DistantStar001 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 (edited) I was recently given a bunch of old mac software, along with an Atari LightPen (complete in box). Obviously, this was the highlight of this hull, however I don't know anything about it. It did come with a cartridge, but I don't have an Atari computer to test it with. As you can see below, it's not in the best of condition (having fallen apart, and all), but all the peaces seem to be here. My questions is what does anyone know about this? I've looked online, but aside from a quick commercial demonstration from Alan Alda, I really haven't found anything. Also can I just glue this thing back together? Edited May 12, 2018 by DistantStar001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox-1 / mnx Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 It basically is a lightgun, but smaller. The tip houses a small LDR that you need to point to a TV tube. The LDR "reads" the pixels projected by the Atari. Because the Atari exactly knows where each pixel is, it also knows the location of where the pen is pointing by detecting the pixel and feed the data to the joystick port. The cartridge is probably MicroIllustrator. It's to draw pictures with the light pen. b.t.w, it doesn't work on LED and/or LCD screens. It requires a real tube screen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hello guys Not just a tube-TV, it needs to be 60 or 50 Hz (depending on where you live). 100Hz TV's won't work and neither will faster ones. Sincerely Mathy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.