After some comments about folks not getting the Cocotalk in-jokes / running jokes and it being a “barrier to entry” I decided to create this silly quiz program. It should run on a Color Computer 1,2, or 3. Download the disk image here This version is revised to correct a few spelling errors and changed the play again prompt. An MC-10 version is in the works.
Below is the live demo from Cocotalk Episode 160
My latest acquisition from eBay including a Coco2B, and multipak!
I went into a little more detail on the latest cocotalk (the link should start at 22:25) https://youtu.be/tBP5WY1HoCA?t=1345
Just for fun I wrote this program that displays something that looks a bit like color bars.
I even ported it to the MC-10 for fun. The Coco and MC-10 versions can be found below…
Tandy Assembly 2019 took take place on September 27th, 28th & 29th 2019 in Springfield, Ohio. The Event was moved across the street to the The Heritage Center of Clark County – Clark County Historical Society and Museum. It seemed to be about 75% z80 computers (Trs-80 model 1 etc)
I did live coverage on cocotalk, there were some stream issues so it’s in two parts
Part one can be found here (starting at the 10:38 mark)
And Part two is here
The exhibit hall on the second floor during setup.
My Table featuring my brother’s game Nightmare Highway
A closeup of the Nightmire Highway Demo
Keynote Speaker – Paul Schreiber – “Mostly True Tales: Tandy’s Last Stand” I really enjoyed Paul;s presentation.
The auction
The Trivia Contest
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Someone dropped off a CCR-81 manual at my table when I was gone, Thanks! whoever you are 🙂
Cloud 9!
The exterior of the museum
I attended my first VCF ever September 14 and 15th near Chicago! I was proud to be part of “coco row”. This was an awesome show and I plan to attend next year. Alot of the Cocotalk folks were there and we all had a great time. Even got an awsome deal on an “extra clean” Coco3.
Well I ended up bidding on two TP-10 printers on eBay, and they arrived while I was away at Hamvention.
The first came with a 4 pin din to DB-25 cable and appears to have been rebanded “MAGTEK MCAT Printer” although the bottom still shows Radio Shack TP-10, I wouldn’t be surprised if the TP-10 label is below the MAGTEK sticker.
The other TP-10 came with a box, the Styrofoam, the 4 pin serial coco cable and some paper!
Good News both of them work in self test and connected to a Coco 3!
May 17th through 19th, 2019 was Hamvention, one of the largest gathering of amateur (ham) radio enthusiasts. My favorite part is the flea market and this year was the first time in 3 or 4 years I spotted a Coco. Here is what it looked like on the table
Missing keys just a coco with a label and some other items sitting on it. I take a closer look at and and the fellow behind the table tells me he is watching the items for his friend. Not being that interested in a beat up Coco 1 with missing keys for $50, I said I may come back later. At that moment the owner shows up and says he has a whole bin of stuff that goes with it. I take a closer look at the coco and see what I now know is a composite mod and a relocated reset switch mod.
After gladly handing over the $50 I took the bin over to a friend’s flea market spot nearby, set the items out on an empty table and took a picture of it all.
Needless to say what a great deal for $50! What a great find I am very happy to have it and plan to give it a good home.
I went through the bin and did a brief walk around the flea market during CoCoTALK! #108 here is the video.
More details and pics to come as time permits.
The 28th Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! was held May 4 & 5, 2019 in Lombard, IL
This was my second Chicago CocoFEST. I had a wonderful time, it was great seeing everybody again. I’m thankful I didn’t get stuck in the elevator.
Eric, Grant and I took a pic ouside the venue for the old Rainbowfest on friday before the show.
Post setup dinner at Fire and Wine
Touch the Heron! You might want some sanitizer after that 🙂
Below is some of the live streaming I did for Cocotalk saturday evening around the 24 minute mark I touch the Heron!
CoCoTALK! CoCoFEST! weekend, Sat Evn – live
The Fest (click to enlarge)
After the fest dinner at Fuddruckers
and before I left for home a selfie
I’m looking forward to next year…the 40th anniversary of the CoCo!
I’ve had this PC game for probably almost 20 years. I remember buying it at a Hamfest in Akron. I noticed that in the scrapbook, the package for original Leisure Suit Larry has a Coco 3 sticker on it, go figure.
Tandy Assembly was November 10th and 11th 2018. I had a wonderful time, it was great to see everyone.
The buffet for vendors during setup
Post show dinner at Casa del Sazon
Sunday lunch at Rudy’s Smokehouse
My finds at a local used game store after the show
Dinowars selfie!
My booth
My booth again
Grant and Richard goofing off in front of Dinowars
Selfie with Stewart Cheifet keynote speaker from the Computer Chronicles
My shaky live stream of the keynote.
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