If you know nothing about your trs80 computer, start with this manual. They are known as the model i, model ii, model iii, model 4, model 4p, model 4d, model 12, model 16 and model 6000. Radio shack service manual for the trs80 model 4p and 4p gate array computers. Trs80 model i level ii roms archive vintage computer forum. Been a trs80 programmer, owner and repair for a very long time, i have two sets of roms for the model iii. Rom image paths sets the path where the trs80 rom files will be found. Ht1080z is a eaca videogenieht1080zsystem 80 emulator for windows.
This is the basic programming reference manual for level 1 basic computers only. An overview of the options for legally obtaining one of the various compatible bios files can be found in the sdltrs readme file. Ulcbas is the lower case driver for cassette basic. These program loading routines are the same ones used in my trs80 model iiii4 emulator. The name is an abbreviation of tandyradioshack, z80 microprocessor. Just arrived from the usa are brand new 240v astec power supply which is the same as in a trs80 model 4, 4d, 4p and traditional trs80 external primary hard drives. The original trs80 microcomputer system, later known as the trs80 model i, shipped with level i basic when it was introduced on august 3, 1977. How to emulate the trs80 model iiii gaming after 40. Trs 80 revived site by ira goldklangs is an archive of everything related to the tandy radio shack trs 80 microcomputer lines. Instantly run any program below in a trs 80 javascript emulator. The videogenie as marketed in europe and the system 80 as marketed in new zealand and australia were slightly modified clones of the popular trs 80 model 1 level ii. The model ii was succeeded by the compatible trs 80 model 12, model 16 and model 16b and the tandy 6000. Sdltrs a trs 80 emulator for mac os x, windows, and linux sdltrs is a radio shack trs 80 model iiii44p emulator for macintosh osx, windows, and linux. The trs 80 model ii was a computer system launched by tandy in october 1979, and targeted at the smallbusiness market.
If you are using these images to convert for use on a gotek floppy emulator or similar, be aware that this library assumes a twodrive system. Radio shack tandy trs 80 model i level ii rom upgrade pcb the model i combined the mainboard and keyboard into one unit, in what was to be a common case design trend throughout the 8bit microcomputer era, although it had a separate power supply unit. The earliest models used a poor basic interpreter called basic level 1 the interpreter and the os fit in the 4 kb rom which had no instruction to save the program. Software for the trs 80 model iv from the trs 80 archives. Builtin z80 debugger with source level debugging using zmac. It uses the z80 emulation library from andrea fazzi. The trs80 model ii was a business model released in 1979, and was completely different from the model i. Like the model i, the model iii used a z80, but running at 2. If you have model i, iii or 4 trs80 disks lying around, you may want to think about sending them in. Trs 80 model i computers with level i basic read and wrote tapes at 250 baud about 30 bytes per second. A long and indepth guide to programming on the tandyradio shack trs 80 computers, including model i, model ii, model iii and the model 100 portable. It is very robust, however it doesnt run in windows xp, and runs slowly in windows 9x. Big five produced nine games for radio shacks model 1 3 trs80 computers.
In addition to a i file, it will create two folders, roms and sta. Accueil tandy trs80 tandy radio shack trs80 model 1. This is a fullfeatured emulator of a trs80 model iii microcomputer. Please scroll down for more sections and remember to share this page. Level ii basic reference manual 1979radio shackpdf.
Most of them should also work with the trs80 model iii but some will not run successfully due to hardware and rom differences. The name is an abbreviation of tandyradio shack, z80 microprocessor. The cpu is a little faster, so things like timing loops are different cassette. Trs80 model 1 with both level 1 and 2 roms installed.
Trs80 roms to play trs80 roms, an emulator is required. Level ii basic doubles this to 500 baud about 60 bytes per second. Complete and self contained with rom and dos built in. Model iiiiii4 emulator for windows runs on mac and osx catalina under crossover. If you know nothing about your trs 80 computer, start with this manual. So far i have gotten rsc03, rsc04, rsc05, and rsc07.
A long and indepth guide to programming on the tandyradio shack trs80 computers, including model i, model ii, model iii and the model 100 portable. It was a simple, blackandwhite computer, with a mere 4k of ram in the lowend model and a maximum of 48k, but it had a decent z 80 microprocessor and a dedicated monitor. The hardware supports lower case, and some hardware was moved from memory mapped to the z80 io space if i remember right, so it was modded to support that. Made a few circuit changes to run the 6mhz z80 in my m3 but the fd controller tells me data to fast so i think the circuit mods. These are brand new old stock, the troublesome rifa filter caps have been removed and replaced with reliable mkt caps, the supply is then tested for an hour before being packed and. Welcome to the tandy radio shack trs 80 model i model 1 roms section. An improved level ii basic written by microsoft was announced at the time but was released some time later. Software for the trs80 model iv from the trs80 archives. View online or download radio shack trs80 user manual, owners manual, manual. It featured a zilog z80a processor running at 4mhz, a shugart 8 floppy drive, and an 80x24 monitor. The most stable source i have found is the system80 site in new zealand, which celebrates the local variant of the trs80. Boot the trs80, and type basic to invoke the basic language. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Trs 80 model i welcome to the tandyradioshack trs 80 model i roms section of the rom database.
Most of them should also work with the trs 80 model iii but some will not run successfully due to hardware and rom differences. They are known as the model i, model ii, model iii, model 4, model 4p, model. Newdos80 manual newdos80 ref level ii basic ref z80 quick. Rom tracking and analysis page ira goldklangs trs80. They were originally released on cassette, but later we produced disk versions as well. Faithful z 80 cpu emulation including undocumented opcodes passes all zexall. This driver can not be executed from basic, it must be converted to a cmd disk file using the tapediskcmd utility included in trsdos 2. Trs80modeli welcome to the tandyradioshack trs80modeli roms section of the rom database. Like the model i, the model iii used a z 80, but running at 2. Tandy 3 microcomputer rare, not model iii, this is a tandy 3 added 1 april, 2012 trs80 model 1 with both level 1 and ii installed in the keyboard unit added 8 april 2012 how to change a trs80 model iii or 4 crt added 27 may 2012 video of a hard drive booting up into 2 different doses. Theres only one file you really need, named model1.
The trs80 model ii was a computer system launched by tandy in october 1979, and targeted at the smallbusiness market despite its name, the model ii was not an upgrade of the original model i trs80, but an entirely different system. Color computer 3 ntscpal version with 512k expansion ram card catalog number. Heres a nice full color ad that we placed in several magazines. Model 4 library catalog 1 for model iv dsk david sampson 19xx. Despite its name, the model ii was not an upgrade of the original model i trs 80, but an entirely different system.
Includes emulation of floppy drives, hard drive, sound including orchestra 8590, high resolution graphics, up to 1mb of expanded memory, speedup boards, realtimeclock, joystick, rs232 communications, and more. It featured a more powerful 14k level ii basic rom, lowercase support, and had a numeric keypad built right in. The model iii has the same level ii basic as the model i with some small exceptions. The trs80 model i home computer was introduced by radio shack in north america just as the buildityourself heathkit era was ending and the apple ii era was. It is generally easier to use ordinary digits for the model 1, model 2 and model 3. It includes lower case, the real time clock, hires graphics, serial port, parallel printer, mouse, cassette, sound and music output requires oss, 5 and 8 floppy disk drives in single and double density, and even hard disk drives. The model ii was succeeded by the compatible trs80 model 12, model 16 and model 16b and the tandy 6000. Sharp 80 with cpu internal display turned on about sharp 80. Pete cetinski has posted some trs80 videos to youtube. Trs 80 roms to play trs 80 roms, an emulator is required. Sdcard contents starter files zip contains lsdos 6. Popular trs 80 emulators include coco 2 for windows. The memory location of the new level ii basic startup message.
View and download radio shack trs80 service manual online. Now emulates diskbased model iii using phillips v1. Sdltrs a trs80 emulator for mac os x, windows, and linux sdltrs is a radio shack trs80 model iiii44p emulator for macintosh osx, windows, and linux. This image is essentially identical to a radio shack model i level ii rom except. This is a fullfeatured emulator of a trs 80 model iii microcomputer. Instantly run any program below in a trs80 javascript emulator. Ht1080z is a eaca videogenieht1080zsystem80 emulator for windows. Ensure the emulator is configured as a 48k trs80 model 1 or system 80 machine with disk. Faithful z80 cpu emulation including undocumented opcodes passes all zexall. Ensure the emulator is configured as a 48k trs 80 model 1 or system 80 machine with disk. If you have a model i and want to dump your rom for analysis, you can use the following program.
Just got a trs80 model iii, and i have questions tandy. To give it a try, download the emulator and also my bouncing ball demo program. This is a trs80 colour computer 3 emulators that runs in dos. It is one of the earliest massproduced and massmarketed retail home computers. The trs80 micro computer system trs80, later renamed the model i to distinguish it from successors is a desktop microcomputer launched in 1977 and sold by tandy corporation through their radioshack stores. Aug 19, 2019 this is a trs 80 model iii emulator written in go. Download the latest version of mess from the mess home page. Dec 01, 2010 the trs 80 model i home computer was introduced by radio shack in north america just as the buildityourself heathkit era was ending and the apple ii era was beginning.
It was one of the earliest massproduced personal computers. Site contains emulators, programs, manuals, books, patches, games, hints, discussions, questions, forums, and tons more. The model iii was largely, but not completely, software and hardware compatible with the model i. Most of them should also work with the trs80 model iii but some will not run successfully due. Radio shack tandy trs80 model i level ii rom upgrade pcb. The keybaord was detachable and it came with a standard printer port and 2 serial ports. The ht1080z was the second official school computer in hungary.
It has been ported from tim manns excellent xwindows unix emulator xtrs. The roms folder contains the trs80 level 1 and level 2 roms, which. Some programmers wrote machinelanguage programs that increases the speed to up to 2,000 bits per second without a loss of reliability on their tape recorders. The videogenie as marketed in europe and the system80 as marketed in new zealand and australia were slightly modified clones of the popular trs80 model 1 level ii. It is free of charge and all source code is publically available. Popular trs80 emulators include coco 2 for windows.
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