[Coco] Just cleaned up my retro room

[Bruce W. Calkins]

What transformer?  It was removed from the CoCo 3.

Bruce W.  ~KV4OE~



On 11/15/2017 08:31 AM, tim franklinlabs.com wrote:
>     I sure hope you now know that a transformer works on AC not DC. And
>     putting DC on a transformer could be a shocking experience if you were
>     holding the leads when the power is removed (flyback).
>
>       On November 15, 2017 at 7:08 AM "Bruce W. Calkins" wrote:
>       Back in '97 while driving big trucks I pulled the transformer from a
>       CoCo 3 and plugged in 12 volts, negative to the center and positive
>       to
>       one of the outside taps. This did not provide a minus supply for the
>       RS-232 serial port, but as I did not run a printer it was no
>       hardship.
>       Bruce W.
>       On 11/15/2017 12:37 AM, Steve Pedersen wrote:
>
>       I do have an inverter battery system in my van so I kind of have
>       power I
>       have a TV but it's not hooked up right now in the van this will be a
>       fun
>       little project for me not sure how long my batteries will last
>       powering it
>       it will be really something to see the old green screen again.
>
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