[Coco] Introducing the next generation of Color Computer, the CoCo-X

[Bill Gunshannon]

While everyone seems hot on this kickstarter thing I feel it is
necessary to point out the fact that I supported one of these
kickstart projects last year.  It attained its goal, supposedly
started with projected delivery of December 2012.  As of this
point I have seen nothing and visits to the site have no current
date when people can actually expect to get anything.
Caveat Emptor.  :-(

bill



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> The CoCo-X project was rejected by KickerStarter.com. It was my fault, I
> did not give enough information for the category that this project is
> part of. I have re-submitted it with much more detailed information and
> hopefully it will get approved this time. I will sent out another email
> when I hear back from them.
> Â 
> Gary Becker
>
> From: Gary Becker <Gary_L_Becker at yahoo.com>
> To: "coco at maltedmedia.com" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:11 PM
> Subject: Introducing the next generation of Color Computer, the CoCo-X
>
>
>
>
> I just finished entering a project into KickStarter.com. This project is
> to develop the next generation Color Computer, the CoCo-X. This project
> develop a replacement main board for an existing Color Computer 3 case.
> The main board would include an FPGA to implement the Color Computer
> circuitry. As with the CoCo3FPGA, the max speed would depend on the chosen
> FPGA, the goal would be to run at least 20 MHz. The main board would also
> include an optional socket that would fit a 6x09E processor for users that
> needed cycle accurate computing. The speed would be reduced to match the
> processor in the socket. The main board would also include most of the
> original Color Computer 3’s original IO ports. The expansion slot would
> be implemented, but speed would be limited while accessing the slot. This
> first generation of main board will implement the Color Computer 3 basics.
> In the future, upgrades to the FPGA code to implement an extended feature
> set will be
>  available.
>
> Here is a list of planned IO ports:
>
> CoCo3 Keyboard
> Bit Banger / RS232 port
> PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse port
> Expansion slot
> CoCo3 RGB and/or VGA
> Joystick ports
> Stereo Sound
>
> If this project is to get started, your support will be needed. For the 30
> days after KickStarter approves the project, the site will allow people to
> pledge money to fund the project. No money will be charged until the
> minimum funding limit is reached. There are two levels of funding. For a
> $25 pledge, you will receive a "Powered By CoCo-X" sticker. For a pledge
> of $250, you will receive one of the first replacement main boards to
> install into you own Color Computer 3 case.
>
> There have been discussions of the next generation of Color Computer for
> many years. A real alternative is finally here. But this can only happen
> with your help. I set the funding level low enough that it is doable, but
> high enough to get the component prices in range. The funding level might
> still seem high, but it does not seem to be worth getting started for
> less. It is all up to you. If you think this is the next generation of
> Color Computer, then show it and pledge. I will send out one more message
> as soon as the project is approved and funding begins.
>
> Gary Becker
>
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Bill Gunshannon          |  de-moc-ra-cy (di mok' ra see) n.  Three wolves
billg999 at cs.scranton.edu |  and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.
University of Scranton   |
Scranton, Pennsylvania   |         #include <std.disclaimer.h>