Finally scored a Colecovision

[missioncontrol]

Only problem is it doesn't have the power cable or AV cable. Is there anything particularly I should be looking for? What type of power supply does it need?

 

 

I never had one as a kid so this is my very first one. Thanks in advance for any info.

[fiddlepaddle]

AV cable is just RCA to RCA (to RF modulator or coax).

 

Power supply is totally unique. Might never find one by itself.

 

You could build one, but it's not easy.

[GonzoCV-1]

Only problem is it doesn't have the power cable or AV cable. Is there anything particularly I should be looking for? What type of power supply does it need?

 

 

I never had one as a kid so this is my very first one. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

You'll probably want to pick up a "real" Coleco power supply.

 

It puts out 3 different voltages.

 

Looking at the power supply connector its:

===============
\ GND	   +5/
 \ +12  -5 /
=======

 

 

 

 

The AV cable is just regular 75 ohm coax.

 

 

If you want to do a composite mod, the "Ben Heck" mod is an easy one for beginners, except that you need to add an output stage consisting of a 47uF capacitor and 75 ohm resistor before the video jack, and take audio from the second pin down in the RF box instead of the sound chip if you want it to work with the Atari module.

[RJ]

A bit OT but what games did you get w/ it?

[Rik]

Awesome man,im sure you'll like your CV!.I still find factory CV power supplies at the thrift shops,problem is,only about 50-60% of the ones i find work.I knew how hard it would be to get those suckers,so ive snatched up all the ones ive come across,i have about 5 of them put away for future use.One just conked out on me last month

Edited December 14, 2008 by Rik

[CARTRIDGE STEALER]

I threw out a couple a few months ago. didnt think anyone wanted them.

[missioncontrol]

A bit OT but what games did you get w/ it?

 

 

None with the system, But I had Zaxxon sitting around so Once I get a power supply it'll get some play....

[Greg2600]

You can find them here and there on ebay, or post in the Atari Age Marketplace or Digital Press (www.digitpress.com) Buy/Sell forums that you are seeking one. The power supplies are notorious for being non-working, especially after all these years. Even to the point where, like me, you think the system is dead, because it outputs a black screen, rather than just snow like any other system. Another tip, if the grey fire buttons don't work, you have to get electrical contact cleaner and spray it on the contacts for them inside the controller. Fixes them right away.

[bah]

Recently found my own Colecovision in similar circumstances. Ebay for power supply or simply use an old PC power supply. I have taken crimp style wire splices and found that by very slightly crimping one side, they will give a snug fit onto the Colecovision pins and then crimp the other side to the correct power supply wires. This method is crude but it may get you playing faster if you have an old PC lying around.

BAH

[Zonie]

I didn't get mine with a good PWS either. I used an old PC power supply.

 

 

Recently found my own Colecovision in similar circumstances. Ebay for power supply or simply use an old PC power supply. I have taken crimp style wire splices and found that by very slightly crimping one side, they will give a snug fit onto the Colecovision pins and then crimp the other side to the correct power supply wires. This method is crude but it may get you playing faster if you have an old PC lying around.

BAH