 3.5" drive. The belt was melted into goo, so I just got the replacement belt today. Changed it out, put it all back together, unfortunately the drive still doesn't work. It won't recognize any

Re: [M100] batteries...

Based on this thread (and the post by Fugu), can we agree that NiMH batteries are safe then? I just got a 6 pack of 80mAh NiMH batteries, and just wanted to make sure before I "outfit" all 6 of my 100/102s... On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 4:37 PM, Gregory McGill wrote: > It

[M100] Disk for PDD2

Would someone be willing to make a copy of the 26-3814 disk for the PDD2 drive? I would appreciate it and will happily pay for it. Thank you, Chris PS. I'm in Fort Mill, SC, USA

Re: [M100] Disk for PDD2

product_id=52 > > > > Hopefully Brian will chime in about his new method of making boot disks. I > have to say that the easiest route though is to get a REX and use TSDOS. > > > > Did you get the RS-232 cable with the drive? > > > > Jeff > > > >

Re: [M100] Disk for PDD2

by > attaching the drive to a computer via serial as well. (Some sort of Python > script.) > > > > Jeff Birt > > > > *From:* M100 *On Behalf Of *Chris > Kmiec > *Sent:* Thursday, September 2, 2021 4:24 PM > *To:* m100@lists.bitchin100.com > *Subject:* [M10

Re: [M100] Disk for PDD2

Josh, I actually saw that, but wasn't sure if it was legit. Good to know it is! Chris On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 8:18 PM Josh Malone wrote: > I think Greg sells them at arcadeshopper.com > > On Thu, Sep 2, 2021, 5:24 PM Chris Kmiec wrote: > >> Would someone be willing to mak

Re: [M100] New article on the Bitchin100 wiki... peeking Option ROM Space

John, A great write up, and i fully support an idea of a book with a series of these! On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 2:49 PM John R. Hogerhuis wrote: > > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 11:23 AM Ken Pettit wrote: > >> Excellent write-up John! Almost inspires me to do some similar >> write-ups for doing ML

Re: [M100] REX availability

Great! Would like REXCPM for 102 and REX for 100. Chris On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 11:20 PM Stephen Adolph wrote: > Yes they are! For rexcpm you need s machine specific adapter. M100 or > t102? > > > > On Thursday, December 8, 2022, Chris Kmiec wrote: > >> I have

[M100] REX availability

I have one in my 102, and just got another 100 and 102. Would like to get both REX and REXCPM. Are they still available? Thanks!