mr. engino

I was kinda hoping I could code my own, but I guess this'll do. I don't suppose there's an English translation? I'm not fluent in German.

I'm currently writing programs to use the Atari 8-bit emulator like a crude graphing calculator. While I figured out how to make graphs appear on the screen, I have some trouble with connecting the plotted points together to get a better sense of what I'm looking at. Drawto seems to be the correct command to use, but it doesn't always work out on every function I plot out; sometimes it works, and other times it causes a numerical overflow error trying to plot a number too big for the limited screen dimensions. Is there a trick to getting the points connected together that isn't super dependent on the function I define?

Upon further investigation, I stand deeply corrected. I thank you for your information, and I apologize for any inconveniences.

I don't have one, and I'm going to guess you can't download one without some serious legal issues. Also, I forgot to clarify I'm using Xformer 10, which is far from old.

I've been messing around in Xformer with Atari BASIC, and I finally managed to write some interesting code. How do I save the program to a virtual disk? I created a blank disk for this, but after inputting the correct save command, I get 'error -130'. What do I do?

Ok, good to know! I only asked as I had this weird daydream of 2 new ssb characters that represented Atari; a Mr. Game&watch-esque one for the 2600, and another 3d character for the ST.

I know for a fact that 3d games do exist for the ST (3D galax being the only known example), but I wonder, just what exactly is the st capable of with 3d, in terms of games and demoscene?(And other stuff too)

Just read the post, very interesting! Just thinking that the 2600 can have more features via expansions just keeps making it more and more awesome! So the TIA can be used as a 4 bit DAC? This actually gives me an idea for some demoscene, though I've no way nor knowledge to develop and implement it; and even if I did, my 2600 doesn't work right now... As for question #4, I was trying to ask if sound based expansions could be added to TIA tracker for advanced music, in a way similar to the expansions you can use in FamiTracker, though I do understand the possible issues of nonstandard expansions.

Up until now I've never really thought about how Pitfall II had both the soundtrack and the sound effects at the same time. A quick lookup on wikipedia says that the game uses a special chip to give better graphics as well as sound, in a sense it's like the expansion chips for the NES to give it more sound options, or the Super FX chip for the SNES. While I doubt any other official games used an expansion chip for the 2600, it does raise some interesting questions, of which I will list four: 1) how does the chip work and what did it do? 2) would other similar expansions be possible? 3) are there any homebrew games that use an expansion chip of sorts? and lastly, but kinda optionally, 4) Can this kind of functionality be added to TIA tracker?

ok. that fixed the problem. thanks!

intel core i7

I found out rather recently that beepi, the atari st/falcon emulator for the raspberry pi, has a pc version. I figured I'd give it a try, but I got this error at boot-up on virtualbox: This kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU. Unable to boot - please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU. Here's the thing though, I already knew the solution to this problem; just go to BIOS and activate hardware virtualization. The problem here is that that option was ALREADY ENABLED, even before going to the BIOS menu! Any help appreciated!

just got around to reading these. Interesting suggestions; but I'm gonna shy away from emulators, as they just don't have the same appeal as a physical, dedicated machine. Totally forgot about the firebee, as I looked that one up a while ago! I think I will give the beepi a go, as I'm expecting a pi3 for Christmas!

While I and many others have a hankering for an atari st to mess around with, I have noticed that finding original hardware that is still in working condition to not only be pricey, but also a rarity (although I have found several 8-bit systems on ebay, as of 12/2017); especially if you want a set complete with monitor, keyboard, and mouse along with the system itself. It seems, however, that there are a select few other computers from years past that have had a 'remake' of sorts, (case-in-point, https://www.specnext.com/) which has left me wondering: are there any modernized atari st systems that not only exist, but are still available for purchase? (second question: can the same be said for the atari 8-bit systems too?)

I think I found the config, going to try deleting it and see if that works. edit: yup, I found it.