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  1. Posted

    I have a Wico adaptor for my CoCo set-up, which lets Atari compatible sticks work. This is a great benefit for many games. But, some of the CoCo games work better with the stock analog CoCo controller. I'd like to make a list of which ones. I know it may be preference for a particular person, but list them anyway. The ones I know for sure from testing are below:

     

     

    Popcorn

     

    Bustout

     

    Polaris

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    In the thread A Commodore subforum on the horizon? we discussed the possibility of a TRS-80 / Tandy / Radio Shack sub-forum. I think it would be great to have a place to specifically discuss CoCo gaming (and to easily search topics). Al didn't seem opposed to the idea, so let's show our support for the idea. Post if you think it would be a nice addition to the AtariAge website. I know the CoCo fanbase is not large (but, I suspect it is larger than many people think) and I know that it is an effort to start and keep a sub-forum, but the CoCo in the past few years has gotten some great devices (like DriveWire and the CoCo SDC) to make gaming easier to get into and enjoy.

     

    Thanks.

     

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    The mailing list is active, but the topics are technical and often about programming. There isn't much beyond it that is active (except a new Facebook group, which seems to be doing well). With DriveWire and now the CoCoSDC it is easy to get into CoCo gaming. I also think the TRS-80 was more popular than people realize. Atariage is just so much easier to post to and search through (for me) compared to a mailing list or Facebook.

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    I have the original Harmony (early one). It's great. Is there a list anywhere of games that I would be able to add if I upgraded to the Encore? I'm on the fence about the upgrade, but if there are some good games I'm missing out on or potential games that are in the pipe line, then I may go for it. Thanks.


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    Here is my issue: Whenever I power up the 5200, the controllers don't completely work. Usually down on the joystick doesn't work. Sometimes, down and the fire buttons don't work.

     

    Now, here is how I get it to work. I power the machine off and on and then the joystick will go down. But, sometimes I end up powering it off and on up to four times to get all the functions working, first direction, then fire button, then keypad, etc. It always works eventually, but this can't be good for the system and it must be a symptom of something that needs fixing. But what? This happens on multiple types of controllers, so it is not the joystick or controller (which is what I used to think, as I took them apart and looked for issues).

     

    Any help appreciated!

  17. Posted

    I sold an a/v modified 7800 system. The buyer contacted me and the gold foil on one of the plugs pulled off. I know exactly what he is talking about - it is the tip (or rather the metallic covering, the white tip is there, just exposed). But, I can't figure out how to tell him to fix it. I want to help him, any ideas for any easy fix? Is there just a tip replacement or a simple method to replace one plug. I'm not sure of his electronics skills, so the easier the better. Thanks.

  20. Posted

    The posts on being able to have RGB output on the Intellivision and Colecovision peaked my interest, but they both need the Framemeister. There is lots of information out there about the Framemeister, but what do you hook it up to for the classic systems (sdtv, hdtv, or monitor)? So many modern monitors and hdtvs are widescreen and this doesn't seem best for classic games. But, does the Framemeister work with a standard sized sdtv or are there big negatives to this set-up? I'd like to know how others have set this up. If I went this route (the cost is a drawback at this point ;-), I have a small gaming area (good for 13" monitors and tvs), so I'd like some ideas.Thanks.

  23. Posted

    Thanks MarkO. I have both DriveWire and the CoCoSDC. Butm I have only tested CoCoSDC to make sure it is working. DriveWire has been great. Ninja helped me set it up and I finally got the hang of all the commands and how it works. Part of me just wants to keep DriveWire and figure out how to use the CoCoSDC for games DriveWire doesn't support. I was asking about the CoCoSDC replacing DriveWire because it seems like that is how others are moving. Ninja set me up with a cart with a socketed HDB-DOS, the CoCo3 one. In talking with him, I realize there are differences in initial game speed and color if you have HDB-DOS CoCo 2 vs. 3. I was just wondering how the CoCoSDC fits into this (if it does)?

     

    Keep us posted on how CoCoSDC works for you! Take care.

  24. Posted

    MarkO,

     

    Looks great, thanks.

     

    If you have the CoCoSDC, do you still need DriveWire? If this reads the .dsk images from a SD card, doesn't this get rid of the need for a cable to connect to the computer?

     

    Also, does the CoCoSDC have HDB-DOS rom in it or a functional equivalent? It says that it supports DriveWire, so I assume it does? Do you know of this rom is the CoCo 1,2,or 3 one?

     

    Take care,
    RG

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