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I can scan a P-Code label - it's coming off anyway... I think it makes sense to look at these and perhaps create new labels that reflect mods as well. I have a bunch of disk controllers - two are TI's (Guion mod and the other with switchable 80 track), and a CorComp (no label at all). My other labels look like they have been wet at some point in the past... :/ I think re-creating these is the way to go - my card labels are pretty good but they are 30+ years old now...

Nope - but it does make me wonder if the PEB might be the culprit? In DM2 with a TI controller - super simple setup I get a Disk Error 31 every time. I don't normally use a Speech Unit - but I plugged on in just on the off chance there was some contact issue between the firehose and the computer. Changed the drive select - same behavior as DS1. No cart expander... Also tried using a head cleaner floppy with some alcohol. Looking for a goat, alter and some black candles now... Cheers, Arthur...

Hi All, Have a standard TI drive configured as DSK3. It'll format but fails verification. Since I can't format Lotharek images either (with any of 3 different controllers - but it works fine if I init the images on the PC) I have been living with the weirdness. However, now I need to actually format a diskette and it simply won't work with any controller using any disk manager. Sounds like the drive... So how do I fix the damn thing?!? Or is this one of those circumstances where I buy one on eBay, swap it, and cross my fingers?!? By the way - it seems to have no problem reading or writing to disks it's made in the past... Cheers, Arthur...

Yep - I eventually figured out that I could access the menu by going to the color bars, then the module menu. It's pretty wonky... will probably get the ROMS because I support what Gregory is doing! And I figure - why not??? LOL Here is a picture of the card - anyone know what the jumpers near the eprom do?

Thanks for the info - bummer, I was really hoping it would do the trick. In any event - I'll upgrade the thing with the MG eprom set. The card is in pristine condition - so it seems a shame to not maintain it. Very much appreciate the response!

Hi All, Just scored a Corcomp DS/DD controller on eBay for a too high price. However, having some minor issues. Because the Corcomp throws up it's own boot screen - it intercepts the Ex Bas 2.7 suite menu. When I select the cart on the Corcomp menu the system hangs. (though I must assume it works for someone as the Corcomp diagnostics are on the cart) I can't get to boot manager (download a disk image) because ftp at WHT seems to be having permissions problems and I can't go any deeper than 1 subdir - so if anyone could pitch me a disk image of the latest Corcomp utilities that would be awesome. So basic questions - anyone using it, do you have the utils, are you using a Lothrek (and if so, can you send diskette image specs for the 40 and 80 track disks that I can try out. Trying to get a working 2880 sector disk happening. (I do have it working on my Myarc in the other PEB - but not so far on the Corcomp) Is there some way of bypassing or turning off the boot screen? I looked in the manuals but didn't see anything obvious. The controller seems to be working - both Lothrek drives are responding and my 40 track images seem to be working. Is there something specific I need to do on the controller (cracking the case) to make it work? Apologies for so many questions - it seems that every new disk controller is an adventure! Cheers, Arthur...

Wow - sign me up, how do I sign up? me me me me me me! (hand raised)

Yay - I made my Coretex 80 Cart! You guys rock - and this is super cool!

Is there a 28 pin ROM that this device could be crammed into? https://www.ultimateapple2.com/catalogzen154/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_15&products_id=70 "The No-Slot Clock is a 'chip like' device that is installed in the IIe, IIc, IIc+ or Laser 128 under a ROM and keeps the time and date. It can also be used in the Apple II+, Franklin ACE 1000 or other Apple II clone with expansion slots (as long as there is a peripheral card with a 28 pin ROM on board), and some IBM PC's. Please note that unlike other No-Slot Clocks, THIS version WILL FIT in a IIc or IIc+ with a Memory Expansion Card installed! It also allows for battery replacement with new, standard 1025 button cells, and even has connections for the ability to use other backup battery supplies. The No-Slot Clock is ProDOS compatible (patch ProDOS or load driver on boot). The patch/driver work by alerting ProDOS there is a ThunderClock-like device installed. Some applications like AppleWorks will utilize the clock without any modifications. When the patch/driver is loaded Copy II+ will automatically recognize that a clock is installed and bypass the "Please Enter Date" screens. Note: Please see the Forums for related support, discussions, documents, and software."

99/8 and a lot of interesting peripherals! http://www.ebay.com/itm/TI-99-4A-and-99-8-home-computers-software-and-accessories-/191747925638

It's funny - I do have the TI Writer strip and noticed that everything matched yet I couldn't figure out how to turn line numbers off. Turns out that F5 (next window) seems to accomplish that by pushing the numbers off the left side of the screen. Good enough!

Yep - I have a programmer, a bunch of adapters, and just received a 512K flash ROM/GROM. Seems to also have a small AT49F040 loose in the static bag. Not sure what the next step should be. I have been reading the forums - and a version of Basic that supported 80 col would be very high my my list of desired projects! Seems to be the same board in my Extended Basic 2.7 Suite cart minus the big chip!

Is this something that can be loaded and run - can't seem to figure out what to do with it?

Anyone know if a keyboard strip for BA Writer exists?

I'd help test. I like the idea of offloading processing to the F18A. Other options might involve allowing the importing of keys generated on other machines. Too bad there is no USB - as crypto routines in some secure USB keys might be accessible.

Certainly fix the drive - or replace it such that you can get your data OFF that media. Then replace it with a Lotharek floppy emulator! They are expensive - but worth it... http://lotharek.pl/product.php?pid=120

Hi Everyone, Thought you'd get a kick out of this. Very simple actually. Download and install a copy of OpenOffice/LibreOffice on your PC and open whatever excel file you need to port. Then "Save As" in the SYLK format. This stands for Symbolic Link File Format. Open up ti99dir and copy that file to a disk image. You want to do this as Int/Fix, 128, and Binary File (no conversion). Make a diskette or an .HFE image (if you are using a Lotharek). Fire up MS Multiplan on the TI-99 and press T (for transfer), and O (for options). Set the file type as SYLK. You can also specify the location of your data drive in the form "DSKx." (but not as part of the filename, it has to be set under options in the field just below the file type selector) Press T, then L (for load) and enter the filename. Prepare to wait. After about a minute you'll see it processing SYLK lines as the data is fed into Multiplan. Done - go to T (Transfer), then O (Options) -set file type as Normal and then T, F, Save to save your Multiplan file. Go nuts - slowly... Obviously, your spreadsheets need to be dirt simple - I didn't test this with formulas but it should be able to handle basic A1 to R1C1 formula conversions. Cheers, Arthur...

Yes, GPG is the open source implementation of PGP.

Basically, something like GPG.

Hi All, Are there any strong encryption packages for files or disks that come recommended? Cheers, Arthur...