by admin | Nov 20, 2025 | Color Computer 3, Hardware, Repair
This CoCo 3 came from Brian Weisler on Discord. This was advertised as a known bad unit with no RAM and video issues. When it arrived, it was exactly as advertised, but the case was in really nice condition, which is always a plus. But, this CoCo 3 had a healthy dose...
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...
by admin | Feb 5, 2025 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Software
lReturn of the ghostS! This time we a have another Color Computer 3 game review – and it’s none other than Pacman. Actually, it’s a Pacman Tribute game by Nick Marentes. Nick is no stranger to my articles, having contributed information and commentary on the...
by admin | Feb 4, 2025 | Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, Color Computer 3, Uncategorized
Donkey King or Kong? In the early 80’s, arcade games were all the rage, and having the best home port version often, and very sadly, lead to the belief that the system the ‘best’ version of a game was on was indeed, the best system. I distinctly...
