[Coco] Fwd: connect to a modern display

Mon Aug 14 17:58:51 EDT 2017

Oops!    Think we are breaking the 'new thread' rules. :(

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  Original Message
From: Rietveld Rietveld
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 5:57 PM
To: Michael Brant
Reply To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
Subject: Re: [Coco] Fwd: connect to a modern display

I would rather see a Disto style 1 or 2 mb upgrade available for the cc3 again

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From: Michael Brant
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 5:49 PM
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
Reply To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
Subject: Re: [Coco] Fwd: connect to a modern display

Sounds like a project waiting to happen

On Monday, August 14, 2017, L. Curtis Boyle <curtisboyle at sasktel.net> wrote:

> Yes there were several RAM upgrades for the Coco 1/2. Micro RGB made some
> as well (up to 1 MB RAM, if I recall correctly). I think it was Color
> Computer Magazine that actually had an article on upgrading to 128KB with a
> bubble memory upgrade.
>
> L. Curtis Boyle
> curtisboyle at sasktel.net <javascript:;>
>
> TRS-80 Color Computer Games website
> http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/coco_game_list.html
>
>
>
> > On Aug 14, 2017, at 3:12 PM, Arthur Flexser <flexser at fiu.edu
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >
> > There was a 256K expansion unit for the CoCo 1 or CoCo 2 called the J&R
> > Banker that was advertised for a time.
> >
> > Art
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Steve Strowbridge <
> ogsteviestrow at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I was not aware the CoCo 2 could go up to 512K of RAM, is that a
> >> misconception on your end, or a lack of knowledge on mine?
> >> I knew the CoCo 1 and 2 could go up to 64K but I have no recollection or
> >> experiences with 3rd party memory expansion options for CoCo 1 and 2.
> And
> >> I'm not a historian on any of that stuff either :)
> >>
> >> I am aware of standard 512K options for the CoCo 3 and some 3rd party
> >> upgrades to go form 2MB up to even 8MB.
> >>
> >> I'm actually interested in a possible clean composite output option for
> a
> >> CoCo 1/2.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Steve Strowbridge, aka
> >> The Original Gamer Stevie Strow
> >> Website/Merchandise/CoCo links page:
> >> http://ogsteviestrow.com
> >> Email:  ogsteviestrow at gmail.com <javascript:;>
> >> Get your "Game Play Goodnes" fix of CoCo and retro videos at:
> >> http://youtube.com/ogsteviestrow
> >> CoCoTALK! the nation's leading live talk show featuring the Tandy Color
> >> Computer
> >> http://cocotalk.live
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 4:16 PM, Fred Hicks <fred.hicks at gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Bill,
> >>>   I have to crack the case open.  But I think Ed's assessment is
> >> correct.
> >>>  The channel selector switch is gone and the video out is a 3.5
> >> millimeter
> >>> composite out.   Hopefully I might find one or two upgrades.  512 of
> RAM
> >>> would be nice.  I'll take a picture later and post it when I get home.
> >>>
> >>> Fred
> >>>
> >>> On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Bill Gunshannon <
> >>> bill.gunshannon at hotmail.com <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ________________________________________
> >>>> From: Coco [coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com <javascript:;>] on behalf of
> >> mike at borncoco.com <javascript:;>
> >>> [
> >>>> mike at borncoco.com <javascript:;>]
> >>>> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 10:49 AM
> >>>> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> >>>> Cc: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> >>>> Subject: Re: [Coco] Fwd: connect to a modern display
> >>>>
> >>>> This looks like one of Ed Sinder's Radio Shack composite board clones.
> >> It
> >>>> outputs a composite signal. You'll need a Sony type cable which goes
> >> from
> >>>> the 3.5mm jack to three outputs. Here's an example from Amazon.
> >>>>
> >>>> [ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CIC9KW2/ref=asc_df_
> >>>> B00CIC9KW25121969/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&
> >>> creativeASIN=B00CIC9KW2&
> >>>> linkCode=df0&hvadid=194017009123&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=
> >>>> g&hvrand=8862710000465049285&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=
> >>>> c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010754&hvtargid=pla-312526707741 ](
> >>>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CIC9KW2/ref=asc_df_
> >>>> B00CIC9KW25121969/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&
> >>> creativeASIN=B00CIC9KW2&
> >>>> linkCode=df0&hvadid=194017009123&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=
> >>>> g&hvrand=8862710000465049285&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=
> >>>> c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010754&hvtargid=pla-312526707741 )
> >>>>
> >>>> To be really sure though, you need to open up the case and take a look
> >> at
> >>>> the board. Hope this helps.
> >>>>
> >>>> ______________________________
> >>>>
> >>>> You made me go look again.  I see now that it isn't an RCA but looks
> >> like
> >>>> an earphone jack.  Wierd.
> >>>>
> >>>> bill
> >>>>
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> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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