A viewer of my first Radio Shack MC-10 video reached out and asked if I wanted his Tandy MC-10 "doorstop" computer. All I had to do was cover the shipping costs, which I was happy to do. In this #SepTandy video, I take a closer look at this neglected TRS-80 MC-10, give the computer a thorough external cleaning, and then connect it to a replacement power supply to find out if it still works.
With no original power supply included, I use a Jameco Reliapro ADU090150A2231 AC adapter before attempting the MC-10's first power-on. After confirming that the computer works, I connect an MCX-32 SD expansion module I built using the bill of materials and build information made available by Darren Atkinson.
The MCX-32 SD adds:
I boot MCX BASIC, confirm the additional memory, and take a look at the MCX-32 File Browser v1.3 before loading software directly from an SD card.
Finally, I put the restored MC-10 to work with several programs and games, including Ghost Rush by Paul Shoemaker, Flagon Bird (Flappy Bird), a Color Computer game ported to the MC-10 by Darren Atkinson, and the "Screen Fun" MC-10 Color Computer demo by an MC-10 user credited simply as James.
Links mentioned in my video:
In my personal opinion, after spending time with the Tandy MC-10, I think it's an enjoyable little computer and should not be used as a doorstop.
For more information, check out my TRS-80 MC-10 System Guide.