Author: Ira

Tandy Assembly is planning on having their annual get-together on September 29-October 1 of 2023 in Springfield, Ohio.

Details and information can be found at http://www.tandyassembly.com/.

The NEWPRINT/Multi is now available for purchase from Plaid Vest Software. It is a Virtual Wi-Fi printer with web-browser output for all TRS-80 models. Features Include:

• NEWPRINT/Multi is a Wi-Fi-enabled “virtual” printer adapter that connects to your computer’s printer port and your local Wi-Fi network to send printer output to any device that supports a modern browser (iPad, Desktop PC, Mac, etc.).
• The NEWPRINT web interface can show printer output as plain text, hexadecimal values, Print Shop graphics (Apple II), or Apple IIgs GS/OS graphics printing.
• Text mode output does not (currently) understand special printer control codes used by most word processors (BOLD, multiple font sizes, Form Feed, etc.).
• The NEWPRINT web interface is available from any browser on your local Wi-Fi network at newprint.local
• NEWPRINT uses the standard HTML WebSocket API so you can even write your own web-based or desktop interface for displaying and processing NEWPRINT output.
• Note: A power adapter (+5v DC) and printed User’s Manual are not included to keep prices low. See the PDF User’s Manual below for more information.

Visit https://www.plaidvest.com/newprint.html for more details and for ordering.

The NEWKEY/80 “Ultra” is now available for purchase from Plaid Vest Software. It is a USB keyboard and joystick adapter for the TRS-80 Model III/4. Features include:

• Compatible with most standard USB keyboards
• Also works with wireless 2.4Ghz USB keyboards (Note: Wireless keyboards need to be the “no drivers required” 2.4Ghz type)
• Atari compatible 9-pin joystick port. (Note: A common 9-pin D-Sub or Atari joystick extension cable (not included) can be used in a similar fashion to route the joystick connector outside of the TRS-80 case)
• Compact size. Mounts inside TRS80 case. (Note: Requires +5v and ground connections, a 4-pin Molex Disk Drive power splitter cable, and a plain 2-wire power connector; all of which are included)
• Can work simultaneously with existing keyboard
• Fast and accurate key response without keybounce or ghost characters
• Native TRS-80 key repeat
• Handles special keys independently (arrows, space, control, break, shift, @) for excellent compatibility
• Works great with games and applications
• Supports TRS80 control and multi-key sequences
• Easily upgradable firmware to allow for enhancements and bug fixes

Visit https://www.plaidvest.com/newkey80.html for more details and for ordering.

Lawrence Kesteloot has updated his TRS80-TOOL to v2.4.1.

This is a minor update just to add the ability to convert raw binary to CMD/3BN.

The GIT for the source and binaries can be found at https://github.com/lkesteloot/trs80/tree/master/packages/trs80-tool.

Thanks to Quentin Barnes for his assistance, the revised site is now Error 404 free. All links (files, images, external) appear to good for the moment. If you find a missing picture, file, or bad link, please let me know

Daniel Paul Martin has set up a few pages devoted to TRSOS which can be found at https://www.danielpaulmartin.com/home/research/.

It seems to be some form of software which modifies TRSDOS for the Model 4 to work on a system running a Zilog eZ80. But I have no idea.

If this is of use to you, then there you go!

TRS80GP has been updated to v2.4.11. Release Notes:

• Disk Viewer shows sectors in ID order instead of position.
• Sound effects and stereo sound now implemented on macOS and Linux.
• Preliminary Device Viewer added.
• Improved command line parsing; model specifier always takes effect first.

Visit the TRS80GP Web Page at http://48k.ca/trs80gp.html for the download and information. It can also be downloaded from the Emulator Page or right here!!!.

The next TRS-80 Trash Talk live show is Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:00PM Eastern Standard Time / 6:00PM Pacific Standard Time!

You can watch on the TRS-80 Trash Talk channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TRS80TrashTalk

If you want to participate in the live zoom session, reach out to trs80trashtalk at gmail dot com for information.

Jim Wildgen has undertaken the arduous task of repairing a Model 4 Gate-Array membrane keyboard!

You can find his instructions here.

Patrick of Texas Tandy Restoration has found some non-USA and non-Australian Tandy TRS-80 Microcomputer Newsletters

You can find them here.