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Can a percom at-88 drive be set to id 2? I did a look and search with no luck. When in a chain with say an atari 810 drive. They always tell the atari 810 drive to be ID 2 or above. I'm trying to use a sio to usb adapter to boot via id1 (that works fine) then use the at-88 drive as id 2 for some testing. I'm pretty sure the drive is fine. But, before I go archiving rare data disks. I want to make sure it is okay. So the idea is boot the atari using the sio disk 1 and then make a dos image to disk 2 on the Percom drive. Using a new good blank disk. Once that all checks out. I'm good to go. Thanks, Josh

I'm slowly working on it. Budget needs to be recovered from the holidays. Going to do a SIO cable to usb. But, I do have a 5.1/2" pc floppy drive that is 1.2. I can use that maybe if somebody has the software? I was reading I can use a pc floppy drive. Thanks, Josh

Finally got around to testing the system. No go at first but had a glimmer of light. Black screen, green screen, and beeps. Simple cleaning all the cards (they was really nasty) finally brought it back to life. All the chips on the inside is nice and clean. They are all socket and look brand new. Unlike my Apple II plus when I got it. I'm sorry I didn't take in pictures of the hidden processor? card in the back. Only keys on the keyboard was a tad stubborn. But the more you used they they worked right out. I was not to impressed with the keyboard cable. Luckily I have had experience with that style before. So time and patience. Also cleaned up the disintegrated foam. Still not sure what I want to do with the system yet. Also I need to check but the av cable I ordered for it I think is wrong. The auction didn't say anything special. But, I'm pretty sure it is not hooked up to composite. Just a fuzzy black / white picture. Lucky the rf box worked great. Have a good day, Josh

I was wondering about that. I know with apple II about two companies mfg a 8" disk drive controller. But I got a Percom drive system with the atari I just picked up. They have an option to simply plug in other 5.1/2" drives. If they are standard (shugart?) when I don't wee why a cable mod wouldn't work. Now the question would be mod the software to use more sectors to get more space out of the disk

Scratch Golf. Just a common game.

Okay I got the items listed. Thank You, Josh My E-Bay Seller link is: https://www.ebay.com/usr/ussexplorer0fzk

I tested and found some horrible news. Non of the indy 500, tennis paddles and joysticks are for sale. Yes, I know the paddles need to be serviced. But, I don't want to sell them until I know I have a good set. As for the joysticks. They was all bad or needing service except for 1. Go figure. Now on to the good news Atari #1 Works Atari #2 Works Atari #3 Works Atari #4 The one with the dirt. Does not work and the switch feels horrible. So I'm not surprised. What was tested. Left joystick port with games. Then all the switches. Some worked better than others but as expected. These all need to be serviced. Just keep that in mind. My next post will be when I get them listed on ebay. Thanks, Josh

Six Switcher not for sale. Just for drooling or what not.

2nd Sears Telegames Modified

Sears Tele-Games Dirt included.

Atari 4 Switcher #2

Atari 4 switcher

Game Gear with 2 games

Sega Saturn with Controller

First up misc pics.