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Farna: link to Tandy's Little Wonder

2026-03-27T12:34:00Z

link to Tandy's Little Wonder

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	* If you want to expand without buying new hardware, check out the '''free''' [[DriveWire]] project. It allows a PC/Mac/Linux machine to act as a remote disk system for the CoCo. Current DriveWire allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems.		* If you want to expand without buying new hardware, check out the '''free''' [[DriveWire]] project. It allows a PC/Mac/Linux machine to act as a remote disk system for the CoCo. Current DriveWire allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems.
	* Check out Darren Atkinson's [[CoCoSDC]] floppy drive interface replacement. This cartridge emulates a real Radio Shack disk drive controller but writes to disk image files on an SD card instead of a real floppy. You could plug up your old floppy controller and the CoCoSDC (using a Multi-Pak) and then archive all your old floppies to SD card for easy backup. Then, you could have thousands of CoCo floppies available from one cartridge.		* Check out Darren Atkinson's [[CoCoSDC]] floppy drive interface replacement. This cartridge emulates a real Radio Shack disk drive controller but writes to disk image files on an SD card instead of a real floppy. You could plug up your old floppy controller and the CoCoSDC (using a Multi-Pak) and then archive all your old floppies to SD card for easy backup. Then, you could have thousands of CoCo floppies available from one cartridge.
	* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ~~ftp~~://~~maltedmedia~~.com/~~coco~~/~~MAGAZINES~~/~~Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder~~/. The most recent version is ~~named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read~~ the ~~"1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first~~. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.		* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from https://colorcomputerarchive.com/repo/Documents/Books/. The most recent version is the Second Edition (2006). This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide (in Appendix, page 100 of Second Edition) that will be very helpful.

	== I want to meet other CoCo folks ==		== I want to meet other CoCo folks ==

172.58.9.76: /* I want to run old CoCo software, but don't have a CoCo */ JSMocha and XRoar Online

2026-03-17T01:27:00Z

I want to run old CoCo software, but don't have a CoCo: JSMocha and XRoar Online

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	== I want to run old CoCo software, but don't have a CoCo ==		== I want to run old CoCo software, but don't have a CoCo ==
			* Run a selection of CoCo 1 and 2 software in a web browser using the JS Mocha online emulator: https://www.haplessgenius.com/mocha/
			* Run even more CoCo 1, 2 AND 3 software in a web browser using the Online XRoar Emulator at the Color Computer Archive site. Browse various sections and many items have links to play/run the software right in a browser: https://colorcomputerarchive.com
	* Check out the various free [[Emulators]] that let you do this on a PC, Mac or Liunx machine (even a $25 Raspberry Pi).		* Check out the various free [[Emulators]] that let you do this on a PC, Mac or Liunx machine (even a $25 Raspberry Pi).

MagicFab: /* I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff */

2023-05-22T13:32:45Z

I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff

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	== I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff ==		== I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff ==
	If you have old CoCo hardware or software that you need to get rid of, your first step should be to e-mail the hundreds of members on the [[CoCo Mailing Lists]].		If you have old CoCo hardware or software that you need to get rid of, your first step should be to check the [[Internet Resources\|Buy & Sell section here]]. You can also e-mail the hundreds of members on the [[CoCo Mailing Lists]].

	== I want to get my CoCo running again ==		== I want to get my CoCo running again ==

Carney: /* Is OS-9 still around? */

2023-05-12T15:50:32Z

Is OS-9 still around?

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	== Is OS-9 still around? ==		== Is OS-9 still around? ==
	* NitrOS-9 project.		* [[NitrOS-9]] project.

	== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==		== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==

AllenHuffman at 17:19, 30 August 2016

2016-08-30T17:19:54Z

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	* 2014: CoCo 3 RGB to VGA adapter project.		* 2014: CoCo 3 RGB to VGA adapter project.
	* Software!		* Software!

			== I want to run old CoCo software, but don't have a CoCo ==
			* Check out the various free [[Emulators]] that let you do this on a PC, Mac or Liunx machine (even a $25 Raspberry Pi).

AllenHuffman: /* Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? */

2014-12-29T21:21:29Z

Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff?

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	== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==		== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==
	* The yearly [[Chicago_CoCoFEST!]] conventions are still going.		* The yearly [[Chicago_CoCoFEST!]] conventions are still going.
	* ~~There are various new hardware devices being designed (VGA monitor converters for the CoCo 3,~~ CoCoSDC floppy drive replacement that uses SD cards~~, etc~~.).		* 2014: Darren Atkinson's [[CoCoSDC]] floppy drive replacement that uses SD cards instead of diskettes.
	* ~~New software is still being written.~~		* 2014: CoCo 3 RGB to VGA adapter project.
			* Software!

AllenHuffman: /* I want to get my CoCo running again */

2014-12-29T21:20:30Z

I want to get my CoCo running again

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	If you are trying to get a CoCo running again, and need help or replacement parts, here are some resources. Details to be added.		If you are trying to get a CoCo running again, and need help or replacement parts, here are some resources. Details to be added.
	* [[Cloud-9]] produces hardware add ons for the CoCo, including SCSI/IDE/compact flash hard drive interfaces, PS/2 keyboard interfaces, memory updates, and much more. They also offer replacement DISK BASIC ROMs that support hard drive access, or remote DriveWire access through BASIC.		* [[Cloud-9]] produces hardware add ons for the CoCo, including SCSI/IDE/compact flash hard drive interfaces, PS/2 keyboard interfaces, memory updates, and much more. They also offer replacement DISK BASIC ROMs that support hard drive access, or remote DriveWire access through BASIC.
	* If you want to expand without buying new hardware, check out the '''free'''[[DriveWire]] project. It allows a PC/Mac/Linux machine to act as a remote disk system for the CoCo. Current DriveWire allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems.		* If you want to expand without buying new hardware, check out the '''free''' [[DriveWire]] project. It allows a PC/Mac/Linux machine to act as a remote disk system for the CoCo. Current DriveWire allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems.
			* Check out Darren Atkinson's [[CoCoSDC]] floppy drive interface replacement. This cartridge emulates a real Radio Shack disk drive controller but writes to disk image files on an SD card instead of a real floppy. You could plug up your old floppy controller and the CoCoSDC (using a Multi-Pak) and then archive all your old floppies to SD card for easy backup. Then, you could have thousands of CoCo floppies available from one cartridge.
	* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/MAGAZINES/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder/. The most recent version is named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read the "1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.		* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/MAGAZINES/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder/. The most recent version is named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read the "1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.

AllenHuffman: /* Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? */

2014-12-29T21:18:39Z

Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff?

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	== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==		== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==
	* The yearly [[Chicago_CoCoFEST!]] conventions are still going.		* The yearly [[Chicago_CoCoFEST!]] conventions are still going.
	* There is the ~~new [[~~CoCo~~-X]] project~~.		* There are various new hardware devices being designed (VGA monitor converters for the CoCo 3, CoCoSDC floppy drive replacement that uses SD cards, etc.).
			* New software is still being written.

AllenHuffman: /* I want to get my CoCo running again */

2013-04-01T14:15:57Z

I want to get my CoCo running again

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	== I want to get my CoCo running again ==		== I want to get my CoCo running again ==
	If you are trying to get a CoCo running again, and need help or replacement parts, here are some resources. Details to be added.		If you are trying to get a CoCo running again, and need help or replacement parts, here are some resources. Details to be added.
	* ~~The~~ [[DriveWire]] project allows ~~you to use a serial cable to hook~~ a ~~CoCo to a host~~ PC/Mac/Linux machine ~~and use it~~ as a remote disk system. Current ~~DriveWare~~ allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems~~. And it's FREE.~~		* [[Cloud-9]] produces hardware add ons for the CoCo, including SCSI/IDE/compact flash hard drive interfaces, PS/2 keyboard interfaces, memory updates, and much more. They also offer replacement DISK BASIC ROMs that support hard drive access, or remote DriveWire access through BASIC.
	* Cloud-9 produces hardware add ons for the CoCo, including SCSI/IDE/compact flash hard drive interfaces, PS/2 keyboard interfaces, memory updates, and much more. They also offer replacement DISK BASIC ROMs that support hard drive access, or remote DriveWire access through BASIC.		* If you want to expand without buying new hardware, check out the '''free'''[[DriveWire]] project. It allows a PC/Mac/Linux machine to act as a remote disk system for the CoCo. Current DriveWire allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems.
	* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/MAGAZINES/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder/. The most recent version is named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read the "1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.		* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/MAGAZINES/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder/. The most recent version is named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read the "1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.

AllenHuffman: /* I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff */

2013-04-01T14:12:47Z

I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff

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	== I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff ==		== I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff ==
	If you have old CoCo hardware or software that you need to get rid of, ~~you~~ should e-mail the ~~Color Computer mailing list. Details to be added.~~		If you have old CoCo hardware or software that you need to get rid of, your first step should be to e-mail the hundreds of members on the [[CoCo Mailing Lists]].
	* E-mail hundreds of ~~CoCo users through~~ the [[CoCo Mailing Lists]].

	== I want to get my CoCo running again ==		== I want to get my CoCo running again ==