Just in time for Xmas 😉

#Tandy #Model100 #Retrocomputing

Blasts from the past!

I just found my *TRS-80 Model 100 Portable Computer* (to give it its full name) in a box while attempting to do some de-cluttering. I thought I'd lost this computer in one of my many moves. I did quite a bit of my PhD (writing mostly but also some coding and, of course, connecting to the university systems via its built-in 300 baud modem) using this wee computer. I have some fond memories of using this computer.

Must find some AA batteries and see if it still works. No reason why it shouldn't?

I also found my first "proper" laptop, a Toshiba T1000SE. I used to use this in my 1 hour each way daily rail commute to work in Scotland.

I wonder what else I'll find?

Question now: what do I do with these computers? Suggestions welcome!

#TRS80 #RadioShack #Model100 #TRS80Model100 #ToshibaT1000SE #RetroComputing

Today I finished adding the double word set to MFORTH (A #forth OptROM for the #TRS80 #Model100). Something I wanted 3 years ago when I was just trying to learn the language.

If anyone wants to give it a try:
https://github.com/AbortRetryFail/MFORTH

I treated myself to a walnut model100 with blank black key caps - it arrived today and: wow, is this a beauty

I hope I can transfer my model01 layout/color settings without recreating it key for key; for now I get a javascript bug from chrysalis - filed a report - fingers crossed :-)

#keyboardio #model100

I'm building a #Debian based home router setup. Three laptops: one for editing and deploying Ansible, one to act as the router, and one to act as the LAN behind the router. Good thing I've kept a few old laptops.

#Sunday #x220 #t480 #x1carbon #keyboardio #model100

Lo and behold! One of my favourite portables from the 80s, the #TRS80 #Model100 get's a new game: #BaldursGate III:

https://hackaday.com/2024/06/12/baldurs-gate-iii-comes-to-the-trs-80-model-100/

#RetroGaming #RetroComputing

Because my bud Ben is porting it to every BASIC in sight, I spent half the night messing with ROG, my trs80 model 100 roguelike.

Last looked at in 2016.... and it's in BASIC.... made by a Past Me who was cranky about the programming rules being preached at him by CS profs.

"Don't write big projects in BASIC" turns out to be a pretty good rule, actually. 🤗

#TRS80 #M100 #ModelT #Rog #RogueLike #Model100