IBM PCjr

Has anyone used the Cluster attachment between two or more Jr's ?

If Memory serves me, the Cluster is not a direct one to one attachment, but rather
needs a host...

IBM Flatbed Color Scanner-Parallel Black

I have this scanner but no software, bought it new in the late 80's (I think)
but the software has gotten lost...

Anyone have this units software I would appreciate some help....

chuck

Has anyone attempted or thought of doing a Bios rewrite ?

Seems there are some areas that could be modified to add more benefit to the Jr.

I would be interested to hear these thoughts if someone has reviewed this task.

Chuck

I saw this, if I did not have two already I would have bid.. PS who ever bought it (if they read this) sounded like it might need work, troubleshooting , maybe the power supply. Please let me know if help is needed.... I like to make sure these old units get back in service, so few are still around....

Wow saw a system with the RAPPORT 2nd drive on ebay and it did not sell first time around.. Systems like this would have been scooped up in a hurry a couple years back. Since I have my 3Flop board the Racore and Rapports are kinda clunky, but to have an original system is really nice.... It is only ...

Here is a quick reference of the I/O port map, may come in handy. PC I/O port address map Range (hex) Function 000 - 1FF Base system 200 Reserved 201 Game control 202 - 277 Reserved 278 - 27F LPT2: (2nd printer port) 280 - 2F7 Reserved 2F8 - 2FF COM2: 300 - 377 Reserved 378 - 37F LPT1: (1st printer ...

From JamesO I have pictures of my PCjrs I will put up. I have to get them out of storage again as soon as I can. Both of my monitors are not functional but I recently got the CGA to VGA adapter from TexElec. The PCjrs monitors need new capacitors based on the acrid smell. I have repaired a couple o...

That is interesting about the IBM AT. I bought an IBM5160 and have not yet played with it, but I suspect that Dr.DOS may work ok with it.

I have never used it but heard it had a few advantages. i will need to consider it when I get time...

Good info,thanks
Chuck

Just picked up a MCE2VGA adapter from SERDASHOP.COM (Serge, owner was very helpful) (UPDATE... This is also available at Texelec, as Sara). If you decide to try this make sure you get the FPGA addon, this is needed. This is a nice solution to get your PCjr or any other PC/TANDY CGA 80's machine and ...

Picked up a new toy for my PCXT 5160.
Found it new in sealed box on EBAY....
Hope to get it installed this fall...

Anyone have any experience with the Kaypro machines... Boot disks, CPM ?

Todd...Did you get the monitor running ? pictures?
The old Ambers were the best...

Oh ok super... Thanks. I want to find out more about the 800XL sounds like a nice platform... gotta do my homework..
And yea the bean bags may be a stretch, 'literally'

Ken, what is you thoughts on the Atari vs Nintendo NES ... I had both back in the day, when my son was little, actually enjoyed the NES quite a bit, sitting in bean bafs playing Freddie Kruger for days trying to finish the game...... But remember the original Atari with TANK, and Race cars, wow sooo...

AH not bad colors look good !

is that Video out put similar to the Jr ? RGB ?
I see it is on a flat screen so are you using a convertor ?

Would love to see a few pics !!!

Thanks Ken.... good info.. I looked for some controllers for the 800XL and did not find anything that would be part of the original type setup... but I will look at the link you suggested and check it out .. I like the arcade type games....when in college I enjoyed the Starwars arcade that you had t...

KenEG ... I noticed you have the 800XL, so wanted to know a little about it please. I have wanted to get a Game system, Nintendo, or the like, but have seen the Atarii 800XL and wondered if there was a good supply of games still around and most importantly, how playing experience on the system actua...

Has any one had Dr.DOS run on the Jr ?
Just curiuos what the difference is from that of the IBM DOS..
As I have never loaded it, or tried it ..

If you are planning on getting into your Jr case and making MODS , you may want to read this... The case of the Jr is a trap for those that want to add a switch, or powersupply etc, or an add-on custom board as an upgrade or mod. If you have a multimeter, grab it first and try this out! Set the mete...