Several different models were in production from 1980 to 1991, ranging from the. These programs are for the trs80 model 1 or clones like the system 80. Falk commonly known as lonnie falk and was published from july 1981 to may 1993 by falks company, falsoft, which was based in prospect. I even have the microworks assembler source code for it and the other 3 intellectronics programs. These instructions allow coco programs to interface with the pcs disk drives, ports, memory and other hardware. The rsdos directory contains color basic programs for the trs 80 color computer. Despite its trs 80 heritage, the trs 80 color computer differed greatly from its predecessor with the implementation of a motorola 6890e, rather than a zilog z80 processor. Most trs80 games had sound effects by using the cassette port. The tandy color computer line started in 1980 with what is now called the coco 1 and ended in 1991 with the more powerful coco 3. I have obtained permission to release my coco games to the public so they may live forever. This is a trs 80 colour computer 3 emulators that runs in dos. The color computer, with its motorola 6809e processor, was a radical departure from the z80based trs 80 models.
Most of them should also work with the trs 80 model iii but some will not run successfully due to hardware and rom differences. The graphics pack program supports printout to the radio shack cgp115 color graphics printer. An intro to the coco the radio shack trs80 color computer. The radio shacktandy corporation trs 80 color computer nicknamed coco was released in 1980, with subsequent hardware updates in 1983, and 1986. Trs80 colour computer 2 computer computing history. I have started scanning and preserving coco software and documentation.
The radioshack trs80 color computer later marketed as the tandy color computer and sometimes nicknamed the coco is a line of home computers based on the motorola 6809 processor. Trs 80 revived site by ira goldklangs is an archive of everything related to the tandy radio shack trs 80 microcomputer lines. Download the worlds most complete trs80 text font set, in truetype format. The big list of trs80 software instantly run any program below in a trs80 javascript emulator. In general the definitive versions of all these programs can be found on my most recent release of my jggames. Dcmicrocolor is a tandy mc10 and alice 4k matrahachette emulator for windows.
It wouldve helped if i saw it on a coco 2 rather than a coco 3, as i then wouldve seen it in color and been able to make out the design of the sprites better. Trs80 revived site by ira goldklangs is an archive of everything related to the tandy radio shack trs80 microcomputer lines. Despite its trs80 heritage, the trs80 color computer differed greatly from its predecessor with the implementation of a motorola 6890e, rather than a zilog z80 processor. Works on mac os x, windows, or any operating system that supports truetype. The time has come to consider ditching the desk full of ancient heavy drives that were once required to let a coco load software. Virtual t is a trs80 model 100102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh. Color computer faq cocopedia the tandyradio shack color. As a relic of the early 80s, the trs80 color computer couldnt display very many colors. If you are just joining me, please read the two earlier parts for an. But this emulator doesnt have any sound effects because i dont know of a portable way to play dynamically generated sound in javascript. Set the execution attributes on both of these programs, and then use unzip to extract files.
This is coco quest, a site for my trs 80 color computer 2 and 3 coco2 and coco3 programs. Feb 14, 2011 downland completed part 1 classic tandy trs 80 coco 2 color computer rom. Note that this currently requires disk drives, extended color basic, and 64k of ram. The best solution is a compatible drive on both the coco and pc. The rsdos directory contains color basic programs for the trs80 color computer. These programs are for the trs 80 model 1 or clones like the system 80. Instantly run any program below in a trs80 javascript emulator. This option closely emulates colors created on a color tv when in the 256 x 192 graphics mode. Compiling c programs for the old radio shack trs80 color computer running under rsdos using macos or linux posted on november 8, 2016 by nowhereman999 below i will explain how to easily setup an environment for compiling c language programs and executing them on. One coco plays the music through its own tv monitor using an orchestra 90cc cart and also feeds the cassette audio in of a second coco fitted with the spectrum analyzer cart set to kaleidoscope mode, an amdek color monitor completes the setup for the really colorful display yes the analyzer coco has a composite video out mod on it. The emulator has a set of enhanced mc6809 instructions.
The name trs80 color computer, known as coco by its owners, refers to a family of motorola 6809based personal computers made by radio shack and produced from 1981 coco 1 until 1990 coco 3. Trs80 tandy color computer drive pak and coconet product page. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Dec 28, 2014 today, my project to archive all my old radio shack trs80 color computer floppies continues. Most of them should also work with the trs80 model iii but some will not run. A technical description of how to read the joystick position values in machine language programs. There are currently no coco utilities for transfering files between the coco and pc worlds. Semivirtual diskette svd trs80 color computer coco. Cocosdc for trs80 color computer part 3 subetha software. The rainbow was a monthly magazine for the trs 80 color computer by the tandy corporation now radioshack. This is a trs80 colour computer 3 emulators that runs in dos. Most trs 80 games had sound effects by using the cassette port. I also need you to check for cassette tape software and trs 80 coco manuals. Coco software downloads the trs80tandy color computer.
Programs for friends ricks computer enterprise coco 3. Each coco comes with a variation of microsoft basic built into its rom. Trs80 gallery of users machines is at the bottom of this page. The color computer, with its motorola 6809e processor, was a radical departure from the z80based trs80 models. It is very robust, however it doesnt run in windows xp, and runs slowly in windows 9x. It was one of the earliest of the first generation of computers marketed for home use in englishspeaking markets. For a time, the coco was referred to internally as the trs90 in reference to the 9 in 6809. Jul 16, 2015 this video was created at a time in which i had no idea there was a thriving community of people who are still very fond of, and continue to use the color computer in a variety of ways, including. The goal of virtual t is to provide 100% hardware emulation so any existing programs will run. Downland completed part 1 classic tandy trs80 coco 2 color computer rom. Model i orchestra85 stereo music synthesiser, coco hd63c09ep upgrade fore coco 3. These instructions also add high level math functions to the mc6809 instruction set. Coco quest this is coco quest, a site for mike snyders trs 80 color computer 2 and 3 coco2 and coco3 programs. Introduced on july 31, 1980 the same day as the trs 80 model iii and the trs 80 pocket computer, the color computer was also known as the colour computer outside of the united states, and later as the color computer 1.
The trs 80 color computer, commonly nicknamed the coco, was the first in radio shacks line of inexpensive home computers. The radio shacktandy corporation trs80 color computer nicknamed coco was released in 1980, with subsequent hardware updates in 1983, and 1986. Links for people who want to buy trs 80 stuff from me. Now emulates diskbased model iii using phillips v1. Software, the cornerstone of great hardware, here youll find some resources to get some to run on both emulators and real hardware, let us know if weve missed something, well g.
By default, the coco could only display 8 colors on the screen at a time, but john figured out a wa. I remember it having pretty smooth action, and a rather good framerate. If you have an xml compatible rss reader, you can subscribe here. Emulators the best way to experience the color computer is on real hardware, but thats not always an option. The trs 80 tandy color computer consoles are some of the longest living vintage personal computers with an active user base spread around the world since 1980.
I havent spent a great deal of time testing it although ive ran about a dozen different programs with no noticable problems. Im trying to figure out the best way to go about getting files from my windows xp running pc over to the coco. That means there are programs here written by my brother and i back in the 1980s. Apr 25, 2020 trs 80 revived site by ira goldklangs is an archive of everything related to the tandy radio shack trs 80 microcomputer lines. He has obtained permission to release his coco games to the public so they may live forever. The onestop shop for all your tandy color computer needs.
Downland completed part 1 classic tandy trs80 coco 2 color. Compiling c programs for the old radio shack trs80 color. I will be using darren atkinsons amazing cocosdc interface to copy from physical 5 14. Mike snyders coco quest, a site for trs80 color computer 2 and 3 coco2 and coco3 programs. Click download or read online button to get trs 80 color programs book now. For those who used to own or still own a trs 80 tandy radio shack color computer also known as the coco. It also adds powerful development and debugging tools. The rainbow was a monthly magazine for the trs80 color computer by the tandy corporation now radioshack. This site is the result of an effort to preserve color computer software and documentation.
A tribute to the dick smith system 80 aka video genie and pmc8081 introduction and other links. This is coco quest, a site for my trs80 color computer 2 and 3 coco2 and coco3 programs. If someone could make me a copy on a 5 14 floppy id pay for it. Trs80 color computer cocopedia the tandyradio shack. Tandy color computer 2 coco 2 the color computer 2 was the first computer i had that was all mine to do with as i pleased it was our familys second real meaning not a video game console computer. This video was created at a time in which i had no idea there was a thriving community of people who are still very fond of, and continue to use the color computer in a variety of ways, including. Applications educational games programming utilities. If you need to know where to download it i have the link.
The trs80tandy color computer consoles are some of the longest living vintage personal computers with an active user base spread around the world since 1980. Other programs which support printout include the personal finance and editorassembler programs. Aug 02, 2012 as a relic of the early 80s, the trs80 color computer couldnt display very many colors. Basic game programs and other software for the trs80 mc10. The trs 80 color computer, often referred to as coco by its users, started out as a joint venture between fort worth based tandy corporation and then austin based motorola semiconductor, inc. How to download programs to a coco a description of how to use some of my programs to download others. For those who used to own or still own a trs80 tandy radio shack color computer also known as the coco. He obtained permission to release his coco games to the public so they may live forever. Roger taylor suggested getting some terminal programs on both pcs and using the pc link cable to get them over. Trs 80 gallery of users machines is at the bottom of this page. Nov 08, 2016 compiling c programs for the old radio shack trs 80 color computer running under rsdos using macos or linux posted on november 8, 2016 by nowhereman999 below i will explain how to easily setup an environment for compiling c language programs and executing them on a trs 80 color computer. The another mans treasure series consists of 22 fonts the largest of any series in my retro computing fonts collection. Mike snyders coco quest, a site for trs 80 color computer 2 and 3 coco2 and coco3 programs.
Site contains emulators, programs, manuals, books, patches, games, hints, discussions, questions, forums, and tons more. This is a gwt port of mocha the tandy color computer 2 emulator. Virtual t is a trs 80 model 100102200 emulator that runs on windows, linux, and macintosh. This printer is good for multicolor graphics applications, but only. Downland completed part 1 classic tandy trs80 coco 2. Trs 80 color programs download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Clear the search box to show the entire planet emu list. If you are just joining me, please read the two earlier.
The radio shack trs80 color computer also marketed as the tandy color computer and affectionately nicknamed coco and trash80 was a home computer launched in 1980. The radio shack trs 80 color computer also marketed as the tandy color computer and affectionately nicknamed coco and trash 80 was a home computer launched in 1980. Today, my project to archive all my old radio shack trs80 color computer floppies continues. Tandy trs 80 color computer games quick jump index select the letter that the game name starts with. The database contains model 100,102,200 basic programs to download and use. The radioshack trs 80 color computer later marketed as the tandy color computer and sometimes nicknamed the coco is a line of home computers based on the motorola 6809 processor. I used to drool over this little machine in the old radio shack catalogs and show dad how cool they were. The name trs 80 color computer, known as coco by its owners, refers to a family of motorola 6809based personal computers made by radio shack and produced from 1981 coco 1 until 1990 coco 3. For a time, the coco was referred to internally as the trs 90 in reference to the 9 in 6809. Trs80 coco audio spectrum analyzer software from 1981. Connecting a printer to the trs80 color computer ottis cowper, technical editor. Search the trs80 software archive ira goldklangs trs. Tranfering files from pc to coco the trs80tandy color. I never sell us coco 1s and 2s because they are ntsc only and dont work properly on australian.
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