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From: stevanc@castle.ed.ac.uk (Stevan Clee)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Re: Tandy CM-1
Date: 12 Jan 93 11:31:50 GMT
Organization: Edinburgh University

One of the old Tandy EGA cards could be configured to run the CM-1 and
VM-1 monitors.  This gave a res of 640x350 with 15 colours selectable
out of a palete of 16. (Not quite 16/64 like normal EGA).  I used a CM-1
with this EGA card on a Tandy 4000 for a year or so and the quality of
the display was quite good.  If you need to get a second card for your
monitor I would advise trying to get hold of the Tandy EGA card.

Stevan
(Stevan@ed.ac.uk)
(stevanc@castle.ed.ac.uk)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: john@rhutch.uucp (John Strittmatter)
Subject: Re: need info t6k/cu/2400 baud
Organization: Rabbit Hutch
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 04:07:47 GMT

dougg@xvt.com (Doug Grinbergs) writes:
: I recently bought a 2400-baud modem for my 6000. When I use a term program
: to dial out, I can successfully use 2400 baud. When I try to use the 'cu'
: program, the modem always runs at 1200. I investigated somewhat and found 
: the following:

If I remember correctly, I solved that problem by patching the dial.c
program.  There is a section of code that has to do with baud rates.  I 
just added some lines for 2400 baud, following the same pattern as the
300 and 1200 baud.

John
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: kevin@iisat.alt.ns.ca (Kevin Davies)
Subject: Re: Tandy CM-1
Organization: Public Access UNIX
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 21:28:31 GMT

In article <1993Jan08.230708.366930@sue.cc.uregina.ca> hameluck@mercury.cs.uregina.ca (Jeff Hameluck) writes:
>
>card and it wouldn't work.  I don't have manuals for any of this.  What I am
>wondering is do the CM-1 support some strange variation of CGA, using a digital
>RGB signal for 16 colors but supporting 400 lines of resolution rather than
>just the standard 200 lines for CGA?  The text looks much sharper than other
>CGA monitors I have seen but according to things like Norton's System Info it
>is CGA. ....
>... Anyone have the specs for the CM-1?  Does it sync at 15.75KHz like CGA
>does or is it different?  I'm wondering because I only have one card and two
>monitors.

Jeff, the monitor, CM-1 and VM-1 (mono), must be used with that video
board.  They are both special and you can't just substitute standard
CGA monitor or card.  It does CGA as but also supports 640X400 2 colour
resolution.  I believe the monitors sync at 25KHz.
The graphics board can be setup to emulate _both_ a monochrome card
and a CGA card.


-- 
Kevin Davies		Public Access Unix
Internet:  kevin@iisat.alt.ns.ca  or   kevin%iisat.alt.ns.ca@cs.dal.ca
UUCP	:  dalcs!iisat!kevin
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: leonard@coyote.datalog.com (Leonard Lorden)
Subject: Re: Model 1 cassette tape backup method?
Organization: Datalog Consulting, Tucson, AZ
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 93 17:11:46 GMT

I would suggest making 1-2 copies of each cassette tape, so that way 
you'll always have a backup copy of the programs.  You may wish to 
consider using a high quality metal tape for the longest life.  Once a 
year you might want to boot up the computer and try loading the programs. 
If you can, re-save the data from the computer to tape, as this is more 
effective than a cassette to cassette dub.  I wouldn't write over your 
oringinal, unless it should go bad.  I'd recommend alternating between 
the two backup copies of each program for your annual saves.
    The tapes will probably last longer than a year or two, but if you're 
trying to keep the mint quality, this method will most likely ensure good 
quality over the years...
From: b645zle@utarlg.uta.edu (BRIAN K. LEWIS (JASM))
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: RE CM8
Date: 10 Jan 93 16:59:00 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Arlington
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

My manager sold all the CM-8 monitors he could get his hands on.
A fax went out to all storessacross the country to send there CM-8's
to us. I first sugest you contact your loacal Distric Office and ask
them some DO have a list ofssuch disco products withen their districts
if that does not work contact Me (Brian) or my manager (Rick) at the store
214-279-1632
1542 Northwest Highway
Garland TX 75043

P. S..The cost would be $49.95 (unless the disco price has changed) + shipping
From: mvolo@ecsvax.uncecs.edu (Michael R. Volow)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Alternative power for Model 100?
Keywords: 100
Date: 12 Jan 93 02:36:17 GMT
Organization: UNC Educational Computing Service


Has anyone hacked any type of lithium battery power supply for the 
Tandy Model 100 series (yes, I know lithium batteries are 3v). One
could wire four lithiums series-parallel into a pack.

Additionally, has anyone tried to replace the 3v memory backup
NiCad with a 3v lithium cell? (of course disabling the charging line).

I know Club 100 sells an external battery pack called the Power Pillow
but I don't like things hanging off my 100.
-- 
Michael Volow, Psychiatry, Durham VA Med Center, Durham NC 27712
919 286 0411 Ext 6933               mvolo@uncecs.edu
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 18:51:32 EST
From: <RFM@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Re: 1000 EX

Call an outfit called Data-Hut (1-800-487-3488). They specialize in
tandy products (after market, etc.) They advertise in PCM Magazine,
Computer Shopper.
BobM
From: kist@acsu.buffalo.edu (james e kist)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Hard drive for Model IV wanted
Date: 9 Jan 93 20:33:11 GMT
Organization: UB

Anybody know where I can find a new one? What companies manufacture and/or
sell one? I don't need much, only about 20 meg, but, depending on the
price, I would definetly by a larger one. Thanks in advance.
--Jim
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: tmjones@eos.ncsu.edu (@large(Are you Object-Oriented?))
Subject: Re: need info t6k/cu/2400 baud
Originator: tmjones@c00083-100lez.eos.ncsu.edu
Reply-To: tmjones@eos.ncsu.edu (@large(Are you Object-Oriented?))
Organization: North Carolina State University, Project Eos
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 18:04:32 GMT


I am trying to find a lightpen that will plug into the back of my tandy 1000sx.
Does anyone have any info about where I can locate one.
From: lowen@lorc.eskimo.com (Lamar Owen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Re: need TRS80 Model 4P stuff
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 93 10:35:46 -0500
Organization: LORC Enterprises

In <92366.200052CXKPV@ASUACAD.BITNET> <CXKPV@ASUACAD.BITNET> writes:
>The 720K drive referred to in a previous post  --  Was that a 3.5 inch drive?
>And, if so, can the stock disk controller in a Model 4 support such a drive?  I
>f it can, 720K disk drives would be an excellent 'high capacity' storage device
> for a Model 4.

Yes, the model 4 works fine with a 3.5.  No worries there, except in that you
will need a new cable (or new connectors on the existing cable) if you want to
make it internal.  Tandy pulled pins in the connectors to do drive selection,
and it just so happens that the pin to do side selection was also pulled. :-(.

-- 

Lamar Owen, Systems Consultant          | If there were a tax on syn,
GE Lighting Systems, Hendersonville, NC | we'd all be broke.
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My opinions are not those of GE and do not reflect GE policy in any way.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: hinz@picard.med.ge.com (David Hinz (hinz@picard.med.ge.com))
Subject: Re: Model 1 cassette tape backup method?
Organization: GE Medical Systems, Magnetic Resonance
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 93 08:38:48 GMT

I've got a box in my basement (somewhere!) called a "Data Dubber", which
can be used for re-copying model-1 tapes.  It was a Byte project as I   
recall.  It takes in a sigal, does some nifty processing, and spits out
a cleaned up audio signal on the other side of the box.  It's yours for 5
bucks, if I can find it, if you're interested.

Otherwise, perhaps you could save them to HI-FI VHS, which has higher
quality than casette.  Or DAT?  That might be best, save it as an audio
signal on a digital tape and it'll not degrade for a good long time.

Oh, if you're going to show the model 1, the paint which has worn off
(most likely) can be matched with a GM color from the early 80's, check
with your chevy dealer.

Dave


--

Dave Hinz  -  Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer's.  Obviously.
Ask me if I have an opinion on this! \ Don't blame me; I voted for Perot!
SAAB - Because you get what you pay for.     \       Pherrets are Phun!!!
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: T1000.bgi
From: sldf3@sol.ee.usu.edu (Weston R Beal)
Date: 11 Jan 93 15:08:14 MDT
Distribution: world
Organization: Utah State Univ. EE
Keywords: tl1000, graphics, bgi

I read an article about a borland graphics interface (.bgi) that
someone had for the tandy 1000 graphics, but haven't been able
to find it on any ftp sites.  Could someone please tell me where I
can find it or mail it to me.

Thanks,


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%%  sldf3@sol.ee.usu.edu	:  candy, but it's not for eating.  %%
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: sscrivan@nyx.cs.du.edu (steve scrivano)
Subject: DMP500 PRINTER PROBLEM
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix @ U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 93 22:29:15 GMT

I am posting a problem with the above named printer so all of those who own
this printer will be aware of a potentially very costly problem.  A replacement
print head from Tandy will cost you approximately $225 so the following sugges-
tion could save you some grief:

As will all printers the normal proceduce is to thread the ribbon between the
print head and the ribbon guide.  However, if you choose to do this on a DMP500
printer, chances are you will wear out the print head and end up with bent &
broken pins.  The problem is with the cartridge.  It seems that it does not
sit forward enough so the cartridge is flush with the printhead. As a result,
the ribbon rakes across the printhead instead of just passing in front of it.
The result is broken and/or worn out pins.  Invision pins popping out with a
ribbon pulling them sideways and you will get my drift.

The solution is to feed the ribbon in front of the ribbon guide so it is
next to the platen.  This will give it just the right amount of distance to
prevent this problem.  You may have to adjust your printhead distance after
you have done this.  Also, I have just completed a 5 year experiment using
this printer to see if there would be other ways to prolong printhead life.
Perhaps you could apply this in your own uses as well.  My printhead went
through 75,000 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" paper over a 5 year period before even
beginning to show signs of wear.  What do I do you ask?  I pop the tops off
of my ribbon cartridges when the ink starts to fade and spray the ribbon
with WD-40 lubricant.  I set the cartridge aside for a month so it soaks in
well and redistributes the ink.  Presto!  My ribbon is now good for twice the
life and the lubricant keeps my printhead happy too.  I know there are others
that don't like this idea because of some misconception about damaging their
print head, but I have never seen oil damage metal in my lifetime and the
ink that is put on ribbons is oil based to begin with.   Now instead of 
wearing out a printhead in 2 years, I am working on year 6.

Just another problem solved :-)!


Steve Scrivano
sscrivan@nyx.cs.du.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: hameluck@mercury.cs.uregina.ca (Jeff Hameluck)
Subject: Tandy CM-1
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 23:07:08 GMT
Organization: University of Regina, SK, Canada


I have obtained two Tandy CM-1 color monitors and a Tandy "Deluxe Graphics
Adapter" for next to nothing.  I was told that these were all CGA components.
The Tandy Deluxe Graphics adapter is actually OEMed by STB Systems and is the
STB SuperRES 400.  I tried using both of these monitors with a different CGA
card and they wouldn't work and I tried using other CGA monitors with the Tandy
card and it wouldn't work.  I don't have manuals for any of this.  What I am
wondering is do the CM-1 support some strange variation of CGA, using a digital
RGB signal for 16 colors but supporting 400 lines of resolution rather than
just the standard 200 lines for CGA?  The text looks much sharper than other
CGA monitors I have seen but according to things like Norton's System Info it
is CGA.  Anyone know?  Anyone know a mailing address where I can address tech
questions to Tandy about discontinued products (local Radio Shacks weren't much
help)  Anyone have the specs for the CM-1?  Does it sync at 15.75KHz like CGA
does or is it different?  I'm wondering because I only have one card and two
monitors.

Jeff Hameluck
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: DOS 5.0 Tandy sl1000
From: jwest@zeus.calpoly.edu (Jason Steven West)
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 19:59:24 GMT
Distribution: comp.sys.tandy
Organization: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

This weekend I loaded dos 5 on my machine and I'm having problems
reading the internal ROM or drive D: to load Deskmate.  I'm just using
Deskmate for the Address program.  I was wondering what happened or if
there other problems out there.  I guess I'll need to find a dos
address notebook.
From: iks@bsu-cs.bsu.edu (Ivan K. Samuelson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: 1.44m drive in TL/2
Date: 6 Jan 93 04:22:16 GMT
Organization: CS Dept, Ball St U, Muncie, Indiana

I have a Tandy 1000 TL/2. I want to put a 1.44 meg floppy into it. I
purchased an 8-bit floppy driver controller, but I cannot get the computer
to recognize the drive as a 1.44 drive. I have used the SETUPTL2.COM
program (with the /a paramter), but there's nothing in there that seems
to shut off the motherboard floppy controller. 

The card that I bought is SUPPOSED to override the motherboard BIOS,
but I still cannot get the computer to work with the drive.

Has anyone else attempted to do this? I am upgrading my system to a
386 system, but until I can get all the parts to make it fully functional,
I would like to at least use the 1.44 drive in my Tandy until then.

What I feel I must say, though, is my Tandy was not worth the money I spent
on it. If I cannot upgrade it with a 1.44 meg drive, I can't really say
that this is a fully "IBM compatbile" computer (as the sales person told
me!)

Any help would greatly be appreciated,
	Ivan
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 18:11:23 EST
From: <ACS110@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: For Sale: Tandy CoCo3.

For Sale:

  Coco 3 - 128K expanded to (I think) 360K
  FD-500 Disk Drive Interface with two 5 1/4 inch drives

Rom Packs:
   Project Nebula
   Dungeons of Daggorath
   Color Logo (with Documentation)
   Thexder (also with documentation)

 Software:
    CocoMax3 -  a high end drawing program
    Koronis Rift - a graphic adventure
    Seastalker - text adventure
    Microscopic Mission - graphic adventure, similar to the movie
                                          Fanastic Voyage.
    Interbank Incident - graphic/problem solver
    Biosphere  -  save a poluted planet by putting life on them
    Flightsim  -  self explanatory
    Sands of Egypt  -  graphic adventure

 Misc. Hardware:
    Hi-Res mouse input converter for CoCoMax3
    One button mouse  (can you believe it still works?!!)
    Serial to parallel switch for conecting a standard printer
    Cassette hookup harness  (nearly useless I know)
    2 Free floating joysticks  (Exciting isn't it --NOT)
    Touch pad.

Also included are the books on basic, extended basic, and "dos"

I cannot guaranty that all the software works. Although I did try CocoMax3
which worked perfectly. All the rom packs worked as well as both disk
drives.

I would like to sell all this as a package deal, but will entertain
any offer. Please E-mail me if you have any questions or would like
to make an offer. I will re-post this ad once a week or so for no
longer than two months. Then sell to the highest bidder.
|o|________________________________________________________________|o|
|o| Andy C. Saylor               ::                                |o|
|o| Penn State University        :: E-Mail:   ACS110@PSUVM.PSU.EDU |o|
|o|::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::|o|
|o| REAL Programmers don't use documentation.                      |o|
|o|   If it was hard to code it should be hard to read and damned  |o|
|o|   near impossible to modify!                                   |o|
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: leonard@coyote.datalog.com (Leonard Lorden)
Subject: Model 2 Error
Organization: Datalog Consulting, Tucson, AZ
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 93 20:11:14 GMT

A few weeks ago, I posted a message saying that I heard that a Model 2 
owner had replaced his 8" drives with 3-1/2" drives with no 
modifications.  Another user wrote me saying that this information was 
incorrect, and after some research to verify this, 3-1/2" floppies will 
NOT work on your M2 without extensive modifications.  The drive 
connectors are different (by 16 contacts) and the M2 8" drives rotate at 
360rpms as compaired to the 300rmps used by the 3-1/2" drives.
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: scs5759@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Subject: 1000 EX
Reply-To: scs5759@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 16:35:03 GMT

My father wants a hard drive to accompany his 1000 EX (I've tries to convince
him to go for something a little more updated).  He says it has sentimental
value.  
Any way, he has an external port for a 5.25" drive.  I was wondering if it's
possible to swap that one for an external hard drive??  If so how much are we
looking at, and where can I get such a beast?  If that isn't a possibility,
then how about an internal?

Help.

Scott
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: sscrivan@nyx.cs.du.edu (steve scrivano)
Subject: Importing ascii files to Profile 16
Keywords:  Xenix 6000 Profile 16
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix @ U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 93 01:45:34 GMT


I wonder if anyone has developed a utility that will read ascii files
into Profile 16 or perhaps construct a "key" file from an ascii file.
Profile 16 runs under Xenix on Models 16/6000.  Such a utility would be
useful because ascii data that is created on variety of other machines
including portable lap tops, etc., could be easily imported into your
main Profile 16 database.  Any ascii file with a standard number of fields
per record and standard field delimiters in my opinion should be able to
be imported into Profile 16.  There are a number of uses for such a 
utility.  Imagine scanning bar codes on another machine to create an
ascii file or using a serial card reader to import ascii text, or leaving
your office with a laptop to do some work and being able to upload it
to your main machine later.  Or, perhaps you want to run a company bbs
that allows customers to place their own orders with some other ascii
based database maker that doesn't require all of the termcap definitions
that Profile 16 does and be able to import that data later.

Just another idea....... 


Steve Scrivano
sscrivan@nyx.cs.du.edu


Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
From: lachman@netcom.com (Hans Lachman)
Subject: Model 1 cassette tape backup method?
Organization: Netcom
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 23:29:50 GMT


I have an old TRS-80 Model 1 with cassette tapes.  I would like to
keep this system well-preserved so that 50 years from now I can
show it off as a working antique computer.  I am concerned about
deterioration of data on cassette tapes.  Is there a good way to
back up these tapes?  I would perfer a method whereby the computer
reads the data and makes a fresh recording on a new tape (as opposed
to tape-to-tape recording, which would carry forward any deterioration
thus far).

The tapes I have contain a mixture of machine-code programs (loaded
via the "system" command) as well as BASIC programs (loaded via the
"cload" command).

Thanks in advance for any advice,

Hans Lachman
lachman@netcom.com
From: szczepan@dtc.kodak.com (Jeff Szczepanski)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mentor
Subject: Unused Symbol Pins in Design Architect
Keywords: Design Architect V8 da symbols no connect
Date: 5 Jan 93 20:31:18 GMT
Reply-To: szczepan@dtc.kodak.com
Followup-To: comp.sys.mentor
Organization: Eastman Kodak Company

Has anybody found a way to create a component in Design Architect that can be
used to connect to unused pins on other symbols. This would be done to prevent
pins that I don't want connected to anything from being flagged as 
"Instance has unconnected pins...." warnings in "Check Sheet".

I am aware of the CLASS=dangle property for pins, but this is too much of a hassle
and too error prone, besides being graphically unfriendly.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks,

Jeff

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Electronic Imaging Research Labs                      Rochester, NY 14653-5324
							
Email: szczepan@dtc.kodak.com
Phone: (716) 726-5611
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Newsgroups: comp.sys.mentor
From: bhv@areaplg2.corp.mot.com (Bronis Vidugiris)
Subject: Re: Versatec 8236 plotter and 8.1
Organization: Motorola, CCR&D, CORP, Schaumburg, IL
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 15:19:55 GMT
Keywords: plot versatec

In article <1993Jan4.165320.3738@crd.ge.com> avlsidwb@sn370.utica.ge.com writes:
)Does anyone out there know how to plot to an off-line Versatec 8236 plotter with
)Mentor 8.1?  

Yep.  A minimal config file might look like this

   print_daemon               vcr
   device                     v3236
   rasterizer                 rpm DISK 12
   interface                  offline       # (default)
   offline_format             banded
   output_directory           /idea/tmp
   paper                      roll
  post_job_command           /usr/spool/mgc/scripts/synergy.post.sh
  post_job_string            "Post-job test string"

(your rasterizer may vary).

Also, you can make this black-and-white by just setting  'color_suport'
variable to 'disabled' (look at VCR printing manual for UNIX, don't have
the exact syntax handy).

This feeds into a synergy plotter for us - the synergy software (sycom_d) has
not yet been recompiled for the HP700 (actually, we appear to be missing this
source for some unkonwn reason) - anyway, we copy it over to a DN series
machine and use the DN machine's sycom_d - for now.  (ugly, but it works).

This is the 'synergy.post.sh' command script, loosely based off of mentor's
script from their 'Configuring and Using V8.1 print software in a
Heterogeneous environment' (recommended, we got ours from our AE, not sure
if it is available on-line or not).

BTW - watch out for bugs in the command to enable remote printing for sys5.3
in the VCR printing manual for UNIX (available from Bold Browser).  Two
crucial steps are omitted (accept and enable), and there is a typo in the
lpadmin command too!  (thing it was -ocrsmodel -> osrsmodel, not positive).

Newsgroups: comp.sys.mentor
From: pmw2c@csissun10.ee.Virginia.EDU (Paul Michael Wayner)
Subject: footprints
Reply-To: pmw2c@csissun10.ee.Virginia.EDU (Paul Michael Wayner)
Organization: University of Virginia
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 23:19:04 GMT

Hi.  I was wodering if anybody has the geometries for the 
TMS320C40 PGA or the FX4C 80S 1.27DSA connector.  If you
do, would I be able to get a copy from you.

Thanks.

					Paul Wayner
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mentor