Re: New (and last ?) inbound
Posted: 02 Mar 2026 23:10
Yeah, I like my gear hot stuffed !
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Re: New (and last ?) inbound
Posted: 02 Mar 2026 23:47
Who doesn't :)
Re: New (and last ?) inbound
Posted: 03 Mar 2026 10:32
Just a small update.
A longer Y-cable to power the floppy drive and the XT-IDE:
And a (modified) printer port adapter from Australia:
It should be now compatible with the mod made to the Tandy's printer port.
That's all for today.
A longer Y-cable to power the floppy drive and the XT-IDE:
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And a (modified) printer port adapter from Australia:
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It should be now compatible with the mod made to the Tandy's printer port.
That's all for today.
Re: New (and last ?) inbound
Posted: 03 Mar 2026 14:45
Wow.HigashiJun wrote: 02 Mar 2026 23:04 Thanks, but the journey is not over.
I still have to cram all this stuff in (not to mention the RAM board already installed):
8-)
And I thought the case looked pretty tight already. :shock:
Re: New (and last ?) inbound
Posted: 04 Mar 2026 00:01
It is, and that's why every millimeter counts.mrbombermillzy wrote: 03 Mar 2026 14:45 Wow.
And I thought the case looked pretty tight already. :shock:
Re: New (and last ?) inbound
Posted: 04 Mar 2026 11:06
I failed in my attempt to fit an FPU... :(
MCPDIAG didn't detect the FPU at all, but since it was just a test, I don't feel like spending any more time on it.
However, I did manage to make progress on installing the expansion cards:
Have to enlarge the two holes on the PCI bracket though... The screw doesn't want to go through.
All that remains is to fit the serial port board.
Maybe more to come tomorrow if time allows.
MCPDIAG didn't detect the FPU at all, but since it was just a test, I don't feel like spending any more time on it.
However, I did manage to make progress on installing the expansion cards:
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Have to enlarge the two holes on the PCI bracket though... The screw doesn't want to go through.
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All that remains is to fit the serial port board.
Maybe more to come tomorrow if time allows.
Re: New (and last ?) inbound
Posted: 05 Mar 2026 01:39
Yay ! Project finished !
Some last pictures to complete this thread:
Serial port expansion finally installed. I can now use my Microsoft mouse. :D
Looking good and neat from the rear of the machine:
With the top lid closed (bulging a bit though...):
Mouse driver installed:
Some nostalgic screens:
And to summarise all the mods performed and bits installed inside the Tandy 1000EX limited space, here's a list:
- RTC clock
- Tandy original RAM and DMA board (total of 640 Kb RAM)
- VGA card and XT IDE, with a rear panel slot for the CF CARD
- Serial port board, with a COM port connector at the rear
- V20 CPU
- 3.5" FDD
- Full LPT port mod
- Card edge to DB25 LPT port adapter
- (More) silent PSU fan
I guess I have to buy a OPL3LPT now to complete this powerful machine. :lol:
Some last pictures to complete this thread:
Serial port expansion finally installed. I can now use my Microsoft mouse. :D
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Looking good and neat from the rear of the machine:
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With the top lid closed (bulging a bit though...):
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Mouse driver installed:
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Some nostalgic screens:
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And to summarise all the mods performed and bits installed inside the Tandy 1000EX limited space, here's a list:
- RTC clock
- Tandy original RAM and DMA board (total of 640 Kb RAM)
- VGA card and XT IDE, with a rear panel slot for the CF CARD
- Serial port board, with a COM port connector at the rear
- V20 CPU
- 3.5" FDD
- Full LPT port mod
- Card edge to DB25 LPT port adapter
- (More) silent PSU fan
I guess I have to buy a OPL3LPT now to complete this powerful machine. :lol: