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So instead of bringing several different ColecoVision game cartridges, you demoed the Ultimate SD cartridge since it acts just like a real ColecoVision cartridge plus it can hold the entire library of ColecoVision cartridges. OK now I understand. I was worried that the SD reader was not functional yet.

I like the size of the new CollectorVision Game system (ColecoVision clone). When one removes the controller storage area and uses modern surface mount technology the ColecoVision system becomes very small. I am very surprised that the ATARIMAX Ultimate SD cartridge is being used in the video. The CollectorVision Game System is suppose to have a SD card slot to play rom images and no need to use a Ultimate SD cartridge. Perhaps the game system by CollectorVision is currently running BETA firmware and the SD card slot is not operational yet.

One day all classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer systems well need a native HDMI output When computer monitors and TV’s break most consumers end up purchasing a new model if the display is 10+ years old instead of getting the display repaired. And sometimes even if one wants to get the display repaired it is not possible to get the display repaired because the parts needed to repair the circuit board went out of production and can no longer be found in stock from parts supplies . Therefore, the reality is consumers always end up with new models of electronics for various reasons. Around 3+ years ago, I mentioned that all desktop computer monitors in production have only a digital HDMI input and sometimes also digital Displayport input (but no analog video inputs at all on desktop computer monitors). The work around to the issue was consumers instead were purchasing flat panel TV’s and projectors that offered both HDMI and analog video inputs. Around the year 2010 the S-Video jack was removed from all new displays and A/V receivers. Therefore, consumers have gone through 8 years of TV models that no longer offer 480i S-Video jacks. But in general back in 2015 (much less true in 2018), flat panel HDTV’s especially the higher-end models came with at least one component video input good for 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and sometimes 1080p resolution, at least one 480i composite video input, and a RF input that worked with NTSC/ATSC/QAM signals (basically everything except the S-Video input). However, in the year 2018 new models of displays are changing rapidly. Normally the high-end top of the line models of HDTV’s well have more input jacks when compared to lower end and lower priced flat panels. Displays can be made cheaper if they have no analog inputs or less analog input jacks on them. On some of the high-end top of the line 2018 LG OLED Ultra HDTV’s and some other HDTV’s on the market from various companies there is no longer any component video input jacks at all. What happen to S-Video back around 2010 is now happening to many 2018 Ultra HDTV’s when it comes to no longer offering analog component video inputs. Some of the 2017 or 2018 TV models that do still offer component video input require a special 3.5mm to RCA adapter plug to be used to feed component video into the display. Now the latest 2018 LG Ultra HDTV’s still have the legacy 480i composite video feature but to use that feature a special 3.5mm to RCA composite video adapter needs to be used. So at least on the 2018 models from LG and some others, composite video input is possible with the correct adapter connected. Also LG still makes RF tuners that handle a channel 2, 3, and 4 NTSC modulated video and audio signal from a classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer system (but that well not be the case in the future). Looking at the specs for this year’s 2018 high-end Samsung Ultra HDTV that cost around $2,800, there is no analog video inputs at all, not even the legacy 480i composite video inputs. To make matters worse Samsung has dropped the NTSC feature from their built in tuners according to the spec sheets I was looking at. In reality for over a decade all full power TV stations in the United States have been broadcasting in digital ATSC. In addition, all or most all Cable TV companies are now 100% QAM with no more NTSC channels. So it’s very logical to not offer analog NTSC tuners in all new TV’s and instead only offer 100% ATSC/QAM tuners. However, there are some consumers that have videogame systems, computer systems, and VCR’s from the 20th Century that need a RF input with a NTSC tuner built in. Yes, one can purchase a digital ATSC RF modulator with both a HDMI input and a composite video input but the problem is those ATSC RF modulators cost around $895 (ATSC RF modulators one day in 5-10+ years might cost under $100 when all future TV tuners in 2020+ only offer ATSC/QAM and drop the NTSC feature). NTSC RF modulators that sale for around $20 or $30+ well become useless non-compatible item when connected to a new flat panel TV that only offers ATSC/QAM tuners. One needs to really hunt to find a 2018 TV that has all three of the following features on a flat panel: component video, composite video, and analog NTSC. What all or most 2020+ flat panels TV’s well have in regards to input jacks (say goodbye to NTSC RF that ColecoVision, ATARI, and other people have used over the decades) Because of inflation and because manufactories are looking to produce flat panels and projectors at cheaper prices. Most likely somewhere around 2020+ all or most flat panels including the top of the line Ultra HDTV models well no longer offer any component video inputs, no longer offer composite video inputs, and no longer offer NTSC RF tuners (And this is starting to happen on the latest top of the line models in 2018). Also in the future with the new ATSC 3.0 standard we are looking at all new built in TV tuners to be exclusive ATSC/ATSC 3.0/QAM models with no NTSC feature offered (again NTSC not needed since all or most cable TV companies have converted to QAM) and full power broadcast TV stations have been 100% ATSC for over 10 years. What this means is on all or most 2020+ flat panel TV’s and projectors, the only way one is going to be able to connect their classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer system is if they externally or internally modify it to have a HDMI output (some systems have expansion module interfaces that would allow a hardware developer to make a native external HDMI graphics card for their favorite videogame and computer system). Now there is 480i composite video to HDMI converter boxes on the market for around $14.99 but that is not as good as solution as having a native HDMI output. There is also the issue of classic 1982 ColecoVisions, and 70’s videogame systems from ATARI and others that only have a RF output. If one is going to have to modify their classic videogame system for composite video so that they can use an external composite video to HDMI adapter, it is much more logical to just go in and remove the RF NTSC modulator and install a HDMI output on all the classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer systems that cannot have native HDMI output from its expansion interface (some videogame systems like the ATARI 2600, 5200, and many others do not have an expansion module interface).

One day all classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer systems well need a native HDMI output When computer monitors and TV’s break most consumers end up purchasing a new model if the display is 10+ years old instead of getting the display repaired. And sometimes even if one wants to get the display repaired it is not possible to get the display repaired because the parts needed to repair the circuit board went out of production and can no longer be found in stock from parts supplies . Therefore, the reality is consumers always end up with new models of electronics for various reasons. Around 3+ years ago, I mentioned that all desktop computer monitors in production have only a digital HDMI input and sometimes also digital Displayport input (but no analog video inputs at all on desktop computer monitors). The work around to the issue was consumers instead were purchasing flat panel TV’s and projectors that offered both HDMI and analog video inputs. Around the year 2010 the S-Video jack was removed from all new displays and A/V receivers. Therefore, consumers have gone through 8 years of TV models that no longer offer 480i S-Video jacks. But in general back in 2015 (much less true in 2018), flat panel HDTV’s especially the higher-end models came with at least one component video input good for 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and sometimes 1080p resolution, at least one 480i composite video input, and a RF input that worked with NTSC/ATSC/QAM signals (basically everything except the S-Video input). However, in the year 2018 new models of displays are changing rapidly. Normally the high-end top of the line models of HDTV’s well have more input jacks when compared to lower end and lower priced flat panels. Displays can be made cheaper if they have no analog inputs or less analog input jacks on them. On some of the high-end top of the line 2018 LG OLED Ultra HDTV’s and some other HDTV’s on the market from various companies there is no longer any component video input jacks at all. What happen to S-Video back around 2010 is now happening to many 2018 Ultra HDTV’s when it comes to no longer offering analog component video inputs. Some of the 2017 or 2018 TV models that do still offer component video input require a special 3.5mm to RCA adapter plug to be used to feed component video into the display. Now the latest 2018 LG Ultra HDTV’s still have the legacy 480i composite video feature but to use that feature a special 3.5mm to RCA composite video adapter needs to be used. So at least on the 2018 models from LG and some others, composite video input is possible with the correct adapter connected. Also LG still makes RF tuners that handle a channel 2, 3, and 4 NTSC modulated video and audio signal from a classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer system (but that well not be the case in the future). Looking at the specs for this year’s 2018 high-end Samsung Ultra HDTV that cost around $2,800, there is no analog video inputs at all, not even the legacy 480i composite video inputs. To make matters worse Samsung has dropped the NTSC feature from their built in tuners according to the spec sheets I was looking at. In reality for over a decade all full power TV stations in the United States have been broadcasting in digital ATSC. In addition, all or most all Cable TV companies are now 100% QAM with no more NTSC channels. So it’s very logical to not offer analog NTSC tuners in all new TV’s and instead only offer 100% ATSC/QAM tuners. However, there are some consumers that have videogame systems, computer systems, and VCR’s from the 20th Century that need a RF input with a NTSC tuner built in. Yes, one can purchase a digital ATSC RF modulator with both a HDMI input and a composite video input but the problem is those ATSC RF modulators cost around $895 (ATSC RF modulators one day in 5-10+ years might cost under $100 when all future TV tuners in 2020+ only offer ATSC/QAM and drop the NTSC feature). NTSC RF modulators that sale for around $20 or $30+ well become useless non-compatible item when connected to a new flat panel TV that only offers ATSC/QAM tuners. One needs to really hunt to find a 2018 TV that has all three of the following features on a flat panel: component video, composite video, and analog NTSC. What all or most 2020+ flat panels TV’s well have in regards to input jacks (say goodbye to NTSC RF that ColecoVision, ATARI, and other people have used over the decades) Because of inflation and because manufactories are looking to produce flat panels and projectors at cheaper prices. Most likely somewhere around 2020+ all or most flat panels including the top of the line Ultra HDTV models well no longer offer any component video inputs, no longer offer composite video inputs, and no longer offer NTSC RF tuners (And this is starting to happen on the latest top of the line models in 2018). Also in the future with the new ATSC 3.0 standard we are looking at all new built in TV tuners to be exclusive ATSC/ATSC 3.0/QAM models with no NTSC feature offered (again NTSC not needed since all or most cable TV companies have converted to QAM) and full power broadcast TV stations have been 100% ATSC for over 10 years. What this means is on all or most 2020+ flat panel TV’s and projectors, the only way one is going to be able to connect their classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer system is if they externally or internally modify it to have a HDMI output (some systems have expansion module interfaces that would allow a hardware developer to make a native external HDMI graphics card for their favorite videogame and computer system). Now there is 480i composite video to HDMI converter boxes on the market for around $14.99 but that is not as good as solution as having a native HDMI output. There is also the issue of classic 1982 ColecoVisions, and 70’s videogame systems from ATARI and others that only have a RF output. If one is going to have to modify their classic videogame system for composite video so that they can use an external composite video to HDMI adapter, it is much more logical to just go in and remove the RF NTSC modulator and install a HDMI output on all the classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer systems that cannot have native HDMI output from its expansion interface (some videogame systems like the ATARI 2600, 5200, and many others do not have an expansion module interface).

One day all classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer systems well need a native HDMI output When computer monitors and TV’s break most consumers end up purchasing a new model if the display is 10+ years old instead of getting the display repaired. And sometimes even if one wants to get the display repaired it is not possible to get the display repaired because the parts needed to repair the circuit board went out of production and can no longer be found in stock from parts supplies . Therefore, the reality is consumers always end up with new models of electronics for various reasons. Around 3+ years ago, I mentioned that all desktop computer monitors in production have only a digital HDMI input and sometimes also digital Displayport input (but no analog video inputs at all on desktop computer monitors). The work around to the issue was consumers instead were purchasing flat panel TV’s and projectors that offered both HDMI and analog video inputs. Around the year 2010 the S-Video jack was removed from all new displays and A/V receivers. Therefore, consumers have gone through 8 years of TV models that no longer offer 480i S-Video jacks. But in general back in 2015 (much less true in 2018), flat panel HDTV’s especially the higher-end models came with at least one component video input good for 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and sometimes 1080p resolution, at least one 480i composite video input, and a RF input that worked with NTSC/ATSC/QAM signals (basically everything except the S-Video input). However, in the year 2018 new models of displays are changing rapidly. Normally the high-end top of the line models of HDTV’s well have more input jacks when compared to lower end and lower priced flat panels. Displays can be made cheaper if they have no analog inputs or less analog input jacks on them. On some of the high-end top of the line 2018 LG OLED Ultra HDTV’s and some other HDTV’s on the market from various companies there is no longer any component video input jacks at all. What happen to S-Video back around 2010 is now happening to many 2018 Ultra HDTV’s when it comes to no longer offering analog component video inputs. Some of the 2017 or 2018 TV models that do still offer component video input require a special 3.5mm to RCA adapter plug to be used to feed component video into the display. Now the latest 2018 LG Ultra HDTV’s still have the legacy 480i composite video feature but to use that feature a special 3.5mm to RCA composite video adapter needs to be used. So at least on the 2018 models from LG and some others, composite video input is possible with the correct adapter connected. Also LG still makes RF tuners that handle a channel 2, 3, and 4 NTSC modulated video and audio signal from a classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer system (but that well not be the case in the future). Looking at the specs for this year’s 2018 high-end Samsung Ultra HDTV that cost around $2,800, there is no analog video inputs at all, not even the legacy 480i composite video inputs. To make matters worse Samsung has dropped the NTSC feature from their built in tuners according to the spec sheets I was looking at. In reality for over a decade all full power TV stations in the United States have been broadcasting in digital ATSC. In addition, all or most all Cable TV companies are now 100% QAM with no more NTSC channels. So it’s very logical to not offer analog NTSC tuners in all new TV’s and instead only offer 100% ATSC/QAM tuners. However, there are some consumers that have videogame systems, computer systems, and VCR’s from the 20th Century that need a RF input with a NTSC tuner built in. Yes, one can purchase a digital ATSC RF modulator with both a HDMI input and a composite video input but the problem is those ATSC RF modulators cost around $895 (ATSC RF modulators one day in 5-10+ years might cost under $100 when all future TV tuners in 2020+ only offer ATSC/QAM and drop the NTSC feature). NTSC RF modulators that sale for around $20 or $30+ well become useless non-compatible item when connected to a new flat panel TV that only offers ATSC/QAM tuners. One needs to really hunt to find a 2018 TV that has all three of the following features on a flat panel: component video, composite video, and analog NTSC. What all or most 2020+ flat panels TV’s well have in regards to input jacks (say goodbye to NTSC RF that ColecoVision, ATARI, and other people have used over the decades) Because of inflation and because manufactories are looking to produce flat panels and projectors at cheaper prices. Most likely somewhere around 2020+ all or most flat panels including the top of the line Ultra HDTV models well no longer offer any component video inputs, no longer offer composite video inputs, and no longer offer NTSC RF tuners (And this is starting to happen on the latest top of the line models in 2018). Also in the future with the new ATSC 3.0 standard we are looking at all new built in TV tuners to be exclusive ATSC/ATSC 3.0/QAM models with no NTSC feature offered (again NTSC not needed since all or most cable TV companies have converted to QAM) and full power broadcast TV stations have been 100% ATSC for over 10 years. What this means is on all or most 2020+ flat panel TV’s and projectors, the only way one is going to be able to connect their classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer system is if they externally or internally modify it to have a HDMI output (some systems have expansion module interfaces that would allow a hardware developer to make a native external HDMI graphics card for their favorite videogame and computer system). Now there is 480i composite video to HDMI converter boxes on the market for around $14.99 but that is not as good as solution as having a native HDMI output. There is also the issue of classic 1982 ColecoVisions, and 70’s videogame systems from ATARI and others that only have a RF output. If one is going to have to modify their classic videogame system for composite video so that they can use an external composite video to HDMI adapter, it is much more logical to just go in and remove the RF NTSC modulator and install a HDMI output on all the classic 70’s and 80’s videogame and computer systems that cannot have native HDMI output from its expansion interface (some videogame systems like the ATARI 2600, 5200, and many others do not have an expansion module interface).

The advantage of the original UL listed ColecoVision power supply from Coleco is that there is no adapter plug involved since its built in. I see the one being sold in Germany uses a DIN style power supply that plugs into a custom made 4 pin adapter plug. While the power supply might be UL approved the adapter plug might not be. The advantage of the ColecoVision USB style power converter adapter that is scheduled to be released soon, is that one can use just about any brand and model of USB power supply including UL listed models. While the USB adapter plug power converter well not not be UL listed (UL is a optional saftey certification in the United States and is not required). The USB adapter plug power converter is suppose to have a official FCC approval which is required on all or most electronic devices imported to the USA or manufactured in the United States. Also the USB adapter plug power converter well be CE approved which is a safety certification for Europe.

A internal AC to DC power supply would have been ideal if it was originally part of the 1982 ColecoVision design. However I personally prefer a external power supply since it is so much easier for all ColecoVision owners to install. Many people do not want to internally modify their ColecoVision especially if it means drilling new holes in the case.

Don't forget with the 5% PAYPAL fees on top of the 15% EBAY fees the seller is paying around 20% in combined commission fees. Amazon many times is worse charging up to around 20%-25% depending on the category. I can see why some people try and sale things on their own personal website since then they are only paying around 5% in PAYPAL fees. So slow times of the year EBAY well offer a 10%, 15%. or even sometimes a 20% off coupon. Many people do not use the coupon and the coupon is only good for a day or a few days. If the coupons cut to much into EBAY's profits they well stop offering them. Amazon never offers coupons so from a buyers point of view the coupons on EBAY are nice to have for some rare things offered on EBAY. However most the time the coupons are not good for everything and are only good when purchasing from select dealers in certain categories.

There are two ways to power the original 1982-1985 ColecoVision. The first and most popular method is to use the ColecoVision's rear 4 pin power jack. The second method is to have a hardware/power supply plugged directly into the ColecoVision's expansion module interface (The Expansion module #3 ADAM computer powers the ColecoVision over its expansion module interface, and someone could make a SGM or other hardware device that powers the ColecoVision just like the ADAM computer does). In answer to your original question, the new ColecoVision power supply adapter plug that is being developed well allow one to use a very small wall transformer that looks similar to the one in the following link. https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Micro-USB-Charger-Raspberry-Pi-Adapter/dp/B00L88M8TE/ref=sr_1_47?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526965347&sr=1-47&keywords=5V+3A+MICRO+USB+POWER+SUPPLY

The 2016 Brother HL-L5000D was the last Laser printer made that has both a parallel interface and the Epson FX emulation mode All the 2018 low end, medium end, and even high-end several thousand dollar Laser printers and ink Jet printers have removed the parallel interface and Epson FX emulation printer language support from the latest models. After doing a lot of research I discovered that the last and best Laser Printer made by Brother that supports both parallel and Epson FX emulation was the Brother HL-L5000D that was released in February of 2016 with a list price of $299.99 (For some reason the models below and above that model number in 2016 did not have the parallel interface jack). The Brother HL-L5000D has a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi and a print speed of up to 42 page per minute (That would be cool printing 42ppm on the ADAM computer). Also it comes with 128MB of memory which is the maximum amount of memory for the printer. It holds 250 sheets of paper in its tray with a double sided printing feature. In addition, one can use this printer with their Windows 64 bit operating system over a USB connection using PCL6 emulation and then the ADAM would be connected with the parallel printer connection using the Epson FX emulation mode. This 2016 model Brother HL-L5000D with a list price of $299.99 is out of production and is no longer being made. However some dealers still have factory new and sealed Brother HL-L5000D Laser printers in stock for as low as $176.97 with free shipping. According to the spec sheet even the parallel printer cable is included for free. This printer can be purchased brand new from New EGG for $194.99 or $176.97 with free shipping from Amazon. Since QTY’s are limited on the printer since its out of production, some dealers have limited purchases to a maximum of 5. Some businesses and government agencies need this Brother HL-L5000D printer for some old 80’s computer systems that require both parallel interface with Epson FX emulation (It’s not just ADAM owners looking for a modern brand new Laser printer). If I get time I might try this Brother HL-L5000D with the MIB3 card to see how well it works with the ADAM computer.

Since I am on a 100% wired 1Gbps (1,000Mbps) home network, I did some more research on the 100% wired Ethernet to serial devices that simulate the function of a modem by using telnet methods (and at much faster speeds then any dialup modem every was). There appears to be only one Ethernet to DB9 serial device on the market that supports 1000Mbps networking speeds (most the rest are 100Mbps as the fastest connection). However, the problem is the IOLAN DG1 DB9 Serial Device Server is hard to find in the United States and it costs $285 (plus it only supports 230kbps over its serial ports). There are some Chinese companies that claim to have Serial Device servers that operate around 960kbps to 1Mbps on the serial port. However they have to be imported into the United States and there is some issues with reliability issues with some of the brands. I almost purchased the StarTech NETRS2321P that was released back in October of 2013 (5 year old model) because I liked the spec sheet and massive advertisements that mention that the serial port has a maximum speed of 460.8kbps. However, at the last minute, I took one more look at the owner’s manual and I discovered that the StarTech UART serial baud rate has a maximum speed of 230.4kbps. In addition, an online user review confirmed the specs are wrong and the StarTech NETRS2321P cannot do 460.8kbps as advertised and only offers a maximum speed of 230.4kbps. This turned me off to the StarTech NETRS2321P that has a list price of $154.99 and can be found online for as low as around $108 for a new unit. There are many other brands like this that list 460.8kbps or up to 1000kbps for the serial port in the specs but in reality can only do up to 230.4kbps. I am not sure if the ADAM computer can handle speeds up to 230.4kbps. I do know that the existing software for the Micro Innovations dual serial and one parallel card (MIB3) can handle up to 19.2kbps. 19.2kbps modems and terminals was a high-end speed in the late 80’s. Now maybe with a software update the MIB3 card under ideal conditions might handle 115.2kbps but I do not believe the ADAM expansion ports can handle 230.4kbps speeds (I am not sure). It would be nice if the ADAM computer received a software update to handle 230.4kbps or 115.2kbps speeds over its serial connections. Most likely, that is not going to happen anytime soon. Surfing the Internet using telnet servers would be much faster at 230.4kbps. Some people are using these devices with more modern and faster computers that can do serial communications up to around 1Mbps (1,000kbps). Most of the Ethernet to serial port servers on the market use DB9 serial ports (including the Star Tech NETRS2321P). This means most of the time a DB9 to DB25 serial port adapter needs to be used between the ADAM and the serial port server (Most ADAM serial cables are native DB25 instead of DB9). However, the advantage of using the Lantronix UDS1100-IAP Device Server is that it has a built in female DB25 jack that is software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. It also supports 100Mbps networking over a wired Ethernet connection. Serial data rates supported are between 300 to 230kbps. Its also the only one that I have seen that is UL listed. Plus like most others it has FCC certifications. The Lantronix UDS1100 normally sales for around $150, however Amazon is currently selling it for $112.57. Perhaps in the near future if I have time I well connect one of these to my ADAM computer so I can use text based Internet services over telnet. As far as I am aware no firewall or anti-virus software was every written for the ADAM computer. I doubt any programmer every wrote a EOS virus for one of the ADAM hard drives or floppy disks, but perhaps a virus might have existed for CP/M 2.2 or the TDOS operating system. In the 80’s most computer systems did not have viruses (The Apple computer did have a virus that someone made in the early 80’s that spread by floppy disks). Virus protection and Internet security became much more important starting around the mid 1995 with the Windows operating system (There were some IBM DOS viruses before Windows launched and the launch of BBS and the Internet made it easier for viruses to spread). I see the price for the Serial to Ethernet converters have really dropped over the last 6 months to a year. People are purchasing generic models for as low as $21.15 directly from China. For $30 with free shipping some of the generic Chinese models are claiming speeds up to 460.8kbps. Some of the models for $38 and free shipping have built in WI-FI servers. I have no plans on trying these very low cost generic Chinese models. I prefer to mess around with the higher end name brand Chinese models with a list price of around $150 and street price of around $115. Maybe in the future I might connect an 80 column terminal to my ADAM computer. Does anyone make a serial to HDMI hardware based terminal emulator? I would hate to have to purchase an old used 80’s black and white 80-column terminal when it should be possible for an external hardware device to be able to emulate an 80 column terminal and output the signal to a modern day HDMI LCD flat panel computer monitor.

There are a total of two problems to overcome. All new printers use USB only (plus Ethernet sometimes) and the Epson FX emulation printer language was dropped. So even if a USB interface was made for the ADAM memory console one still needs to write a printer driver that handles a modern printer language like PCL 6 (XL) or PCL 5e emulation. Milli Vee if the ADAMNET 62,500 baud is to slow for USB 3.1. 3.0, 2.0, or 1.1 then a USB port that plugs into one of ADAM’s 4 expansion slots could be used. The expansion slots are much faster than ADAMNET (I do not remember the exact speed but might be 115,000 baud). Only Coleco’s original unreleased parallel/serial interface uses ADAMNET, all third party serial and parallel devices designed for printing use one of the ADAM’s expansion slots (most of the time the internal expansion slot #2 and other times expansion slot #4 the external expansion slot). ATARIMAX did make a USB port on their ColecoVision/ADAM 128 in 1 USB Flash cartridge. Maybe someone could create a 32KB printer driver rom image that would use the existing USB port on the cartridge when plugged into the ColecoVision/ADAM (right now the USB port is designed for a Windows PC only). Around 4,096Mb of space would be usable with a firmware update if the 128 in 1 rom image function was disabled. Let’s say someone is able to get a USB port to work off of an internal card that replaces the MIB3 card. Then the major problem is all the ADAM software printer drivers use Epson FX and the modern printers have dropped Epson FX emulation. So a new printer driver would need to be created for the ADAM that would emulate modern printer language like PCL 6 (XL) or PCL 5e emulation. The problem is the modern printer languages require a lot of CPU processing power and the ADAM computer might not be fast enough to handle PCL6 (XL) or PCL 5e emulation. However, in theory there is a way to get a ADAM computer to work with a modern USB printer that uses PCL6 (XL) emulation if all else fails. A hardware designer could make a special external parallel to USB interface box that has a built in CPU. The parallel interface would plug directly into the ADAM's existing Micro Innovations MIB3 card, then the CPU in the special external interface box would automatically convert Epson FX emulation to PCL6 (XL) emulation and then send the PCL6 data out of its own USB port. Perhaps using some type of internal Linux 64 bit operating system that would handshake with a HP Laser printer.

So we are getting a new ColecoVision that not only has better sound then the original ColecoVision/ADAM but also well have better sound when compared to the SGM and at the same time backwards compatible with the same sound chip that is used in the SGM. Awesome better sounding games that also means game developers can make exclusive games that well only run on the new ColecoVision system from CollectorVison (Another reason why the game system should be called ColecoVision II since special games that use the new sound chip well not work with the original 80's ColecoVison). When you say "stereo positioning" are you suggesting that the new custom sound chip will have native stereo sound instead of native mono?

Yea I really like the expansion slots. The EVE VD-MB 80 somehow offered 5 internal expansion slots and the ADAM only offered 3 internal and 1 external. I wish Micro Innovations would have made something similar to this EVE unit. The biggest negative is the up front cost. People that paid $600-$800 for their ADAM would have purchased it. But in 1985-1986+ when people were getting ADAM''s for under $300 and sometimes under $200 on clearance below manufacturing cost, in general many of those consumers did not even want to spend $200 on a disk drive. The Micro Innovations memory expansder and MIB3 internal cards were popular because of their low price. Entry level internal cardss sometimes sold for around $30+.

It looks like you are using the Mean Well RT-50A and then placing that power supply in a professional neat looking case. Here is the PDF specs and manual for the Mean Well RT-50A if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the pictures. I have never seen those power supplies before, only read about them in the EVE Electronics catalog. There is a possibility that the Eve VB-MB 80 Column Unit might have been the only third party power supply to power the ADAM printer. Technically any third party power supply can be modified and the DB9 connector on the power supply can power the ADAM printer. But to do so it is more complicated and one needs to use higher gauge cable on the DB9 connector since one is not only sending data to the printer over ADAMNET, but the power pins are sending voltage and current. Even this new September 2018 ADAM Memory console power supply that is scheduled to be released will not power the printer. http://smartbasic.net/2018/08/02/coleco-adam-replacement-power-supply-project/ The Eve unit must have had some type of protection circuit built in so if one turned on the ADAM printer power supply, the power from the ADAM printer would never arrive to the memory console. If I could go back in time I would purchase more Eve Electronics products in 1985 or 1986. I use to own a Eve Speech Synthesizer. Thanks again for the pictures and information.

Most and perhaps all 3rd party power supplies for the ADAM computer did not actually power the ADAM printer. Instead after testing what actually occurs is that the DB9 connector on the side of some third party ADAM Printer power supplies is for connecting of the ADAM printer for data communications only, and the printer remains off as long as the power switch on the back of the printer is off. However, as soon as one turns the printer power switch on (located on the back of the actual printer), what actually happens is the printer well not work unless the power cord is also plugged into the electrical outlet. Therefore, the ADAM printer still uses its own internal power supply when connected to a third party ADAM memory console power supply. Therefore, when one wants to use the ADAM printer they have to still turn it on and use the power supply built into the printer. However, the printer does run cooler when connected to a third party ADAM memory console power supply, because the internal printer power supply is only powering the printer and not powering the entire ADAM computer system. There is a bug or unwanted feature in the SmartWriter program and/or all ADAM Printer firmware (This bug or unwanted feature occurs with all Coleco ADAM printers released). Every time the Coleco ADAM memory console is reset the printer advances the paper feed one space. Therefore, after one does several resets of the memory console the paper needs to be reloaded in the Coleco ADAM printer. I did notice one nice improvement about the ADAM printer when connected to a third party power supply. The DB9 connector on the power supply is wired in such a way that the bug or unwanted feature where the ADAM printer advances one space after each memory console reset no longer occurs anymore. This is a very nice improvement not to have to reload the paper after several memory console resets. I hope this new power supply for the ADAM computer you are developing well also stop the unwanted ADAM printer line space advance issue everytime the memory console is reset.

The 1983 Coleco ADAM printer is still working after 35 years. I just powered it on and the 35 year old ribbon and Daisy Wheel are still offering a letter quality print. I cannot say that is true for the many other printer technologies on the market after 35 years. However, there is a bug or unwanted feature in the SmartWriter program and/or all ADAM Printer firmware (This bug or unwanted feature occurs with all Coleco ADAM printers released). Every time the Coleco ADAM memory console is reset the printer advances the paper feed one space. Therefore, after one does several resets of the memory console the paper needs to be reloaded in the Coleco ADAM printer. I do have one correction to make to my prior post. Most and perhaps all 3rd party power supplies for the ADAM computer did not actually power the ADAM printer. Instead after testing what actually occurs is that the DB9 connector on the side of some third party ADAM Printer power supplies is for connecting of the ADAM printer for data communications only, and the printer remains off as long as the power switch on the back of the printer is off. However, as soon as one turns the printer power switch on (located on the back of the actual printer), what actually happens is the printer well not work unless the power cord is also plugged into the electrical outlet. Therefore, the ADAM printer still uses its own internal power supply when connected to a third party ADAM memory console power supply. Therefore, when one wants to use the ADAM printer they have to still turn it on and use the power supply built into the printer. However, the printer does run cooler when connected to a third party ADAM memory console power supply, because the internal printer power supply is only powering the printer and not powering the entire ADAM computer system. I did notice one nice improvement about the ADAM printer when connected to a third party power supply. The DB9 connector on the power supply is wired in such a way that the bug or unwanted feature where the ADAM printer advances one space after each memory console reset no longer occurs anymore. This is a very nice improvement not to have to reload the paper after several memory console resets.

The 1983 Coleco ADAM printer is still working after 35 years. I just powered it on and the 35 year old ribbon and Daisy Wheel are still offering a letter quality print. I cannot say that is true for the many other printer technologies on the market after 35 years. However, there is a bug or unwanted feature in the SmartWriter program and/or all ADAM Printer firmware (This bug or unwanted feature occurs with all Coleco ADAM printers released). Every time the Coleco ADAM memory console is reset the printer advances the paper feed one space. Therefore, after one does several resets of the memory console the paper needs to be reloaded in the Coleco ADAM printer. I do have one correction to make to my prior post. Most and perhaps all 3rd party power supplies for the ADAM computer did not actually power the ADAM printer. Instead after testing what actually occurs is that the DB9 connector on the side of some third party ADAM Printer power supplies is for connecting of the ADAM printer for data communications only, and the printer remains off as long as the power switch on the back of the printer is off. However, as soon as one turns the printer power switch on (located on the back of the actual printer), what actually happens is the printer well not work unless the power cord is also plugged into the electrical outlet. Therefore, the ADAM printer still uses its own internal power supply when connected to a third party ADAM memory console power supply. Therefore, when one wants to use the ADAM printer they have to still turn it on and use the power supply built into the printer. However, the printer does run cooler when connected to a third party ADAM memory console power supply, because the internal printer power supply is only powering the printer and not powering the entire ADAM computer system. I did notice one nice improvement about the ADAM printer when connected to a third party power supply. The DB9 connector on the power supply is wired in such a way that the bug or unwanted feature where the ADAM printer advances one space after each memory console reset no longer occurs anymore. This is a very nice improvement not to have to reload the paper after several memory console resets.

I would be interested because that custom case looks awesome. Also besides being able to plug in the ADAM Printer to the power supply for ADAMNET data pass through, to my knowledge this well be the first ADAM power supply that has the standard 6 pin in/out ADAMNET connection cables. Well this be a power supply you are custom making from scatch for the ADAM computer? Or well you use some type of PC power supply that is placed inside a ADAM case? How many watts well this power supply be? Also even though all ADAM systems were sold in America on a power system that is 120 volts 60Hz, in the ideal world the power supply should be able to handle around 100-240 volts at 50-60Hz so that anyone in the world can use the ADAM if they want too.

Wireless is not as good of quality when compared to a physical cable. RF interference can mess up ones connection. Also a 100 feet cable is better quality and cheaper then wireless. I do agree RF is the worse connection to use. In the following link in this thread I reported my experience with a 100 feet RG-6 RCA to RCA connection over Composite video using Cables Online 6 inch composite video DIN adapter for the ATARI computers. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/281415-atari-computers-hdmi-vga-component-video-s-video-composite-video-and-rf/?p=4083401

I have never taken the time to create a YOUTUBE video, so that person you are mentioning is someone else. This is just a thread on the different connection options for the ATARI computers. While I would be interested in the future upgrading the ATARI computer to a HDMI output, for now I am playing around with the 130XE's S-Video, composite video, and RF output. Cables Online created a state of the art high quality composite video cable for the Coleco ADAM computer. That same quality Cables Online cable construction was ported over to composite video cables for the Atari Computers, Commodore computers, and Texas Instruments computers. This thread in the Atari forum is just my testing results using high quality cables. This information might be useful to some people wanting the best connection for their ATARI Computers.

Thanks for supporting the Coleco ADAM Family Computer System.

Both the Commodore computers and Coleco ADAM computers after around 35 years suffer from age related Audio/Video hum from the composite video and audio output While testing the Commodore 128 computer I notice that it suffers from the exact same audio/video hum problem that I experienced on 7 different standalone ADAM computers (I originally reported the problem with the Coleco ADAM computer at this link back in December of 2017). The Coleco ADAM computer and Commodore 128 computers are the most powerful 8-bit computers in my collection and they both suffer with a faint scrolling horizontal video ground loop and slight audio buzzing in the audio. The RDL EZ-HK3 Audio/Video Hum Killer that solved the group loop problem for my ADAM computer, also ended up solving the ground loop problem for the Commodore 128 computer (For some reason both Coleco ADAM and Commodore computers when they get around 35 years old have an internal ground loop problem). Again, the RDL EZ-HK3 Audio/Video hum Killer fixed the problem on both the ADAM and Commodore computers. At one time one could get this RDL EZ-HK3 on sale for $75, and the regular price use to be $95, however some dealers have marked the product up to $137.95 since the product is so popular with classic 80’s and 90’s composite video equipment. I did notice that one online dealer still offers the RDL EZ-HK3 for only $95.49 with free shipping. What is very interesting is that both the TI-99/4a and ATARI 130XE computers do not suffer from age related ground loop hums Testing two different TI-99/4a computers and an ATARI 130XE computer I discovered that the composite video and audio quality was perfect and no Audio/Video hum killer product needed to be used at all. Texas Instruments and ATARI must have done something different to their computers to make them immune to internal composite video and audio ground loop problems even after the computers are around 35 years old. Now the Coleco ADAM and Commodore 128 are faster and more powerful computers and perhaps that has something to do with how the internal video and audio ground loop problem develops around 35 years later. Therefore, when using the TI-99/4a computer and ATARI 130XE computer I ended up getting perfect picture and sound quality without any special Audio/Video hum killer product attached. However when the Coleco ADAM and Commodore 128 computer are connected I have to use the RDL EZ-HK3 Audio/Video hum killer to restore the video and audio quality to what one would experience back in the 80’s.

Internally modifying ones Commodore computer so that it offers native HDMI, VGA, RGB, or component video, is better than using S-Video, composite video, or RF channel 3 and 4. However, for various reasons one might want to use the legacy composite video output that does offer a better picture and sound quality when compared to RF channel 2 and 3. Cables Online has released a couple of high-end composite video/audio cables for the Commodore computers These high-end Cables Online cables are 100% compatible with the Commodore C16, C116, Plus/4, VIC-20, Commodore 64, and Commodore 128 computers. This is a high-end cable with shielded wires, one end of the cable uses a metal neutrik connector with all 5 pins on the DIN connector being gold plated, the second end of the cable uses two metal RCA connectors with yellow for video and white for audio (RCA connectors are gold plated). When the white RCA connector is connected to the left audio input jack on a stereo TV/monitor, 99% of stereo TV/Monitor’s will internally split the mono audio signal to both speakers. On the rare 1% of stereo TV/Monitors from the 20th Century that do not internally split the mono audio to both speakers when a cable is plugged into the left audio input, this 53 cent gold plated RCA plug splitter can be plugged into the back of ones stereo TV/monitor to hear mono audio out of both speakers. (1 ) The high-end 6 feet Cables Online ADX-506 composite video cable with audio for the Commodore computer is now $24.95 plus free shipping. (2) The high-end 6 inch Cables Online ADX-300 Audio/Video adapter cable for the Commodore computer is now $20.95 plus free shipping. This ADX-300 cable ended up being the best quality composite video option when used with two high-end RG-6 double shielded cables (one RCA cable for video and one RCA cable for audio). High quality RG-6 cable with two RCA connectors on each end can be purchased directly from Monoprice in lengths between 3 feet and 100 feet (Monoprice offers a lifetime warranty on this quality cable). I tested this ADX-300 cable over a 100 feet connection using RG-6 cables and the picture and sound quality at 100 feet was excellent (3 feet slightly better picture then 100 feet). The purpose of the ADX-300 cable is that it allows consumers to have their Commodore home computer connected to any length of RG-6 cable between 3 feet and 100 feet in length.