+5-11under Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 ... If there's a need for a switch between component and composite, I can make sure it's accessible by the back of the machine. I'll have to give Super Cobra a try, to see if it works or not... maybe I just need to leave it at 1K, then... or another switch. There's little or no drilling if you don't want to have any of the extras. Regarding the power switch, I have my eye on some replacements, but I'm not 100% sure they'll fit well or not. Hopefully there's some options available to people here. Time will tell. As far as switching the BIOS, pick one, then leave it. For the reset/pause button combination, that sounds like an interesting idea to have short press equal pause and long press equal reset. Another option is to combine the reset switch with the power switch, and have a dedicated pause switch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabachanker2 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd much prefer a real button for the pause function. I hate everything that doesn't have a tactile response, I either accidentally pass over the sensor (happened too often with my original ps3), or I can't tell if it detected me properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Cycles Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Does the VDP stay limited to 16 Kb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I even prefer VHS over DVD/Blue Ray That is just crazy talk. I don't even own a VHS player anymore. In no way could it ever be considered preferable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 That is just crazy talk. I don't even own a VHS player anymore. In no way could it ever be considered preferable. Not from a guy who used to worked in a video club back in late 80's/early 90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Not from a guy who used to worked in a video club back in late 80's/early 90's Next you'll be telling us that you prefer vinyl over CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Does the VDP stay limited to 16 Kb? I don't know if this is possible for the TMS9928A. I'll leave it at 16K, unless there's a reason to increase it and if it's super easy to implement. I'm using a 32K RAM chip, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Next you'll be telling us that you prefer vinyl over CDs. SURE THING! Also prefer cartridges over CDs Edited September 3, 2013 by retroillucid 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Cycles Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I don't know if this is possible for the TMS9928A. I'll leave it at 16K, unless there's a reason to increase it and if it's super easy to implement. I'm using a 32K RAM chip, by the way. Well, if you asked me... I would dig down design to allow more colors, more resolution, more sprites... linking even 2 TMS9928A together. Which could allow software developer to use the transparent color to display the output of the 2nd TMS9928A. If you take a look on my post in colecovision programming : My first test... on the TMS9918, you will see a "new" video mode (unless someone already done it before) : 64x192. If there was a bit to swap the 16 kb bank.. I could toggle it at each NMI and use color flickering tricks to enhance title screen for example. Well, so far I have just started to do something on colecovision. But, even if I won't be the one doing it, if the possibility are there... it give the opportunity for anyone who want to use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Well, if you asked me... I would dig down design to allow more colors, more resolution, more sprites... linking even 2 TMS9928A together. Which could allow software developer to use the transparent color to display the output of the 2nd TMS9928A. What you're looking for is Opcode's CV-2 project. I don't think your wish list fits the scope of 5-11under's project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Cycles Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 What you're looking for is Opcode's CV-2 project. I don't think your wish list fits the scope of 5-11under's project. Thank you, I am a bit lost about all projects, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 What you're looking for is Opcode's CV-2 project. I don't think your wish list fits the scope of 5-11under's project. Thank you, I am a bit lost about all projects, sorry. Hey, no problem. As Pixelboy mentioned, this project is pretty much a ColecoVision, just with some minor improvements, but nothing game changing. It's meant to replace a ColecoVision, but not be a completely new next-generation console. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Sign me up for one, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cruise Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Sounds like a really good idea, sign me up for one. Be nice if there was a PAL option but not a deal breaker if there is not (Australian TVs are all multi-frequency anyway). Also be good if the extra ram is there, but if it causes too many problems, also don't stress about that as there is still the SGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Put me down for one please. This idea is dynamite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectcoleco Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 This is most awesome - put me in for one as well! Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Put me down for one please. This idea is dynamite. So what you are trying to say is.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-5rU27ejQf4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 This sounds great , the idea of that coleco 2 seems silly and pointless to me . This is all that is needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabachanker2 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 This sounds great , the idea of that coleco 2 seems silly and pointless to me . This is all that is needed I kind of agree with you on this. I much prefer slight improvements (to get rid of slightly annoying things like the title delay or limited video outputs) than a more powerful version of my beloved Colecovision console. Call it nostalgia or insanity, but I love having all those limitations when I program the thing! If I want to program for a more powerful console, there's a lot of other choices available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 I got a fair bit of work done over the last day or so. I fixed some known mistakes, got the board outline done, mounting holes added, second controller added (I only had one for the prototypes), expansion connector added, and static RAM for the VDP added (was originally on a daughter board, so I could swap between static RAM and the "8 bit tower of DRAM"). There's plenty more to be done. Time for a break, though... to work on game PCBs for Toby and maybe Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcoleco Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) My good ColecoVision busted, I can't test the cartridges I've just made, I'm a bit in a trouble here. I saw your project here and I'm quite enthusiast about it, do you think you can make a working prototype for christmas? While I'm on this topic here, I will be happy to provide some of my own CV games to your project. Edited September 4, 2013 by newcoleco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 My good ColecoVision busted, I can't test the cartridges I've just made, I'm a bit in a trouble here. I saw your project here and I'm quite enthusiast about it, do you think you can make a working prototype for christmas? Sorry, I don't have a firm date. It depends on available time and success level. I did send you a quick e-mail regarding assembling/testing new cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) what board house are you using to make the pcb? Edited September 5, 2013 by grips03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digress Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) I'll definately order a Coleco 1.2 replacment pcb or maybe more than 1 depending on final cost. I have a couple of flaky coleco's that could use a new board. My 1 suggestion would be to have some of the major chips use a socket rather than solder mounted direct to the board for ease of replacment if a problem occurs in the future. You can add me to any list of purchasers. Edited September 5, 2013 by digress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 TO EVERYONE WHO STILL THINK TO BUY A CV 1.2 !!!! KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL CV MOTHERBOARD!!! You'll need one when Toby and I will have complete our project ;) Otherwise, simply keep it as a spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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