The trs 80 model 100, tandy 102 and tandy 200 were no exception, and these micros had such a device not so long ago. The model 100 has an attractive main menu display, which displays the date in the form jun 20,1998 sat. Trs 80 bar code reader wand 261183 works with kyocera kc85. Welcome to the model iii44d4p system expander m3se project. Mar 08, 2014 got this baby, and has a block of dead pixels, after fix it, make a null modem cable, its time for fun. The trs80 model 100 is a portable computer introduced in 1983. This part of the website contains my entire collection of trs 80 model 1system 80 software in 80 track, singlesided,singledensity disk images. This unit comes on it shows the screen, works with 4 aa battery, not included.
Welcome to the humongous trs80 archives, a humongous collection of trs80 related sites, books, magazines and software. Model 100, 102, 200 machine differences jump to information categories. This page is the main search page for trs 80 model i, iii, and 4 software. Welcome to the humongous trs 80 archives, a humongous collection of trs 80 related sites, books, magazines and software. This is usually caused by pressing the print key, which attempts to copy the contents of the nongraphic model 100 screen to an attached printer. The big list of trs80 software instantly run any program below in a trs80 javascript emulator. The trs 80 model 100 instanton, with a comfortable keyboard and 20 hours of battery life. Replacing trs 80 model 100 rechargable nicad cmos battery. Site contains emulators, programs, manuals, books, patches, games, hints, discussions, questions, forums, and tons more. View and download radio shack trs 80 model 100 basic manual online. The following documents were found from various locations on the web. And please let us know if theres anything were missing. Trs80 model 100 wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The filter design software i wrote on a model i in basic, that would iterate the filters group delay response versus picking standard 1% resistor values.
Released in 1983, the tandy trs 80 model 100 was one of the first truly portable computers. Virtualt virtual t is a trs 80 model 100 102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh. It connects to the buffered expansion port, and provides these benefits. Deskmate is a gui shell, program environment, and organizational application suite bundled by tandy with their computers. Book listing basic typein programs for the tandyradio shack trs80 model 100 portable computer. This book includes basic program listings for the tandyradio shack trs 80 model 100 portable computer. The sales estimate of 6,000,000 quoted above comes from wikipedia, and sounds high. Trs 80 model 100 wikimili, the free encyclopedia w. Also includes a basic introduction to typing in programs in basic. On the software side i wrote up a quick program for the arduino to send some files from an sd card to the model 100 note the sd and sp. The big list of trs 80 software instantly run any program below in a trs 80 javascript emulator. May tandyradio shack announces the trs 80 model ii. A look at the final member of the radio shack trs80 series of computers, the tandy model 4d, sold from 1985 until at least 1990 possibly even later. Usage these are files which your computer or cell phone can play directly into your unit trs 80 model 100 audio software archive usage.
Before its release, mobile computers, such as the osborne 1. This was a computer designed with a little better specifications than its predecessor, the tandy model 100. The trs 80 model 100 was an amazing piece of kit when it was released. Jan 28, 2011 cracking open the tandy trs 80 model 100. October radio shack begins shipping the trs 80 model ii to users. Versions for many other computers, including various trs 80 models, soon followed. Trs 80 cassette software page last updated on may 11, 2001. There is a problem within the trs 80 model 100 that makes the machine seem to hang. Mar 05, 2012 that the trs 80 model 100 is still around and functional is not news, hardly. Uk readers may not recognise the machine below, but those of you in the usa as long as youre of a certain vintage will be familiar with it. Japanese system trs 80 model 1 unconfirmed rs service manual shows on the cover.
Learning z80 assembly language on the trs80 jim lawless blog. The trs80 model 100 was created in a joint venture between kyocera for the hardware and microsoft for the software. It also adds powerful development and debugging tools. Virtualt virtual t is a trs80 model 100 102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh. At first, only one key would be affected, but later the problem would spread to more keys.
The trs80 model 100 was an amazing piece of kit when it was released. Clear the search box to show the entire planet emu list. Virtual t is a trs80 model 100 102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh. Software for the trs80 model iv from the trs80 archives. The goal of virtual t is to provide 100 % hardware emulation so any existing programs will run. Using sd cards with the trs80 model 100 zx81 keyboard. Mar 05, 2020 microsoft basic 80 for the trs80 model 100 series. In mid1980, the broadly compatible trs 80 model iii was released.
I know they use 8k static ram modules, but wasnt sure if they were standard chips that can be easily purchased today. The model 100 has an attractive main menu display, which displays the date in the form. After the introduction of level ii basic in 1978, many trs 80 model i users began noticing a curious behavior. By 1979, the trs 80 had the largest selection of software in the microcomputer market. The trs 80 model 100 was designed by kyocera of japan, who licenced the same design to nec, tandy, and olivetti, who subsequently released almost identical computer systems. Try them in the trs 80 or system 80 emulators and marvel at what could or could not be achieved in 48k of ram. An equivalent book for the model 200 is the tandy 200 portable computer by david a. Software for the trs 80 model iv from the trs 80 archives. Is it still possible to purchase ram upgrades for the model 100. The tandy trs80 model 100 micro executive workstation was by far the most popular though, due to the radio shack chain of electronics stores throughout america. The trs 80 model 100 was created in a joint venture between kyocera for the hardware and microsoft for the software. I have a trs 80 model 100 and while doing a routine maintenance. Virtualt virtual t is a trs80 model 100102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh. Radio shack trs80 model 100 basic manual pdf download.
Jun 19, 2019 1983s trs 80 model 100 is often hailed as the first portable computer, or at least the first laptop, and retains a cultish following, especially among the journalists who depended on it. It had basically nothing in common with the normal trs 80s no software or compatibility and was only a trs 80 in name. Until 1982, the trs 80 was the bestselling pc line, outselling the apple ii series by a factor of five according to one analysis. It had basically nothing in common with the normal trs 80s no software or compatibility and was only a trs 80. Please choose your search criteria from the boxes below. While it was fun firing up my dads trs 80 model 100 and writing a bit of code for it, i was left with a choice. Feb 01, 20 a look at the final member of the radio shack trs 80 series of computers, the tandy model 4d, sold from 1985 until at least 1990 possibly even later. The model 102 and model 100 manuals are online at the club 100 web site, but the best manual ever written for using and programming the model ts is the trs 80 model 100 portable computer by david a. Virtual t is a trs 80 model 100 102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh.
Microsoft multiplan was an early spreadsheet program and the first piece of application software from microsoft to target end users. Comes with a leather pouch, unit powers on and shows screen. Welcome to the model iii44d4p system expander m3se. Level i basic was created by steve leininger, the designer of the trs. Book listing basic typein programs for the tandyradio shack trs 80 model 100 portable computer. Trs 80 revived site by ira goldklangs is an archive of everything related to the tandy radio shack trs 80 microcomputer lines. I was 17 years old when i received this computer in the fall of 1982. Mar 28, 2020 virtual t is a trs 80 model 100 102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh. Did radio shack initially attempt to get a monopoly on commercial software for the trs 80 model i. Otherwise, i had no cheap and convenient means to get existing trs 80 software transferred to a trs 80 disk format so i can use it on the computer until recently. The m3se model iii system expander is an addon device for the vintage radio shack trs80 model iii, model 4, model 4d, and model 4p microcomputers.
I offer thanks to those that spent the time scanning these. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Nov 17, 2014 i have a trs 80 model 100 and while doing a routine maintenance. The tandy 200 is also sometimes referred to as the trs 80 model 200 even though tandy had dropped the trs prefix by that time. It is one of the first notebookstyle computers, featuring a keyboard and liquid crystal display, in a batterypowered package roughly the size and shape of a notepad or large book. Now emulates diskbased model iii using phillips v1. After weighing the alternatives, ive opted for the latter. Little wonder this radio shack model is one of the most popular portables of all time.
This is noted to be the first chapter of a tutorial on assembly language for the tandyradio shack trs 80 model 100 portable computer. The goal of virtual t is to provide 100% hardware emulation so any existing programs will run. It was introduced in 1982 with versions for cpm, msdos, and the apple ii. Rare radio shack trs 80 model 100 software 5 softwares and 1 head cleaner. Was the trs 80 model 1 ever actually sold new with that name. Aug 02, 2014 trs 80 bar code reader wand 261183 works with kyocera kc85.
That the trs 80 model 100 is still around and functional is not news, hardly. It was made by kyocera, and originally sold in japan as the kyotronic 85. Rare radio shack trs80 model 100 software 5 softwares and 1 head cleaner. Pressing a key on the keyboard would sometimes generate multiple identical characters on the screen, as if the key had been pressed more than once. I was planning to remove pcb to do it properly, however after the cover was removed.
The core software for the model 100 is stored on a rom chip. The trs 80 model 100 is a portable computer introduced in 1983. Included is the original model 1 version plus the later version that was modified for the model iii4. If all i wanted to do was format floppies, or type in the occasional basic program, then i was golden. The model 100 bcr drivers work on the kyo 85, and may even work with the olivetti m10 and the nec machines, assuming you know what the differences in the memory maps are. Model 4 library catalog 1 for model iv dsk david sampson 19xx baslbr10. The trs80 model 100 was designed by kyocera of japan, who licenced the same design to nec, tandy, and olivetti, who subsequently released almost identical computer systems. Connect the cassette transfer cable between the unit and your source. Trs80 bar code reader drivers for model 100200 and. Though not many people nowadays have ever had the chance to actually use it in large part because the os itself was developed specifically for one hardware line. The m3se model iii system expander is an addon device for the vintage radio shack trs 80 model iii, model 4, model 4d, and model 4p microcomputers. October radio shack begins shipping the trs80 model ii to users. Otherwise, i had no cheap and convenient means to get existing trs80 software transferred to a trs80 disk format so i can use it on the computer until recently. The tandy trs 80 model 100 micro executive workstation was by far the most popular though, due to the radio shack chain of electronics stores throughout america.
Able to run for a week with just four aa batteries and smaller than some laptops today, this portable version of the trs 80. It also includes max 80, genie iii, lnw 80, system 80, and model 4 cpm, although those systems are incidental and are not really part of the archive. The program was very useful, and it ran pretty fast on the 4mhz z 80 an average run, based on first. Before allowing it to leak and destroying the pcb, i ordered a 3. The improvements somehow did not make it a better seller than the model 100. View and download radio shack trs80 model 100 basic manual online. Also included is the 250baud system tape for loading edtasm on a model 1 level 1 system.
The first two fully graphical versions were renamed personal deskmate i and ii. In late 2011 some additions were made from the kees stravers pb0aia model ii software list page. The model 100 sold, like all trs 80s, at radio shackwas the first popular notebook computer. This page is the main search page for trs80 model i, iii, and 4 software. Microsoft basic 80 for the trs 80 model 100 series. What it was like to actually use the trs80 model 100 as a. Includes an introduction to the playing of the games as well as sample output and screen images.
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