This section contains radio shacktandy software which is not os9 based. The open source software collection includes computer programs andor data which are licensed under an open source initiative or free software license, or is public domain. Controlscape can be used to support configuration and installation as well as provide longterm monitoring of system performance. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. My friend had a tandy that we used to play games on. Omitted the filer and worksheet programs, and featured the desktop shell in rom. They may connect the select in pin instead of the select pin. Is this rlx related to my old tandy rlx i got from radio shack ten years ago.
Read here what the rlx file is, and what application you need to open or convert it. This new offering was a clone of ibms pc jr an attempt to break into the home computer market themselves. Software cannot really detect whether you are using an ibm pc or tandy joystick. The tandy was followed by a series of models which appended two or three letters to the name, after a space, e. Recommended software programs are sorted by os platform windows, macos, linux, ios, android etc. The earlier tandy s, the , a, sx and tx came with a 90key tandy keyboard. Its an important decision, and users benefit by getting a faster, simpler, more efficient computer. I did have a tandy rl, then rlx 286 then rsx 386 in quick succession and had no problems running anything on any of these machines. Site contains emulators, programs, manuals, books, patches, games, hints, discussions, questions, forums, and tons more. The computer is made in the usa, the printer in japan, and the samtron. Exertech fitness products, dresbach, mn, and a chart. Books by rex black author of foundations of software.
Tandy vintage computers and mainframes for sale ebay. Unboxing tandy sx computer and upgrading dip ram duration. It also may not be useful with pc booters, but it may work if you boot the system to dos, run the program and then perform a soft reset with ctrlaltdel. And later model tandy machines even added a 16 color high resolution mode, which is even more rare because software developers would be hesitant to use this and advertise their software works with tandy machines because most customers wouldnt know if their tandy supported this mode or not.
He favorably mentioned its low price, good pcsoftware compatibility, and bundled deskmate you might never need. Tandy s and interlnk and the laplink cable blogger. With the exception of the rlx and rsx, the tandy machines are xtclass machines, which cannot support extended memory despite some models using 80286 processors. Notes from testing iomega zip drives on the rlx, rl, and tx.
This is an xt class machine and is intended for enthusiasts and collectors. The rsx, however, has a 25mhz 80386 processor, builtin 256color svga, and supports up to 9mb ram on the motherboard. I bought a tandy 100 from radio shack years ago before their was even a internet. At first glance, it looks quite similar to the the rl and rlx, having the same slimline styling. Ibm pctandy application software no game screenshot. This guide applies to the tandy ex, hx, sx, tx, tl, tl2, sl, sl2, rl and rlhd.
The official tandy support site has setup and utility programs for the s and other pccompatible tandy models. Chapter 21 usinq the tandv using pc software with the tandy mode mono command if you use a monochrome. Tandy ex and hx its raining tandys ancientelectronics. At first i was just going to roll this article in with my tandy a article i did awhile back but after more research i found out there wasnt a whole lot of specifics out there on the hd so in the end i think it deserved its own post, even if it is a rather short one the tandy hd looks pretty much identical to the standard tandy and a. Search the trs80 software archive ira goldklangs trs. Documentary the sinclair zx80, zx81, and timex sinclair duration. The first two fully graphical versions were renamed personal deskmate i and ii. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Tandy series emulators on windows and other platforms, free tandy series emulator downloads, as well as savestates, hacks, cheats, utilities, and more support zophars domain on patreon. Default values built into the software work well for initial installation and testing making it easy for firsttime users. Jan 29, 2014 at first i was just going to roll this article in with my tandy a article i did awhile back but after more research i found out there wasnt a whole lot of specifics out there on the hd so in the end i think it deserved its own post, even if it is. The tandy was radio shack s first successful ibm compatible. Sep 16, 2014 this guide applies to the tandy ex, hx, sx, tx, tl, tl2, sl, sl2, rl and rlhd.
When you switch on the sl, the eeprom is set to take you to tandys deskmate graphics interface, a shell for the companys integrated software program. Tandy broke into the pccompatible market in 1984 with their entrylevel model , having had great successes in the early home computer market with their trs80 and color computer range. Rex blacks most popular book is foundations of software testing. Archive discussions about the tandytrs80 line of computers from the model i on up. Tandy rlxb 286 pc computer 1mb, ethernet network card. Vintage tandy rlx hd hard drive 286 computer tested working. You can also find technical information there, such as jumper and switch settings.
A tandy ex ibmcompatible, among the most popular of the tandy. Operate your pcr with a palm pda using jjs ip1kc software, or with a pocket pc using lynovations ctrrcvr. Controlscape manages all important settings to ensure that the network performs correctly, yet it is powerful enough for advanced users to specify their own settings such as mixing and. Later models like the rlx actually removed the 16color graphics. Tandy ex, tandy sx, tandy tx, tandy rl, tandy rlx. This will prevent software that requires 640 kb from running. Recently, the use of airdisplacement plethysmography ap was proposed as an accurate, comfortable, and accessible method of bodycomposition analysis. A reason which is blantantly obvious to those of us who use nonx86 processors in our computers is that software originally written for x86 processor takes a bit of work to port to other processors and then the ports arent always as functional as the. Found in storage vintage tandy tl2 computer with keyboard and mouse powers on, no further testing has been done. The mystery tandy model vintage computer federation. Common models of the machine included the tandy, ex, hx, sx, tx, sl, rl, and tl. The tandy series was radio shacks primary line of home computers, based. Frequently asked questions file for the tandy series computers.
Produced towards the end of the series line, the rl, rlx and rsx were slimline models marketed as complete, selfcontained, lowcost systems for the home or home office. See the tandy series faq for more information on your tandy. Drills students to prepare them for the scholastic aptitude test. Comparison of airdisplacement plethysmography with. The tandy ahd has an earlier version of the card edge port that puts autoline feed on pin 32, which is not relevant for the interlnk cable but may be for other parallel devices. Deskmate is a gui shell, program environment, and organizational application suite bundled by tandy with their computers. With the exception of the rlx and rsx, the tandy machines are xtclass machines, which cannot. To run t software on a pcjr theres a chip which has to be added, one trace cut and a few wires soldered in. When you switch on the sl, the eeprom is set to take you to tandy s deskmate graphics interface, a shell for the companys integrated software program. View and download tandy technical reference manual online. My lost dog takes your child on a journey that will lead from one end of town to the other, testing. Deskmate in rom and eliminating the memory test on startup, the hx booted.
Get the best deals on tandy vintage computers and mainframes when you shop the largest online selection at. The tandy was the first in a line of ibm pc compatible home computer systems produced. Does anyone know how much it is really worth these days. The radiolinx controlscape application provides a graphical representation of your rlx fh radio network, allowing you to easily configure the radios and monitor their performance.
Msdos installation for deskmate using p c software with the tandy. Jun 22, 2018 while i didnt have a tandy ex or hx i wanted an hx bad when they first came out but couldnt afford it, i did have a tandy rl, then rlx 286 then rsx 386 in quick succession and had no problems running anything on any of these machines. Tandy rlx hd hard drive 286, computer, good condition. Needed software for trs80 model 12 just thought id post this info here for tandy coco. Get the best deals on tandy when you shop the largest online selection at. Setting up the tandy joystick note printer configuration instructions.
Trs80 revived site by ira goldklangs is an archive of everything related to the tandy radio shack trs80 microcomputer lines. Its possible, but the tandy tech notes and jumpers manual vol 1. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons. The rlx is an oddity, as it is an xtclass machine that supports 384 kb of extended memory, and the rsx is a fully atclass machine which can support up to 9 mb of extended memory. This was the trs80 series of computers which ended up being rather popular with home users, as well as schools and some businesses. The tandy hx, released in 1987, was designed as another entry level ibm compatible personal computer. Below, front and rear views of the rsx, the last of the tandy line. In general, items in this collection should be software for which the source code is freely available and able to be used and. The tandy ex and hx had the 90key tandy keyboard built in. Is anyone familiar with how to get the bios on a tandy tl2 to recognize a new hard drive. A rundown of the history, pros and cons of the systems and games, what to look for and be.
Personal deskmate was designed for the tandy ex, and runs in a 4 color 640200 video mode that is only available on certain tandy computers. I just got what seems to be brand new seagate st325x xt ide hard drive that will spin up and sounds good but the bios will not detect it for some reason. Make offer vintage tandy color computer 3 with disk drive manuals mouse joysticks software. Controlling leds by programs which stored in the sd card, programmed by software of lededit. If you take a look at all the tandy models, you see that there are some. The rlx is an oddity, as it is an xtclass machine that. Documentation files relating to the tandy series computers. It still works great and even has an extra floppy drive in it now. Over the past decade, considerable attention has been paid to accurately measuring body composition in diverse populations. The deskmate naming and version numbering is a little confusing, here is a summary thanks to ron gross for this list. Comes with only computer, mouse and keyboard no monitor please see photos. The modification doesnt affect running pcjr software. Active directory and file servers are at the heart of nearly every it infrastructure today. Make offer vintage tandy computer box for tl personal computer rare 25.
Tandy goes further by burning those standards into the hardware. Please refer to the software license on the ack cover of this manual for. Common models of the machine included the tandy , ex, hx, sx, tx, sl, rl, and tl. Introduction to the tandy a tutorial to deskmate by olivier. The tandy hx, released in 1987, was designed as another entry level ibm compatible personal computer the tandy was followed by a series of models which appended two or three letters to the name, after a space, e. This keyboard uses its own communications protocol and timing and is not compatible with an ibm pc, xt or at or their clones. The machine was tested to boot to the hard drive, floppy drive and internal dos in rom. Since i never did the tandy audio mod to my pcjr, i know no details about it. Review from the perspective of a somewhat casual collector.
If you are not sure about what to answer, run a printout test. Rex black has 25 books on goodreads with 4716 ratings. Apr 18, 2015 testing a tandy sx the nostalgia mall. Vintage computers live on in second life cga compatibility tests for the series looking for. The tandy ahd has an earlier version of the card edge port that puts autoline feed on pin 32, which is not relevant for the interlnk cable but may be for. A500 vs tandy ex or hx commodore amiga atariage forums.
Two are stock pcs, and the 3rd has been upgraded with a faster cpu. Get the best deals on tandy vintage computers and mainframes when you shop the largest. The first computer i purchased with my own money was a tandy. Icom pcr hardware controller, implementation and testing by giuliano, i0cg turn your pcr into a desktop receiver with an.
Get the best deals on tandy when you shop the largest online. I still like my tandy sx better but at least this model has a volume control for the internal speaker. I have thought about using the case with a new mobo. New listing vintage tandy rlx hd hard drive 286 computer tested working. Overview ts is a sd card programmable led controller, it can control max 2048 pixels, and support almost all kinds of ic, such as ws2801, lpd8806, ws2811, ws2812, ws2812b, ucs1903, tm1803, tm1809, dmx512, etc. Jul 09, 2012 picked up tandy ex system in great condition with the boxes.
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