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Barberd: /* Historical Solutions */

2026-03-23T00:59:02Z

Historical Solutions

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	*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]		*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]
	*[[CoCo 3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]		*[[CoCo 3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo. The FPGA chip it uses is ~~no longer on the market~~ so this is no longer available except used.		*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo. The FPGA chip it uses is end-of-life so this is no longer available except used.

	=== Build it yourself ===		=== Build it yourself ===

Barberd: /* Historical Solutions */

2026-03-23T00:53:14Z

Historical Solutions

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	*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]		*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]
	*[[CoCo 3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]		*[[CoCo 3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo. The FPGA chip it uses is no longer ~~available~~ so this is no longer available except ~~on the~~ used ~~market~~.		*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo. The FPGA chip it uses is no longer on the market so this is no longer available except used.

	=== Build it yourself ===		=== Build it yourself ===

Barberd: /* Video Out */

2026-03-23T00:51:56Z

Video Out

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	=== Current Solutions to Purchase ===		=== Current Solutions to Purchase ===
	*[[Video without RF Box]] Use existing RF out on your CoCo 1, 2, or 3 into your TV tuner.		*[[Video without RF Box]] Use existing RF out on your CoCo 1, 2, or 3 into your TV tuner.
	*[https://github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI RGBtoHDMI] Requires Pi Zero, RGBtoHDMI hat board, and Analog board. Mostly used with CoCo 1s and 2s, but can also be used for PAL CoCo3s to simulate NTSC artifact colors.		*[https://github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI/wiki/Assembled-boards-for-sale RGBtoHDMI] Requires Pi Zero, RGBtoHDMI hat board, and Analog board. Mostly used with CoCo 1s and 2s, but can also be used for PAL CoCo3s to simulate NTSC artifact colors.

	==== CoCo 1 or 2 Only ====		==== CoCo 1 or 2 Only ====

Barberd: /* Video Out */

2026-03-23T00:45:48Z

Video Out

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	*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]		*[[RGB to VGA Converter]]
	*[[CoCo 3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]		*[[CoCo 3 RGB to CGA/EGA Adapter]]
			*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo. The FPGA chip it uses is no longer available so this is no longer available except on the used market.

	=== Build it yourself ===		=== Build it yourself ===
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	Note that these CoCo 1 and 2 solutions require installation.		Note that these CoCo 1 and 2 solutions require installation.
	*[http://cocovga.com/ CoCoVGA for CoCo 1, 2, MC-10, Dragon] A FPGA-based solution that outputs VGA.		*[http://cocovga.com/ CoCoVGA for CoCo 1, 2, MC-10, Dragon] A FPGA-based solution that outputs VGA.
	*[https://~~www~~.~~youtube.com~~/~~watch?v=gc_3TPBjFf4~~ CocoDV for Coco 1 or 2] An FPGA-based solution that plugs into the MC6847 Video Display Generator IC socket on the board and provides HDMI ~~video~~. Also adds extra functionality like sprites and fonts~~. Order via email from AC-8 Bit Zone~~.		*[https://cocobits.org/products/cocodv-digital-video-upgrade-for-coco-dragon-tano-and-mc-10 CocoDV for Coco 1 or 2] An FPGA-based solution that plugs into the MC6847 Video Display Generator IC socket on the board and provides DV digital video (HDMI-style connector but no audio. Also adds extra functionality like sprites and fonts.
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ Composite Video Out boards for CoCo 2] These are usually marked sold out; email the Zippster and let him know you want one; he'll make up a batch and let you know when they're available.		*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ Composite Video Out boards for CoCo 2] These are usually marked sold out; email the Zippster and let him know you want one; he'll make up a batch and let you know when they're available.

	==== CoCo 3 Only ====		==== CoCo 3 Only ====
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo.
	*[https://cocobits.org/products/gime-z-upgrade-for-the-color-computer-3 GIME-Z for CoCo 3] Like the GIME-X in Historic Solutions above, this is an FPGA solution. This one adds DV digital video output (HDMI-style connector but no sound).		*[https://cocobits.org/products/gime-z-upgrade-for-the-color-computer-3 GIME-Z for CoCo 3] Like the GIME-X in Historic Solutions above, this is an FPGA solution. This one adds DV digital video output (HDMI-style connector but no sound).
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ RGB2NTSC] CoCo3 to (a better) Composite and S-Video		*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ RGB2NTSC] CoCo3 to (a better) Composite and S-Video

Barberd: /* CoCo 3 Only */

2026-03-23T00:43:24Z

CoCo 3 Only

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	==== CoCo 3 Only ====		==== CoCo 3 Only ====
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo.		*[https://thezippsterzone.com/2019/03/27/gime-x/ GIME-X for CoCo 3] Replace your GIME chip with this FPGA-based solution that adds VGA output. Also has even more video modes and allows overclocking the CoCo.
			*[https://cocobits.org/products/gime-z-upgrade-for-the-color-computer-3 GIME-Z for CoCo 3] Like the GIME-X in Historic Solutions above, this is an FPGA solution. This one adds DV digital video output (HDMI-style connector but no sound).
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ RGB2NTSC] CoCo3 to (a better) Composite and S-Video		*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ RGB2NTSC] CoCo3 to (a better) Composite and S-Video
	*[https://cocoman.onlineweb.shop/details/p7004829_20319861.aspx Switch-a-roo CoCo3 to SCART cable] Use with a SCART to HDMI adapter.		*[https://cocoman.onlineweb.shop/details/p7004829_20319861.aspx Switch-a-roo CoCo3 to SCART cable] Use with a SCART to HDMI adapter.

Carney: /* Third party */

2025-09-07T20:08:46Z

Third party

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	*[[Endicott Joystick]]		*[[Endicott Joystick]]
	*[[JARB Dual Joystick Unit]]. "Single unit assembly enhances playability of multi-joystick/player games; convenient press-to-fire buttons." [https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1982-11/page/n69/mode/2up Ad in November 1982 ''Rainbow'' p. 71]		*[[JARB Dual Joystick Unit]]. "Single unit assembly enhances playability of multi-joystick/player games; convenient press-to-fire buttons." [https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1982-11/page/n69/mode/2up Ad in November 1982 ''Rainbow'' p. 71]
			*[https://www.oghugo.com/product/coco_gp OG Hugo CoCo GamePad] - Modern 3D-printed two-button NES-style gamepad. [https://www.ebay.com/itm/127275410887 Also eBay store]

	=== Accessories ===		=== Accessories ===

Carney: /* Bus Expander */ another BT-1000 link

2025-08-23T02:26:31Z

Bus Expander: another BT-1000 link

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	*[[Solderless Proto Board]]		*[[Solderless Proto Board]]
	*Basic Technology		*Basic Technology
	**BT-1000 [https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1983-02/page/n27/mode/2up Feb 1982 ''Rainbow'' ad]		**BT-1000 [https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1983-02/page/n27/mode/2up Feb 1982 ''Rainbow'' ad] [https://archive.org/details/80-U.S._Volume_VI_Number_05_1983-05_80-Northwest_Publishing_US/page/n105/mode/1up?view=theater Brief info in May 1983 ''80-U.S.'']
	**BT-2000		**BT-2000
	**BT Companion [https://archive.org/details/color-computer-magazine-1984-01/page/n29/mode/2up?view=theater Jan 84 ''~~TCM~~'' ad ]		**BT Companion [https://archive.org/details/color-computer-magazine-1984-01/page/n29/mode/2up?view=theater Jan 84 ''TCCM'' ad ]
	*CMJ-IF. All-in-one expansion cartridge adding parallel ports, serial, comms, speech, and an expansion extender. [https://archive.org/details/the-rainbow-magazine-1984/The%20Rainbow%20Vol.%2003%20No.%2006%20-%20January%201984/page/n221/mode/2up Jan '84 ''Rainbow'' ad], [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Poptronics/80s/1983/CE-1983-12r.pdf Review in Dec '83 ''Computers & Electronics'' p. 20], [http://www.blish.org/gens/1402B.html apparently designed by Charles Benjamin Blish]		*CMJ-IF. All-in-one expansion cartridge adding parallel ports, serial, comms, speech, and an expansion extender. [https://archive.org/details/the-rainbow-magazine-1984/The%20Rainbow%20Vol.%2003%20No.%2006%20-%20January%201984/page/n221/mode/2up Jan '84 ''Rainbow'' ad], [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Poptronics/80s/1983/CE-1983-12r.pdf Review in Dec '83 ''Computers & Electronics'' p. 20], [http://www.blish.org/gens/1402B.html apparently designed by Charles Benjamin Blish]

Barberd: /* CoCo 1 or 2 Only */

2025-08-16T21:35:12Z

CoCo 1 or 2 Only

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	*[http://cocovga.com/ CoCoVGA for CoCo 1, 2, MC-10, Dragon] A FPGA-based solution that outputs VGA.		*[http://cocovga.com/ CoCoVGA for CoCo 1, 2, MC-10, Dragon] A FPGA-based solution that outputs VGA.
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc_3TPBjFf4 CocoDV for Coco 1 or 2] An FPGA-based solution that plugs into the MC6847 Video Display Generator IC socket on the board and provides HDMI video. Also adds extra functionality like sprites and fonts. Order via email from AC-8 Bit Zone.		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc_3TPBjFf4 CocoDV for Coco 1 or 2] An FPGA-based solution that plugs into the MC6847 Video Display Generator IC socket on the board and provides HDMI video. Also adds extra functionality like sprites and fonts. Order via email from AC-8 Bit Zone.
	*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ Composite Video Out boards for CoCo 2]		*[https://thezippsterzone.com/video-adapters/ Composite Video Out boards for CoCo 2] These are usually marked sold out; email the Zippster and let him know you want one; he'll make up a batch and let you know when they're available.

	==== CoCo 3 Only ====		==== CoCo 3 Only ====

Carney: /* Bus Expander */ added details and links about CMJ-IF

2025-05-31T00:28:00Z

Bus Expander: added details and links about CMJ-IF

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	**BT-2000		**BT-2000
	**BT Companion [https://archive.org/details/color-computer-magazine-1984-01/page/n29/mode/2up?view=theater Jan 84 ''TCM'' ad ]		**BT Companion [https://archive.org/details/color-computer-magazine-1984-01/page/n29/mode/2up?view=theater Jan 84 ''TCM'' ad ]
			*CMJ-IF. All-in-one expansion cartridge adding parallel ports, serial, comms, speech, and an expansion extender. [https://archive.org/details/the-rainbow-magazine-1984/The%20Rainbow%20Vol.%2003%20No.%2006%20-%20January%201984/page/n221/mode/2up Jan '84 ''Rainbow'' ad], [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Poptronics/80s/1983/CE-1983-12r.pdf Review in Dec '83 ''Computers & Electronics'' p. 20], [http://www.blish.org/gens/1402B.html apparently designed by Charles Benjamin Blish]

	==Computers & Clones==		==Computers & Clones==

Carney: /* Bus Expander */

2025-05-27T03:23:18Z

Bus Expander

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	*[[Y-Cable]]		*[[Y-Cable]]
	*[[Solderless Proto Board]]		*[[Solderless Proto Board]]
	*Basic Technology [[BT Companion]][https://archive.org/details/color-computer-magazine-1984-01/page/n29/mode/2up?view=theater]		*Basic Technology
			**BT-1000 [https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1983-02/page/n27/mode/2up Feb 1982 ''Rainbow'' ad]
			**BT-2000
			**BT Companion [https://archive.org/details/color-computer-magazine-1984-01/page/n29/mode/2up?view=theater Jan 84 ''TCM'' ad ]

	==Computers & Clones==		==Computers & Clones==