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Any idea what this is? Genlock Message Generator.ATARI130XE BASED?+multiplexer You are looking at a Channel Plus Genlock message generator from Multiplex Technology INC, it is model number GLM-1.00, and appears to be based on an ATARI 130XE computer system. Also included is a multiplexer module. The instructions say that the GLM1.00 provides an overlay of changing or fixed messages over any video source ie.satellite reciever,VCR,CCTV camera or computer. The Multiplexer that is included is a multi-channel, frequency-agile modulator system with a built-in loop-through combiner-it will accept video inputs from VCR's,videodisk players,satellite recievers and CCTV cameras:- there are 3 video inputs with corresponding left and right audio inputs, and there is also an "ftype" output and antenna plug on the back of the multiplexer. I have not thoroughly tested this unit as i do not have the time to connect everything together, however the computer powers on with a red light visible-but this may not indicate a working unit so it is being sold as UNTESTED. I am not sure if this is straight out based on an atari 130XE, but it is very similar(except that the RF port is not used). There are a few cables included as well as a switch box of sorts(as the picture shows).Power supplies for both the computer unit and the multiplexer are included.

Hi Foebane, Yes the High Score on PP was a bit of a joke isn't it? And also the way they fast forwarded the game. Even my 6-year old son picked that up. :-) But then it is a movie right? Also, there was another appearance of the 800XL (and the 1050 drive) when DARYL was back at the lab/base, where he was playing Missile Command and a Space Invaders-like game (not sure what it was). I should capture that scene and post it here.

Hi all, Just finished watching D.A.R.Y.L. on DVD and I was happy to see an Atari 800XL appearance in the movie. I then did a search on the net for an Atari 8-bit movie list but can't seem to find one. Any more movies I should check out? Cheers, Don

Thanks Stephen. The monitor does not have any model number (it is an Atari re-badged monitor here in Australia). The only numbers I can refer to are the numbers in the back label which is 900 001015. I am just hoping someone has seen a similar RGB monitor (Amiga or Apple perhaps) that has the same 15-pin input.

I think a standard 15-pin VGA port is one with 3 rows of 5 pins. This one has two rows of 8 and 7 pins. I'll check with Best Electronics anyway.

Hi all, I am building a monitor cable for my STe for an Atari monitor that I found a while back. I don't know the model of the monitor but it has an RGB input that has 15-pins that is made up of 2 rows (the top row having 8 pins and the bottom row having 7 pins). It is a bit different to the 9-pin SC1435 and to the 13-pin SC1224. To start, I'm thinking of buying an ST monitor cable that has the 13-pin on one end and cut off the one on the other end. I would then buy a 15-pin adapter and guess where the pins are gonna go. Does anyone know of any RGB monitor with the same 15-pin input that I can at least pattern (rather than guessing) the RGB pinouts? Also, where's a good place to buy an ST monitor cable? TIA. Don

Hi all, Here's my latest find. It's an Atari monitor with chroma/luma inputs. I couldn't find any documentation on this on the web and there is no mention of it even on the FAQs. Haven't tried it on my 130XE yet as I think the stock 800XL does not have chroma output. I am thinking if this works then I could share the monitor with my 1040STe as it has a 15-pin RGB input as well. I'm guessing it's just a rebadged monitor by Atari in Australia. Anyone know of any monitor with similar inputs? Cheers, Don

Wow, it'll be interesting to see if this works. The 1064 adds 48k to the 600XL's 16K to make it 64K. So if this does work then that would make the 800XL have 112K.

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Hi jetset, It's a generic USB to serial cable I found in one of those computer flea markets. Got it for AUD25 I think? Some info on my setup. I used it on my Acer Travelmate 240 laptop, Celeron 1.6Ghz, WinXP Home with USB2.0 (although I think the USB-to-serial cable was only 1.1). APE was running on a Command window. The only thing I had to setup in APE was to specify the address of the serial port (created from the USB-to-serial cable). Then plugged it in into my 130XE. Let me know if you need more info. Cheers, Don

I think this guy in NZ had the same idea. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Gaming/Other/auct...on-23622119.htm

Hi all, I've been searching the web for a while but I can't seem to find a website that talks about collecting ST games or a rarity guide of some sort. I've been following some eBay auctions on ST games and games like Escape From Money Island and the Leisure Lary games demand the highest. Any related info on collecting ST games is appreciated. TIA, Don

Hi guys, I'm from Sydney. My collection includes: Atari 8-bit: Atari 130XE (2) Atari XEGS (2) Atari 800XL Atari 1050 Disk Drive Atari XC12 Program Recorder Atari 1010 Program Recorder Atari XF551 Disk Drive - broken About 60 carts and various diskettes, tapes, books, magazines and manuals. Atari ST: Atari 1040STe (4MB) Atari SC1435 Monitor About 25 original disks and various diskettes, books, magazines and manuals.

The function keys are grouped together if that's what you were asking. When I unscrewed the back of the keyboard, the function keys were separated from the "real" keyboard. I was thinking maybe it's something to do with the mylar that's sandwiched in the keyboard. I mean it only takes a spring to push the contacts in the mylar right? So when I push the SELECT, it could be inadvertently pushing the contacts for START. That's my assumption anyway so I could be wrong. Or maybe I just need a new set of keyboards. In addition to this problem, I've lost the spring on the HELP key (not that I use it) and the function keys lost the skin/protector so it has all the scratches in it. If anyone has any spare keyboard that they're willing to donate I'll happily pay for shipping. TIA, Don

Hi guys, Having some problems with my Atari 800XL's function keys. When I press SELECT, the game starts so it seems the START key is also being pressed. I opened up the keys and unscrewed the back of the keybaord and did some cleaning/vacuuming but this didn't solve the problem. Any ideas? Thanks, Don

Hi guys, I'm also thinking of getting a Monitor Master to go along with my 1040STe. IIRC, the STe had an RF modulator built in. Does that mean that I can then hook up the 1040STe with any TV or even the Commodore 1084s monitors? Cheers, Don

Hi guys, If you have a spare (working) Atari 800XL and you are in Australia, please drop me a line. Power supply is optional but if you have another spare, even better. If wanting to trade, I have a few spare carts: Galaxian, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Missile Command, Defender, Pole Position and River Raid. Cheers, Don

@davidcalgary29: Do you know where I can find a tutorial how to upgrade an XF551 to a 3.5" drive? Thanks.

Yeah send in the list. I wouldn't mind getting an original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle or Double Dragon if the shop has it.

@Nubian Atari ST games occasionally pop-up at ebay.com.au. You can find originals and some bootlegs (selling as blanks, of course). If you do a search for Atari ST now (at ebay.com.au), you'd find a number of ST games. Just make sure you don't bid where I'm currently the high bidder.

Hi guys, At the markets, I just noticed there's a lot of 9-pin Sega gamepads / arcade sticks. Can they be used with the XL/XE? Regards, Don P.S. I just scored a brand new 7800 Proline joystick and it looks good on my 130XE. Although I read in the ST forum that they should not be used with Atari ST. I wonder why.

BOLD looks cool. Can't wait!

At least the Atari label is still alive (as opposed to a C64, Amiga, etc). It gives me great joy whenever I go to a video games store and see the Atari logo. Now if I can only get a t-shirt with an Atari logo...

Anyone else have a spare STM-1 mouse that they're willing to send if I pay the postage? Let me know. Don

Hi guys, Can I use an Atari Megafile 44 (as shown in the link below) with an Atari 1040STe? Can you tell me more info about the Atari Megafile 44? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...MEBWA%3AIT&rd=1 Thanks, Don