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CoCo Links

2016-02-24T19:41:09Z

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[[Image:3Mugateers.GIF|right|The Three Mugateers]]

CoCo is the nickname given to the Radio Shack TRS-80 '''Co'''lor '''Co'''mputer.

==External CoCo Related Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tandy_Color_Computer TRS-80 Color Computer Wikipedia Page] - A rather well done information page on just what a CoCo is.
*[http://coco3.com/ The TRS-80.Tandy Color Computer Supersite] - No longer active and full of SPAM, but use the search engine to find lots information for the CoCo.
*[http://cococoding.com/ CoCo Coding] - Massive Color Computer programming and documentation repository.
*[http://cloud9tech.com.com/ The Cloud-9 Page] - State of the art hardware and software upgrades for the CoCo.
*[http://glensideccc.com/ The Glenside Color Computer Club Page] - More information on the CoCo.
*[http://www.colorcomputerarchive.com/ TRS-80 Color Computer Archives] - A wealth of Coco software in organized directories. Most sofware for the Coco can be found here as well as manuals and magazines.
*[http://tandycoco.com/ CoCo News, Reviews & Updates] - CoCo commentary with news and hardware and software reviews.
*[http://tandycoco.com/forum/ The Color Computer Forums] CoCo Enthusiast Forum pages.
*[http://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ JAVA based DriveWire 4 by Aaron Wolfe] - Opens the CoCo to new features and worlds, with virtual drive access from your PC, DW4 MIDI for the Coco, OS-9 terminals, and much, much more!
*[http://users.axess.com/twilight/sock/ Sock Master's CoCo Page] - Home of CoCo's Donkey Kong Emulator, Twilight Term, mind-blowing CoCo demos such as CocoTracker (Coco Mod player) and much more.
*[http://www.cocoquest.com/ CoCo Quest] - Home of Mike Snyder's CoCo games.
*[http://sites.google.com/site/dabarnstudio/ Da Barn Studios] - A site dedicated to the software projects of Bill Pierce as well as Music from the Tandy/Radio Shack Color Computer 1, 2 & 3.
*[http://lost.l-w.ca/coco/lwtools/ LWTools]- is a set of cross-development tools for the Motorola 6809 and Hitachi 6309 microprocessors.
*[http://sourceforge.net/projects/nitros9/ NitrOS-9 on SourceForge] - The open source operating system for all CoCo's and Dragons. Great documentation in the wiki.
*[ftp://www.rtsi.com/OS9/OS9_6X09/ RTSI OS9 Archive] - The exclusive archive of OS9 software and tools.
*[ftp://www.rtsi.com/RSDOS/ RTSI RSDOS Archive] - The archive of RSDOS software and tools.
*[http://sourceforge.net/projects/toolshed/ The Toolshed] - Great set of tools including a 6809 assembler, utilities for managing disk images, and much more.
*[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=coco_chat Coco Chat] - You can chat with folks interested in CoCo programming.
*[http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/ NitrOS9.LCURTISBOYLE.COM] - A set of Coco 1/2/3 web pages by L. Curtis Boyle on NitrOS-9.
*[http://alsplace.os9al.com/subetha.html Al's Place] - The Home and history of Sub-Etha Software. A lot of info on Coco and OS-9.
*[http://cocomc10.pereanet.com/ Yet Another Coco & MC-10 Site] - Dedicated to the Tandy/Radio Shack MC-10 Micro Color Computer and the Color Computers 1, 2 & 3.
*[http://www.cs.unc.edu/~yakowenk/coco.html Color Computer Stuff] - SO, WHY ARE RADIO SHACK COLOR COMPUTERS SUDDENLY COOL?
*[http://www.vavasour.ca/cfdm/ Coco Friends Disk Magazine] - A web version of back issues of "Coco Friends Disk Magazine"
*[http://www.vavasour.ca/jeff/trs80.html Jeff Vavasour's TRS-80 EMULATION Page] - The first Color Computer Emulator. Jeff's TRS-80 emulation is good stuff. All MSDOS based, so modern computers need a DOSBox to run the emulators.
*[http://archive.worldofdragon.org/index.php?title=Main_Page The Dragon Archive] - This page contains links to various resources related to the Dragon 32 and Dragon 64 microcomputers.
*[https://sourceforge.net/projects/vcce/ Virtual Color Computer (Vcc)] - the VCC Color Computer 3 Emulator for Windows download page. This is the last official release by the author.
*[http://members.optusnet.com.au/nickma/ProjectArchive/index.html Nickolas Marentes' Project Archive] - Nick's page includes information on all his CoCo projects and programs, interviews, software downloads and interesting information about the CoCo 3's (still) elusive 256 color mode.
*[http://cocoman.org/cocoman/ Coco Man's Webpage] - This Page Deticated to the Tandy/ Radio Shack Color Computer "COCO".
*[http://users.digitalindigo.net/~techno/coco.html Techno's CoCo Page] - Lots of interesting information about the various models of the CoCo, including pictures.
*[http://iloveglory.freehostia.com/daggorath/index.html The Dungeons of Daggorath Video Game] - A page devoted to the classic CoCo game, considered by many to be one of the best games of all time!
*[http://www.trs-80.com/wordpress/orch80/ Ira Goldklang's TRS-80 Revived Site] - Ira's TRS-80 site with pages devoted to the Orchestra 80/85/90.
*[http://coco.etechwds.com/ Life and Times of the Color Computer] - Steve Bjork's homepage. I wish Steve would get back to work on the Coco 4 project.

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CoCoSDC

2015-09-02T12:40:29Z

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The CoCoSDC is a floppy drive controller replacement desined by [[Darren Atkinson]]. Instead of hooking up old floppy drives, it uses SD memory cards and disk image files. Since the CoCoSDC emulates the Western Digital 1774 floppy controller chip, it is basically 100% compatible with any CoCo software, including copy protected disks. You can connect a real floppy interface and the CoCoSDC at the same time using a [[Multi-Pak]], then backup physical floppies to disk images on an SD card. Copy protected disks can be backed up using tools like Carl England's [[Defeater]].

Ed "Zippster" Snider is now producing the CoCoSDC interfaces and sells them (as of 12/2014) for $30 as a kit or $40 assembled. They are designed to fit in an FD502 disk drive controller case, but [[Tim Lindner]] has been making plexiglass panels for $10.

Read more about CoCoSDC on the official site: http://cocosdc.blogspot.com/

Older information:

CoCo floppy disk replacement devices and software have one major shortcoming – the inability to use software in which the author wrote his or her own floppy disk access routines.
All versions Drivewire and the SuperIDE; CoCoNet and the Micro SD Pak, Bluetooth Pak and RS-232 Pak all suffer from this problem.

Darren set out to alleviate the problem by designing a Color Computer Floppy Disk Emulator, based on an Atmega micro-controller. The CoCo SDC also provides 8 banks of flash RAM so users can program their favorite ROM or alternative OS as well. SDC-DOS and DECB reside in banks 0 and 1, respectfully, when shipped. The SDC was designed to fit into a FD-501 or 502 case, as shown below.

Darren has a [http://cocosdc.blogspot.com/ blog] where some basic info is currently stored. A real user manual is available [http://www.tandycoco.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=99&t=246 here].

[[File:cocosdc.jpg]]

The device gives direct access to floppy disk images stored on and SDHC card, as well as images on a Drivewire server, while allowing use of real floppy hardware - so long as you have an MPI.
Check here for a review [http://tandycoco.com/forum/page/cocosdc the review].

CoCoSDC

2015-09-02T12:38:17Z

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The CoCoSDC is a floppy drive controller replacement desined by [[Darren Atkinson]]. Instead of hooking up old floppy drives, it uses SD memory cards and disk image files. Since the CoCoSDC emulates the Western Digital 1774 floppy controller chip, it is basically 100% compatible with any CoCo software, including copy protected disks. You can connect a real floppy interface and the CoCoSDC at the same time using a [[Multi-Pak]], then backup physical floppies to disk images on an SD card. Copy protected disks can be backed up using tools like Carl England's [[Defeater]].

Ed "Zippster" Snider is now producing the CoCoSDC interfaces and sells them (as of 12/2014) for $30 as a kit or $40 assembled. They are designed to fit in an FD502 disk drive controller case, but [[Tim Lindner]] has been making plexiglass panels for $10.

Read more about CoCoSDC on the official site: http://cocosdc.blogspot.com/

Older information:

CoCo floppy disk replacement devices and software have one major shortcoming – the inability to use software in which the author wrote his or her own floppy disk access routines.
All versions Drivewire and the SuperIDE; CoCoNet and the Micro SD Pak, Bluetooth Pak and RS-232 Pak all suffer from this problem.

Darren set out to alleviate the problem by designing a Color Computer Floppy Disk Emulator, based on an Atmega micro-controller. The CoCo SDC also provides 8 banks of flash RAM so users can program their favorite ROM or alternative OS as well. SDC-DOS and DECB reside in banks 0 and 1, respectfully, when shipped. The SDC was designed to fit into a FD-501 or 502 case, as shown below.

Darren has a [http://cocosdc.blogspot.com/ blog] where some basic info is currently stored. A real user manual is available [http://tandycoco.com/forum/viewtopic.php?style=1&f=99&t=246 here].

[[File:cocosdc.jpg]]

The device gives direct access to floppy disk images stored on and SDHC card, as well as images on a Drivewire server, while allowing use of real floppy hardware - so long as you have an MPI.
Check here for a review [http://tandycoco.com/forum/page/cocosdc the review].

RGB to VGA Converter

2015-05-08T16:29:34Z

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Roy Justus makes an RGB to VGA adapter for the Color Computer 3.
The adapter uses the CoCo 3's RBG connector, and converts the signal to VGA, usable even on LCD monitors.

[[File:Rgb_conv.jpg]]

[[File:Z-89_play.jpg]]

You can read a full review of the RGB to VGA adapter on [http://tandycoco.com/forum//app.php/page/vga-adapter this page].

Roy can be contacted on the [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco CoCo Mailing List] if you wish to purchase one.

CoCoSDC

2015-05-08T16:19:06Z

Random rodder:

{{NavHardware}}

The CoCoSDC is a floppy drive controller replacement desined by [[Darren Atkinson]]. Instead of hooking up old floppy drives, it uses SD memory cards and disk image files. Since the CoCoSDC emulates the Western Digital 1774 floppy controller chip, it is basically 100% compatible with any CoCo software, including copy protected disks. You can connect a real floppy interface and the CoCoSDC at the same time using a [[Multi-Pak]], then backup physical floppies to disk images on an SD card. Copy protected disks can be backed up using tools like Carl England's [[Defeater]].

Ed "Zippster" Snider is now producing the CoCoSDC interfaces and sells them (as of 12/2014) for $30 as a kit or $40 assembled. They are designed to fit in an FD502 disk drive controller case, but [[Tim Lindner]] has been making plexiglass panels for $10.

Read more about CoCoSDC on the official site: http://cocosdc.blogspot.com/

Older information:

CoCo floppy disk replacement devices and software have one major shortcoming – the inability to use software in which the author wrote his or her own floppy disk access routines.
All versions Drivewire and the SuperIDE; CoCoNet and the Micro SD Pak, Bluetooth Pak and RS-232 Pak all suffer from this problem.

Darren set out to alleviate the problem by designing a Color Computer Floppy Disk Emulator, based on an Atmega micro-controller. The CoCo SDC also provides 8 banks of flash RAM so users can program their favorite ROM or alternative OS as well. SDC-DOS and DECB reside in banks 0 and 1, respectfully, when shipped. The SDC was designed to fit into a FD-501 or 502 case, as shown below.

Darren has a [http://cocosdc.blogspot.com/ blog] where some basic info is currently stored. A real user manual is available [http://tandycoco.com/forum//viewtopic.php?style=1&f=99&t=246 here].

[[File:cocosdc.jpg]]

The device gives direct access to floppy disk images stored on and SDHC card, as well as images on a Drivewire server, while allowing use of real floppy hardware - so long as you have an MPI.
Check here for a review [http://tandycoco.com/forum//app.php/page/cocosdc the review].

Darren Atkinson

2014-02-10T22:18:54Z

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CoCoSDC

2014-02-10T22:18:05Z

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CoCo floppy disk replacement devices and software have one major shortcoming – the inability to use software in which the author wrote his or her own floppy disk access routines.
All versions Drivewire and the SuperIDE; CoCoNet and the Micro SD Pak, Bluetooth Pak and RS-232 Pak all suffer from this problem.

Darren set out to alleviate the problem by designing a Color Computer Floppy Disk Emulator, based on an Atmega micro-controller. The CoCo SDC also provides 8 banks of flash RAM so users can program their favorite ROM or alternative OS as well. SDC-DOS and DECB reside in banks 0 and 1, respectfully, when shipped. The SDC was designed to fit into a FD-501 or 502 case, as shown below.

Darren has a [http://cocosdc.blogspot.com/ blog] where some basic info is currently stored. A real user manual is currently in the works.

[[File:cocosdc.jpg]]

The device gives direct access to floppy disk images stored on and SDHC card, as well as images on a Drivewire server, while allowing use of real floppy hardware - so long as you have an MPI.
Keep an eye on the Tandy CoCo Blog for more info and [http://tandycoco.com/blog/archives/401 review updates].

RGB to VGA Converter

2014-02-10T18:24:15Z

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Roy Justus makes an RGB to VGA adapter for the Color Computer 3.
The adapter uses the CoCo 3's RBG connector, and converts the signal to VGA, usable even on LCD monitors.

[[File:Rgb_conv.jpg]]

[[File:Z-89_play.jpg]]

You can read a full review of the RGB to VGA adapter on [http://tandycoco.com/blog/roy-justice-vga-adapter this page].

Roy can be contacted on the [http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco CoCo Mailing List] if you wish to purchase one.

Hardware

2014-02-10T18:22:26Z

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==Audio Digitizers==
*[[Delta Pro]]
*[[Max Sound]] - GimeSoft's audio recorder that used the joystick port.

==Audio Output Devices==
*[[Orchestra-90 CC (26-3143)]] - Stereo Music Synthesizer
*[[Speech/Sound Cartridge (26-3144A)]] - Music and Speech Synthesizer
*[[Super Voice]] - Speech Systems' Speech Synthesizer device that could sing.
*[[Real Talker]] Voice Synthesizer by Colorware

==Bus Expander==
*[[Multipak|Tandy Multipak (26-3024)]]
*[[Multipak|Tandy Multipak (26-3124)]]
*[[Howard Medical Slotpak]]
*[[Orion Technologies XPort]]
*[[CoNect Xpander]]
*[[CoNect Y Box]]
*[[Y-Cable]]
*[[Solderless Proto Board]]

==Computers & Clones==
*[[TRS-80 Color Computers]] (A list of all available models)
*[[Dragon]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_MC-10 MC-10 Micro Color Computer]
*[[CP400]]
*[[TDP-100]]
*[[LZ Color64]] Brazilian clone
*[[Dynacom MX-1600]] Brazilian clone

==Tandy/Radio Shack Tape Drive Systems==
*[[CCR-81 (26-1208)]]
*[[CCR-82]]
*[[CCR-83]]

==Other Tape Drive Systems==
*[[Exatron Stringy Floppy]]

==Tandy/Radio Shack Floppy Disk Systems==
*[[26-3022]]
*[[26-3029]]
*[[FD-500 (26-3129)]]
*[[FD-501 (26-3131)]]
*[[FD-502 (26-3133)]]
*[[Other Floppy Disk]]
*[[Hacking Disk]] 40, 80 Track, 2 Sides
[http://users.digitalindigo.net/~techno/coco_floppy.html Extracted from]

==Other Floppy Disk Controllers==
*[[SDC Floppy Emulator]]
*[[Disto Super Controller]]
*[[Disto Super Controller II]]
*[[Disto Mini Controller]]
*[[J&M/Owl-Ware]]
*[[Hard Drive Specialists]]
*[[Sardis Technologies 'no-halt' Controller]]

==Alternate Floppy Disk Controller ROMs==
*[[ADOS/ADOS-3]]
*[[RGBDOS]]
*[[JDOS]]
*[[MYDOS]]
*[[CDOS]]
*[[OWLDOS]]
*[[HDB-DOS]]

==Hard Drive Controllers==
*[[Tandy Hard Drive Controller]]
*[[Burke & Burke]] - CoCo XT/CoCo XT-RTC
*[[KenTon]] - SCSI
*[[Gleside IDE Interface]]
*[[Cloud-9 SuperIDE Interface]]
*[[Cloud-9 TC^3 SCSI Interface]]
*[[Owl-Ware]]

==Input Devices==
*[[The Glove]]
*[[Le Stick]]
*[[Joystick]]
*[[Deluxe Joystick]]
*[[Wico Deluxe Joystick]]
*[[Mouse]] (1 Button)
*[[Deluxe Color Mouse]] (2 button)
*[[X-Pad]]
*[[Koala Pad]]
*[[Diecom Light Phaser Interface]]
*[[Atari to CoCo Joystick Adapter]]
*[[Tandy Hi-Res Joystick Adapter]]
*[[Colorware Super Hi-Res Interface]]
*[[Hawksoft Dual Hi-Res Joystick Adapter]]
*[[Puppo Keyboard Adapter]]
*[[OWL Keyboard Adapter]]
*[[Cloud-9 AT Keyboard Adapter]]
*[[HJL-57 upgrade Keyboard]]

==Memory Upgrades==
*[[Tandy 512K Upgrade]]
*[[Performace Peripherals 512K Upgrade]]
*[[Cloud-9 512K Upgrade]]
*[[Disto 1MB Upgrade]]
*[[Disto 2MB Upgrade]]

==MIDI Interfaces==
*[[CoCo MIDI]]

== Monitors==
*[[Tandy CM-8]]
*[[Maganavox 1CM135]]
*[[Maganavox 8CM515]]
*[[15KHz SVGA Monitors]]

==Multi Devices==
These are items that serve more than one purpose, such as Cloud-9's SuperBoard.
*[[SuperBoard]]
*[[FHL Eliminator]]
*[[Disto MEB]]

==RS232 Devices==
*[[Deluxe RS232 Pak]]
*[[Tandy DC Modem Pak]]
*[[Orion Technologies RS232 Pak]]
*[[Disto RS232 Pak]]
*[[PBJ Dual Serial Port Pak]]
*[[Kenton Dual Serial Port Pak]]
*[[Quad Serial Port Pak]] - Who made this?
*[[CoCoPro! RS232 Pak]]
*[[CoNect Dual RS232 Pak]]
*[[CoNect RS232 Pak]]
*[[CoNect 16550 Pak]] - what is the official name?
*[[Metric Model 101p Serial to Parallel Converter]]
*[[Dayton Industries Blue Streak Ultima Serial to Parallel Converter]]

==Video Digitizers==
*[[Rascan]]
*[[DS-69 Digisector]]

== Video Out==
*[[Video without RF Box]]
*[[PBJ Wordpak/Wordpak II]]
*[[Lucas Industries 2000 AutoDim]]
*[[CoCo-1 Monocrome video]]
*[[CoCo-1 composite video]]
*[[CoCo-2 Composite Monitor Adapter]]
*[[CoCo-3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]
*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]
*[[RGB to S-Video Converter]]

== Mods & Hacking ==
*[[CoCo Turbo Light]]
*[[DCModem to RS232 Pak]]
*[[Disk Drive power LED]]
*[[CoCo repack in PC]]
*[[Speech & Sound Pack Modification for High Speed]]

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Darren Atkinson

2014-02-10T18:21:52Z

File:Cocosdc.jpg

2014-02-10T18:19:29Z

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File:Cocosdc.jpg

2014-02-10T18:10:55Z

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Hardware

2014-02-10T18:08:22Z

Random rodder: /* Other Floppy Disk Controllers */

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==Audio Digitizers==
*[[Delta Pro]]
*[[Max Sound]] - GimeSoft's audio recorder that used the joystick port.

==Audio Output Devices==
*[[Orchestra-90 CC (26-3143)]] - Stereo Music Synthesizer
*[[Speech/Sound Cartridge (26-3144A)]] - Music and Speech Synthesizer
*[[Super Voice]] - Speech Systems' Speech Synthesizer device that could sing.
*[[Real Talker]] Voice Synthesizer by Colorware

==Bus Expander==
*[[Multipak|Tandy Multipak (26-3024)]]
*[[Multipak|Tandy Multipak (26-3124)]]
*[[Howard Medical Slotpak]]
*[[Orion Technologies XPort]]
*[[CoNect Xpander]]
*[[CoNect Y Box]]
*[[Y-Cable]]
*[[Solderless Proto Board]]

==Computers & Clones==
*[[TRS-80 Color Computers]] (A list of all available models)
*[[Dragon]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_MC-10 MC-10 Micro Color Computer]
*[[CP400]]
*[[TDP-100]]
*[[LZ Color64]] Brazilian clone
*[[Dynacom MX-1600]] Brazilian clone

==Tandy/Radio Shack Tape Drive Systems==
*[[CCR-81 (26-1208)]]
*[[CCR-82]]
*[[CCR-83]]

==Other Tape Drive Systems==
*[[Exatron Stringy Floppy]]

==Tandy/Radio Shack Floppy Disk Systems==
*[[26-3022]]
*[[26-3029]]
*[[FD-500 (26-3129)]]
*[[FD-501 (26-3131)]]
*[[FD-502 (26-3133)]]
*[[Other Floppy Disk]]
*[[Hacking Disk]] 40, 80 Track, 2 Sides
[http://users.digitalindigo.net/~techno/coco_floppy.html Extracted from]

==Other Floppy Disk Controllers==
*[[Darren Atkinson SDC Floppy Emulator]]
*[[Disto Super Controller]]
*[[Disto Super Controller II]]
*[[Disto Mini Controller]]
*[[J&M/Owl-Ware]]
*[[Hard Drive Specialists]]
*[[Sardis Technologies 'no-halt' Controller]]

==Alternate Floppy Disk Controller ROMs==
*[[ADOS/ADOS-3]]
*[[RGBDOS]]
*[[JDOS]]
*[[MYDOS]]
*[[CDOS]]
*[[OWLDOS]]
*[[HDB-DOS]]

==Hard Drive Controllers==
*[[Tandy Hard Drive Controller]]
*[[Burke & Burke]] - CoCo XT/CoCo XT-RTC
*[[KenTon]] - SCSI
*[[Gleside IDE Interface]]
*[[Cloud-9 SuperIDE Interface]]
*[[Cloud-9 TC^3 SCSI Interface]]
*[[Owl-Ware]]

==Input Devices==
*[[The Glove]]
*[[Le Stick]]
*[[Joystick]]
*[[Deluxe Joystick]]
*[[Wico Deluxe Joystick]]
*[[Mouse]] (1 Button)
*[[Deluxe Color Mouse]] (2 button)
*[[X-Pad]]
*[[Koala Pad]]
*[[Diecom Light Phaser Interface]]
*[[Atari to CoCo Joystick Adapter]]
*[[Tandy Hi-Res Joystick Adapter]]
*[[Colorware Super Hi-Res Interface]]
*[[Hawksoft Dual Hi-Res Joystick Adapter]]
*[[Puppo Keyboard Adapter]]
*[[OWL Keyboard Adapter]]
*[[Cloud-9 AT Keyboard Adapter]]
*[[HJL-57 upgrade Keyboard]]

==Memory Upgrades==
*[[Tandy 512K Upgrade]]
*[[Performace Peripherals 512K Upgrade]]
*[[Cloud-9 512K Upgrade]]
*[[Disto 1MB Upgrade]]
*[[Disto 2MB Upgrade]]

==MIDI Interfaces==
*[[CoCo MIDI]]

== Monitors==
*[[Tandy CM-8]]
*[[Maganavox 1CM135]]
*[[Maganavox 8CM515]]
*[[15KHz SVGA Monitors]]

==Multi Devices==
These are items that serve more than one purpose, such as Cloud-9's SuperBoard.
*[[SuperBoard]]
*[[FHL Eliminator]]
*[[Disto MEB]]

==RS232 Devices==
*[[Deluxe RS232 Pak]]
*[[Tandy DC Modem Pak]]
*[[Orion Technologies RS232 Pak]]
*[[Disto RS232 Pak]]
*[[PBJ Dual Serial Port Pak]]
*[[Kenton Dual Serial Port Pak]]
*[[Quad Serial Port Pak]] - Who made this?
*[[CoCoPro! RS232 Pak]]
*[[CoNect Dual RS232 Pak]]
*[[CoNect RS232 Pak]]
*[[CoNect 16550 Pak]] - what is the official name?
*[[Metric Model 101p Serial to Parallel Converter]]
*[[Dayton Industries Blue Streak Ultima Serial to Parallel Converter]]

==Video Digitizers==
*[[Rascan]]
*[[DS-69 Digisector]]

== Video Out==
*[[Video without RF Box]]
*[[PBJ Wordpak/Wordpak II]]
*[[Lucas Industries 2000 AutoDim]]
*[[CoCo-1 Monocrome video]]
*[[CoCo-1 composite video]]
*[[CoCo-2 Composite Monitor Adapter]]
*[[CoCo-3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]
*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]
*[[RGB to S-Video Converter]]

== Mods & Hacking ==
*[[CoCo Turbo Light]]
*[[DCModem to RS232 Pak]]
*[[Disk Drive power LED]]
*[[CoCo repack in PC]]
*[[Speech & Sound Pack Modification for High Speed]]

[[Category:Hardware]]

RGB to VGA Converter

2014-02-10T18:06:34Z

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2014-02-10T18:02:39Z

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2014-02-10T18:01:57Z

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RGB to VGA Converter

2014-02-10T17:47:23Z

Random rodder: Created page with "Roy Justus makes an RGB to VGA adapter for the Color Computer 3. Got to [http://tandycoco.com/blog/roy-justice-vga-adapter this page] for a review."

Roy Justus makes an RGB to VGA adapter for the Color Computer 3.

Got to [http://tandycoco.com/blog/roy-justice-vga-adapter this page] for a review.

CoCo in the Movies

2014-01-24T15:19:42Z

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The Color Computer has been seen, and in some cases, featured, in many movies made in the 1980s. Help us compile a list. A discussion is taking place [http://www.coco3.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=4507#4507 over at CoCo3.com]:

==Movies==
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087298/ Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter] - a CoCo 1 is shown playing Zaxxon.
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091727/ Party Camp] - Details needed. Reported by Thanatos on CoCo3.com.
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] - During the finale, the nerds have a band that featured one member "playing" a CoCo 2. Screen shots from Audio Spectrum Analyzer are shown. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoFJ9M1W4G0 YouTube clip]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088258/ This is Spinal Tap] - During a scene on the band's tour bus, a character actually talks about the computer, and we are then shown a CoCo 1 playing Polaris. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHdzKdZF2G4 YouTube clip]

==Television==
* Silver Spoons - A CoCo 1 is shown in use in an episode.

==Commercials==
* Color Computer 1 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kT207Jmhq4&list=PL04A4A20CEC4F20A3 commercial].
* Color Computer 2 holiday[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFrQQsoyDhA commercial].
* Color Computer 3 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2jRuh1bAxw commercial].
* Color Computer 3 holiday [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDhcaTnHggA commercial].
* Australian Color Computer 3 'Family Pack' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpgreucsTlA commercial].
* Not specifically a CoCo commercial, but, the CoCo is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WCTn4FljUQ shown].

==See Also==
* [http://starringthecomputer.com/computer.php?c=34 Starring the Computer] - a nifty web site listing computer appearances in TV and movies, with screen shots. Thanks to CoCo3.com member, DarrenA, for showing us this link.

CoCo in the Movies

2014-01-23T21:59:43Z

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The Color Computer has been seen, and in some cases, featured, in many movies made in the 1980s. Help us compile a list. A discussion is taking place [http://www.coco3.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=4507#4507 over at CoCo3.com]:

==Movies==
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087298/ Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter] - a CoCo 1 is shown playing Zaxxon.
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091727/ Party Camp] - Details needed. Reported by Thanatos on CoCo3.com.
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] - During the finale, the nerds have a band that featured one member "playing" a CoCo 2. Screen shots from Audio Spectrum Analyzer are shown. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoFJ9M1W4G0 YouTube clip]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088258/ This is Spinal Tap] - During a scene on the band's tour bus, a character actually talks about the computer, and we are then shown a CoCo 1 playing Polaris. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHdzKdZF2G4 YouTube clip]

==Television==
* Silver Spoons - A CoCo 1 is shown in use in an episode.

==Commercials==
* Color Computer 1 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kT207Jmhq4&list=PL04A4A20CEC4F20A3 commercial].
* Color Computer 2 holiday[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFrQQsoyDhA commercial].
* Color Computer 3 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2jRuh1bAxw commercial].
* Color Computer 3 holiday [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDhcaTnHggA commercial].
* Not specifically a CoCo commercial, but, the CoCo is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WCTn4FljUQ shown].

==See Also==
* [http://starringthecomputer.com/computer.php?c=34 Starring the Computer] - a nifty web site listing computer appearances in TV and movies, with screen shots. Thanks to CoCo3.com member, DarrenA, for showing us this link.

CoCo in the Movies

2014-01-23T20:59:15Z

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{{NavSpecialProjects}}
The Color Computer has been seen, and in some cases, featured, in many movies made in the 1980s. Help us compile a list. A discussion is taking place [http://www.coco3.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=4507#4507 over at CoCo3.com]:

==Movies==
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087298/ Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter] - a CoCo 1 is shown playing Zaxxon.
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091727/ Party Camp] - Details needed. Reported by Thanatos on CoCo3.com.
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] - During the finale, the nerds have a band that featured one member "playing" a CoCo 2. Screen shots from Audio Spectrum Analyzer are shown. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoFJ9M1W4G0 YouTube clip]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088258/ This is Spinal Tap] - During a scene on the band's tour bus, a character actually talks about the computer, and we are then shown a CoCo 1 playing Polaris. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHdzKdZF2G4 YouTube clip]

==Television==
* Silver Spoons - A CoCo 1 is shown in use in an episode.

==Commercials==
* Radio Shack Color Computer [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2jRuh1bAxw commercial].

==See Also==
* [http://starringthecomputer.com/computer.php?c=34 Starring the Computer] - a nifty web site listing computer appearances in TV and movies, with screen shots. Thanks to CoCo3.com member, DarrenA, for showing us this link.

Main Page

2014-01-16T16:19:19Z

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Welcome to the experimental CoCo Wiki! Help me fill this thing up with information on all things [[CoCo]]. You have to have an account to edit/create pages. If you are unfamiliar with how Wikis work, I'll have a short tutorial posted later. -- [[User:AllenHuffman|Allen]]

We will come up with a template format to use for the various pages. We can base it on other things that [http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia] has done, and include a photo and table for filling in information (name, release date, system requirements, etc.). This should be fun. For now, you can just create and edit pages and put raw information there, and we'll have editors start formatting later when we figure out what the format needs to be.

==Latest CoCo News==

'''1/16/2013:''' Boisy Pitre and Bill Loguidice have released a book on the history of the CoCo titled: CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy's Underdog Computer.

The book is currently available via Amazon and it's publisher CRC Press. The initial batch delivered to Amazon had some printing issues in a number of the books. That is supposed to have been rectified as of this date. I cannot recommend this book enough for CoCoNuts and classic computer enthusiasts.

Amazon link to the book is [http://www.amazon.com/CoCo-Colorful-History-Underdog-Computer/dp/1466592478/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389888792&sr=8-1&keywords=coco+the+colorful+history+of+tandy%27s+underdog+computer here].

Link to the book's Facebook group is [https://www.facebook.com/groups/cocobook/597270527007466/?notif_t=group_activity here].

'''3/27/2013:''' The CoCo community is alive and well, with over 400 members on the [[CoCo Mailing Lists|Color Computer mailing list]], and many new projects underway. There is a CoCo Coding contest going on, the new [[CoCo-X]] hardware project, an upcoming [[Chicago CoCoFEST!]] convention (April 27-28, 2013), and various other itmes being worked on.

==Special Projects==
Visit the new [[Special Projects]] section, featuring:
* [[Getting Started with DriveWire]] - A short history and tutorial on DriveWire for your Color Computer 1, 2, or 3.
* [[DW4 Installation Guide]] - A Step by Step Guide to installing DriveWire4, HDBDOS, and NitrOS-9_dw on a DW4 Coco setup.
* [[30th Anniversary]] - Ideas and plans for the 30th Anniversary of the CoCo in 2010. This was never realized, but it is hoped some of the ideas may be carried forward and implemented at a future gathering.
* [[CoCo in the Movies]] - Listing of movies, TV shows, etc. that have featured a CoCo.
* [[New Development]] - Links to new CoCo hardware/software projects in development, including the CoCo-X Kickstarter project.

==Site Sections==
*[[Articles]] - New articles written specifically for the CoCo Wiki.
*[[CoCo|Color Computer Links]] - Collection of the known CoCo related websites.
*[[Color Computer 1]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 1
*[[Color Computer 2]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 2
*[[Color Computer 3]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 3
*[[Companies]] - Past, present, and... future?
*[[Conventions]] - Rainbow''fests'', Color Expos, CoCoFESTs and more.
*[[Datasheets]] - Manufacturer's Datasheets for all sorts of Integrated Circuits.
*[[FAQs]] - Frequently Asked Questions on CoCo topics.
*[[Hardware]] - Disk controllers, speech paks, MIDI interfaces.
*[[People]] - Who's who (or who was) in the CoCo Community.
*[[Programming]] - Programming Languages and Utilities.
*[[Publications]] - Rainbow, Hot CoCo, UpTime, Color Computer, and others.
*[[Software]] - Games, utilities, and tigers. Oh my!
*[[Timeline]] - Color Computer historic timeline.

==See Also==
*[[Emulators]] - The next best thing to the real thing? How to run Color Computer software on modern PCs, Macs and Linux machines. And more.
*[[CoCo Next Generation]] - A collaborative effort to write specifications for future CoCo development.
*[[CoCo Relatives]] - Color Computer clones, spin-offs, and descendants, such as the MM/1 and TC-9 Tomcat.
*[[Internet Resources]] - Other places to talk CoCo on the internet.

==Special Pages==
*See [[Special:Listusers|a list of registered users]] so far. (Tim Lindner was the first to sign up!)

...let's get building!

[[Category:Help]]

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2014-01-16T16:16:48Z

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{{AlertBox|I need someone who is willing to help me with Wiki cleanup. E-mail me and I'll talk to you about what I am trying to do (or start with the [[Read Me First]] file link). --[[User:AllenHuffman|OS-9 Al]]}}

Due to vandalism, this Wiki is now locked to prevent automated [[Special:Userlogin|new user signups]]. '''IF YOU WANT AN ACCOUNT SO YOU CAN EDIT PAGES''', please send e-mail to [mailto:wiki@cocopedia.com wiki@cocopedia.com] and let me know what you want for a username. A temporary password (which you can change) will be e-mailed to you.

See [[Special:Recentchanges|what's been added/changed]].

Welcome to the experimental CoCo Wiki! Help me fill this thing up with information on all things [[CoCo]]. You have to have an account to edit/create pages. If you are unfamiliar with how Wikis work, I'll have a short tutorial posted later. -- [[User:AllenHuffman|Allen]]

We will come up with a template format to use for the various pages. We can base it on other things that [http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia] has done, and include a photo and table for filling in information (name, release date, system requirements, etc.). This should be fun. For now, you can just create and edit pages and put raw information there, and we'll have editors start formatting later when we figure out what the format needs to be.

==Latest CoCo News==

'''1/16/2013:''' Boisy Pitre and Bill Loguidice have released a book on the history of the CoCo titled: CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy's Underdog Computer.

The book is currently available via Amazon and it's publisher CRC Press. The initial batch delivered to Amazon had some printing issues in a number of the books. That is supposed to have been rectified as of this date. I cannot recommend this book enough for CoCoNuts and classic computer enthusiasts.

Amazon link to the book is [http://www.amazon.com/CoCo-Colorful-History-Underdog-Computer/dp/1466592478/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389888792&sr=8-1&keywords=coco+the+colorful+history+of+tandy%27s+underdog+computer here].

'''3/27/2013:''' The CoCo community is alive and well, with over 400 members on the [[CoCo Mailing Lists|Color Computer mailing list]], and many new projects underway. There is a CoCo Coding contest going on, the new [[CoCo-X]] hardware project, an upcoming [[Chicago CoCoFEST!]] convention (April 27-28, 2013), and various other itmes being worked on.

==Special Projects==
Visit the new [[Special Projects]] section, featuring:
* [[Getting Started with DriveWire]] - A short history and tutorial on DriveWire for your Color Computer 1, 2, or 3.
* [[DW4 Installation Guide]] - A Step by Step Guide to installing DriveWire4, HDBDOS, and NitrOS-9_dw on a DW4 Coco setup.
* [[30th Anniversary]] - Ideas and plans for the 30th Anniversary of the CoCo in 2010. This was never realized, but it is hoped some of the ideas may be carried forward and implemented at a future gathering.
* [[CoCo in the Movies]] - Listing of movies, TV shows, etc. that have featured a CoCo.
* [[New Development]] - Links to new CoCo hardware/software projects in development, including the CoCo-X Kickstarter project.

==Site Sections==
*[[Articles]] - New articles written specifically for the CoCo Wiki.
*[[CoCo|Color Computer Links]] - Collection of the known CoCo related websites.
*[[Color Computer 1]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 1
*[[Color Computer 2]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 2
*[[Color Computer 3]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 3
*[[Companies]] - Past, present, and... future?
*[[Conventions]] - Rainbow''fests'', Color Expos, CoCoFESTs and more.
*[[Datasheets]] - Manufacturer's Datasheets for all sorts of Integrated Circuits.
*[[FAQs]] - Frequently Asked Questions on CoCo topics.
*[[Hardware]] - Disk controllers, speech paks, MIDI interfaces.
*[[People]] - Who's who (or who was) in the CoCo Community.
*[[Programming]] - Programming Languages and Utilities.
*[[Publications]] - Rainbow, Hot CoCo, UpTime, Color Computer, and others.
*[[Software]] - Games, utilities, and tigers. Oh my!
*[[Timeline]] - Color Computer historic timeline.

==See Also==
*[[Emulators]] - The next best thing to the real thing? How to run Color Computer software on modern PCs, Macs and Linux machines. And more.
*[[CoCo Next Generation]] - A collaborative effort to write specifications for future CoCo development.
*[[CoCo Relatives]] - Color Computer clones, spin-offs, and descendants, such as the MM/1 and TC-9 Tomcat.
*[[Internet Resources]] - Other places to talk CoCo on the internet.

==Special Pages==
*See [[Special:Listusers|a list of registered users]] so far. (Tim Lindner was the first to sign up!)

...let's get building!

[[Category:Help]]

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2014-01-16T16:16:30Z

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{{AlertBox|I need someone who is willing to help me with Wiki cleanup. E-mail me and I'll talk to you about what I am trying to do (or start with the [[Read Me First]] file link). --[[User:AllenHuffman|OS-9 Al]]}}

Due to vandalism, this Wiki is now locked to prevent automated [[Special:Userlogin|new user signups]]. '''IF YOU WANT AN ACCOUNT SO YOU CAN EDIT PAGES''', please send e-mail to [mailto:wiki@cocopedia.com wiki@cocopedia.com] and let me know what you want for a username. A temporary password (which you can change) will be e-mailed to you.

See [[Special:Recentchanges|what's been added/changed]].

Welcome to the experimental CoCo Wiki! Help me fill this thing up with information on all things [[CoCo]]. You have to have an account to edit/create pages. If you are unfamiliar with how Wikis work, I'll have a short tutorial posted later. -- [[User:AllenHuffman|Allen]]

We will come up with a template format to use for the various pages. We can base it on other things that [http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia] has done, and include a photo and table for filling in information (name, release date, system requirements, etc.). This should be fun. For now, you can just create and edit pages and put raw information there, and we'll have editors start formatting later when we figure out what the format needs to be.

==Last CoCo News==

'''1/16/2013:''' Boisy Pitre and Bill Loguidice have released a book on the history of the CoCo titled: CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy's Underdog Computer.

The book is currently available via Amazon and it's publisher CRC Press. The initial batch delivered to Amazon had some printing issues in a number of the books. That is supposed to have been rectified as of this date. I cannot recommend this book enough for CoCoNuts and classic computer enthusiasts.

Amazon link to the book is [http://www.amazon.com/CoCo-Colorful-History-Underdog-Computer/dp/1466592478/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389888792&sr=8-1&keywords=coco+the+colorful+history+of+tandy%27s+underdog+computer here].

'''3/27/2013:''' The CoCo community is alive and well, with over 400 members on the [[CoCo Mailing Lists|Color Computer mailing list]], and many new projects underway. There is a CoCo Coding contest going on, the new [[CoCo-X]] hardware project, an upcoming [[Chicago CoCoFEST!]] convention (April 27-28, 2013), and various other itmes being worked on.

==Special Projects==
Visit the new [[Special Projects]] section, featuring:
* [[Getting Started with DriveWire]] - A short history and tutorial on DriveWire for your Color Computer 1, 2, or 3.
* [[DW4 Installation Guide]] - A Step by Step Guide to installing DriveWire4, HDBDOS, and NitrOS-9_dw on a DW4 Coco setup.
* [[30th Anniversary]] - Ideas and plans for the 30th Anniversary of the CoCo in 2010. This was never realized, but it is hoped some of the ideas may be carried forward and implemented at a future gathering.
* [[CoCo in the Movies]] - Listing of movies, TV shows, etc. that have featured a CoCo.
* [[New Development]] - Links to new CoCo hardware/software projects in development, including the CoCo-X Kickstarter project.

==Site Sections==
*[[Articles]] - New articles written specifically for the CoCo Wiki.
*[[CoCo|Color Computer Links]] - Collection of the known CoCo related websites.
*[[Color Computer 1]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 1
*[[Color Computer 2]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 2
*[[Color Computer 3]] - Detailed information of the CoCo 3
*[[Companies]] - Past, present, and... future?
*[[Conventions]] - Rainbow''fests'', Color Expos, CoCoFESTs and more.
*[[Datasheets]] - Manufacturer's Datasheets for all sorts of Integrated Circuits.
*[[FAQs]] - Frequently Asked Questions on CoCo topics.
*[[Hardware]] - Disk controllers, speech paks, MIDI interfaces.
*[[People]] - Who's who (or who was) in the CoCo Community.
*[[Programming]] - Programming Languages and Utilities.
*[[Publications]] - Rainbow, Hot CoCo, UpTime, Color Computer, and others.
*[[Software]] - Games, utilities, and tigers. Oh my!
*[[Timeline]] - Color Computer historic timeline.

==See Also==
*[[Emulators]] - The next best thing to the real thing? How to run Color Computer software on modern PCs, Macs and Linux machines. And more.
*[[CoCo Next Generation]] - A collaborative effort to write specifications for future CoCo development.
*[[CoCo Relatives]] - Color Computer clones, spin-offs, and descendants, such as the MM/1 and TC-9 Tomcat.
*[[Internet Resources]] - Other places to talk CoCo on the internet.

==Special Pages==
*See [[Special:Listusers|a list of registered users]] so far. (Tim Lindner was the first to sign up!)

...let's get building!

[[Category:Help]]

Color Computer 2

2014-01-16T16:05:49Z

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[[File:Coco2.Gif|thumb|Color computer 2]]

More model specific info and pics can be found here:

[http://www.tandycoco.com/coco2.shtml Color Computer 2]

= Models and prices =
The CoCo2 was released in September of 1983. The catalog number was was 26-3026 for a 16K version with standard Color BASIC and it was listed in Radio Shack catalogs at $239.95 (A 64K CoCo 1, #26-3005, listed for $199). The case was a bit smaller than the original CoCo, very similar to the TDP-100. The keyboard was much better than the original CoCo "chicklet" keyboard. They were lower profile than typical modern PC keyboards and the keys were recessed in the center, giving them a "melted" look. The circuit boards were revised to be a bit smaller than previous models and were equipped to run a full 64K. 26-3027 was the number for a 16K Extended Color BASIC model, which was listed for $319.95. A full 64K Extended Color BASIC model (26-3003) retailed for $399.95. A 64K RAM upgrade (26-3017) was "only" $149, and the Extended BASIC ROM upgrade was $79.95, making the $399.95 26-3003 a relative bargain (add the ROM and RAM upgrade to a 16K basic model the total price was $468.90).

Prices dropped quickly. In mid 1984 RS cut the price for the 16K standard model to $159.95 and the 16K Extended BASIC model to $199.95. Production then shifted from Tandy's US plant to a Korean subcontractor. Those models appeared in mid 1984 at the same prices as the previous models, with new model numbers and revised circuit boards. For Christmas 1984 prices were reduced -- $99.95 for a standard Color BASIC 16K model (31-3134), $139.95 for 16K and Extended Color BASIC (31-3136), and $199.95 with 64K and Extended Color BASIC (31-3127). Prices continued to drop as the home computer market got very competitive and IBM PC clones started coming down in price.

To put these prices in perspective, the new for 1985 Tandy 1000, which was an IBM PC clone (actually an enhanced IBM PC Jr. clone that could be upgraded to standard IBM PC specs) was listed at $1199 with 128K RAM and a single 360K floppy drive. An RF modulator could be purchased ($24.95) to use a stnadard TV as a display (limited to 40 columns) or a digital $159.95 monochrome/$549.95 color monitor could be used. The CoCo 2 was a relative bargain, although there were a few IBM clones that could be purchased a bit cheaper than the Tandy 1000. In 1987 the Tandy 1000SX was priced at $849 with 384K of RAM and one 360K floppy drive.

The final CoCo2 was listed in the 1987 Tandy catalog for only $99.95 with 64K and Extended Color BASIC.

= Differences =
[http://users.digitalindigo.net/~techno/coco2.html Extracted from]
The CoCo 2, introduced in 1983, is basically a refinement of Radio Shack's original TRS-80 Color Computer. It utilizes a more efficient power supply, higher integration (lower parts count), and a smaller case. The primary goal of these modifications was most likely to lower its manufacturing cost. The only significant functional difference between the two is the absence in the CoCo 2 of a regulated +12VDC power supply. One of the few devices which actually requires this power source is the first-generation floppy disk controller sold for the original CoCo. All subsequent controllers operate exclusively from the +5VDC line.
The CoCo 2 was initially offered with 16 kilobytes of RAM, with the option of upgrading it to 64 kilobytes. Doing so requires considerably less effort than in previous models (typically replacing the RAM chips and soldering one jumper).

While the original CoCo used a keyboard with small, flat, square keys (usually referred to as the 'chicklet' keyboard) and a gray-colored case, the CoCo 2 brought with it a more 'modern' off-white case and a keyboard with 'sculptured' keys. Some describe these early CoCo 2 keyboards as having keys which appear to be 'melted'. The travel distance of said keys is fairly low, as with the chicklet keyboard.

= Detailed models and upgrades =

'''CAUTION! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UPGRADE ANY CoCo RAM OR ROM WITHOUT FIRST SECURING SPECIFIC UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MACHINE!'''

Please note that improper upgrade attempts have been known to destroy the majority of the chips in a CoCo! Note also that the RAM chips used in the 16K CoCo 2 are not the 4116s which one might have expected. The 4116 requires additional power supply voltages not supplied by the CoCo 2. Therefore, a special 16K by 1 bit RAM chip requiring only +5VDC is used. This chip has the Tandy house number 8040517. The RAM used in most 64K CoCo 2s consists of standard 4164 chips. CoCo 2 RAM upgrade information may be found below in the sections specific to each 16K CoCo 2 version.

Like the original Color Computer, the CoCo 2 has provisions for two ROMs: Color BASIC and Extended BASIC. Each consists (in most cases) of 8 kilobytes of data in a 24-pin ROM chip. The Color BASIC ROM is present in every CoCo. It contains the minimal BASIC interpreter and necessary routines to drive the machine's keyboard, video circuitry, and I/O ports. The optional Extended BASIC ROM adds extra graphics commands and other assorted functionality enhancements. Extended Color BASIC (the composite of both ROMs) is also required in order to utilize a floppy disk controller on a CoCo. Those machines which shipped without the Extended BASIC ROM could be upgraded (in most cases) simply by plugging the expansion ROM into the appropriate empty socket. The remaining machines shipped with the ROM already in place. Note that most CoCo 2s use version 1.2 of the Color BASIC ROM, and all Extended CoCo 2s use version 1.1 of Extended BASIC (the two ROM versions are independent). A Color BASIC machine displays its Color BASIC version at powerup; an Extended Color BASIC machine displays its Extended BASIC version. The BASIC command 'EXEC 41175' will display the Color BASIC ROM version in an Extended Color BASIC machine.

Before long, Radio Shack began to offer an additional model of the CoCo 2: one with Extended Color BASIC and 64 kilobytes of RAM already installed. This machine also shipped with a newly-designed keyboard, with greater key travel than either of the previous styles. Before long, every new CoCo 2 began to ship with this new, 'enhanced' keyboard. Note that late-model CoCo 1 chicklet keyboards, all CoCo 2 keyboards, and even CoCo 3 keyboards use the same type of mylar ribbon cables and are interchangeable. The CoCo 3 keyboard (and some third-party designs) utilize previously-unused positions in the CoCo's keyboard matrix, adding several new keys. Appropriate software can make use of the extra keys on any CoCo model. Note that the style (appearance, key travel, etc.) of the CoCo 3 keyboard is identical to that of the later CoCo 2 keyboard, with the exception of its extra keys.

Radio Shack switched, during the production of the CoCo 2, from the use of the 'TRS-80' label to the 'Tandy' label on its computer products. For this reason, the CoCo 2 can be found with either label. The vast majority of samples seen and possessed by the author display the TRS-80 label. The Tandy label appears to coincide accurately with yet another variation among CoCo 2 models: the presence of the enhanced MC6847T1 VDG (Video Display Generator) chip therein. Every original CoCo and the majority of CoCo 2s (those displaying the TRS-80 label) use the earlier MC6847. As its name implies, the VDG generates the CoCo's video output. The plain 6847 version contains only uppercase characters in its internal character set, whereas the 6847T1 also contains lowercase characters. Note that software and hardware solutions have been created to overcome this limitation of the 6847, without which lowercase characters are displayed as reverse-video uppercase characters. Conversely, while the 6847T1 is capable of generating true hardware-based lowercase, that capability is seldom exploited.

As implied previously, many versions exist of the 'Color Computer 2'. The following summary attempts to reveal the specific traits inherent in each such variant, organized by Radio Shack catalog number. Note that this list is likely not yet complete, and has not been totally verified.

'''26-3026'''

This is the first model of CoCo 2. Built in the USA, it came equipped with 16 kilobytes of RAM, Color BASIC only, and the 'melted' keyboard. Most of its chips are socketed. This machine is based on the #8709416 PC board, and has a large, upright RF modulator with integrated TV channel 3/4 switch. Also characteristic of this machine is the use of a large power supply pass transistor (in a TO-3 package). The two 24-pin ROM sockets are located near the cartridge/system bus connector, and the eight RAM chips are located in a single row under the keyboard.

(Note that this same model number has reportedly been found on larger, Korean-made CoCo models in Australia.)

'''26-3027'''

This machine is identical to the 26-3026, with the exception that it already has the Extended BASIC ROM factory-installed.

To upgrade the 26-3026 or 26-3027 to 64 KB of RAM, it is necessary to replace the eight 8040517 chips with 4164 chips of 200 ns or better access time, and to solder a wire between the two pads labeled W1. W1 is located between U6 and U7.

'''26-3127'''

This is the first '64K Color Computer 2'. It contains the Extended BASIC ROM, the 'enhanced' keyboard, and 64 kilobytes of RAM (naturally). Otherwise, it is identical to the 26-3026/26-3027. Note that the RAM is soldered in place in those machines which were factory-equipped with 64K, making replacement thereof a bit more difficult if necessary. For this reason, the 26-3026 and 26-3027 variants are favorites of the author.

'''26-3134'''

This is the first Korean-made 16K Color BASIC CoCo 2. It uses the #20261043 circuit board, which differs considerably from that used in the earlier USA-made models. Virtually every component on the board has been relocated. The RF modulator is now a smaller unit, lying flat on the board rather than standing upright, and the channel 3/4 switch has been moved to the main board from the modulator. The positions of the various switches and connectors on the PC board (and therefore on the rear panel) differ from those of the previous machines as well. The RAM chips are located in two rows (one of five and one of three chips). This machine has a metal 'cage' surrounding the power transformer, which was not present in previous models. The power supply utilizes a cooler-running pass transistor (in a TO-220 package). The RF modulator, power transformer, pass transistor, and switch/jack location characteristics of this machine persist on all subsequent models. Most chips are soldered in place on this and all subsequent boards as well.

'''26-3136'''

This machine is identical to the 26-3134, but with the Extended BASIC ROM factory-installed.

To upgrade the 26-3134 or 26-3136 to 64 KB of RAM, it is necessary to replace the eight 8040517 chips with 4164 chips of 200 ns or better access time, and to solder a wire between the two pads labeled J1. J1 is located next to IC7.

'''26-3134A'''

This is the next Korean 16K Color BASIC CoCo 2. It utilizes a #20261044 circuit board, which differs considerably from the previous versions. This board's RAM is in the form of two socketed 4416 chips. The preferred 64K upgrade for this board involves replacing them with two 4464 chips. However, the option exists (by means of several special connectors on the board) of a factory upgrade consisting of eight 4164 chips on a daughterboard. Legend has it that the option of using either 4164s or 4464s was incorporated for economic reasons (the pricing and availability of RAM were quite unstable when these machines were manufactured). Additionally, this board introduces the use of a single 28-pin ROM socket. A 24-pin ROM containing only Color BASIC 1.3 shipped in that socket in this model. With appropriate jumpering, this socket is able to accept a 27128 EPROM.

'''26-3136A'''

This machine is the 16K Extended BASIC version of the 26-3134A. It uses a single 28-pin, 16-kilobyte ROM containing both Color BASIC and Extended BASIC.

'''26-3134B'''

This is the last Korean 16K Color BASIC model. It uses the #20261058 circuit board, which is similar to the #20261044 board. It uses two 4416 RAM chips and a 24-pin Color BASIC 1.3 ROM in a 28-pin socket as well. However, in addition to the 4416/4464 sockets and special daughterboard connectors, there are pads on the board allowing direct factory installation of eight 4164 chips. This is also the board which contains the newer 6847T1 VDG chip (which is not pin-compatible with the earlier 6847).

'''26-3136B'''

This machine is the Extended BASIC version of the 26-3134B.

To upgrade a 26-3134A, 26-3136A, 26-3134B, or 26-3136B to 64 KB of RAM, it is necessary to replace the two 4416 chips with 4464 chips of 200 ns or better access time, and to solder a jumper across the two pads labeled RAM SIZE 64K. The RAM SIZE 64K jumper is located next to IC4.

'''26-3127B'''

The last model number associated with the 64K Extended BASIC CoCo 2, this is an odd one indeed. The author has no less than three distinctly different machines, each bearing this exact model number. One is a USA-made TRS-80 with a #20261044 board and a 6847, one is a USA-made Tandy with a #20261058 board and a 6847T1, and one is a Korean-made Tandy with a #20261058 board and a 6847T1. Contrary to some rumors, the presence of the 'B' in the model number does NOT necessarily indicate the presence of a 6847T1. As noted previously, the Tandy label appears to be the best external indication thereof. One absolutely accurate method of determining if one is present is to type a '0' (zero) on an operating machine. If the resulting character on the screen is displayed with a slash through it, the machine in question has a 6847T1.

NOTE: Information is still being compiled and confirmed about the various models, particularly those in the A- and B-series. Updates will likely be forthcoming......

Getting Started with DriveWire

2014-01-16T16:04:13Z

Random rodder: /* DriveWire 3 */

{{NavSpecialProjects}}
A brief history and information guide to both DriveWire3 and DriveWire4 including separate installation guides for DW3 & DW4
== Forward ==

DriveWire is a server side application used in Windows, MacOS (and Linux for DriveWire 4) to provide a disk emulation server for the Tandy/TRS-80 Color Computer series of home computers manufactured during the '80s & '90s.

DriveWire allows the mounting of virtual disk images on a PC style computer, to provide floppy disk emulation. Real floppy disk hardware is becoming difficult to find these days, so applications like DriveWire provide CoCo users a much needed storage method for enjoying their Color Computers again. This Wiki page will attempt to provide the basic information needed to configure a DriveWire system for your CoCo.

Out of respect for software authors, this Wiki page will not host or directly link to any files - links will only take you to the webpages where these files already exist, and can be downloaded from.

Also, DriveWire 4 is a 100% drop in replacement for DriveWire 3. DriveWire 4 simply (or not so simply) adds far more capability to an already excellent application.

One more thing to keep in mind - DriveWire 3 and 4 can be used as a floppy disk emulator. However, there are some software packages that simply will not run when using floppy emulation. This is due to the author creating their own disk access routines, instead of using the RS-DOS DSKCON routines or in some cases, using a ROM/RAM copy routine that wipes Coco client side HDBDOS/DW3DOS from memory when they're running from disk or cassette. Until a successful hardware emulator is created that can accurately emulate the WD1773, then we are stuck with this situation.

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== DriveWire 3 ==

{{GameInfoBox |
| picture= DriveWire3_Screenshot.jpg
| year= (?)
| media = Windows & Mac executable file
| requires = PC running Windows or Mac OSX
| graphic = PC/Mac Graphics
| publisher = [http://cloud9tech.com/Software/DriveWire3.html Cloud9 Technologies]
| author = Boisy Pitre
| notes = Server side software for PC or Mac with a serial connection to the Color Computer 3
}}

DriveWire 3 acted solely as a virtual disk server for a CoCo. Written by Boisy Pitre and sold thru [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9], DriveWire3 is a great tool for those needing just a virtual disk server. The DriveWire 3 PC server software can be freely downloaded [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Here].

*[[DriveWire 3 Quick-Start Guide]]
*[[DriveWire 3 Troubleshooting]]

<br clear=all>

== DriveWire 4 ==

{{GameInfoBox |
| picture= DriveWire4_Server.jpg
| year= (?)
| media = Windows, Linux & Mac executable file (Java based)
| requires = PC running Windows, Linux or Mac OSX (plus others)
| graphic = PC/Linux/Mac Graphics
| publisher = [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ CocoCoding/DriveWire4]
| author = Open Source
| notes = Server side software for PC, Linux, Mac, or any machine capable of running a JavaVM for serial connection to the Color Computer 1, 2, or 3
}}

DriveWire 4 is a Java version of DriveWire moved to an Open Source project, and has similar functionality to DriveWire 3. However, the developers have added many other features including: mounting of Internet based disk images, TCP, web server, MIDI control, print to a PC printer (emulates Epson MX-80 from CoCo side, compatible with most Epson and generic printer drivers for the CoCo) and many more.

To use DriveWire 4, you'll need a recent version of Java - as DriveWire 4 is written in Java, it is OS agnostic; meaning it should run on anything that runs a Java VM, including a Raspberry Pi running Linux. You can get a [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JavaVM (here)] for most any type of popular operating system.

You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].

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== The DriveWire Cable ==

Before you can use DriveWire 3 or 4, you will need to connect your CoCo to a computer being used as a DriveWire server. You will need a Coco Serial (bit-banger) to DB-9 serial cable. Again, [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9] sells these cables. Conversely, you may build your own based upon the following diagram:

[[File:CoCo-serial-cable.png|center]]

Also, if you have a more modern PC, it's most likely not to have the needed DB-9 serial port. As an alternative, you can puchase USB to Serial (DB-9) converters. These range in price from about $10 - $20 and can be purchased from most any electronics supply house. If they don't have it on the shelf, ask someone and they can most likely order it for you. You will still need the cable above as this is just an adapter to be able to connect it to PC's with no DB-9 serial port.

Alternatively, you can also still purchase an add-on PCI or PCIx serial card. TigerDirect and NewEgg still stock a large selection of these cards. The internal serial cards tend to offer better data transfer rates than the USB to Serial adapters in testing.

== HDBDOS & DriveWire ==

(WIP)

Once you have downloaded the DriveWire software and connected the CoCo to your PC with the correct cable, you'll need to boot the CoCo with an HDB-DOS ROM image. This can be done with a ROM Pak with an HDB-DOS EPROM from Cloud9 (or someone else); loading thru the cassette port (from either a real cassette player or as a .wav file from a PC), an EPROM placed in a floppy controller or even an HDB-DOS ROM loaded from a .BIN file. Again, all of the files can be downloaded from the [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Cloud9] DriveWire3 page.

*Contents of the [[DRIVEWIRE.ZIP]], containing the Rom files from the Cloud9 site.

== NitrOS-9 & DriveWire ==

(WIP)

NitrOS-9 cannot be booted directly, you need to bootstrap it from another DOS like HDB-DOS. Use the disk image that has _dw in the name.

== Beginner's Guide to Installing DriveWire4, HDBDOS, and NitrOS-9 ==
by Bill Pierce

(WIP)
*[[DW4 Installation Guide]] : A step by step guide to installing the "JavaVM", "DriveWire4", "HDBDOS", and "NitrOS-9 for DW4"

== Troubleshooting DriveWire ==

(WIP)

== DriveWire, HDBDOS, & NitrOS-9 FAQs ==

(WIP)

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MORE TO COME Soon

Getting Started with DriveWire

2013-10-01T13:04:18Z

Random rodder:

== Forward ==

DriveWire is a server side application used in Windows, MacOS (or Linux for DriveWire 4) to provide a disk emulation server for the Tandy/TRS-80 Color Computer series of home computers manufactured during the '80s & '90s.

DriveWire allows the mounting of virtual disk images on a PC style computer, to provide floppy disk emulation. Real floppy disk hardware is becoming difficult to find these days, so applications like DriveWire provide CoCo users a much needed storage method for enjoying their Color Computers again. This Wiki page will attempt to provide the basic information needed to configure a DriveWire system for your CoCo.

Out of respect for software authors, this Wiki page will not host or directly link to any files - links will only take you to the webpages where these files already exist, and can be downloaded from.

Also, DriveWire 4 is a 100% drop in replacement for DriveWire 3. DriveWire 4 simply (or not so simply) adds far more capability to an already excellent application.

One more thing to keep in mind - DriveWire 3 and 4 can be used as a floppy disk emulator. However, there are some software packages that simply will not run when using floppy emulation. This is due to the author creating their own disk access routines, instead of using the RS-DOS DSKCON routines. Until a successful hardware emulator is created that can accurately emulate the WD1773, then we are stuck with this situation.

== DriveWire 3 ==

DriveWire 3 acted solely as a virtual disk server for a CoCo. Written by Boisy Pitre and sold thru [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9], DriveWire3 is a great tool for those needing just a virtual disk server. The DriveWire 3 PC server software can be downloaded [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Here].

[[DriveWire 3 Quick-Start Guide]]

Contents of the [[DRIVEWIRE.ZIP]] file.

[[DriveWire 3 Troubleshooting]]

== DriveWire 4 ==

DriveWire 4 is a Java version of DriveWire, written by Aaron Wolfe, and has similar functionality to DriveWire 3. However, Aaron has added many other features including: mounting of Internet based disk images; TCP, web server, MIDI control, and many more.

To use DriveWire 4, you'll need a recent version of Java - as DriveWire 4 is written in Java, it is OS agnostic; meaning it should run on anything that runs a Java VM, including a Raspberry Pi running Linux. You can get a [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JavaVM (here)] for most any type of popular operating system.

You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ Aaron's website] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo.

== The DriveWire Cable ==

Before you can use DriveWire 3 or 4, you will need to connect your CoCo to a computer being used as a DriveWire server. You will need a Coco Serial (bit-banger) to DB-9 serial cable. Again, [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9] sells these cables. Conversely, you may build your own based upon the following diagram:

[[File:CoCo-serial-cable.png]]

Also, if you have a more modern PC, it's most likely not to have the needed DB-9 serial port. As an alternative, you can puchase USB to Serial (DB-9) converters. These range in price from about $10 - $20 and can be purchased from most any electronics supply house. If they don't have it on the shelf, ask someone and they can most likely order it for you. You will still need the cable above as this is just an adapter to be able to connect it to PC's with no DB-9 serial port.

Alternatively, you can also still purchase an add-on PCI or PCIx serial card. TigerDirect and NewEgg still stock a large selection of these cards. The internal serial cards tend to offer better data transfer rates than the USB to Serial adapters in testing.

----

Once you have downloaded the DriveWire software and connected the CoCo to your PC with the correct cable, you'll need to boot the CoCo with an HDB-DOS ROM image. This can be done with a ROM Pak with an HDB-DOS EPROM from Cloud9 (or someone else); loading thru the cassette port (from either a real cassette player or as a .wav file from a PC), an EPROM placed in a floppy controller or even an HDB-DOS ROM loaded from a .BIN file. Again, all of the files can be downloaded from the [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Cloud9] DriveWire3 page.

== MORE TO COME ==

Getting Started with DriveWire

2013-10-01T12:48:48Z

Random rodder:

== Forward ==

DriveWire is a server side application used in Windows, MacOS (or Linux for DriveWire 4) to provide a disk emulation server for the Tandy/TRS-80 Color Computer series of home computers manufactured during the '80s & '90s.

DriveWire allows the mounting of virtual disk images on a PC style computer, to provide floppy disk emulation. Real floppy disk hardware is becoming difficult to find these days, so applications like DriveWire provide CoCo users a much needed storage method for enjoying their Color Computers again. This Wiki page will attempt to provide the basic information needed to configure a DriveWire system for your CoCo.

Out of respect for software authors, this Wiki page will not host or directly link to any files - links will only take you to the webpages where these files already exist, and can be downloaded from.

Also, DriveWire 4 is a 100% drop in replacement for DriveWire 3. DriveWire 4 simply (or not so simply) adds far more capability to an already excellent application.

== DriveWire 3 ==

DriveWire 3 acted solely as a virtual disk server for a CoCo. Written by Boisy Pitre and sold thru [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9], DriveWire3 is a great tool for those needing just a virtual disk server. The DriveWire 3 PC server software can be downloaded [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Here].

[[DriveWire 3 Quick-Start Guide]]

Contents of the [[DRIVEWIRE.ZIP]] file.

[[DriveWire 3 Troubleshooting]]

== DriveWire 4 ==

DriveWire 4 is a Java version of DriveWire, written by Aaron Wolfe, and has similar functionality to DriveWire 3. However, Aaron has added many other features including: mounting of Internet based disk images; TCP, web server, MIDI control, and many more.

To use DriveWire 4, you'll need a recent version of Java - as DriveWire 4 is written in Java, it is OS agnostic; meaning it should run on anything that runs a Java VM, including a Raspberry Pi running Linux. You can get a [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JavaVM (here)] for most any type of popular operating system.

You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ Aaron's website] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo.

== The DriveWire Cable ==

Before you can use DriveWire 3 or 4, you will need to connect your CoCo to a computer being used as a DriveWire server. You will need a Coco Serial (bit-banger) to DB-9 serial cable. Again, [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9] sells these cables. Conversely, you may build your own based upon the following diagram:

[[File:CoCo-serial-cable.png]]

Also, if you have a more modern PC, it's most likely not to have the needed DB-9 serial port. As an alternative, you can puchase USB to Serial (DB-9) converters. These range in price from about $10 - $20 and can be purchased from most any electronics supply house. If they don't have it on the shelf, ask someone and they can most likely order it for you. You will still need the cable above as this is just an adapter to be able to connect it to PC's with no DB-9 serial port.

Alternatively, you can also still purchase an add-on PCI or PCIx serial card. TigerDirect and NewEgg still stock a large selection of these cards. The internal serial cards tend to offer better data transfer rates than the USB to Serial adapters in testing.

----

Once you have downloaded the DriveWire software and connected the CoCo to your PC with the correct cable, you'll need to boot the CoCo with an HDB-DOS ROM image. This can be done with a ROM Pak with an HDB-DOS EPROM from Cloud9 (or someone else); loading thru the cassette port (from either a real cassette player or as a .wav file from a PC), an EPROM placed in a floppy controller or even an HDB-DOS ROM loaded from a .BIN file. Again, all of the files can be downloaded from the [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Cloud9] DriveWire3 page.

== MORE TO COME ==

Getting Started with DriveWire

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Getting Started with DriveWire

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Getting Started with DriveWire

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Getting Started with DriveWire

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Color Computer 3

2013-09-30T17:29:51Z

Random rodder:

More model specific info and pics can be found here:
[http://www.tandycoco.com/coco3.shtml Color Computer 3]

The Color Computer 3 (catalog # 26-3334) debuted on July 30, 1986, 6 years and 1 day after the debut of the
original TRS-80 Color Computer. It featured an improved keyboard with standard PC style keys and four additional keys (F1, F2, CTRL, ALT) and a whopping 128K for $219.95. It was expandable up to 512K for an additioanl $149.95 (26-3335). This required a plug-in daughter board and the removal of the four 128K RAM chips. The circuit board was smaller than previous models and was more highly integrated. The SAM chip was replaced by a new integrated video/memory management chip, the GIME (Graphics Interrupt Memory Enhancer). A 2 MHz 68B09E replaced the standard 1 MHz 6809E. Since the CoCo derives its clock from the video clock crystal, the CoCo3 didn't run at a full 2 MHz, but at 1.79MHz, twice the original CoCo clock rate. On power up it only runs at the original clock rate, a POKE is required to initiate double speed operation. The CoCo3 was still capable of bing connected to a TV, but also had composite and RGB (analog) video output. The RGB analog signal was a bit of a tease -- it required a specific monitor, not the then standard (and easier to get cheap used) RGB digital monitor as used by IBM PC clones. Tandy had an answer for that, they made a somewhat affordable CM-8 RGBA monitor available for $299.95. There were a few others on the market that would work, as the Amiga and some Commodore and Atari models used RGBA as well. I believe Tandy decided on RGBA as it was cheaper to pair with TV and composite output.

Another new feature is that the CoCo3 operates in all RAM mode all the time. This means that the ROMs are copied into RAM and run from there. Older CoCos that were upgraded to 64K could be run that way, but typically reserved part of their 64K memory access to read the ROMs. Part of the reason for all RAM mode was due to the copyright restrictions on Extended Color BASIC, which was written by Microsoft. A third party, Microware, wrote Super Extended Color BASIC (SECB), which was included with every CoCo3. In order to get around any copyright issues the additioanal SECB commands and enhancements were patched into ECB when in RAM, so the standard ECB code was left alone.

The CoCo 3 was last listed in the first 1991 Tandy Computer Catalog (RSC-22) at $199.95 for the 128K version. A 512K upgrade board with no RAM chips was $39.95, ram chips were $59.95. The CM-8 monitor still listed for $299.95. The listing takes up about 1/3 of page 50 (if you include the data cassette player listing) and the CoCo isn't even listed in the quick index. Tandy issued two more Computer Catalogs in 1991, RSC-22A and RSC-22E. The CoCo is not listed in RSC-22A. RSC-22E is an educational market catalog and has one page of Color Computer software.

Color Computer 1

2013-09-30T17:28:48Z

Random rodder:

The following information is copied from Wikipedia.

There is much more detailed information there. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_Color_Computer#Color_Computer_1_.281980.E2.80.931983.29/ Wikipedia article]

More model specific info and pics can be found here:
[http://www.tandycoco.com/coco1.shtml Color Computer 1]

Images soon to follow

== Color Computer 1 (1980-1983) ==

[[File:coco1.jpg]]

'''4k TRS-80 Color Computer from 1981, 26-3001'''

The original version of the Color Computer shipped in a large silver-gray case with a calculator-like "chiclet keyboard", and was available with the following memory sizes:

'''4K (26-3001), 16K (26-3002), or 32K (26-3003) '''

Versions with at least 16K of memory installed shipped with standard Microsoft Color Basic or (optionally) Extended Color Basic. It used a regular TV for display, and TV-out was the only available connection to a display device.
The early versions of the CoCo 1 had a black keyboard surround, the TRS-80 nameplate above the keyboard to the left side, and a RAM badge ("button") affixed on the top and right side of the case. Later versions removed the black keyboard surround and RAM button, and moved the TRS-80 nameplate to the mid-line of the case.

Initial versions of the CoCo were upgraded to 32K by means of piggybacking two banks of 16K memory chips and adding a few jumper wires. A later motherboard revision removed the 4K RAM option and were upgraded to 32K with "half-bad" 64K memory chips as a cost-cutting measure. These boards have jumpers marked HIGH/LOW to determine which half of the memory chip was good. This was transparent to the BASIC programmer since in either configuration 32K of memory was available.

As memory production yields improved and costs went down, many (perhaps most) 32K CoCo 1s were shipped with perfectly good 64K memory chips; many utilities and programs began to take advantage of the "hidden" 32K.
Eventually the 32K memory option was dropped entirely and only 16K or 64K versions were offered. All versions that shipped with standard Color BASIC could be upgraded to Extended BASIC by simply plugging a ROM into an empty socket provided on the motherboard.

Toward the end of the CoCo 1 production run, some models shipped in a white case with a modified keyboard, often referred to as the "melted" keyboard, which had bigger keycaps but a similar rubbery feel. At about the same time, another white-cased "CoCo", the TDP-100, was marketed through Tandy Data Products (TDP) and sold through a different distribution channel. Except for the nameplate and case, the TDP-100 was completely identical to the CoCo 1. The TDP-100 had ventilation slots that ran the entire length of the case, rather than only on the sides. This ventilation scheme was carried over to the CoCo 2.

A number of peripherals were available: tape cassette storage, serial printers, a 5.25 inch floppy disk drive, a pen and graphics tablet called the "X-Pad", speech and sound generators, and joysticks.

Color Computer 2

2013-09-30T17:27:52Z

Random rodder:

[[File:Coco2.Gif|thumb|Color computer 2]]

More model specific info and pics can be found here:

[http://www.tandycoco.com/coco2.shtml Color Computer 2]

= Models and prices =
The CoCo2 was released in September of 1983. The catalog number was was 26-3026 for a 16K version with standard Color BASIC and it was listed in Radio Shack catalogs at $239.95 (A 64K CoCo 1, #26-3005, listed for $199). The case was a bit smaller than the original CoCo, very similar to the TDP-100. The keyboard was much better than the original CoCo "chicklet" keyboard. They were lower profile than typical modern PC keyboards and the keys were recessed in the center, giving them a "melted" look. The circuit boards were revised to be a bit smaller than previous models and were equipped to run a full 64K. 26-3027 was the number for a 16K Extended Color BASIC model, which was listed for $319.95. A full 64K Extended Color BASIC model (26-3003) retailed for $399.95. A 64K RAM upgrade (26-3017) was "only" $149, and the Extended BASIC ROM upgrade was $79.95, making the $399.95 26-3003 a relative bargain (add the ROM and RAM upgrade to a 16K basic model the total price was $468.90).

Prices dropped quickly. In mid 1984 RS cut the price for the 16K standard model to $159.95 and the 16K Extended BASIC model to $199.95. Production then shifted from Tandy's US plant to a Korean subcontractor. Those models appeared in mid 1984 at the same prices as the previous models, with new model numbers and revised circuit boards. For Christmas 1984 prices were reduced -- $99.95 for a standard Color BASIC 16K model (31-3134), $139.95 for 16K and Extended Color BASIC (31-3136), and $199.95 with 64K and Extended Color BASIC (31-3127). Prices continued to drop as the home computer market got very competitive and IBM PC clones started coming down in price.

To put these prices in perspective, the new for 1985 Tandy 1000, which was an IBM PC clone (actually an enhanced IBM PC Jr. clone that could be upgraded to standard IBM PC specs) was listed at $1199 with 128K RAM and a single 360K floppy drive. An RF modulator could be purchased ($24.95) to use a stnadard TV as a display (limited to 40 columns) or a digital $159.95 monochrome/$549.95 color monitor could be used. The CoCo 2 was a relative bargain, although there were a few IBM clones that could be purchased a bit cheaper than the Tandy 1000. In 1987 the Tandy 1000SX was priced at $849 with 384K of RAM and one 360K floppy drive.

The final CoCo2 was listed in the 1987 Tandy catalog for only $99.95 with 64K and Extended Color BASIC.

= Diferences =
[http://users.digitalindigo.net/~techno/coco2.html Extracted from]
The CoCo 2, introduced in 1983, is basically a refinement of Radio Shack's original TRS-80 Color Computer. It utilizes a more efficient power supply, higher integration (lower parts count), and a smaller case. The primary goal of these modifications was most likely to lower its manufacturing cost. The only significant functional difference between the two is the absence in the CoCo 2 of a regulated +12VDC power supply. One of the few devices which actually requires this power source is the first-generation floppy disk controller sold for the original CoCo. All subsequent controllers operate exclusively from the +5VDC line.
The CoCo 2 was initially offered with 16 kilobytes of RAM, with the option of upgrading it to 64 kilobytes. Doing so requires considerably less effort than in previous models (typically replacing the RAM chips and soldering one jumper).

While the original CoCo used a keyboard with small, flat, square keys (usually referred to as the 'chicklet' keyboard) and a gray-colored case, the CoCo 2 brought with it a more 'modern' off-white case and a keyboard with 'sculptured' keys. Some describe these early CoCo 2 keyboards as having keys which appear to be 'melted'. The travel distance of said keys is fairly low, as with the chicklet keyboard.

= Detailed models and upgrades =

'''CAUTION! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UPGRADE ANY CoCo RAM OR ROM WITHOUT FIRST SECURING SPECIFIC UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MACHINE!'''

Please note that improper upgrade attempts have been known to destroy the majority of the chips in a CoCo! Note also that the RAM chips used in the 16K CoCo 2 are not the 4116s which one might have expected. The 4116 requires additional power supply voltages not supplied by the CoCo 2. Therefore, a special 16K by 1 bit RAM chip requiring only +5VDC is used. This chip has the Tandy house number 8040517. The RAM used in most 64K CoCo 2s consists of standard 4164 chips. CoCo 2 RAM upgrade information may be found below in the sections specific to each 16K CoCo 2 version.

Like the original Color Computer, the CoCo 2 has provisions for two ROMs: Color BASIC and Extended BASIC. Each consists (in most cases) of 8 kilobytes of data in a 24-pin ROM chip. The Color BASIC ROM is present in every CoCo. It contains the minimal BASIC interpreter and necessary routines to drive the machine's keyboard, video circuitry, and I/O ports. The optional Extended BASIC ROM adds extra graphics commands and other assorted functionality enhancements. Extended Color BASIC (the composite of both ROMs) is also required in order to utilize a floppy disk controller on a CoCo. Those machines which shipped without the Extended BASIC ROM could be upgraded (in most cases) simply by plugging the expansion ROM into the appropriate empty socket. The remaining machines shipped with the ROM already in place. Note that most CoCo 2s use version 1.2 of the Color BASIC ROM, and all Extended CoCo 2s use version 1.1 of Extended BASIC (the two ROM versions are independent). A Color BASIC machine displays its Color BASIC version at powerup; an Extended Color BASIC machine displays its Extended BASIC version. The BASIC command 'EXEC 41175' will display the Color BASIC ROM version in an Extended Color BASIC machine.

Before long, Radio Shack began to offer an additional model of the CoCo 2: one with Extended Color BASIC and 64 kilobytes of RAM already installed. This machine also shipped with a newly-designed keyboard, with greater key travel than either of the previous styles. Before long, every new CoCo 2 began to ship with this new, 'enhanced' keyboard. Note that late-model CoCo 1 chicklet keyboards, all CoCo 2 keyboards, and even CoCo 3 keyboards use the same type of mylar ribbon cables and are interchangeable. The CoCo 3 keyboard (and some third-party designs) utilize previously-unused positions in the CoCo's keyboard matrix, adding several new keys. Appropriate software can make use of the extra keys on any CoCo model. Note that the style (appearance, key travel, etc.) of the CoCo 3 keyboard is identical to that of the later CoCo 2 keyboard, with the exception of its extra keys.

Radio Shack switched, during the production of the CoCo 2, from the use of the 'TRS-80' label to the 'Tandy' label on its computer products. For this reason, the CoCo 2 can be found with either label. The vast majority of samples seen and possessed by the author display the TRS-80 label. The Tandy label appears to coincide accurately with yet another variation among CoCo 2 models: the presence of the enhanced MC6847T1 VDG (Video Display Generator) chip therein. Every original CoCo and the majority of CoCo 2s (those displaying the TRS-80 label) use the earlier MC6847. As its name implies, the VDG generates the CoCo's video output. The plain 6847 version contains only uppercase characters in its internal character set, whereas the 6847T1 also contains lowercase characters. Note that software and hardware solutions have been created to overcome this limitation of the 6847, without which lowercase characters are displayed as reverse-video uppercase characters. Conversely, while the 6847T1 is capable of generating true hardware-based lowercase, that capability is seldom exploited.

As implied previously, many versions exist of the 'Color Computer 2'. The following summary attempts to reveal the specific traits inherent in each such variant, organized by Radio Shack catalog number. Note that this list is likely not yet complete, and has not been totally verified.

'''26-3026'''

This is the first model of CoCo 2. Built in the USA, it came equipped with 16 kilobytes of RAM, Color BASIC only, and the 'melted' keyboard. Most of its chips are socketed. This machine is based on the #8709416 PC board, and has a large, upright RF modulator with integrated TV channel 3/4 switch. Also characteristic of this machine is the use of a large power supply pass transistor (in a TO-3 package). The two 24-pin ROM sockets are located near the cartridge/system bus connector, and the eight RAM chips are located in a single row under the keyboard.

(Note that this same model number has reportedly been found on larger, Korean-made CoCo models in Australia.)

'''26-3027'''

This machine is identical to the 26-3026, with the exception that it already has the Extended BASIC ROM factory-installed.

To upgrade the 26-3026 or 26-3027 to 64 KB of RAM, it is necessary to replace the eight 8040517 chips with 4164 chips of 200 ns or better access time, and to solder a wire between the two pads labeled W1. W1 is located between U6 and U7.

'''26-3127'''

This is the first '64K Color Computer 2'. It contains the Extended BASIC ROM, the 'enhanced' keyboard, and 64 kilobytes of RAM (naturally). Otherwise, it is identical to the 26-3026/26-3027. Note that the RAM is soldered in place in those machines which were factory-equipped with 64K, making replacement thereof a bit more difficult if necessary. For this reason, the 26-3026 and 26-3027 variants are favorites of the author.

'''26-3134'''

This is the first Korean-made 16K Color BASIC CoCo 2. It uses the #20261043 circuit board, which differs considerably from that used in the earlier USA-made models. Virtually every component on the board has been relocated. The RF modulator is now a smaller unit, lying flat on the board rather than standing upright, and the channel 3/4 switch has been moved to the main board from the modulator. The positions of the various switches and connectors on the PC board (and therefore on the rear panel) differ from those of the previous machines as well. The RAM chips are located in two rows (one of five and one of three chips). This machine has a metal 'cage' surrounding the power transformer, which was not present in previous models. The power supply utilizes a cooler-running pass transistor (in a TO-220 package). The RF modulator, power transformer, pass transistor, and switch/jack location characteristics of this machine persist on all subsequent models. Most chips are soldered in place on this and all subsequent boards as well.

'''26-3136'''

This machine is identical to the 26-3134, but with the Extended BASIC ROM factory-installed.

To upgrade the 26-3134 or 26-3136 to 64 KB of RAM, it is necessary to replace the eight 8040517 chips with 4164 chips of 200 ns or better access time, and to solder a wire between the two pads labeled J1. J1 is located next to IC7.

'''26-3134A'''

This is the next Korean 16K Color BASIC CoCo 2. It utilizes a #20261044 circuit board, which differs considerably from the previous versions. This board's RAM is in the form of two socketed 4416 chips. The preferred 64K upgrade for this board involves replacing them with two 4464 chips. However, the option exists (by means of several special connectors on the board) of a factory upgrade consisting of eight 4164 chips on a daughterboard. Legend has it that the option of using either 4164s or 4464s was incorporated for economic reasons (the pricing and availability of RAM were quite unstable when these machines were manufactured). Additionally, this board introduces the use of a single 28-pin ROM socket. A 24-pin ROM containing only Color BASIC 1.3 shipped in that socket in this model. With appropriate jumpering, this socket is able to accept a 27128 EPROM.

'''26-3136A'''

This machine is the 16K Extended BASIC version of the 26-3134A. It uses a single 28-pin, 16-kilobyte ROM containing both Color BASIC and Extended BASIC.

'''26-3134B'''

This is the last Korean 16K Color BASIC model. It uses the #20261058 circuit board, which is similar to the #20261044 board. It uses two 4416 RAM chips and a 24-pin Color BASIC 1.3 ROM in a 28-pin socket as well. However, in addition to the 4416/4464 sockets and special daughterboard connectors, there are pads on the board allowing direct factory installation of eight 4164 chips. This is also the board which contains the newer 6847T1 VDG chip (which is not pin-compatible with the earlier 6847).

'''26-3136B'''

This machine is the Extended BASIC version of the 26-3134B.

To upgrade a 26-3134A, 26-3136A, 26-3134B, or 26-3136B to 64 KB of RAM, it is necessary to replace the two 4416 chips with 4464 chips of 200 ns or better access time, and to solder a jumper across the two pads labeled RAM SIZE 64K. The RAM SIZE 64K jumper is located next to IC4.

'''26-3127B'''

The last model number associated with the 64K Extended BASIC CoCo 2, this is an odd one indeed. The author has no less than three distinctly different machines, each bearing this exact model number. One is a USA-made TRS-80 with a #20261044 board and a 6847, one is a USA-made Tandy with a #20261058 board and a 6847T1, and one is a Korean-made Tandy with a #20261058 board and a 6847T1. Contrary to some rumors, the presence of the 'B' in the model number does NOT necessarily indicate the presence of a 6847T1. As noted previously, the Tandy label appears to be the best external indication thereof. One absolutely accurate method of determining if one is present is to type a '0' (zero) on an operating machine. If the resulting character on the screen is displayed with a slash through it, the machine in question has a 6847T1.

NOTE: Information is still being compiled and confirmed about the various models, particularly those in the A- and B-series. Updates will likely be forthcoming......

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*[[Newbie's Guide]] - The Newbie's Guide to the Color Computer
*[[Sampling]] - Sampling the Color Computer Joystick.
*[[Semigraphics Routines]] - Useful ASM routines for dealing with Semigraphics 64x32 mode
*[[CoCo3 Easter Egg]] - Color Computer 3 Easter Egg
*[[Sounds of the Hounds]] - The Myth and Reality of the CoCo's biggest April Fool's Gag
*[[MMU_RAMROM_Mode|MMU RAM/ROM Mode]] - Explanation on how the RAM/ROM mode interacts with the MMU on the CoCo 3
*[[NitrOS-9 Command Guide]] - A complement to the help included in the OS, and as an update to the original OS-9 manual
*[[CoCo 1 & 2|Hooking Up the CoCo to a TV]]
*[[PAL Coco Differences]] - Various PAL types used in different countries
*[[Getting Started with DriveWire]] - The Newbie's Guide to DriveWire

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original TRS-80 Color Computer. It featured an improved keyboard with standard PC style keys and four additional keys (F1, F2, CTRL, ALT) and a whopping 128K for $219.95. It was expandable up to 512K for an additioanl $149.95 (26-3335). This required a plug-in daughter board and the removal of the four 128K RAM chips. The circuit board was smaller than previous models and was more highly integrated. The SAM chip was replaced by a new integrated video/memory management chip, the GIME (Graphics Interrupt Memory Enhancer). A 2 MHz 68B09E replaced the standard 1 MHz 6809E. Since the CoCo derives its clock from the video clock crystal, the CoCo3 didn't run at a full 2 MHz, but at 1.79MHz, twice the original CoCo clock rate. On power up it only runs at the original clock rate, a POKE is required to initiate double speed operation. The CoCo3 was still capable of bing connected to a TV, but also had composite and RGB (analog) video output. The RGB analog signal was a bit of a tease -- it required a specific monitor, not the then standard (and easier to get cheap used) RGB digital monitor as used by IBM PC clones. Tandy had an answer for that, they made a somewhat affordable CM-8 RGBA monitor available for $299.95. There were a few others on the market that would work, as the Amiga and some Commodore and Atari models used RGBA as well. I believe Tandy decided on RGBA as it was cheaper to pair with TV and composite output.

Another new feature is that the CoCo3 operates in all RAM mode all the time. This means that the ROMs are copied into RAM and run from there. Older CoCos that were upgraded to 64K could be run that way, but typically reserved part of their 64K memory access to read the ROMs. Part of the reason for all RAM mode was due to the copyright restrictions on Extended Color BASIC, which was written by Microsoft. A third party, Microware, wrote Super Extended Color BASIC (SECB), which was included with every CoCo3. In order to get around any copyright issues the additioanal SECB commands and enhancements were patched into ECB when in RAM, so the standard ECB code was left alone.

The CoCo 3 was last listed in the first 1991 Tandy Computer Catalog (RSC-22) at $199.95 for the 128K version. A 512K upgrade board with no RAM chips was $39.95, ram chips were $59.95. The CM-8 monitor still listed for $299.95. The listing takes up about 1/3 of page 50 (if you include the data cassette player listing) and the CoCo isn't even listed in the quick index. Tandy issued two more Computer Catalogs in 1991, RSC-22A and RSC-22E. The CoCo is not listed in RSC-22A. RSC-22E is an educational market catalog and has one page of Color Computer software.

Color Computer 1

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== Current Vendors List ==
*[[Chris Hawks]] - Contact thru CoCo Mailing list
*[[Cloud-9]] - [http://cloud9tech.com/ Website]
*[[Glenside CoCo Club]] - [http://glensideccc.com/ Website]
*[[Roy Justus]] - Contact thru CoCo Mailing list
*[[Taylor Software]] - [http://coco3.com/community/ Website]

== No longer in business (Historical reference) ==

*[[CRC/Disto]] (XXXX-XXXX) -

==Games==
*[[Diecom]] (XXXX-XXXX) -
*[[Sundog]] (XXXX-XXXX) -
*[[Tom Mix Software]] (XXXX-XXXX) - Some of the best CoCo 1/2 games around, such as the fantastic Donkey Kong clone, [[The King]].

==Music and Speech==
*[[Speech Systems]] (XXXX-XXXX) - MIDI, SuperVoice, E.A.R.S., and more.

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==Publishing Companies==
*[[Falsoft]] (XXXX-XXXX) - Publisher of the [[Rainbow]] and many books.
*[[FARNA Systems / 68' micros]] (1992 ? -1999) - Publisher of the [[World of 68' Micros|"The World of 68 Micros"]]

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CoCo is the nickname given to the Radio Shack TRS-80 '''Co'''lor '''Co'''mputer.

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_Color_Computer Wikipedia's CoCo Page] - A rather well done information page on just what a CoCo is.
*[http://glensideccc.com/ The Glenside Color Computer Club Page] - More information on the CoCo.
*[http://coco3.com/ The TRS-80.Tandy Color Computer Supersite] - Lots information and new products for the CoCo.
*[http://cloud9tech.com.com/ The Cloud-9 Page] - State of the art hardware and software upgrades for the CoCo.
*[http://glensideccc.com/ The Glenside Color Computer Club Page] - More information on the CoCo.
*[http://tandycoco.com/ CoCo News, Reviews & Updates] - CoCo commentary with news and hardware and software reviews.
*[http://tandycoco.com/forums/ The Color Computer Forums] CoCo Enthusiast Forum pages.
*[http://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ JAVA based DriveWire 4 by Aaron Wolfe] - Opens the CoCo to new features and worlds.
*[http://cococoding.com/ Programming documentation collection and more] - Massive Color Computer programming documentation repository

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CoCo is the nickname given to the Radio Shack TRS-80 '''Co'''lor '''Co'''mputer.

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_Color_Computer Wikipedia's CoCo Page] - A rather well done information page on just what a CoCo is.
*[http://glensideccc.com/ The Glenside Color Computer Club Page] - More information on the CoCo.
*[http://coco3.com/ The TRS-80.Tandy Color Computer Supersite] - Lots information and new products for the CoCo.
*[http://cloud9tech.com.com/ The Cloud-9 Page] - State of the art hardware and software upgrades for the CoCo.
*[http://glensideccc.com/ The Glenside Color Computer Club Page] - More information on the CoCo.
*[http://tandycoco.com/ Started out as the CoCo Den and morphing into much more] - CoCo commentary with hardware and software reviews.
*[http://tandycoco.com/forums/ The Color Computer Forums] CoCo Enthusiast Forum pages.
*[http://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ JAVA based DriveWire 4 by Aaron Wolfe] - Opens the CoCo to new features and worlds.
*[http://cococoding.com/ Programming documentation collection and more] - Massive Color Computer programming documentation repository

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CoCo is the nickname given to the Radio Shack TRS-80 '''Co'''lor '''Co'''mputer.

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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_Color_Computer Wikipedia's CoCo Page] - A rather well done information page on just what a CoCo is.
*[http://glensideccc.com/ The Glenside Color Computer Club Page] - More information on the CoCo.
*[http://coco3.com/ The TRS-80.Tandy Color Computer Supersite] - Lots information and new products for the CoCo.
*[http://cloud9tech.com.com/ The Cloud-9 Page] - State of the art hardware and software upgrades for the CoCo.
*[http://glensideccc.com/ The Glenside Color Computer Club Page] - More information on the CoCo.
*[http://tandycoco.com/ Started out as the CoCo Den, morphing into much more] CoCo commentary with hardware and software reviews.
*[http://tandycoco.com/forums/ The Color Computer Forums] CoCo Enthusiast Forum pages.
*[http://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ JAVA based DriveWire 4 by Aaron Wolfe] - Opens the CoCo to new features and worlds.
*[http://cococoding.com/ Programming documentation collection and more] - Massive Color Computer programming documentation repository

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VCC

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The VCC Emulator (Originally called "Bjork") is one of the most versatile Windows Based Emulators out there rivaled only by M.E.S.S (Multiple Emulator System). Current version (as of April 2009) is 1.40, released on 03/01/2008.
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==Description==
VCC is a small (under 1 MiB) modular Color Computer 3 emulator.
The installer includes all that is needed to run the program, and it can be used as a portable application without needing any modification, making possible the concept of "CoCo in a pocket".

Version 1.40 can emulate a CoCo 3 with [[6809]] or [[6309]] CPU (overclocking up to 89.4 MHz), 128, 512, 2048 or 8196 KiB of RAM, 2 Joysticks, 4 Floppy Disk Drives with the [[FD-502]] controller, 1 Hard Drive with [[Cloud9]] controller (with real time clock), [[Multipak|MPI]] and [[Orchestra-90 CC]].

It can simulate RGB and composite video output in windows or full screen.

==History==
VCC was initially created under the name of "Poco", latter changed to "Bjork" as an homage to [[Steve Bjork]], reaching version 7.35, and finally changing to "VCC" in June 2007, resetting the version count to 1.0.

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! 1.05
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! 1.06
| First version to use Direct Sound.
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! 1.11
| Support for 2 joysticks.
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! 1.40
| Major update/rewrite. Support for cassette.
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==System Requirements==
*CPU: Pentium III at 500Mhz+
*OS: Windows 95 or latter with DirectX 8 or latter.
Additionally, Windows 2000 or latter and a supported Controller chip are required for RAW disk access.

==External links==
[http://vcc.20x.cc/ VCC Homepage]

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