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Title: SOLD - TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: granz on Jun 24, 2026, 06:01 PM
As per the title, this is an entire set, excepting the Monitor.

Included items are:

Since I do not have a composite monitor, nor the time or energy to test, this system is offered as untested.

The Color Computer 2 systems that have been on eBay have been selling for $150 and up, for just the computers themselves. I would like to get about $350 (plus shipping) for this set, but as always my Savage//Chats friends get lower rates.  :D Is anyone interested in this?
Title: Re: TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: granz on Jun 27, 2026, 04:38 PM
Since this is supposed to be a home control system, I decided to throw in a couple of my X-10 modules. So...


* These items were tested by setting them to known addresses, and testing the appliance modules with a small desk fan, and the lamp modules with a small LED desk lamp. The desk lamp did have a light glow when off, but fully bright when turned on. I don't know if that is because of leakage due to the low-power LED, or the modules are not working correctly.
Title: Re: TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 29, 2026, 02:57 PM
I'm am super interested in buying it. I don't have the money now but paid day is Wednesday if you don't mine waiting.
Title: Re: TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 03:22 PM
Quote from: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 29, 2026, 02:57 PMI'm am super interested in buying it. I don't have the money now but paid day is Wednesday if you don't mine waiting.
I can certainly wait that long, no troubles. How much are you able to give for the set?
Title: Re: TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 06:15 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 24, 2026, 06:01 PMSince I do not have a composite monitor, nor the time or energy to test, this system is offered as untested.
I just wanted to make sure that you know about this. Only the X-10 appliance, and lamp, modules are tested, nothing else.
Title: Re: TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 29, 2026, 08:47 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 03:22 PM
Quote from: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 29, 2026, 02:57 PMI'm am super interested in buying it. I don't have the money now but paid day is Wednesday if you don't mine waiting.
I can certainly wait that long, no troubles. How much are you able to give for the set?
Quote from: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 06:15 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 24, 2026, 06:01 PMSince I do not have a composite monitor, nor the time or energy to test, this system is offered as untested.
I just wanted to make sure that you know about this. Only the X-10 appliance, and lamp, modules are tested, nothing else.
I could do $300 if that works for you? I did notice that, my TV is has RCA connectors so I figures I could test it on there. If any of it isn't working I'm welling to put in a lot of work to get it working. This is a dream deal I wanted a CoCo but all that other stuff is a real dream. While I was looking the CoCo up to see if I remembered right about capitalizing both c's I found colorcomputerarchive.com.
Title: Re: TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 08:57 PM
Quote from: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 29, 2026, 08:47 PMI could do $300 if that works for you?
That will work. I'll bring it over tomorrow.

Quote from: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 29, 2026, 08:47 PMI did notice that, my TV is has RCA connectors so I figures I could test it on there. If any of it isn't working I'm welling to put in a lot of work to get it working.
That might be enough. Unfortunately, as far as I know, most modern TVs do not have RCA connectors, so yours may accept composite input. Cool!

Quote from: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 29, 2026, 08:47 PMThis is a dream deal I wanted a CoCo but all that other stuff is a real dream. While I was looking the CoCo up to see if I remembered right about capitalizing both c's I found colorcomputerarchive.com.
I sure hope that you can get it working.

That game (Dragons of Daggorath) was written by one of the guys who presented at the Tandy Assembly that I attended in 2024. It was really cool hearing him talk about writing the first game sold by Radio Shack. When you get your CoCo running, I would like to watch you play it - and maybe try it myself.
Title: Re: TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 Home Control Set - Untested
Post by: Steelcitygamer8 on Jun 30, 2026, 09:39 AM
Quote from: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 08:57 PMThat will work. I'll bring it over tomorrow.
Okay awesome!

Quote from: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 08:57 PMThat might be enough. Unfortunately, as far as I know, most modern TVs do not have RCA connectors, so yours may accept composite input. Cool!
It has component for sure and I'm pretty certain it has composite too.

Quote from: granz on Jun 29, 2026, 08:57 PMI sure hope that you can get it working.

That game (Dragons of Daggorath) was written by one of the guys who presented at the Tandy Assembly that I attended in 2024. It was really cool hearing him talk about writing the first game sold by Radio Shack. When you get your CoCo running, I would like to watch you play it - and maybe try it myself.
Oh that's pretty awesome! When I read that, that game was include I was like that's awesome I can't wait to play it. I'd be happy to have you watch and try it.