[Coco] Telepak RS232 Pak

richec rcrislip at neo.rr.com
Fri Jan 16 23:31:32 EST 2009


Hi Mark,

Thanks for the explanation. So if I understand correctly, the TelPak uses a 
newer hardware technology and can be used without the services of an MPI. 
Other than that they both do about the same thing... correct?


> I should expand.
>
> There is a MAX chip in the TelePak that has acharge pump in it that creates
> the RSR232 rail voltages.
>
> What this means is that you DO NOT need a multi-pak for this device to work
> in a CoCo3 as the Tandy pack does.
>
> Mark
> Cloud-9
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Marlette" <mmarlette at frontiernet.net>
> To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 10:19:45 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [Coco] Telepak RS232 Pak
>
> Rich,
>
> Smaller pack, ROM pack size. Uses newer technology on the driver receivers
> but does use the same ACIA chip.
>
> I haven't looked at a RS232 pack in a while, have many at home....Can't
> remember if it has gold card edge or not.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "richec" <rcrislip at neo.rr.com>
> To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:56:08 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [Coco] Telepak RS232 Pak
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> What the difference betweet that and Tandy's RS232 Pak?
>
> TIA
>
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