by admin | Apr 26, 2026 | Hardware
The article below IS NOT meant to be educational in any way other than to help convince people to use caution when approaching the prospect of recapping retro machines, and not to do it ‘just because’. Is recapping nessecary? Well, Tonya Harding thought...
by admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Hardware
The CoCoBee Way back in 2011 (I think) I set forth with a project using the now defunct CoCoNet and SerialPak by Roger Taylor. I modified a Serial Pak to use an XBEE modem, and crceated a wireless serial cable. I recently found a copy of that documentation, so I...
by admin | Mar 13, 2026 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Hardware
PBJ CC Bus Conundrum Another quick update on the PBJ C-C Bus. One thing I discovered when comparing the schematic to the ‘before’ pictures I took – that 47uf cap isn’t correct. There should be two ceraMIC CAPS THERE AS SHOWN IN THE BOARD...
by admin | Mar 7, 2026 | Collecting, Hardware
EvilBay Ridiculousness Welcome to CoCoCommentary, a feature I’ll occassionally use to discuss the status of the CoCo ‘Verse and maybe even retro-computing in general. For this first edition, I’m tackling some Ebay ridiculousness. Now, when I say...
by admin | Feb 28, 2026 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Hardware
PBJ CC Bus Update Just a quick update. I was able to spend some time cleaning and removing bad components. There was quite a bit of time spent with a toothbrush and alcohol – and a soft brass brush with alcohol to remove the corrosion. I’m usure whether...
by admin | Feb 10, 2026 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Hardware
A 6 port mpi? Greetingz CocoNutz!! Before I get started, there’s an elephant in the room that needs addressing. A while back, L. Curtis Boyle (not calling you out, nothing but respect man ) mentioned it looked like AI art on my site. He’s not entirely...
