So, it is possible to interface between a TRS-80 Model II and a little handheld but it is not that very useful. When the first Tandy computers came into this world a lot of thing had still had to be invented. Like a difference between uppercase and undercase letters, function keys and computer programmes that could be used for anything. From the very first moment in computing history one thing went wrong. When a computer manufacturer noticed that his computer was missing capabilities or functions a new model came on the market, leaving the users of the previous model standing in the cold. There was only competition and no co-operation between the numerous computer manufacturers. Programmes for the TRS-80 and the TRS-80 Model II were not exchangeable. The result was that computers rapidly aged and became useless. It was good for the economy but bad for the consumer. In the long run, the computer industry, the economy and mankind gained nothing from Tandy Radio Shack. I am working on a TRS-80 Model II, that is to say I am working on getting missing parts, constructing a case and finding a way to get a present day video monitor working on the 40 years old video signal.
After filming this I tried Scripsit; Tandy's ubiquitous word processor which they had a version of for each computer. It is able to import and ASCII files so it seems like it might work OK as a text editor.
![CE-158X Intro - A modern serial / parallel interface for Sharp PC-1500[A], PC-1600, TRS-80 PC-2](/img/1.gif)
So, it is possible to interface between a TRS-80 Model II and a little handheld but it is not that very useful. When the first Tandy computers came into this world a lot of thing had still had to be invented. Like a difference between uppercase and undercase letters, function keys and computer programmes that could be used for anything.
From the very first moment in computing history one thing went wrong. When a computer manufacturer noticed that his computer was missing capabilities or functions a new model came on the market, leaving the users of the previous model standing in the cold. There was only competition and no co-operation between the numerous computer manufacturers. Programmes for the TRS-80 and the TRS-80 Model II were not exchangeable. The result was that computers rapidly aged and became useless. It was good for the economy but bad for the consumer. In the long run, the computer industry, the economy and mankind gained nothing from Tandy Radio Shack.
I am working on a TRS-80 Model II, that is to say I am working on getting missing parts, constructing a case and finding a way to get a present day video monitor working on the 40 years old video signal.
Very cool. Digit.
Is there no one in the community who can write a decent text editor for the Model 2?
After filming this I tried Scripsit; Tandy's ubiquitous word processor which they had a version of for each computer. It is able to import and ASCII files so it seems like it might work OK as a text editor.
@@HeyBirt In the mist of memories, a vague shadow appears. I think I remember hearing of Scripsit.
Is that an 8” internal floppy drive!
Yes, a 'big 8 inch'. It is configured as drive #2. The Goteks are #0, #1
What a great project and video!!! Thanks for sharing