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 | 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...
by admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3
A few years ago, when I got into 3D printing, I designed lots of stuff that was basic servicable. That’s what this is, lol. I had bought a John Linville designed sega Joypad Adapter from Neil Blanchard. I wasn’t really happy about just leaving it flopping...
by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Hardware, Software
My First Ever SepTandy! Project Greetingz CoCoNutz! If you were alive, loved the CoCo and were into the computers during the 1980’s, you’ve had a wonderful life. And if you also received the Color Computer’s monthly magazine, the Rainbow, your life...
by admin | Jun 19, 2025 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Hardware
Upgrades for ALL CoCo Models Recently I was faced with having a few CoCo 1’s with 16k, or faulty 32k/64k upgrades. Asking questions on social media doesn’t always result in the assistance you’d like; though in this instance I was pointwed in...
