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coco2 issue

VCFed about 7 months ago

Hello, Thanks for your attention, I'm new to the coco2 and I'm having an issue. It's a Korean basic 1.3, 16kb TRS-80 Color Computer 2. I'm able to get the game "colorpede" (which is a machine application) to transfer via .wav file from another …
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Gods - The Bitmaps' Crowning Achievement. Amigos: Everything Amiga 422

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 8 months ago

Gods was a truly unique puzzle platformer when it was released in 1991, and quite the looker as well! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:12 Gods Review 39:42 RetroRewind. …
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Has anyone worked with the Model I keyboard circuits?

VCFed about 8 months ago

Hi, Me again. I'm interested in trying to set up a KVM to a TRS-80 Model I. The video is "Component" which I should be able to use generally available consumer items to get into HDMI (Maybe not the most PERFECT picture, but won't need to be 4K …

Info about Model I piggyback board HEIIB006000

VCFed about 8 months ago

My TRS-80 Model I (manufactured in Japan) board has a piggyback board with code HEIIB006000 as shown in the photo. It contains 2 74LS157 chips, 7 resistors and 1 ceramic capacitor. Unfortunately I can't find any documentation about it. Can anyone tell me w …

Wanted: TRS-80 Model I and Model II

VCFed about 8 months ago

Looking for complete systems only, Model I and Model II …
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Aquanaut - Undersea Exploration! Amigos: Everything Amiga 421

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 8 months ago

Aquanaut is a 1995 Amiga release that could have easily been a commercial game! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 We're still talking about Subbuteo 3:18 Aquanaut Review 28:56 RetroRewin …

joy.sys erratic on Tandy 1000 EX

VCFed about 8 months ago

Hi everyone! On my Tandy 1000 EX, I am using the coco Deluxe Mouse, with the JOY.SYS driver in my config.sys. It works fine in Deskmate, so I know hardware-wise, all seems good. My problem is that in most games, the mouse cursor is erratic: it suddenly ju …

TRS-80 Model 3 - mice damage, CPU and ROMs removed

VCFed about 8 months ago

Hello. Newbie to the forum and to the TRS-80 computer line. Although, I have been using the trs80gp emulator (for BASIC, exploring LDOS, playing Robot Attack, etc.). I couldn't resist anymore and I finally bought a TRS-80 Model III, 48K (model# 26-1066) …
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Games • Fluid City phat SID bassline Game Challenge!

Lemon64 about 8 months ago

Is it possible no C64 players can beat it for being too fast? Or that their emu setup has some latency with the controls?Those who started the program are still wondering where the game IS.Your Fluid City is really not a game, maybe it could be classified …

CoCo3 Video Output Issue. Shifted pixels?

VCFed about 8 months ago

Hi all, I'm hoping that someone could help point me in the right direction -- as you can see from the attached photos (sorry, I took these with my phone camera), I have an issue on a CoCo 3 composite video output that I am attempting to repair. It looks li …

New Keyboard for Model 4

VCFed about 8 months ago

I've designed a modern replacement keyboard for TRS-80 Model 4 computers. Using Cherry/Gateron MX style key switches, you can restore your Model 4 to fully working condition again, and it includes some improvements such as: Footprints for extra undocument …

TRS-80 CM-1 Monitor

VCFed about 8 months ago

Hey all, does anyone happen to have a TRS-80 CM-1 Monitor (Model No. 26-5112) that they'd be willing to open up the case on and take a picture of the bottom of the board in for me? I opened mine up to double check that nothing was obviously wrong before …

TRS-80 CASSETTE cable

VCFed about 8 months ago

I just got a TRS-80 model 4, and I'd like to get a cassette cable if anyone has one extra. May also be interested in the cassette player also if the price is right. …
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The King of Chicago - Complete History and Review! Amigos: Everything Amiga 419

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 8 months ago

Rise to the top of the Goodfellas in this Cinemaware classic! ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 4:13 The King of Chicago Review 37:00 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore …

The TRS80 model 4 is haunted!

VCFed about 8 months ago

Hello everyone. I have a TRS-80 model 4, which has a problem. As soon as I turn it on, it types characters on the screen. I tested by disconnecting the keyboard, and it still types... Do you have any idea where to start looking on the motherboard? Thank yo …

FS/FT: Atari 2600 through Virtual Boy

Digital Press about 8 months ago

- Don't hesitate to ask if you want pictures or more details of anything. - All prices are negotiable, and I'm happy to do trade/cash combos. - Want list provided upon request. Atari 2600: Keyboard Controllers, pair (boxed) $15 Alpha Beam with Ernie (ma …

TRS-80 Model 4 keyboard issue

VCFed about 8 months ago

Hey everyone!! I hope we all had fun at VCF Midwest, for those who could attend. I surely did and even brought home a VERY nice TRS-80 Model 4. It didn't have any guarantees or anything, but everything seemed to work when I briefly tested it there. Once I …

TRS-80 Model III not holding vertical sync at first switching on.

VCFed about 8 months ago

When I initially power up my TRS-80 Model III, the screen displays a vertical scrolling image. To resolve this I turn the computer off and then back on, which effectively stabilizes the vertical sync on the screen. I have de-oxidized the hold potentiomete …

Temperature Q4 transistor 2SB531 TRS-80 M1

VCFed about 8 months ago

Currently I am restoring a TRS-80 M1 with Japanese PCB and I have now replaced all electrolytic capacitors. The RAM chips have been checked and replaced if necessary. On the RAM IC sockets I measure the correct voltage approximately -5V, +5V and +12V. So f …
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Lollypop is not for suckers! Amigos: Everything Amiga 418

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 8 months ago

Lollypop is a beautiful, well-polished Euro platformer that sadly never got an English release. ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:57 Lollypop Review 38:11 RetroRewind.c …

TRS8BIT - Sept. 2023 edition out now

VCFed about 9 months ago

The September 2023 edition of TRS8BIT is now available from the Downloads page at www.trs-80.org.uk In this issue (one of the largest September issues ever!). Ian Mavric reports what to look for at the T.A.2023, gives us the low-down on M3 & M4 power …
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Uridium 2 Little 2 Late - Amigos: Everything Amiga 417

Amigos: Everything Amiga about 9 months ago

Uridium 2 would have been an all time Amiga classic...if it had been released in 1990. ? Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreo... Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 3:28 Uridium 2 Review 37:25 RetroRewind.ca for all …

What ever happened to Z-World

VCFed about 9 months ago

Of Davis California? They at one time made several TRS-80 products. There is a link of google but it takes you to DIGI....wonder if same folks? …

Blue Streak Ultima Wiring

VCFed about 9 months ago

I got a Blue Streak Ultima to connect my CoCo 3 to an assortment of parallel printers (mainly an Epson FX-85) but it doesn't work. I've tried all manner of swapping out things, changing baud rates, etc, etc. No dice. The CoCo's serial port and the printer …

WTB: Apple II and TRS-80 Software

VCFed about 9 months ago

Looking to buy your Apple II and TRS-80 Software. Interested in both games and productivity software from the 70s and 80s. Let me know what you have and I'll be happy to work out a deal -- shipping to Ontario, Canada but also have an address in Florida t …