AMenard Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 AMenard - HOORAY - You are the first person to mention the BASIC tutorials - It makes me feel good that at least ONE TI'er is getting some on info on that.... I didn't own a TI99/4A back in the days, so it's all new to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 JULY18.pdf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 YN_03_07.pdf YN_03_07.DSK 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Does anyone have a copy of the construction manual for a FORTI card using a Willforth Protoboard (from the timeline)? That's one I've never come across, though I have seen it described before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I only have this: (with "Willford", not "Willforth" in the Filename) FORTI-Sound-Board-(WillfordAppendixC).pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I only have this: (with "Willford", not "Willforth" in the Filename) FORTI-Sound-Board-(WillfordAppendixC).pdf I think this is it Schmitzi, I believe I have the same document at home. This is probably the one Jim is looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) I also have this one converted from an older .max file, i do not know if it could be useful.scrolling the PDF at the bottom there is somethink that seems an ugly schematic FORTi Music Card Users Manual.pdf Edited July 2, 2018 by ti99iuc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Actually, what I am looking for is the 142-page construction manual from Mike DeFrank, described in the third bullet of this month's timeline entry on page one of Yesterday's News. I have the other schematics that are out there--and used them to make a modern schematic. I was curious as to what would be contained in such a thorough construction manual--142 pages is HUGE, and I have never seen a copy of it anywhere.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 maybe many many ideas for new cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 maybe many many ideas for new cards That's a good thing! My plan is to eventually remove both RS-232 cards, one an HDX, so that will free up a couple of slots for something cool in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 AUG18.pdf 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 That graphic om top of next months calendar is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Irony Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Sparkdrummer, thanks for putting this out each month! I'm just getting started with the TI-99, and I've been finding myself digging through the old newsletters and supplementary disks archived on whtech, as I completely missed out on that scene growing up (my family didn't get a computer until '96, and dialup didn't come until after that). I'll echo what the others have already said, the retro xeroxed newsletter look is the perfect touch! Also, great timing with the Adventureland article, as I've been exploring that adventure (loaded onto the TI via cassette) lately. I keep trying to avoid too many spoilers, just to see how far I can get, but we'll see how far my willpower takes me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Admiral Irony - Thanks for the flowers. As stated before - I get more enjoyment out of putting YN together than whomever might read it. The timing of the Adventureland article was probably a fluke thing, because I'd put that issue to bed probably a month or so ago. Sometimes I wonder on how many people actually read the thing, but it doesn't matter, If I had just one reader I'd still publish it, just like the calendar. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 YN_03_08.pdf YN_03_08.dsk 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 SEP18.pdf 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 YN_0309.pdf pro football analyst.pdf YN_03_09.DSK 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhodes Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks for making Y.N.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I love getting my memory jogged by these things... I am certain I would have been at the 1988 Seattle Faire... That would have been were I picked up a CC-40, and Mechatronics Gram Karte board with all my paper-route money. From Barb (in the Puget Sound 99'ers newsletter 1988-01): The Third Annual Seattle TI99/4A Convention By Barbara Wiederhold The 1988 Seattle Convention will be held this year at the Seattle Center Snoqualmie Room. It will be held on Saturday, September 24. This is our plan: On Friday, September 23, there will be a hospitality room open at the Executive Inn next to the Space Needle. Then from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM will be a discussion session in the Ballroom of the hotel where you can have the opportunity to questions to VENDORS, DEALERS, ETC. Dinner will be served at 8:00 PM with a live band (50's Music) will play until 1:00 AM. This Friday night special will be pre-sold at 18.00 per person and serving 225 maximum. So, if you can join this Friday night happening, don't miss it and save that cost now... bring wife, date, mate, etc... A pretty outstanding setting, meal, dance, conversation. For the price, buy two tickets, bring a friend. Saturday morning the convention set up time is 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. at the Snoqualmie room across the Seattle Center grounds near the Colosium. If you are staying at the Executive Inn, you can call and arrange for a long black limosine to drive you over to the convention site on 1st avenue for no charge. So everyone, take this chance to stay at the hotel friday and or Saturday night. Single rooms 54.00, double rooms 64.00. 2 to a single room or 4 to a double room will have to be reserved. We can put you all together somehow and defray that hotel cost so we can have the Snoqualmie room from 7:00 til Midnight so 9 AM to 1:00 PM we will have seminars. All the distributors, speakers on special topics will spend that time with us until 1:00 PM. We will have lots of time to see the products demonstrated and hear what everyone has to say. Equipment will be covered until 1:00 PM, then the selling will start until 6:00 PM. After cleanup and putting things away, we will stay longer for a chat and get together at the hospitality room on Saturday night. Remember, for those staying at the hotel, that free black limosine will take you into Seattle, leave you where you want to go and pick you up again. -M@ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Barb sent me lots of things that I was in need of while I was in Germany. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 OCT18.pdf 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 YN_03_10.pdf YN_03_10A.DSK YN_03_10B.DSK 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 YN_03_10.pdf YN_03_10A.DSK YN_03_10B.DSK In this bizarre world in which we live, Yesterday's News is always consistent, always on time and always enjoyable. You're doing a great job Sparky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Interesting rant about Craig Miller... A bit harsh in my view, although I tend to agree that the targeted audience, and hence sales, shrinks the more esoteric a product is. I did not get back into the TI till the mid-90's even though I was on GEnie, so I was totally oblivious to all this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Vorticon - I agree on it being harsh. Harry Brashear was an exceedingly outspoken individual back in the day, at least in my opinion. He attacked my club (VAST) about the move about to be made to make our club to include ALL computers. It was a bit before my time, but the club suffered because of it. BUT - A good many of the people who wanted to make the change were movers and shakers that had moved on (not UP) to PC's, Macs and or Amigas. Omega - As always - Thanks for the flowers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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