[Coco] loading programs via cassette interface

[Keith Monahan]

Michael,

I don't have that cable. I'm sure I can find pinouts online. Schematics 
look like it's pin 2 for gnd(bottom center, opposite tab) and pin 4 
(immediately clockwise from 2) maybe? Not sure what CASSND is. Maybe 
Cassette IN Data?

The problem for me always seems to be availability. Sure someone has 
done all the hard work, but can I buy the darn thing?

I'll email Ed.

Thanks,
Keith


On 12/15/2021 2:43 PM, michaelkline704 wrote:
> Hi Keith,
> 
> Ideally, you will want to load/save programmes through the cassette 
> port. If you don't have the cable, one can be made up.
> 
> You can contact Ed Snider directly and see if he has any MPIs available, 
> that he hasn't yet made available to order from his website. Even the 
> mini MPI (2 port) at $75 will allow you to connect your SDC and 
> Sound/Speech Pak together.
> 
> Michael
> 
> 
> Sent from my Galaxy
> 
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Keith Monahan via Coco <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Date: 12/15/21 13:16 (GMT-06:00)
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Cc: Keith Monahan <keith at techtravels.org>
> Subject: [Coco] loading programs via cassette interface
> 
> Hi there,
> 
> Recently back to the CoCo community after a cool 35 or so years.
> 
> I'm trying to play around with a Speech and Sound Cartridge. Looking
> through the manual, it seems to take quite a few commands to get that
> setup to actually do anything.
> 
> Since my card slot is taken, my CoCoSDC, which I have to unbox and
> really play with --- won't help me here.
> 
> Is there a way using sound card output to transmit programs via a sound
> card and then CLOAD them in?
> 
> I can certainly google, and have done so, but I'm not sure what the
> ideal current solution is.
> 
> Ideally I can use modern keyboard/mouse editor to key in programs,
> convert them to audio, playing using Audacity or similar, CLOAD on the
> coco, and away I go. Or is there a better way? Using an emulator?
> 
> The prices on these multipak interfaces seem absurd to me, and modern
> recreations are unavailable. Is there any other solution to using
> multiple carts simultaneously(sharing the bus of course) ?
> 
> Thanks,
> Keith
> 
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