TRS-80 models (Was: TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

On Wed, 29 Jul 2020, Will Cooke via cctalk wrote: There are several TRS-80 sites and groups around. YOu might check those for parts and support. Here is one that looks promising. They appear to have disks available for some models. If they don't have what you need perhaps they can point yo

Re: TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

For Model 12 software checkout https://pski.net/trs-80-model-ii-archive-project/ Regarding the size of the M12, it’s ironic that if you look inside it's a lot of empty space for what it does. It’s meant to be upgradeable to Model 16B specs w

Re: TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

> On July 28, 2020 at 11:00 PM devin davison via cctech > wrote: > > I am not familiar with this model, it has 2, 8 inch floppy drives on > thefront. I am curious about the format of the disks, would it be possible > touse another computer with an 8 inch drive to make a floppy to start > them

Re: TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

Fred, The information is greatly appreciated. I forgot about TRS-DOS. I was sure about the CP/M. GOD Bless and Thanks, rich! On 7/29/2020 12:18 AM, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: The model 12 was a replacement for the Model 2. The 12 is smaller and lighter. Half-height drives, keyboard and

Re: TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

The model 12 was a replacement for the Model 2. The 12 is smaller and lighter. Half-height drives, keyboard and video connected to a board in a slot. Expansion chassis was available. It could run Model 2 TRS-DOS. OR It could run CP/M (if you can find the right boot disk!) I don't know whethe

Re: TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

I am located in Melbourne Florida. I will see if I can get access to the power supply and see what shape it is in, thanks for the suggestion. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 12:06 AM Richard Pope wrote: > Devin, > I believe that this is a Z-80 machine that runs CPM. You will > probably find that th

Re: TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

Devin, I believe that this is a Z-80 machine that runs CPM. You will probably find that the electrolytics in the power supply are leaking. Please don't quote me on this. Where is this stuff located? GOD Bless and Thanks, rich! On 7/28/2020 11:00 PM, devin davison via cctalk wrote: Greetin

TRS 80 Model 12 Picked up

Greetings. It has been an interesting day. Rather late in the day, a buddy notified me of a local thrift store that went under, and mentioned there may be some computers on site up for grabs. Upon arrival, the place was a mess, but the folks there were friendly and gave me the tour, everything had