[Coco] x-pad on coco 3

[Bob Devries]

Aaron,

The X-pad is not compatible with the Coco3 without modification of the 
hardware and software.

Sadly I don't have any documentation on that unit.

Regards, Bob Devries

--
Besides a mathematical inclination, an exceptionally good mastery of one's 
native tongue is the most vital asset of a competent programmer.

Edsger W.Dijkstra, 18 June 1975

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aaron Wolfe" <aawolfe at gmail.com>
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 11:46 AM
Subject: [Coco] x-pad on coco 3


> Hi,
>
> I recently bought a TRS80 X-PAD gt -116 for cheap off evilbay.  Trying to
> test it out on the coco 3 and it seems it may be a dud but just wondered 
> if
> there might be another explanation.
>
> The manual shows that you should be able to read status info from
> 65376,65377,and 65378.  Reading these addresses gives constant values no
> matter what I do with the tablet and pen.  Would the addresses need to be
> changed when using a coco 3, or any other ideas?
>
> -Aaron
>
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