ColecoVision

Development

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Introduction to sdcc

ColecoVision system

Playing music

Hardware

Homebrew kit

Software

libcv and libcvu

png2cv

png2cvs

abc2cvm

cvmtuning

compression utilities

Games

colecovision.eu

ColecoVision

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ColecoVision Homebrew kit

The Homebrew kits are available.

Homebrew kit CV

The ColecoVision Homebrew kit consist of all the parts needed to create two ColecoVision cartridges including cartridge cases, screws, pcbs, 32KB EPROMs, capacitors and logic chips.

It is available as Homebrew kit CV black (black cartridge case) and Homebrew kit CV red (red cartridge case).

The manual contains further information and assembly instructions.

Parts included in the homebrew kit

Homebrew kit CV prototype

This kit consists of an assembled pcb with socket, 3EPROMs, screws and a modified case. The EPROMS can be changed without a soldering iron.

Homebrew kit CV 24

This kit contains the materials needed to create 24 cartridges. It comes with OTP-EPROMs.

Pcbs

These are the pcbs used in the kits. They have a gold surface finish. The L1.1 can be used with DIL/DIP parts, which are easy to solder by hand.
24 L1.1

Cartridge case

The cartridge cases are made from polypropylene. Below you can see some drawings: Closed cartridge (drawing) Open cartridge (drawing)