does anybody know the difference between the MMC 20 and the Sensation? I now believe that my sensation will never show up, and I am in process of e-bay...
Pretty quiet here. Where's everyone at? I'll try to start some discussion by saying I scored a 1000EX and CM-5 color monitor for $15 today at the local weekend...
I managed to pick up a Tandy 1000SX from the curbside trash today. I'm a sucker for a project PC. It boots to a memory error info screen. Any ideas where I can...
If it has any add on cards, remove those first. Neil ... From: pinmania I managed to pick up a Tandy 1000SX from the curbside trash today. I'm a sucker for a...
You'll likely have to get replacement ram chips. Get the part number from the top of the chip and search for it (include the word memory) on your favorite...
If you have more than one bank of RAM (8 chips?), try removing half the RAM chips and see if that works. If it doesn't work then swap those RAM chips with the...
The SX is my favorite Tandy 1000, because it is the home computer I got started on. Over a decade ago, I decided I wanted to learn /everything/ about how it...
Wow, I'm impressed with the replies. Thanks! I checked the supply voltage and it is 4.95 on the board. I cant detect any ac ripple with the DMM. With all the...
... voltage and it is 4.95 on the board. I cant detect any ac ripple with the DMM. A DMM won't necessarily pick up major problems here, you really need a scope...
Hi, all, I am trying to get my new Tandy 1000 RLX back to factory. I got the Dos/basic disk from Tvdog's site, but he doesn't have the Deskmate 3.04.22 that...
Have you looked in the files section here? Also try WakaWaka. Neil ... From: Glen VanDenBiggelaar Hi, all, I am trying to get my new Tandy 1000 RLX back to...
Hi, Neil, nothing in the files section, and Waka Waka seems to be down -glen _____ From: Tandy1000@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Tandy1000@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
Oh, too bad. There is a list of the files he had in the files section so you can see if it's worth trying. His BB does go down now and then - I think his...
Hi all, I've downloaded the Tandy 1000 Fundamentals file group from tvdog's website and tried to create the working disk via makedisk.bat, but I get an "error...
That software is locked to the T1000 hardware - not sure which models it will / won't work on. Neil ... From: sphipps1920 Hi all, I've downloaded the Tandy...
Hi, everyone, I know this is not quite the forum, but this is sort of the closest Got my MMPC 20 in and I am running NT4 Server on it no problem, But I am ...
RS used to have the basic config files for most of the older computers. WakaWaka lists these: MMPC10.EXE 16.4K 0 5-29-1997 Setup program for the MMPC...
Thanks Neil, these just get you into the bios, I am looking for the software CD's. TVdog has the sensation CD's for download, but I am actively hunting for the...
I have a Tandy 1000SX which had a power supply problem. One of the caps in the PS blew up. I have since replaced the power supply with a working one from a...
See these for manuals: http://asub.arknet.edu/wade/wintrs80.htm http://www.trs-80.com/ Neil. PS. also see http://www.oldskool.org/guides/tvdog/documents.html ...
Cool! I picked up mine locally for $10 and found a 3 1/2" external drive and manuals on eBay for a reasonable price. Can't run much, but the kid's see where it...
Thanks! Yep... I've had the 1000EX for a few weeks now. Runs like a champ and looks new. All of the dirt and crud must have protected the original finish....
Drat! This got caught and lost in my "unsent messages" on Aug. 14. Well, might as well send it now. :) ... Of course you're right. I was working on getting a...
Well, for those that are interested, I got my 2500 RSX in today. I thought it would be quite similar inside to the 1000 TL/2, boy was I wrong. The case is put...
I got one of those for $10 on eBay. Neil ... From: Glen VanDenBiggelaar ......... The only gripe is the Math Co- processor- it is not a common 387 ZIF type...
... riser ... in ... That would be a PLCC package. I used to use the IIT 387 "80bit" math co-processor which came in a PLCC package - heaps faster than the...
Found my second Tandy 1000 for my collection yesterday... a 1000 RL with hard disk option for $3.50 at a local thrift store. Also found the correct Tandy...