New blog post! This TRS-80 Model 1 was found in the bottom of a trash bin, smashed to bits by heavy printers and cash registers above it. Will it ever run again?
#retrocomputing #tandy #trs80 #trs80model1
https://www.leadedsolder.com/2026/03/03/trs80-model-1-power-supply-case-fix.html
@LeadedSolder What did you make of the "standard 2 volt composite video signal"? For me the picture with a plain cable was too bright so I added a resistor. Also 2V does not sound too standard to me.
@LeadedSolder "... I first did a dry fit. Then I marked the orientation, applied a generous slathering of model glue to both sides, and put them back in place with the position markings lined up. This is much better than my usual tactic, which is to get both sides wet with glue and then forget exactly what orientation everything is in, then panic."
This has previously been my usual tactic, too, and yours sounds so much better.
@GamesMissed it works great until you realize glue smudges the marker