[Coco] A new idea for a CoCoSDC expander

[S Klammer]

I may have to try that gin and tonic method sometime ;)

That is a good idea.  Utilizing the ground lugs for some (minor) extra
support... could also do your(?) "double down" idea via a very short ribbon
(and a custom case) so that you have a flat square on the right hand side
for any external connections... without going as far out as a FD500.

Shain
On Oct 14, 2014 3:43 PM, "Nick Marentes" <nickma2 at optusnet.com.au> wrote:

> Since we have decided that adding a header for expansion to the CoCoSDC is
> out of the question, I've been giving some thought of other avenues for
> adding expansion hardware to a CoCo without using a MultiPak.
>
> A few gins and tonic later and I've had a eureka moment!
>
> Currently, the CoCoSDC is designed to fit into a Tandy FD502 controller
> cartridge case.
>
> What if it were to be put in a Tandy FD500 controller cartridge case (or
> any other long cartridge case such as Mark Marlett's SuperIDE cases which
> he has 300 spare)?
>
> Then an expansion board could be designed to fit between the CoCo edge
> connector and the CoCoSDC. This expansion board would be small acting as a
> wedge between the CoCo and the SDC within the larger cartridge but may be
> enough for a microcontroller to add extra functionality... such as my dream
> of an improved sound system for the CoCo (or RS-232, USB etc).
>
> All in one self contained cartridge, without the need for a multipak.
>
> Brilliant? I thought so.   :)
>
> Nick
>
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