[Coco] Re: Coco Digest, Vol 10, Issue 122

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Fri Aug 27 19:38:39 EDT 2004


That's an interesting motherboard! I don't think I've seen one similar to it. Very compact. I assume the two white connectors sort of above the "PERITEL" is for a memory board? What about the two "missing" chips -- memory for a 16K version, with 64K requiring the board? 

If one of you ever gets the CoCo down to a board about the size of a 5.25" floppy let me know, I could use a controller that does composite graphics! Remember the dash board idea? I'm working with a fellow who can do it with a PIC controller now. The only thing is it can't do full graphics. A 6809 in an ASIC running 10 MHz would be perfect, and if it had the capability of using a CoCo DECB ROM (even if it had to be slightly modified -- perfect would be to divert disk commands to support a memory card of some sort instead of a drive, even if the size had to be limited to the capacity of a standard CoCo floppy). It's one of those things that should have a ready market as an advanced controller capable of on-board graphics, even if limited to composit output. What about something more common, like S-video out? Do any of the automotive type LCD displays (automotive TV/DVD displays) support S-video and not just NTSC composite? 


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> 1. Re: Re: the XRGB-2+ upscan converter (RJRTTY at aol.com) 
> 2. Re: Strange CoCo 2B model (Torsten Dittel) 
> 3. Re: Strange CoCo 2B model (Torsten Dittel) 
> 4. Re: David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> (John Donaldson) 
> 5. Re: David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> (Mark Marlette) 
> 6. Re: Diecom games to PC (Charlie) 
> 7. Re: David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> (John Donaldson) 
> 8. RE: David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support (Benoit Bleau) 
> 9. Re: David Keil's CC~1-2-3 Emulator received (Ray Watts) 
> 10. Re: David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> (Richard E. Crislip) 
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> Message: 1 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 02:34:17 EDT 
> From: RJRTTY at aol.com 
> Subject: Re: [Coco] Re: the XRGB-2+ upscan converter 
> To: coco at maltedmedia.com 
> Message-ID: <1d0.29c17525.2e602fe9 at aol.com> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" 
> 
> In a message dated 8/26/04 4:30:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> chazbeenhad at hotmail.com writes: 
> 
> > I couldn't wait..... I ordered it this afternoon. I have a nice NEC Multisyc 
> > XV15 waiting for it 
> 
> I got the prototype working late tonite. I also received an 
> order conformation from Jameco for the components I will need 
> to make the cables. I should have them in a few days. The price 
> looks to be aproximately about $5 per cable. As I build these 
> for people I will develope a text file containing souces, price 
> lists and construction procedures possibly with pictures for 
> those who want to do it themselves. I may need some help 
> packaging the data and picture files generated into a form 
> that can be put onto a web site. 
> 
> I will be out of touch for a while this weekend so till next week... 
> 
> peace, 
> Roy 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 2 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:53:46 +0200 
> From: Torsten Dittel 
> Subject: [Coco] Re: Strange CoCo 2B model 
> To: coco at maltedmedia.com 
> Message-ID: <412F12BA.1B8B8BAB at Dittel.info> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii 
> 
> Hi, 
> my curiosity was stronger than my collector's proud this morning, so I 
> deprived the French CoCo of its virginity and opened the case... ;-) 
> 
> I've taken some pictures: 
> 
> http://www-users.rwth-aachen.de/torsten.dittel/CoCo/pcb_compl1.jpg 
> http://www-users.rwth-aachen.de/torsten.dittel/CoCo/pcb_compl2.jpg 
> http://www-users.rwth-aachen.de/torsten.dittel/CoCo/pcb_detail1.jpg 
> http://www-users.rwth-aachen.de/torsten.dittel/CoCo/pcb_detail2.jpg 
> 
> The PCB ("20261059 Peritel Version") of the 265-3127B is quite similar 
> to the PCBs ("20261059 PAL Version") of other 26-3127B models from 
> Germany and Australia I own. 
> 
> Just the left side is completely different, especially the lower left 
> corner (see pcb_detail2.jpg); e.g. the 1372 is missing. 
> 
> Looks like I can only get a B&W picture with the Composite Video line 
> because it's SECAM and not PAL coded (or they added this for monochrome 
> monitors where the color information would disturb). 
> 
> Looks like there's only one Sync signal which might be a H+V signal, 
> that means it's a RGBS video out. 
> 
> Doe anyone know how to generate a sperated H and V from that signal? 
> 
> Torsten 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 3 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:01:13 +0200 
> From: Torsten Dittel 
> Subject: [Coco] Re: Strange CoCo 2B model 
> To: coco at maltedmedia.com 
> Message-ID: <412F1479.968438E6 at Dittel.info> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii 
> 
> > The PCB ("20261059 Peritel Version") of the 265-3127B is quite similar 
> 
> Oops... ("20261060 Peritel Version") 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 4 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:21:28 -0400 
> From: John Donaldson 
> Subject: Re: [Coco] David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> To: Coco Listserver 
> Message-ID: <412F2748.6010008 at charter.net> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed 
> 
> After playing around with the settings, I too was able to get the 512K 
> version up and running. 
> So far it looks good. Now how do you turn on the 2Meg option. I did not 
> notice a seperate 
> 2M version, so I suppose it must be a switch in the 512K version. 
> 
> John Donaldson 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 5 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:30:28 -0500 
> From: Mark Marlette 
> Subject: Re: [Coco] David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts 
> Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20040827072919.02c28db0 at pop.cpinternet.com> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed 
> 
> At 8/27/2004 08:21 AM -0400, you wrote: 
> 
> John, 
> 
> It it is in setup menu from one of the Fx pc keys. Don't recall which one. 
> 
> 
> Mark 
> 
> 
> > After playing around with the settings, I too was able to get the 512K 
> > version up and running. 
> >So far it looks good. Now how do you turn on the 2Meg option. I did not 
> >notice a seperate 
> >2M version, so I suppose it must be a switch in the 512K version. 
> > 
> >John Donaldson 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >-- 
> >Coco mailing list 
> >Coco at maltedmedia.com 
> >http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 6 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:29:47 -0400 
> From: "Charlie" 
> Subject: [Coco] Re: Diecom games to PC 
> To: coco at maltedmedia.com 
> Message-ID: 
> 
> Anadisk doesnt copy Diecom's Gantelet II. It also did not make good copies 
> of any Sundog CoCo3 games. :-( 
> 
> 
> "Neil Morrison" wrote in 
> message news:02c601c48bd9$dcd00180$e05c79d1 at bc.hsia.telus.net... 
> > 
> > I'd start with a copy of AnaDisk and see if that could copy the disk. 
> > 
> > Neil 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "help" 
> > 
> > 
> > > Can this copy process be achieved via coco serial port to pc serial port 
> > > (any software out there to handle this)? Or is there a better/easier 
> > > way...I want to preserve the software before my disks die on me... 
> > > (push'n 20 years!) 
> > > Thanks 
> > 
> > 
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> 
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> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 7 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:14:58 -0400 
> From: John Donaldson 
> Subject: Re: [Coco] David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts 
> Message-ID: <412F41E2.1070504 at charter.net> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed 
> 
> Thanks Mark, 
> 
> John Donaldson 
> 
> 
> Mark Marlette wrote: 
> 
> > At 8/27/2004 08:21 AM -0400, you wrote: 
> > 
> > John, 
> > 
> > It it is in setup menu from one of the Fx pc keys. Don't recall which 
> > one. 
> > 
> > 
> > Mark 
> > 
> > 
> >> After playing around with the settings, I too was able to get the 
> >> 512K version up and running. 
> >> So far it looks good. Now how do you turn on the 2Meg option. I did 
> >> not notice a seperate 
> >> 2M version, so I suppose it must be a switch in the 512K version. 
> >> 
> >> John Donaldson 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> -- 
> >> Coco mailing list 
> >> Coco at maltedmedia.com 
> >> http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 8 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:32:01 -0400 
> From: "Benoit Bleau" 
> Subject: RE: [Coco] David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> To: "'CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts'" 
> Message-ID: <20040827143203.ZIPE14580.out011.verizon.net at opwvbbleau> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" 
> 
> Well, I envy you guys. I've tried setting the memory parameters in for the 
> coco3 executable, and still no go. I made a shortcut of command.com, and set 
> all the memory settings, and nothing. 
> 
> I guess I'll have to be happy with Mess... 
> 
> -Ben 
> 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com 
> > [mailto:coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com] On Behalf Of John Donaldson 
> > Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 8:21 AM 
> > To: Coco Listserver 
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> > 
> > After playing around with the settings, I too was able to 
> > get the 512K version up and running. 
> > So far it looks good. Now how do you turn on the 2Meg option. 
> > I did not notice a seperate 2M version, so I suppose it must 
> > be a switch in the 512K version. 
> > 
> > John Donaldson 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Coco mailing list 
> > Coco at maltedmedia.com 
> > http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 9 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:19:36 -0700 
> From: Ray Watts 
> Subject: Re: [Coco] David Keil's CC~1-2-3 Emulator received 
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts 
> Message-ID: <412F7B38.3020002 at earthlink.net> 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed 
> 
> Hi, Tony, 
> 
> My CD arrived this morning. Have a check in the mail tomorrow. Thank you. 
> 
> Cheers, Griz 
> 
> 
> Tony Podraza wrote: 
> 
> >As you receive your CDs, please reply to THIS message with the information. 
> I'm tracking the USPS's delivery times. It will also help me to find out who I 
> missed when addressing the mailers (see previous posting). 
> > 
> >Thanks, 
> > 
> >tp 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------ 
> 
> Message: 10 
> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:52:51 +0600 
> From: "Richard E. Crislip" 
> Subject: [Coco] Re: David Keil's CC3 emulator with 512/2meg support 
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts 
> Message-ID: 
> Content-Type: text/plain 
> 
> Hello John 
> 
> On 08/27/2004, John Donaldson wrote: 
> > After playing around with the settings, I too was able to get the 
> > 512K version up and running. 
> > So far it looks good. Now how do you turn on the 2Meg option. I did not 
> > notice a seperate 
> > 2M version, so I suppose it must be a switch in the 512K version. 
> 
> What OS are you running? I haven't had any luck with my W2K system. The 512k 
> version won't start, the balck dos wimdow briefly appears then disapppears. 
> The 128k versions fill my screen with black and white snow like garbage. If 
> I try launching it from a DOS window, I get the ESM (or what ever) not 
> enabled message I've been reading about. TIA 
> 
> Regards 
> -- 
> Criusing on AutoPilot | 
> With an Amiga ---o-o-O-o-o--- and a CoCo 
> 
> 
> 
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