Tandy TRS-80 Series
More TRS-80 Auction Goodness!
by gdenyer on Nov.25, 2015, under Tandy TRS-80 Series
I have a fantastic, refurbished Radio Shack (Tandy) TRS-80 Color Computer 2 64K up for grabs on eBay right now, with its original box!
This one has a bunch of extras and some stuff I have made myself.
Check out my Auctions page for more details!
- Coco2 64K Goodness!
- More Coco2 64K
I rescued this piece, amongst others, from an Estate sale. It has been cleaned, tested and works great! I also re-worked the casing of the computer and joystick in order to restore them to their former glory!
The box has seen better days (see pictures). However, it is original!
What You Get:
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Radio Shack TRS-80 64K Color Computer 2, Motorola 6809 Microprocessor (hybrid 8/16 bit)
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The original box!
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Cable for connecting to an NTSC TV (RF VHF input required on TV)
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Realistic CTR-80A data cassette recorder
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A cable for connecting the cassette recorder for loading/saving software
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Tandy TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick
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An RF modulator (300 ohm to 75 Ohm, connects to the above cable and the TV)
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An RF Balun connector for the RF modulator above (an extra I am throwing in!)
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Software instruction sheet
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Cassette with assorted games (an extra I am throwing in!)
I have also included a CD with software in WAV file format, containing the software on the cassette. I also supply printed instructions on how to set up the Radio Shack TRS-80 64K Color Computer 2 so that you can load these files into the Color Computer from your smart phone!
Also, check out alternative forms of software storage/retrieval here:
http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Hardware/DriveWire3.html
Color Computer 2 Info:
The CoCo 2, introduced in 1983, is basically a refinement of Radio Shack’s original TRS-80 Color Computer. It utilizes a more efficient power supply, higher integration (lower parts count), and a smaller case. The only significant functional difference between the two is the absence in the CoCo 2 of a regulated +12VDC power supply.
The 26-3127 model is the first 64K Color Computer 2. It contains the Extended BASIC ROM, the enhanced keyboard, and 64 kilobytes of RAM (naturally). Otherwise, it is identical to the 26-3026/26-3027. Note that the RAM is soldered in place in those machines which were factory-equipped with 64K.
Tandy Radio Shack CoCo 2 Goodness!
by gdenyer on Nov.11, 2015, under Tandy TRS-80 Series
Right now I have two auctions up on eBay for one of the classics of the home computer era!
A Radio Shack 64K Color Computer 2 and a 16K version! (see my Auctions page for more details).
I have lovingly restored these machines to their former glory and they look kinda like new if I say so myself. Awesome considering the are over 32 years old, and still in great working condition!
TRS-80 64K CoCo 2
TRS-80 16K CoCo 2
I even made up a cable that will allow you to load programs to the computers via your smart phone! Again, see the auctions for details!
As the holiday season draws closer, I hope to furnish people with a genuine retro experience with these legendary machines. I’m sure any retro-head out there would be proud to add these little beauties to their collection!
Retro – CoCo 2 Restoration!
by gdenyer on Oct.22, 2015, under Tandy TRS-80 Series
As well as having a passion for retro games and FPS, we have a passion for retro computers!
I myself like to restore them to their former glory.
Below is some restoration pics of a Radio Shack (Tandy) Color Computer 2 64K, model number 26-3127.
This is the first 64K Color Computer 2. It contains the Extended BASIC ROM, the “enhanced” keyboard, and 64 kilobytes of RAM (naturally). Otherwise, it is identical to the 26-3026/26-3027. The RAM is soldered in place in those machines which were factory-equipped with 64K, making replacement thereof a bit more difficult if necessary. For this reason, the 26-3026 and 26-3027 variants are my favorites!
I will post more details of the restoration process later!
