News and Updates

Check out the newest Super ADAM 2026 and its predecessors!

As a newbie, using CVbasic mostly at the moment. I started with Tony Cruise book and tools then incorporated Amy Purple's (NewColeco) CV Paint Studio editor into my work flow. I was struggling to keep organized and manage the graphical side of the projects I want to tackle. So following the work on Trail Drive & BarnBuster, I stated working on an organization tool. Once thing led to another and here we are. I am sharing what I am currently using for my developement and manipulation. I am sure there are errors and improvements that can be made, so I appreciate any feedback as this tool evolves further. Check it out online. The manual is included on the page as a pdf. https://colecovisionadam.com/Coleco/tools/DV Screen Builder/DV_Screen_Builder.php

My next project..... A little Stampede meets Antartic Adventure :)

⏰ The wait is over. For years, the ADAM community has wondered about the ADAM System Final Test Module - that mysterious T-1638 unit glimpsed at in ebay photos and on AtariAge. Today we're releasing everything: Complete technical documentation Firmware disassembly & analysis Hardware schematics Operational theory One more piece of ADAM history, preserved forever.

Does anyone remember this Mystery Tub Of Coleco Expansion Cards that made its way to Uruguay??? Well we finally have the answers!!

I was able to finally find a Hanimex Pencil II, the computer with the ability to play ColecoVision games through expansion. Hope it's over seas travels are safe :)!!!

The computer that run the Holy Grail of expansion modules, now the search is on!!!!

Received a sealed CBS Electronics Video Games Window Sticker for the collection. Dont want to open it but looks prettry close to this image 🙂

A rare item for the Questar series of joysticks for the ColecoVision & ADAM now added to the Museum!!!!

Filling some gaps in my collection with these awesome titles!!! You can always see my wishlist at: https://www.colecovisionadam.com/collection/public_wishlist.php?user=5

All new details and updates to this section. Check it out.

Could be happening :)

In honor of the US Olympic Womens Team Win, I am sharing progress on another project. H2H Hockey!! Check it out with online Demo play..

Tom at Capital had a dream of expanding ADAM's capabilities and wanted to give us users the ability to use some of the High Speed Commodore Printers of the time. His solution, The C-Interface. We will dive into this great little device on the SmartForum.

MAIL CALL: If you were going to produce at the highest quality levels back in the day there was probably no better way than to order your DDP's direct from Loran. These wrapped and sealed DDP's are formatted and programmed with that manufactures software. Thought the individual sleeves say 90's they are standard ADAM 256k Center Directory DDP's. A great addition to the museum. Stay tunned on the SmartForum (https://forum.colecovisionadam.com/) where we will cover this manufactures hardware and software contributions to the ADAM. https://forum.colecovisionadam.com

Check out our progress and play a little online today!!!!

The Coleco ADAM community has lost one of its longest-serving and most dedicated members. Joe Blenkle, creator and webmaster of ColecoAdam.net, passed away on February 17, 2026. Joe was an ADAMite from the very beginning. He was active in the ADAM community since the computer's release in 1983 and never stopped contributing. For nearly three decades, he maintained ColecoAdam.net — "The ADAM Family Computer System" page — which he founded in 1997. The site became one of the most important preservation resources in the ADAM world, housing the complete digitized run of all 24 issues of Expandable Computer News (ECN), the beloved ADAM newsletter published by Sage Enterprises from 1984 to 1988. Joe received personal permission from the widow of ECN founder Darrell Sage to reproduce the newsletter's contents online, ensuring this vital piece of ADAM history would never be lost. Joe was himself a regular contributor to ECN and other ADAM publications during the 1980s, writing numerous software and game reviews that helped fellow ADAM owners make informed decisions about their purchases. The ADAM News Network described him as "an ADAMite from WAY BACK" and "an avid gamer" who contributed reviews throughout the early ADAM years. In more recent years, Joe became prolific in creating original multimedia disks for the ADAM — interactive presentations combining graphics and MIDI music that showcased what the humble 8-bit computer could still do. His output was remarkable: holiday-themed disks for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and the 4th of July, released year after year. He created trivia game volumes covering topics from Star Trek to James Bond, multimedia tributes to classic TV shows like Battlestar Galactica, The Invaders, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Space: 1999, and educational presentations on the U.S. space program. His very first multimedia effort, the Ghostbusters disk, went through multiple revisions over the years — a testament to his perfectionism and ongoing dedication. His most recent release, a Valentine's Day 2026 disk, was uploaded just weeks before his passing. Joe also preserved and made available the complete ADAM's Jukebox music collection, the Multimedia Utilities created by Chris Brayman, and maintained a comprehensive ADAM news section on his site that kept the community informed about new hardware from Lundy Electronics, the FujiNet project, and other developments keeping the ADAM alive in the 21st century. Joe proved that a small community, sustained by passionate individuals, can keep a platform alive and vibrant long after the manufacturer has gone. The ADAM community is smaller today without him, but immeasurably richer for everything he built and preserved. Rest in peace, Joe. The ADAM world will miss you.

Closing in some of the Gaps!! Which ones do you have that I dont?

A fine collection of German CV Titles arrived today from Europe in excellent condition!!! The international collection is coming together :)

With all the great new tools from Doug at MicroFox, I decided to combine them all into one boot cartridge to use on all my differently configured ADAM's. Progressing nicely!!!

MicroFox has now developed both EPROMS, and Cartridge Boot ROMS for these SASI drives allowing for multiple configurations!!!! Will boot the rare SmartMATE Program, a 2 Disk and 4 Disk Boot configuration allowing you to boot from Drives 3 & 4.

Check out the schematics and ADAM Data Drive Switch Box in the foreground being reviewed!! Not only did we go through numerous pieces of hardware and systems. MicroFox delivered an updated SASI Slot #2 card with a boot eprom that recognizes and boots from up to 4 disk drives in addition to the SASI Drive. More to come.............

A CIB copy of the German Release of this title!!!

I was able to acquire a rare Pink Edition of The Adventures of the Pink Panther. A great edition to the collection!!!

Thanks to Pascal for helping complete my collection of French Titles!!!

A rare publication arrived today from JerryG's the game collector and publiser of 2 bootleg ColecoVision games (Motorcross Racer & Tournament Tennis) .

Latest Release from ? 8-bit Milli Games ?. There is a fun reveal in this game of whats to come from this programmer. Just the same a fun game to play with may options, smooth flow and fun graphics and sound!!! Check it out!!

Just recieved a prototype copy of the Game Joe The Eskimo. THough it has been pulled from the 8-bit Milli Release schedule. It shows his continued evolution of graphics and programing abilities. Mabe some day this game will see a final revision and release. TBD

A newly Discoved CBS (UK) ADAM Sales Brouchure for your viewing Pleasure.

A Little Something New on the ADAM front: a CIB Canadian Address Book Filer and AutoDialer. Rare Find!!!!

All 3 versions of Fireworks Factory are now in the Collection!!!

Always fun to receive S.A. Bootleg/Hacks 🙂 Sometimes there are no changes and sometimes deep editing has been done to change the language in the games. Check Out the ROMS/Game play.

With todays (Red Box) delivery hopefully I have all the editions of Risky Rick 🙂 (Didn't show off the t-shirts that came with)

If only there had been an offical US Version of Super Action Soccer.

A few Other Cool Arrivals! 3 Demo's and 2 Full Games. Check them out live in the games section.

Some rare lab production games arrived!!! Check them out and play them online.

The museum has out grown its current storage space, so we are having to reconfigure and update to bigger shelving units!!! PREVIEW COMING SOON :)

Lundy Electronics has now cleaned and tested the ADAM Final Test Module and has entered the LIVE testing phase. It appears the units are all still operational. Stay up to date in the SmartFORUM as diagnostics progress!!!

Keep up to date in the SmartFORUM as we dive into this module and the software designed to use it.

Big news from the ADAM preservation community! We've brought back to life one of the rarest pieces of Coleco ADAM hardware ever made—a prototype SASI (SCSI) interface card designed by Mark Gordon of Micro Innovations in the early 1990s. The History: After Mark's successful Powermate IDE hard disk systems (the square black-fronted MI boxes many of you remember), he attempted to develop a SCSI-based storage solution for the ADAM. These SASI cards were prototyped but never released to the public. Whether Mark couldn't tame the physical SCSI drives of the era or couldn't get the head/cylinder/sector specs to cooperate with the ADAM remains a mystery. The Revival: We've solved the puzzle using modern technology! By mounting a BlueSCSI board (Blue Pill microprocessor + SD card) on top of Mark's original prototype cards, we now have fully functional SCSI-based hard disk storage for the ADAM. The software is derived from Mark's original Powermate code, modified to work with this new setup. What We Found: Two card versions: v1.0 (soldered jumper) and v2.0 (moveable jumper) One card includes an autoboot EPROM originally for the Powermate MFM system Card traces match the ADAMnet side of Mark's IDE interface cards Runs TDOS 4.5 and EOS just like the original Powermate units Think of it as a "mini Powermate"—the same way compact flash setups are miniaturized IDE units, this is a compact SCSI solution using Mark's proven software foundation. A full manual has been written in the style of the original Micro Innovations documentation. Another piece of ADAM history preserved! 📚 #ColecoADAM #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #MicroInnovations #Preservation #8bit #BlueSCSI #SCSI #ComputerHistory

As we enter 2026 we are headed towards the ColecoVisions 45th anniversary!! What are you thoughts on this logo to represent this milestone?