[What is the purpose of this on my 600XL]

Please disregard, I found this posting.

 

[What is the purpose of this on my 600XL]

I was having issues with my keyboard. I removed this and it seems fine. Why the resistors on the keyboard connection?
 

[NTSC core for VBXE?]

52 minutes ago, Piotr D. Kaczorowski said:

 

ATR image for SpartaDOS X containing the files fc.com and v2x126a3.rbf.  This is basic core with NTSC palette, without 320KB Rambo and for the latest VBXE 2.0 oraz 2.1 boards.  

 

Works! Thanks

[Fujinet for Apple II, FujiApple customized tiny sized version]

On 12/21/2022 at 5:52 AM, masteries said:

@JGRAHAM2 , @rkindig , @bertrand59 , @pedgarcia , @magnusfalkirk

 

Your FujiApple have been sent, in case of rkindig, also an Atari ST/E hard disk unit is present in the package

 

You have a message with tracking number and how to information,

I have it and it is working! 
Thanks!

[Fujinet for Apple II, FujiApple customized tiny sized version]

I am interested. I am in the US.

Thanks!

[TK-II-STEREO Board (Incorporates Dual Pokey, U-Switch, PS/2 Dual Keyboard)]

On 3/1/2022 at 5:59 PM, Peri Noid said:

Just remove the PIC chip. It's not needed for stereo. Actually you can remove almost everything except for Pokey sockets and control wires for stereo. I have such a config in one of my units. 

What is absolutely needed to use this only for the stereo mod? I am building one like that and would like to only install the needed components. I’ll build a fully functional one later.

Thanks!

[PAL 800XL in the US]

I installed the UAV and now S-Video does display color.

[PAL 800XL in the US]

Just now, x=usr(1536) said:

Possibly.  Logic dictates that it should, but there's no good way of knowing what path S-Video actually takes compared to composite without trying it.  Give it a shot, see what happens

Will do, I think I’ll install the UAV along with a U1MB. 

[PAL 800XL in the US]

17 hours ago, chevymad said:

Before I discovered that my vizio lcd tv will work with pal 50hz signal, I was using one of these convertors.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062BS09O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I have one too and it does work with composite. Thanks!

[PAL 800XL in the US]

16 hours ago, x=usr(1536) said:

Some lower-end LCD TVs support NTSC, PAL, and SECAM and are capable of auto-detection of each scantype.  Having said that, I can't give you specific model numbers: it's tied more to the chipsets in use and whether or not their firmware supports multiple analogue standards.

I have a Vizio that does work with composite. I would think if I add S-Video, that should work too.

 

[PAL 800XL in the US]

58 minutes ago, Beeblebrox said:

Is this a stock PAL 800XL? Also just out of interest how are you connecting by the way? Composite or svideo? If the latter when using s-video you will only have black and white display if you have a stock 800XL as the chroma line wasn't connected in the factory bitd. Simple to connect it. 

 

Most modern LCD monitors can run both pal and ntsc A8s afaik. 

 

Have you got a modern device to load from? (Ie a multicart, sio2sd, sdrive max, SIO2PC, etc) 

It is stock. Both composite and S-Video display black and white. I do have a spare UAV, would this work to display color using S-Video? I have several modern data devices including sdrive max and Side 2 and 3. I will be installing a U1MB.

[PAL 800XL in the US]

So I bought a PAL 800XL. I live in the US. What is the best way to use this to run PAL software? It works on my monitor and TV, but without color of course.

[Atari 400 1056 K Axlon Compatible Board By reifsnyderb]

I had a similar issue with an 800 that turned out to be the connector between the motherboard and the power supply board. I reflowed the solder on both boards and it fixed the SIO. 

[Did I Just Kill my 1200xl?]

On 10/10/2017 at 7:30 PM, Deteacher said:I'm looking forward to tinkering around some more with my bad board. Still have some chips to swap out. I'll be placing an order with Best very soon.

Did you ever get the bad board fixed?

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

1 hour ago, mytek said:

Will you be releasing the STLs to the public when you consider the design completed?

 

Yes, as a remix of the original PBI cover

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

9 hours ago, mytek said:

I'm really liking the direction this is going in ?.  Since you said you are planning on refining it, I would assume that you will shrink the SD card slot to only what is necessary.

 

Yes, I would like to make it so the board would slide into a slot to hold it more tightly and only the SD card slot would be exposed. I have to learn a few things about design to make that happen.

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

9 hours ago, Stephen said:

 The only thing I would change, would be get rid of the screws and make plastic "pegs" that could be pushed through, and if glued in place would be invisible.

That is my thoughts exactly.

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

Here is my first attempt. It’s not pretty or perfectly designed, but I will refine it.

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

I think I’ll print a PBI cover to secure the board. I’m not satisfied with the painters tape. ? I’ve upgraded the memory with Jurgen’s 512K SRAM upgrade. It’s unlikely the PBI will be needed, but this wouldn’t be permanent if it is.

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

7 hours ago, Mathy said:

Hello JGRAHAM2

 

 

Then why not use the PCB Michael designed to make a fully external SDrive?  With a SIO cable or maybe with that extended SIO-connector I saw somewhere.  That way you avoid vulnerable connections and will be able to connect and disconnect the device whenever you want.

 

Sincerely

 

Mathy

 

I did consider that and may do it with one of the boards. Thanks!

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

8 hours ago, mytek said:

I suppose you could do that, but what would be the point? The whole idea behind this implementation was to install it internally. If you're going to put it outside, then why not just go for an SDrive-Max or any of the other external SIO-to-SD card drives made for that purpose.

 

I like the idea of it being mostly internal, but would rather not modify the case. The only thing external, and it would still be out of sight, would be the SD Card extension. I haven’t eliminated putting a slot in the case, I have 14 800XLs, some with modifications on the case for switches, so it wouldn’t be the first time. I’ve already built a few Max versions and like them.

Anyway, thank you very much for designing this and sharing it.

[SDrive-Simple - Yet Another Hardware Variation]

Has anyone just mounted the SD card adapter outside the case via wires or ribbon cable? I’m considering doing that, hopefully avoiding the need to modify the case.

[Atari ST USB keyboard conversion kit]

On 5/5/2022 at 3:38 PM, djglish said:

I did make a converter using the Leonardo for the ST keyboard.  It works great.  I should still have the file for flashing the Arduino if you need it.

 

Also made a converter for my Atari 800XL.  That was harder since it uses a mylar keyboard strip going to an odd size connector on the motherboard.  I ended up cutting the connector off of a dead motherboard.  A few months later I saw a post about someone that had the correct connector end.

I would like to see the files you used.

[Atari ST USB keyboard conversion kit]

On 5/5/2022 at 2:08 PM, Wilson Bradley said:

 

 

Ha, you are the fella who replied to my Atari FB post   

Should be getting parts in today and will attempt.. Im VERY well versed in Raspberry Pi, so hope flashing Arduino is just as easy..

It is easy. I’ve done 2, one with the smaller version and one with the full size Leonardo. If you need any help, let me know.

[RF to HDMI Converter]

3 hours ago, SegaSnatcher said:

Like some others said those type of converters likely add a good amount of lag.   I know people are just trying to make the most of what they have, but I'd personally get a video mod for that device if possible and something like the Retrotink 2x Mini.  RF was already pretty bad on CRTs, so converting that signal to HDMI is not going to give great results. 

I have a Retrotink and have modified some of my computers for more modern displays. For some, I don’t want to do permanent modifications, because they are more rare or I don’t use them enough. I do have a few CRTs, but they won’t last forever. I am not really a gamer, but I noticed very little lag when playing Pac-Man. Reversing direction seems very responsive. Also, this thing cost me $35.00 so it was worth a try and I am more than satisfied.