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TRS-80 Model 100, Tandy Model 102, KC-85, NEC 8201A, NEC 8300, Olivetti M10, Tandy Model 200, and the WP-2
TRS-80 Model 100, Tandy Model 102, KC-85, NEC 8201A, NEC 8300, Olivetti M10, Tandy Model 200, and the WP-2
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<p><strong>IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT</strong></p>
<p>Due to failure of the old list and inability to contact Merch, The Official Club100 Mailing List is now being hosted here!</p>
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== Community ==
== Community ==
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[[Model 100/102 Compatible One-Liners]]
[[Model 100/102 Compatible One-Liners]]


== File-Transfer ==
== Documentation ==
 
[[TPDD Service Manual]]
 
== File-Transfer and Storage ==


We still use Model Ts today, so file transfer to/from desktop and modern laptops is an important issue. There are multiple alternatives, from simple text file transfers using TEXT, TELCOM, or BASIC, up to dedicated file transfer protocol client and servers.
We still use Model Ts today, so file transfer to/from desktop and modern laptops is an important issue. There are multiple alternatives, from simple text file transfers using TEXT, TELCOM, or BASIC, up to dedicated file transfer protocol client and servers.


[[Model T File Transfer]]
[[Model T File Transfer]]
== Model T Developer Reference ==
Articles on Model T programming topics


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=== Tandy Disk Drive and Emulators ===
== Model T Software ==
 
TPDD emulators, in concert with a compatible disk clients like
TS-DOS, TEENY, POWR-DOS, FLOPPY.CO, the Booster Pak, or the
WP-2 built-in Diskette client are the most popular way to
accurately and quickly transfer all file types including binary
files to and from your Model T laptop. There are different
options for the server side on modern operating systems and
devices:
 
==== Servers ====
 
The [[:Category:TPDD Service|TPDD Services]] implement the "disk drive" end of the TPDD protocol.


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==== Clients ====
== Model T Video ==


[[:Category:TPDD Client|TPDD Clients]] are software that runs on your Model T laptop. The communicate with a disk drive or other [[:Category:TPDD Service|TPDD Service]] to save and load files.


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==== Real TPDD and TPDD-2 ====
[[Differences]] between TPDD-1 and TPDD-2
=== Simple Text File Transfer (No Client) ===
You can use any "terminal program" to transfer text files to
and from your Model T laptop. Here are some tutorials:
[[Text File Transfer using Hyperterminal]]
=== Fast Binary Transfer ===
[[TBACK]] is a unique approach to file transfer. It allows freeze/thaw of the entire RAM of the laptop, and now fast installation of .CO files to the laptop.
It is a "thin client" solution where the only client is a small program downloaded to the T just for the purpose of the file transfer. All of the "smarts" run on the modern desktop or laptop.
TBACK also targets developers; being able to quickly offload the full RAM of a system for inspection on the desktop, and to quickly change to completely different configurations is a novel feature introduced by TBACK.


=== File Storage using MP3 Player ===


[[File storage with mp3 player]]
[[VT100|MVT100]] is a solution for VGA 80x24 display, which utilizes a variant of Microsoft Disk BASIC (aka DVI) software for tight integration with M100 OS.


== Model T Software ==
[[BCR TTL SERIAL HACK]] enables high speed serial TTL character transmission from the BCR port.  This is useful for using an external serial CRT like the VT100.
 
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== Model T Hardware Hacks and Troubleshooting ==
== Model T Hardware Hacks and Troubleshooting ==
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[[Remem]] is the ultimate Model T memory upgrade
[[REXsharp|REX#]] is a flash OptROM emulator/switcher
 
[[REXCPM]] combines REX# functionality, with SRAM to enable CP/M.  See M100 CP/M
 
[[NSC800 Conversion]]  Fun with conversion of an M100 to the NSC800 processor (Z80 compatible).
 
[[5MHz Upgrade hacks]]  Information on how to turbo charge your Model T!
 
[[Remem|ReMem]] is the ultimate Model T memory upgrade (not active)


[[REX]] is a flash OptROM emulator/switcher
[[REX]] is a flash OptROM emulator/switcher (not active)


[[REX2]] is a upcoming flash OptROM emulator/switcher with support for a 64K all-RAM mode. This permits running with a patched main ROM, or the upcoming [[mtcpm]] (Model T CP/M)


[[NADSBox]] is a stand-alone TPDD emulation device that uses SD cards
[[NADSBox]] is a stand-alone TPDD emulation device that uses SD cards
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[[MTHD]] Is a how to add a Harddrive to your Model T
[[MTHD]] Is a how to add a Harddrive to your Model T
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== Model T Developer Reference ==
[[Joystick adapter]] is a simple Atari/Commodore joystick interface for Model T
 
[[BlueM]] is a custom bluetooth adapter for the Model T family - '''look here for Wifi adaptation tips!''' (not active)


Articles on Model T programming topics
[[QUAD]] is a 4x32KB RAM expansion for the M100 - works stand alone or with REX! (not active)


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[[M100ROM]], by Mike Stein, is an adapter board for Model 100 that can be used to upgrade the Main ROM, and add an internal Option ROM
category=Model T Developer Reference
columns=3
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== Other Topics ==
== Other Topics ==
[[OPTROM Switching]] discussion on code used to bank switch main ROM and option ROM
[[Olivetti M10 ROM patch]] a modified M100 Main ROM to replace the Standard USA Olivetti M10 ROM
  Benefits:
  * allows use of M100 software on M10 hardware
  * supports M100 Option ROMs


== Model T Links ==
== Model T Links ==
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[http://club100.org Rick Hanson's Club 100]
[http://club100.org Rick Hanson's Club 100]


[http://www.istop.com/%7Esadolph/remem_home.html Steve Adolph's Remem Site]
[http://www.web8201.com Gary Weber's NEC PC-8201 Site]


[http://sliderule.mraiow.com/wiki/Portable_Computer_Index#T Chris Osburn's Calculating Instruments]
[http://sliderule.mraiow.com/wiki/Portable_Computer_Index#T Chris Osburn's Calculating Instruments]


[http://kenpettit.com/projects.html Ken Pettit's Model T Projects]
[http://kenpettit.com/projects.html Ken Pettit's Model T Projects]

Revision as of 20:16, 18 November 2021

These pages are devoted to the Model T:

TRS-80 Model 100, Tandy Model 102, KC-85, NEC 8201A, NEC 8300, Olivetti M10, Tandy Model 200, and the WP-2

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to failure of the old list and inability to contact Merch, The Official Club100 Mailing List is now being hosted here!

Go to the User Page and subscribe to the list.

To send email to the list, just send it to m100@lists.bitchin100.com

Community

The community gathers at Club100.org

Classic Article Repubs

We hope to republish one or more articles from the Golden Era of the Model T every month:

One-Liners

This is a collection of Microsoft BASIC programs that

  • Do something interesting or useful
  • With only a single line of code

One-liners are bite-sized computer programs on a human scale. You are encouraged to type them in manually (by hand) and study their operation.

Model 100/102 Compatible One-Liners

Documentation

TPDD Service Manual

File-Transfer and Storage

We still use Model Ts today, so file transfer to/from desktop and modern laptops is an important issue. There are multiple alternatives, from simple text file transfers using TEXT, TELCOM, or BASIC, up to dedicated file transfer protocol client and servers.

Model T File Transfer

Model T Developer Reference

Articles on Model T programming topics

Model T Software

Model T Video


MVT100 is a solution for VGA 80x24 display, which utilizes a variant of Microsoft Disk BASIC (aka DVI) software for tight integration with M100 OS.

BCR TTL SERIAL HACK enables high speed serial TTL character transmission from the BCR port. This is useful for using an external serial CRT like the VT100.

Model T Hardware Hacks and Troubleshooting

Model T Hardware Projects


REX# is a flash OptROM emulator/switcher

REXCPM combines REX# functionality, with SRAM to enable CP/M. See M100 CP/M

NSC800 Conversion Fun with conversion of an M100 to the NSC800 processor (Z80 compatible).

5MHz Upgrade hacks Information on how to turbo charge your Model T!

ReMem is the ultimate Model T memory upgrade (not active)

REX is a flash OptROM emulator/switcher (not active)


NADSBox is a stand-alone TPDD emulation device that uses SD cards

Mikrokolor Is a Color Graphics interface for the Model 100. Allows for 40x80 character graphics/text

MTHD Is a how to add a Harddrive to your Model T

Joystick adapter is a simple Atari/Commodore joystick interface for Model T

BlueM is a custom bluetooth adapter for the Model T family - look here for Wifi adaptation tips! (not active)

QUAD is a 4x32KB RAM expansion for the M100 - works stand alone or with REX! (not active)

M100ROM, by Mike Stein, is an adapter board for Model 100 that can be used to upgrade the Main ROM, and add an internal Option ROM

Other Topics

OPTROM Switching discussion on code used to bank switch main ROM and option ROM

Olivetti M10 ROM patch a modified M100 Main ROM to replace the Standard USA Olivetti M10 ROM

  Benefits:
  * allows use of M100 software on M10 hardware
  * supports M100 Option ROMs

Model T Links

Rick Hanson's Club 100

Gary Weber's NEC PC-8201 Site

Chris Osburn's Calculating Instruments

Ken Pettit's Model T Projects