zlraa@iceman.jcu.oz (Ross Alford) (12/30/89)
I've just worked out how to post an original message, so here goes: I'm looking for a description of the command language, operating system, or whatever you'd like to call it that's built into the Tandy Portable Disk Drive. I want to use mine with machines other than the M100/102, specifically a NEC8401 and a PClone. I have done some snooping on the serial line, and suspect that given time I'll be able to work out what's happening, but it is complex and cryptic enough that that will take some time. Being in Northern Australia, I do not have access to Compuserve or other commercial information utilities, so can't try there. Surely someone out there has seen this info. All responses will be very gratefully received. Thanks in Advance, Ross Alford zlraa@iceman.jcu.oz
wally@hpdml93.HP.COM (Wally Overton) (01/03/90)
From:wally@hpdml45.hp.com(Wally Overton, Disk Mechanisms Div., HP, Boise, ID) I would like the same information as Ross about the operating system of the PDD.Communication software, with cables, is available from Traveling Software (18702 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, Washington 98011, USA, 1-800-343-8080) called "Lapdos II" at $129.95 (Last I heard). This is advertised to handle PC to M100/M200 and PC to PDD with some sophistication. Being cheap and a " I'd rather do it myself!" kind a guy, I would rather learn the protocol and write some code. If anyone can help, my thanks too> Wally Overton wally@hpdml45.HP.COM (208) 323-2819