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My email address: ianm@trs-80.com

TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTERS ITEMS:

(Coco 1, 2, 3 - 1981-1989)

Tandy's answer to the TV-connected home-computing market the TRS-80 Color computer was a relatively popular computer powered by a Motorola 6809 processor made it the programmers machine of choice for the time.  As the series progressed through the years a better keyboard and 64k memory was added (Coco 2) and finally more memory (128K-512K) and graphics enhancements to the final computer (Coco 3) made this a pretty useful computer.  Popular with people who liked to build up systems gradually by adding accessories, the Coco is also very robust.  I rarely see non-running machines.

 

All my Coco systems are checked over, tested extensively and repaired as necessary.  They come with a 90 day warranty, just like Tandy used to offer, and friendly after-sales assistance should something go wrong after the 90 days is up. 

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FOR SALE:

(Added on 1st January, 2018)

Tandy 64K ECB Colour Computer 2: (Cat No: 26-3136A, S/N: 2013374)

Australian delivery 240V/50Hz unit with 64K Ram and Extended Color Basic. Presents really well and works perfectly.  All keys work and all 4 rubber feet are in place. $A150.00 includes 90 day warranty (just like Tandy used to offer). Trade-ins accepted.

Picture of the unit for sale:

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FOR SALE:

(SOLD)

Tandy 128K Color Computer 3: (Cat No: 26-3334)

Australian delivery 240V/50Hz unit with 128K Ram and Extended Color Basic. It presents well for it's age and all keys work perfectly, all 4 rubber feet are in place.  The case is has yellowed slightly (see photo).  Finding working Coco 3s has been getting harder and harder, it might be a while before I locate another one so you will want to be quick to get this one at $OLD wich includes 90 day warranty (just like Tandy used to offer). Trade-ins accepted.

Picture of the unit for sale:

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NEW!!

Experimenters Coco Cartridge Board

New for 2018.  Only $15!!

Ever wanted to make your own Coco cartridge?  Burn your own programs onto 2764 Eprom which you can access at address &HC000.  This is designed for electronics enthusiasts who have the ability to burn and debug their own projects.

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NEW!!

Diagnostic Coco Test Program 2.0

New for 2018.  Only $25!!

Simple test programs for the TRS-80 Color Computer.  Also works on the Coco 2 and 3.  

 

The Diagnostics Program Pak (26-3019) has not been available from Radio Shack since 1983.  This one has the later (2.0) version of the test routines.  Tests up to 16K of memory.  Removable Eprom allows you to put in whatever Eprom you'd like to program when you are not diagnosing your Coco.

 

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COCO DISK DRIVES AND CONTROLLERS

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New!!

RE-FD502

Coco 1-2-3-Dragon Disk Controller

 

(Back by popular demand)

 

Who is it for? It's for Coco 1, 2, 3 and Dragon owners who want to add a disk drive to their system.  For people with a broken or unreliable disk controller, this will get you back up and running.  Choice of three operating systems: RS-DOS 1.1 (for the Coco 1-2-3), ADOS 3 (for the Coco 3), and SuperDos E7T (for the Dragon 32/64). 

 

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ONLY $USD69.00 + shipping

 

See two VIDEOs of the RE-FD502 in action:

RS-DOS 1.1: HERE and with ADOS 3 and Superdos E7T: HERE

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RE-FD502-KIT

Coco 1-2-3-Dragon Disk Controller KIT

(Back for a limited time)

Who is it for? It's for Coco 1, 2, 3 and Dragon owners who want to save a few dollars and enjoy soldering together their own electronic devices.  It's the same as above, but you build it yourself. 

"I may ask simple questions about your ability to build this prior to selling it, but if you have made electronics projects successfully in the past then you will likely succeed with this one.  You also need to tell me which DOS you prefer." - Ian.

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ONLY $USD40.00 + shipping

for a limited time

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FOR SALE:

(Added 1st October, 2016)

J&M Systems JFD-CP Coco Disk Controller

Considered one of the best disk controllers for the TRS-80 Color Computers. They have gold connectors and are engineered to a very high standard.  This is the most desirable J&M because it has the switchable DOS and parallel printer port.   $A150.00 + postage.

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FOR SALE:

(Added 1st October, 2016)

Tandy Coco FDC Modified to work on the Dragon 32 and 64 Computer

I take a regular Coco FDC then upgrade it with a newly programmed DOS Eprom compatible with the Dragon 32 and 64 computer.  Finally, an easy way to add a disk drive to your Dragon!  I sell these in two versions: Standard: works on the Dragon 32 and 64 only and is $USD99.00, and Switchable: works on Dragon 32 and 64 as well as all Coco 1-2-3, just flip the switch  $USD109.00

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FOR SALE:

(Added 1st January, 2018)

Floppy Disk Drive and Controller set for Colour Computer 1-2-3

Ready to add a complete read-to-run disk drive and controller to your Coco?  This tested and working and runs on all Cocos 1, 2 or 3.  Extended Basic and 64K recommended (will work on 16K Extended Basic Coco 1 or 2 but 64K makes the most use of it's ability)  $A250.00 which includes 90 day warranty (just like Tandy used to offer).

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FOR SALE:

(Added 16th Oct, 2014)

Tandy FD-501 Floppy Disk Controller Cart for Colour Computer

Needed to connect disk drives to the Coco computer, this one works with the Coco 1, 2 and 3.  FD501 was the best CC FDC because it has gold-plated connectors.  No other CC FDC from Tandy has gold connectors.  $A99.00 which includes 90 day warranty (just like Tandy used to offer).

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COCO PARTS FROM THE U.S.A.

Occasionally I find interesting or rare Coco items for sale in the USA and if I do I'll list them below.  They will often be 120V operation or have limited support in Australia but they may be of interest to CoCo collectors.

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FOR SALE:

(Added 1st January, 2018)

TRS-80 Color Computer 16K Extended Basic

US 120V NTSC Coco 1 (cat. no. 26-3002) with 16K Ram and Extended Color Basic.  But the best thing about this computer is the upgraded keyboard.  This one is $A149.00 and is 120V/60Hz operation so requires one of those cheap step-down transformers to run. (Your TV needs to have the ability to display NTSC.)

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FOR SALE:

(Added 16th October, 2014)

TRS-80 Multi-Pak Interface for Coco 1

Also works with Coco 2 or 3, but this is the silver painted model designed to look correct with a Coco 1.  Allows you to connect multiple cartridge interfaces to the Coco.  These were super expensive when new and silver ones were not even sold in Australia.  This one is $A249.00 and is 120V/60Hz operation so requires one of those cheap step-down transformers to run.

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ADVERTISEMENT:

Microbee Technology CGA-VGA Converter Kit

(Added 21st September, 2015)

Connect a Coco 3 or a Tandy 1000 to a VGA LCD monitor

I use one of these and it's fantastic, it allows connection of the Coco 3 or Tandy 1000 as well as other vintage computers like the Amiga, Apple IIgs, Commodore 128 and Microbee to a common LCD monitor.  It's $129 (complete kit assembled including  case, GBS-8200) and a Coco 3 converter cable which is $15

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Order yours HERE.

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