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Radio Shack TRS-80 X-PAD GT-116 - User Manual

Radio Shack TRS-80 X-PAD GT-116
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Radio Shack TRS-80 X-PAD GT-116 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerRadio Shack
ModelTRS-80 X-PAD GT-116
TypeGraphics Tablet
Input MethodStylus
ConnectivityWired
InterfaceProprietary
CompatibilityTRS-80 Computers

Summary

LIMITED WARRANTY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1; Getting Started

Setting Up the X-Pad

Provides instructions on how to set up the X-Pad, including its components.

Connecting the X-Pad

Details the step-by-step process for connecting the X-Pad to the Color Computer.

Using the Pen

Explains how the X-Pad pen interacts with the computer to send coordinate data.

2; Meet Your X-Pad

So Whats the Point?

Introduces a program for setting individual points on the Color Computer TV Screen.

3; The X-Pads Surface Area

Display Area and Menu Area

Defines the two main areas on the X-Pad writing surface: Display and Menu.

Marginally Speaking

Describes the different types of margins (X, Y, Bottom) on the X-Pad writing surface.

The Cartesian System According to X-Pad

Explains the X-Pad's coordinate system, including ranges and centerpoint.

4; Its a Bird, Its a Plane; No Its... X-Pad!

This Doesnt Look Like Kansas Anymore, Cursor!

Describes a program that displays a blinking cursor mirroring the Pen's position.

5; Art for X-Pads Sake

6; From Here to Eternity

Length Routine

Explains how to use a program to measure the length of lines on the X-Pad.

Gotta Draw the Line Somewhere

Describes the process of measuring the length of drawn lines or objects.

7; Plenty of Air and Plenty of Room

Tippecanoe and Two-Dimensional Area, Too!

Explains how the X-Pad calculates the area of geometric figures.

Area Routine

Details the program steps for finding the area of traced figures.

8; Circling the Landing X-Pad

Circle Routine

Provides the program and steps for drawing circles using the X-Pad.

9; Brushing on the First Coat

Painting Box Routine

Theres More To This Than Meets the Eye

10; Menu or Ala Carte?

Menu Routine

Presents a program that sets up a menu in the display area.

11; A Display Saved...

Tele-Prompter

CLOADM Em Up and Head Em Out!

Explains how to load saved graphic displays from cassette using CLOADM.

12; Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Tender Loving Care

Provides guidelines for handling and moving the X-Pad instrument carefully.

Appendix A; Specifications

Appendix B; Pen Status Summary

Appendix D; X-Pad Data Interpretation

Appendix E; Template;Menu Demonstration Program

Appendix F; Defining Your Own Menu Commands