Tandy TRS-80 Model II User manual

26-3012
TRS-80® Color
Computer
Deluxe Joystick
Owner's Manual
Custom Manufactured for Radio Shack
A Division of Tandy Corporation

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CUSTOMER, but no t t11!e tot he Software
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the Software perm its this function .
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Software.
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Software allows a backup copy to oe made . However , fo r TRSOOS Software . CUSTO MER is permitted to make a
limited number of add it ion al cop i es for CUSTOMER'S own use .
CUSTOMER may resell or distri bute unmodified copies of the Software pr ovided CUSTOMER has purchased one
copy of the Software for each on e sold or distributed . The pro vi s io ns of this Software License shall al so be
appl i cable to third part i es r ece ivi ng cop i es ol the Software from CUSTOMER.
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sale of the Equ i pment a nd / or Softwa re license to CUSTOMER or to a tr ansact i on whereby RADI O SH ACK sells or
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owner and t or licensor of the Softwa rea nd any manufacturer of the Eq uipment sold by RAD IO SHACK
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TRS-80®Color Computer Deluxe Joystick Owner's Manual
Copyright © 1983: Tandy Corporation, All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction or use without express written permission from
Tandy Corporation, of any portion of this manual is prohibited.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation
of this manual to assure its accuracy, Tandy Corporation
assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in
this manual, or from the use of the information obtained
herein.

Contents
Introduction .. ..... .. .. ..... .. .. ... .. ....... ..... ... . ... ii
11 Description of the Color Computer Deluxe Joystick . . 1
21Connecting the Color Computer Deluxe Joystick... .. 5
3/ Specifications . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . 7

Introduction
Congratulations for purchasing the TRS -80®Color Computer
Deluxe Joystick -the Joystick that is specifically designed
to increase your screen positioning power while playi ng
games and creating Color Computer graphics. Whether you
are having a quiet, but back-stabbing match of Roman
Checkers (26-3071 ), or defending your planet from a
nerve-shattering alien blitz with Galactic Attack (26-3066),
you ' ll find this Joystick to be a definite enhancement to your
TRS-80 Color Computer system.
The TRS-80 Color Computer Deluxe Joystick features:
• Easy installation -just connect the 5-Pin connector to
either JOYSTK Connector at the rear of the Color
Computer. If you have two Deluxe Joysticks, connect both
of them to the JOYSTK Connectors.
• Separate X and Y axis controls which give you precise
screen positioning.
• Selectable "Free-floating" or "Spring Center Return"
Control Stick adjustments which let you tailor the stick
action to the software you are using.
• Convenient "Fire" button lets you execute game or
program functions quickly and efficiently.

1I Description of the Color Computer
Deluxe Joystick
Along with its attractive "high tech" appearance, this Joystick
offers features not common to most Joysticks.
The following diagram shows the components of this amazing
product.
Figure 1. Top view of Deluxe
Joystick with Directional
Scheme.
CD Control Stick. Move this lever in the direction of your
choice. (See Figure 1.)
@ Fire Button. Press this button to fire missiles or initiate a
program function.
@ X-Axis Adjustment Switch. Move this switch to the left
or right to adjust your horizontal position as close as
possible to the screen's center.
© Y-Axis Adjustment Switch. Move this switch up or down
to adjust your vertical position as close as possible to the
screen's center.

Control Stick Operating Modes
The Control Stick has two modes of operation - "Spring
Center Return" and "Free-Floating."
When you first connect your Deluxe Joystick, it will be in
Spring Center Return mode -meaning that the Control Stick
will automatically return to center position when you release
the lever. Also, when you release the leve r, the screen
position will be at (or near) dead center.
You can make the Control Stick "Free-Floating" for the X, Y,
or both Axes. Free-Floating means that the Control Stick will
remain in i ts present position when you release the lever.
FREE
x
Figure 2. Deluxe Joystick Mo de Switches
2

CD X-Axis Mode Switch. To change the X-Axis mode from
Spring Center Return to Free-Floating, hold the Control
Stick at any of the corners. Then, set the switch to FREE.
Caution: Do not move the switches to the FREE position
with the stick in its erect position. Doing so will virtually
freeze the lever motion in the straight-up position.
® Y-Axis Mode Switch. To change the Y-Axis mode from
Spring Center Return to Free-Floating, hold the Control
Stick at any extreme corner. Then, set the switch to
FREE.
@ Changing both Axes. To change both Axes from Spring
Center Return to Free-Floating, hold the Control Stick at
a corner position. Then make sure that both mode
switches are set to FREE.
To re-engage either or both Axes to Spring Center
position, move the mode switch(es) away from the FREE
position.
3

4

2I Connecting the TRS-80 Color
Computer Deluxe Joystick
Figure 3. Connecting the Joystick
1. Make sure that your Color Computer and any other
connected peripherals are OFF.
2. Connect the Joystick's 5-Pin connector to either JOYSTK
Connector at the rear of the Color Computer. (Your
Program Pak manual will specify either the RIGHT or
LEFT JOYSTK Connector.)
3. Turn the system ON. 5

Adjusting the Electrical Center
The two levers on the control stick housing (located below
and to the left of the control stick) allow fine adjustments to
the electrical center of your Joystick. Each lever controls a
separate axis (X or Y) .
X-AXIS
Figure 4. Electrical Center Directions
1. Move this switch up or down to adjust the screen position
vertically.
2. Move this switch left or right to adjust the screen position
horizontally.
The Fire Button
Frequently, a program or action game will require that you
use a "fire button." Press the red Fire Button to fire a missile
or to start a new game. 6

3I Specifications
Dimensions
Weight
4" Long x 3.25" High x 4"
Deep
(10.16 x 8.25 x 10.16 ems .)
8 ounces (226.8 grams)
Temperature and Humidity Range
Operating 41°F-104°F (5 °C-40° C)
40%-80% Humidity
Storage
Cable Length
-40°F-160°F (- 40° C-71 ° C)
20%-90% Humidity
5 feet (1 . 52 Meters)
Joystick Controller Jack Pinouts
,M,
~
3
1. Comparator Input (Right-Left)
2. Comparator Input (Up-Down)
3. Ground
4. "Fire" button. High when open, Low when closed.
5. Vee, current-limited +5VDC
7

SERVICE POLICY
Radio Shack's nationwide network of service facilities provides quick,
convenient, and reliable repairservices fo rall of its computer products, in
most instances. Warranty service will be performed in accordance with
Radio Shack's Limited Warranty.Non-warranty service will be provided at
reasonable parts and labor co sts.
Because of the sensitivity of computer equipment, and the problems
which can resu lt from improper servicing .. the following limitations also
apply to the services offered by Radio Shack:
1. If any of the warranty seals on any Radio Shack computer products are
broken, Rad io Shack reserv es the right to refuse to service the
equipment or to void an y remaining warranty on the equipment.
2. If an y Radio Shack computer equipment has been modified so that it is
not within manufa ctu rer's specifications, including, but not limited to ,
the installation of any non-Radio Shack part.s , components, or
replacement boards, then Radio Shack reserves the right to refuse to
service the equipment, void any remaining warranty, remove and
repla ce any non-Radio Shack part found in the equipment, and
perform whatever modifications are necessary to return the
equipment to original factory manufacturer's specifications.
3. The cost for the labor and parts required to return the Radio Shack
computer equipment to original manufacturer's specifications will be
charged to the customer in addition to the normal repair charge.

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