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This utility displays the START, END, and EXEC addresses of a disk, or cassette based machine code program loaded into the Dragon's memory. Two versions are supplied, one for programs loaded from floppy disk (PEEKBIN), and one for programs loaded from cassette (PEEKCAS). First you must type in the f...

The actual URL's are:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZO2758S7
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RWO38U64

I downloaded the Wave files, but the recordings are not suitable. DC reports "?IO Error: Block checksum failure".

Regards,
Steve

I look forward to their release.

Regards,
Steve

The CoCo 3 is designed to work in 65497 mode with fully operational RAM refresh, and video display. I could be wrong, but I don't think POKE65495 would work, because the BASIC operating system is copied to RAM at startup. EDIT: It has now been confirmed that POKE65495,0 has no effect on the CoCo 3. ...

Information for people new to the Tandy CoCo, and Dragon computers. Commands to load and run cassette based games and utilities: CLOAD (Cassette Load) and RUN for BASIC programs. CLOADM (Cassette Load Machine Code) and EXEC for Machine Code programs. Notes: 1. For most games you won't need to use EX...

The double speed pokes are explained here for people who are new to the Tandy CoCo, and Dragon computers. POKE65495,0 or POKE&HFFD7,0 - Double speed for all code in ROM (BASIC/Cartridge), and I/O operations. POKE65494,0 or POKE&HFFD6,0 - Resets to normal speed. POKE65497,0 or POKE&HFFD9,0 - Double s...

A few more games for you to try. Ninja Warrior Invaders Revenge Danger Ranger Crazy Painter SuperKid Juniors Revenge Lunar Rover Patrol MegaBug MinedOut Pedro Phantom Slayer Robin Hood RacerBall Shock Trooper Vultures UGH! Storm Arrows Frogger Doodle Bug Plus Cuthbert in the Mines Sharks 3D OXO Airb...

Thanks Rob. Please post any other useful hints/tips, or utilities you write it the future.

Regards,
Steve

To start a ROM based cartridge game with the auto-start disabled, type in EXEC49152 (and press the ENTER key) at the BASIC command prompt.

Some games are recorded in two or more parts on the same side of the cassette.