Iwantgames:) Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 So I just acquired a Osborne 1 and got it cleaned up and working. Unfortunately the only disks I have are productivity applications and this computer does not have the double density upgrade. I can't find single density disks with games anywhere only double density on eBay so my question is how can I get some games onto single density disks the Osborne 1 can read? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'd love to find one of those...one of the coolest computers ever made. Did it come with a communications program? If so, use a null modem to download programs from your PC. I often do that with my Model III. I download anything I want for the III off the internet to my PC. I use DOSBOX to run Telix (what I used to call BBSs with back in the 80s) in host mode. I attach the III to my PC with the null modem cable and use my favorite comm program on the III. It's just like calling a BBS with my III and the PC being the BBS. If your current PC doesn't have an RS232 port, you can buy a USB to RS232 adapter...pretty cheap and Best Buy stocks them. I'd also look into the DD upgrade. I have no idea what it involves but the people on vcfed.org should be able to help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 I got a line on a partially working double density system so hopefully I can use parts from it to make mine DD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Well I got the other Osborne and after taking it apart, cleaning and relubricating the drives have got it working! Now I have both a single density and a double density working just need to repair the ddouble's keyboard (missing keycap and worn out clips) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 Bought my 3rd Osborne (I've gone Osborne crazy lol) just to get this Drive C RAMdisk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Added a original Osborne monitor. Almost 40yrs and still working flawlessly. Wonder if a modern flat screen could last that long lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 I tried 80col mode on the external monitor and nope it needs a adapter which will probably be near impossible to find. If anyone knows where I might find a schematic for the adapter so I could build my own, let me know so far I haven't had any luck finding info on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) Hm, I'm getting a strong deja vu feeling about this. Didn't someone else ask about external monitor on the Osborne before? Perhaps you'll find something here: Edited September 10, 2019 by carlsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) That definitely helps, thank you! Now I just need to figure out where they are hooking the composite wire up to on there. I know one wire goes to ground, I would assume the other is replacing video out but not 100%? It's this little adapter between the system and the monitor cable that I need to create. Edited September 10, 2019 by Iwantgames:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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