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New project: Commodore Colt

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coonsgm
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New project: Commodore Colt

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As an old computer collector addict, I'm paraphrasing a message from one of my best "dealers".

"Hey bub, wanna buy a Commodore Colt? It's a Commodore PC, right. I'll even throw in an Atari ST....."

Well maybe he didn't say it that way, but that's how I heard it.
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Preliminary testing shows about 18 ohms between the 5v line and ground. While there is some battery damage, I've beeped out all the traces in the damaged area and they seem good (at least for now). My first guess is a tantalum that has failed open maybe? Anyone else worked on a Colt that has some ideas?

Anyway, I expect this will be a longer-term project. Looks good though and even came with the original keyboard and some documentation.
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Re: New project: Commodore Colt

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Very nice, I'd be interested to see what it looks like inside.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
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Re: New project: Commodore Colt

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I don't think that would have been sold outside the USA I imagine. It doesn't really fit Commodore Germany's style.
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