The tandy series was radio shacks primary line of home computers, based on the more. Introduction to the tandy a tutorial to deskmate by olivier. Vga graphics throughout the entire integrated home organizer software suite. If you use joystick software, and the program does not appear to function correctly. Recommended software programs are sorted by os platform windows, macos, linux, ios, android etc. Tandy hx personal computer computer computing history. However either there is no os on the hdd or the bios isnt set to look at the hdd for an os.
It emulates ibm 5150 pc, ibm 5160 xt, tandy , generic xt clone, dtk xt clone, schneider europc, amstrad pc1512, sinclair pc200, amstrad pc1640, amstrad pc2086, amstrad pc3086, ibm at, commodore pc30iii, dell system 200, ami 286 clone, acer 386sx25n, amstrad megapc, ami 386 clone, ami 486 clone, ami winbios 486 clone. For other deskmate programs, see the wares directory on this site. It emulates ibm 5150 pc, ibm 5160 xt, tandy, generic xt clone, dtk xt clone, schneider europc, amstrad pc1512, sinclair pc200, amstrad pc1640, amstrad pc2086, amstrad pc3086, ibm at, commodore pc30iii, dell system 200, ami 286 clone, acer 386sx25n, amstrad megapc, ami 386 clone, ami 486 clone, ami winbios. This will prevent software that requires 640 kb from running. It had a very nice calendar program that would allow you to schedule appointments and stuff.
One of the most attractive features of tandys new computer, and also of the rl, is. 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. The tandy keyboard has 90 keys and is slightly awkward to use from a modern perspective. Setup programs for the s and other pccompatible tandy systems. The original tandy was a large computer almost the size of the ibm pc, though with a plastic case over an aluminium lower chassis to reduce weight. It was designed to be compatible with the ibm pcjrs enhanced graphics, and the original model arrived one year after the tandy 2000. Site contains emulators, programs, manuals, books, patches, games, hints, discussions, questions, forums, and tons more. Therefore it requires originals of both the machine bios and compatible operating system to get. The early model tandy s were the, a, hd, ex, sx, hx, tx. Common models of the machine included the tandy, ex, hx, sx, tx, sl, rl, and tl. Two are stock pcs, and the 3rd has been upgraded with a faster cpu. With the exception of the rlx and rsx, the tandy machines are xtclass. Personal deskmate requires tandy video but needs only 256k ram. The tandy hx, released in 1987, was designed as another entry level ibm.
The tandy model 200 portable computer is a surprising machine. 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. Full text of tandy computer catalog and software reference. The tandy was the first in a line of ibm pc compatible home computer systems produced. 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. Ibm pctandy application software no game screenshot. I have thought about using the case with a new mobo. Tandy personal deskmate was the first graphical version of tandys deskmate integrated office package. Tandy rlxb 286 pc computer 1mb, ethernet network card, cords, works great. The dac was never released as an addon card, so at its original ports where many games expect it it is unique to the tl and sl and successors up to and including the rlx.
View and download tandy msdos reference manual online. Controlling leds by programs which stored in the sd card, programmed by software of lededit. It was designed to be compatible with the ibm pcjrs enhanced graphics, and the original model arrived one year after the tandy 2000 tandy went out of its way to paint the tandy as clearly superior to the ibm pc, much as it had done in 1983. Some application programs use these ports interchangeably. I purchased old inventory from several western ny and pennsylvania computer repair shops years ago and stored everything with my vintage computer collection. Ever since word leaked out that a successor for the phenomenally successful model 100 was in the works, people have been waiting eagerly for its release. Please refer to the software license on the ack cover of this manual for. Until the rlx, tandy s were typically limited to 640 kb main memory, and non tandy versions of dos often reduce the memory available for applications and games. Programs to display andor create graphic images, using special tandy pcjr graphics modes, and documentation on the same. Surprising for what its not, more than for what its got.
Released in november 1984, 1 the tandy was followed by a series of models which appended two or three letters to the name, after a space e. The original tandy featured a proprietary keyboard port using an 8pin din connector along with 2 joystick ports using 6pin din connectors on the front of the case. Found a lot of useful information about the system, but i could not find out why the monitor is missing 2 pins from the. In a few instances, a slash and a number or additional letters were appended to these letters e. This page describes my original tandy machine that i have owned for years, and the various hardware modifications i have made to it. Tandy ex, tandy hx, tandy sx, tandy tx, tandy rl, tandy rlx. This is the second release of tandys guibased personal deskmate series. Tandy rlx vga port blanked pins i just picked up a tandy rlx, vgm220 monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Tandy vintage computers and mainframes for sale ebay. These adapters are hard to come by these days, so if you dont have them. Upgrading your tandy, for users of the series computer.
The tandy, shown below, was actually a clone of the. The tandy rlxb uses a 6pin minidin cable instead of a full size din cable. Tandy never sold a joystick with a minidin connector, so it sold adapters to allow full size dins to be plugged in. Full text of tandy computer catalog and software reference guide see other formats. Added a 3voice music program plus enhancements to the paint program, including a separate canvas screen with full 16color capability. Since i never did the tandy audio mod to my pcjr, i know no details about it. Previous versions were text mode based and did not use drop down menus. From the time you turn the power switch on or press reset until the computer begins booting your. This is a vintage tandy computer, as shown in the photos. In addition, the hardware detection routine for the installer of microsoft msdos 6 could corrupt the serial eeprom of tandy hx machines.
These models appended two or three letters to the name, after a space e. Released in 1986, personal deskmate is clearly influenced by the macintosh, adding drop down file menus, desktop accessories, and dialogs. I was wondering if its possible to install windows 3. A source for users seeking to increase the abilities of their series tandy computers. Tandy s came shipped with one of several varieties of deskmate, their own gui productivity software suite. Found a lot of useful information about the system, but i could not find out why the monitor is. 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. Omitted the filer and worksheet programs, and featured the desktop shell in rom. At the moment its loaded with the personal deskmate software. Contents of the book include hardware from dram to keyboards. For tandy programs that require the tandy audio, thats another modification to the pcjr. Tandy used the main memory for graphics, as a result most programs require 640k or 768k to run. Tandy goes further by burning those standards into the hardware. However, the tandy coco and s use a din6 connector for its joysticks minidin 6 with rlxb, the ibm pc use a da15 connector.
Trs80 revived site by ira goldklangs is an archive of everything related to the tandy radio shack trs80 microcomputer lines. The most current version of msdos for tandy is dos 3. Clean vintage tandy hx pc with rare memory expansion card. The tandy a forgotten classic, but is it worth buying. I just picked up a tandy rlx, vgm220 monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The modification doesnt affect running pcjr software. The machine was tested to boot to the hard drive, floppy drive and internal dos in rom. Do not confuse with the character based deskmate ii it is designed for specifically for use on the tandy hx and tx. I am unsure whether it can be disabled in the setup program, but it.
But large database applications need faster computers. This is the second release of tandy s guibased personal deskmate series. Click on the tab below to simply browse between the. 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, though expanded memory may be used on an 8bit lim ems. There may be compatibility issues with later versions of dos such as dos 5 and dos 6. Tandy rlx hd hard drive 286, computer, good condition. The tandy enhanced keyboard has the standard 101key layout, but feels too stiff. Even with an adapter, an pc stick wont work inside a coco or and vice versa. 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 on the more traditional 8088 and 8086 cpus.
Apr 12, 2014 the dac was never released as an addon card, so at its original ports where many games expect it it is unique to the tl and sl and successors up to and including the rlx. Although the tandy can run most dos software, the below programs are known to specifically support tandy enhanced features. Until the rlx, tandy s were typically limited to 640 kb main memory, and nontandy versions of dos often reduce the memory available for applications and games. Tandy ex, tandy sx, tandy tx, tandy rl, tandy rlx.
Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd featured image all images latest this just in flickr commons occupy wall street flickr cover art usgs maps. The interface is proprietary to the tx and earlier machines and the tandy 2000. Unlike other solutions such as dosbox or scumm, it doesnt simulate an operating system or game environment. In a few instances, after these letters a slash was appended, followed by either a number or additional letters e. With the trs80, line of computers in fact, by the mid 80s radioshack, was selling at least, a half a dozen different computers, and i dont just mean different variations, but rather completely. Since the following models have the 8088 or 8086 chip. Tandy personal deskmate was the first graphical version of tandy s deskmate integrated office package. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Rlsltlrlx, 2500sx, and available for the rsx, the most mysterious and last tandy. Was a big player in the computer business starting, in the 1970s.
Later models like the rlx actually removed the 16color graphics system that. With software in place youll need to make your own cable. Its an important decision, and users benefit by getting a faster, simpler, more efficient computer. Programs and documentation for the tandy series computers and dos internet programs. Search the trs80 software archive ira goldklangs trs.
It is a classic emulator designed to emulate 81632 bit x86 hardware used by ibm and other clone manufactures. In late 1986, tandy released the ex for use in the home or in schools. The tls joystick port can be disabled in software, but using a sound blaster 1. To run t software on a pcjr theres a chip which has to be added, one trace cut and a few wires soldered in.
They also produced several other models for walmart and other stores. Pcem is an ibm pc emulator for windows and linux released under a gpl license. May 22, 2006 the tandy, shown below, was actually a clone of the. Mda or higher volume in drive a has no label directory of a. Aug 03, 2016 however, the tandy coco and s use a din6 connector for its joysticks minidin 6 with rlx b, the ibm pc use a da15 connector. View and download tandy technical reference manual online. 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.
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