[Coco] Help in seeking parts

[Frank Swygert]

The CoCo power supply is part of the motherboard. I believe what you're referring to as the power supply is the transformer, which is the only separate part. I don't recall what the output of the transformer is, but someone on here should be able to help you there. Then it's just a matter of finding one with similar output and mounting it.

Download "Tandy's Little Wonder" from.... well, it's disappeared. The old version is on the list site but the revised version (2007) is not. The old one appears to be a scanned in version, the revised is a direct from source PDF file. Someone has been helping Dennis organize the files on the site and things aren't where they used to be. I'll send you a copy via e-mail, just drop me a not stating you want one.

Inside there is repair information and schematics. Some of the schematics are copies of copies (of copies?) and aren't real clear, but should help. There is also info on bypassing the CoCo's built-in power supply and connecting an external, such as a PC power supply. That might help.

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Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:05:37 -0500
From: Mike Needham<jmikeneedham at gmail.com>

Greetings:

Let me start by asking that no one mention ebay or craigslist in answering
this post please.

I am still seeking the case (or a non-working) COCO 3 unit, I am interested
in just the case and the power supply really, but all the shields and such
would also be good to have.  I have checked with cloud 9 and he was adamant
about not being willing to part with just a case.

If I can not find the case and power supply, I am seeking to build a power
supply and would need to know the dimensions of the space allotted inside
the case.. eg, where the ps lives in the case so that when I do find the
parts, I can just plug my home-made ps into the hole.

I appreciate any help.  BTW:  I would need to make arrangements off-list if
someone has a spare case.

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