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    Now that I have everything set up and running great, I figured I'd share my impressions on the 8-bit. I am completely new to the unit...and the games to some degree (I have played most of these games on other systems/computers), and I must say...I am completely blown away! All of the classics I have tested so far are very faithful ports, with excellent graphics and sound. I was a big C64 person back in the early & mid eighties, and these games seem to *feel* better. They definitely feel more responsive, that is for sure. You guys and gals that have been using this computer (400/800/XL/XE) from the start must have really enjoyed it. I can't believe I missed out on how revolutionary this computer was, but in an odd twist, I get to experience it like I just purchased it last week (which I did). I love it...

  5. Posted · Edited by zektor800

    What verson of APE are you using? Did you run the APE Configuration Wizard? What did it say? -Larry

     

     

    Very latest version. I just registered and Steven sent it to me. The config wizard runs through just fine, but I do see this in the log window after APE starts:

     

    [Debug 1] Unable to determine port base address

    [status] Serial port COM3 opened sucessfully. APE is ready.

     

     

    Port base address? It *seems* like the device is communicating correctly...except for the non-loading of the atr images. I just don't get it...

  6. Posted

    Good, red light should be on always, this indicate Atari SIO energy transfer is correct.

     

    The first time happens when you turn on the Atari, the middle green light flashes very quickly, after a few seconds turns off.

     

    With APE for Windows, you only need to mount a bootable ATR image in Drive 1. After that, you can use the Atari as you have a drive drive with the proper diskette.

     

    If you get success connection, both green lights flashes showing data is transfering from PC to Atari.

     

    Don't forget to remove the Basic Cartridge before you boot.

     

     

    I have no carts in the system at all. I have tried to mount dozens of ATR images....I'm sure most (if not all) of them are bootable. But it just does not boot...ugh

  7. Posted

    I am a *complete* newbie to this, as the following will show. I just recieved my Atari 800 today, and I already had Atarimax's SIO2PC interface and had registered APE. I also purchased a 16550 UART PCI serial card (SIIG) and have that installed. APE sees the serial card, and the interface powers on (red LED) and one of the green leds flashes for a few seconds when the A800 is powered on. Now I am at the memo prompt. I mounted an atr file before power on...I was assuming the Atari would just boot the disk? Or do I have to manually load somehow? I just want to get a game to run before the night is through :) Like I said, I am completely new to this :)

     

    On another note, I ended up getting two 800's and one 800XL. One of the 800's is fine, and so is the XL. The other 800 however has a big problem. The system powers on, but the keyboard does not function at all. Any ideas?

     

    Thanks!

  11. Posted

    But, with MyIDE, you do not have the ability to back up original floppy disks to images, or re-create these disks from the images? Or am I wrong here? If I am right, this would be a definitive reason to own the SIO2PC interface.

     

    I see how the cart can be (is) an effective way to store and boot the media. It really does sound great. I will most likely probe this method some time down the road for sure. For now, everything I am setting up here is right next to the PC and the TV, and I just think it will be quite convenient to simply select images on the PC, power the A800, and run a game. It sure sounds pretty awesome to me.

     

    Again, disk images are the only one's I want to play "illegally". I am a collector at heart, and a solid collection of cartridges down the road is just as appealing to me.

     

    I think (for now) the SIO2PC method is choice for me. Putz around with disk images (and back up the hundreds coming to me), meanwhile try to expand a cartridge collection for nostalgic purposes.

  12. Posted · Edited by zektor800

    I originally got into this to *collect carts*. That is, official classic games cartridges. I need the collection in my life, so these will not be games that I will not multicart or otherwise.

     

    I did go the SIO2PC route mainly because I enjoy the games that were floppy exclusive, but do not trust the media. I wanted a solution that would allow me to enjoy floppy titles "forever", and be able to back up current floppy disks I own. This works.

     

    While I do now understand exactly how MyIDE is working, and it is cool, it really is not a requirement for me at preset. No sweat keeping the Atari connected to the PC...1.79mhz meets 3.4Ghz! :)

  13. Posted · Edited by zektor800

    Welcome!

     

    If you do find any un-archived disks, and want to donate dumps to Atarimania, you know where to come.

     

    :)

     

     

    Ohh, if any of it is unarchived, I am donating it all. I am not one of those "hoarders" :)

     

    I will certainly have to look into the MyIDE device. Can you give a scenario in which this would be required? I was under the assumption that it was basically a flash cart to allow the playback of 8-bit rom images...but apparently I am wrong (and new to this). I already purchased the SIO2PC interface, as well as registered APE. Just waiting on the rest of the goods and equipment. Haven't been this excited since the day I brought home the 2600 :) I can't wait to get started...

  14. Posted

    I was actually known here as simply "zektor", but I forgot my password (it has been awhile) and the email system does not seem to be working for me...possibly I even had an old email address at that time.

     

    Anyway, I re-registered and wanted to say "hi". I am not new in the least to Atari (been a collector of the VCS/5200/Jag for a long time, and actually sold a one of a kind proto to this site's owner), but I AM new to the 8-bits.

     

    I did have an XEGS way back (purchased it new at Kay-Bee) but did not have it for long, or any peripherals for it for that matter. I have been thinking about the 400 and 800 series for many years, and finally made the plunge and purchased a whole slew of Atari 8-bit goods. Two 800's one 800XL, one 400, one Happy 1050, two 810's, an Atarimax SIO2PC interface, 400 disks, about two dozen carts....just a whole lot of retro computing.

     

    I was extremely intrigued with how SIO2PC works, and cannot wait to give this a go. If any of the 400 disks I have coming are unarchived, I now have the tools to perform this task. Giving eternal life to floppies is something I feel great about doing :)

     

    I have played many titles for the 8-bit through emulation...wow. TONS of excellent titles here. I was a C64 >NUT< in the day, and now I think I may become an Atari 8-bit nut. Everything looks so good.

     

    I have spoken with a few nice people from this "scene", and they have been very helpful. So, just saying "hi", and glad to be a part of it all :)

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