[Non-Mod Composite Video Connections]

Assuming A8 is an 800XL.  This would solve your problem

https://www.facebook.com/groups/atari8bitcomputers/permalink/3909842192386591/

[Sophia 2 - improved GTIA replacement]

Looking at everyone else case mods it looks like i am the only one to mount it using the Hex Nuts through the 800XL case.  Regardless i think for a 1st time case mod I did a pretty good job.

 

Once again i cannot believe how good the image using SOFIA. So much so i am thinking i should mod my XEGS now too

[Sophia 2 - improved GTIA replacement]

So what might sound a dumb question.  What are the screws (and diameter) that are used to connect the DVI adapter to the case called?

 

Once i have drilled the holes on my 800XL the included screws are work but they are only holding the adapter in place about 3mm.  I would be way happier to put longer screws in (and yes i know not to over tighten for risk of shattering the plastic)

 

BTW the Sophia 2 mod is incredible.  It's like i am looking at the playing with a totally different machine.  The colours just POP! 

[Sophia 2 preorder thread]

6 hours ago, ratwell said:

 

Sophia 2 was a tight fit in the factory socket but once it popped in, it hasn’t moved.

 

I'm worried if i press down too hard it will damage the motherboard.  

[Sophia 2 preorder thread]

11 hours ago, Sinjinhawke said:

As for audio on my 800xl I have run the audio plug from the monitor cable to a stand alone powered speaker.  I looked at HDMI audio injectors but they are very expensive.

 

It was a case of RTFM! the DVI input has a tiny 3.5mm audio in that wasn't next to the DVI socket.  Once i found a 2 RCA to 3.5mm Y adapter all was working fine

[Sophia 2 preorder thread]

Just wanted to say that my 2 x Sofia 2's arrived into Australia and i had the chance to install one today.  

However i found that while my motherboard is socketed the SOFIA 2 board does not want to stay in place securely.  It seems like the socket doesn't play nice with modern pins.  I was wondering if anyone else had the same issue

 

And lastly.  How do you get sound out of the 800XL??

 

The images are STUNNING btw.  This has to be the single best mod for an 8bit machine.  Ever!

[RAPIDUS vs 1 MEG Ultimate Question]

17 hours ago, bob1200xl said:

What kind of memory expansion are you looking for? The 65816 used in accelerators has linear memory up to 16MB. Non-linear (bank-switched) memory has XE modes and Rambo modes.

 

Whatever is most compatible with recent software released like games, demos etc.  I would imagine many of these would need more memory that stock and/or acceleration 

[RAPIDUS vs 1 MEG Ultimate Question]

43 minutes ago, Stephen said:

No - and please don't combine a Rapidus with the Ultimate 1MB upgrade.  They are known to be incompatible due to Rapidus design flaw.

So what if you get if want extra memory and acceleration?

[RAPIDUS vs 1 MEG Ultimate Question]

This might sound like a dumb question

 

But if i purchase the RAPIDUS it will include a 1 Meg Upgrade?  

 

I'm looking to pimp my 800XL and thinking of adding the RAPIDUS to my Sophia and SDrive Max

 

TIA

[Sophia 2 preorder thread]

6 hours ago, Simius said:

Not as much. About 60. You can expect the message still in March. 

Not long for me then!

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Hi Paul,

I'd be interested If you are willing to ship to Australia.  I get large boxes of graded comics from TX each month so shipping should be more than $US50 based on the slabs i purchase.  My same name is on ebay for feedback as well

[Sophia 2 preorder thread]

For those that have ordered in the past.  Whats the next steps after registering an expression of interest? 

[A personal statement by tfhh - please read. Thanks.]

FWIW.  I find its faster to buy and ship items from the UK and EU than it ship domestically in Australia at the moment.  Try working that out!

[Sophia 2 preorder thread]

On 5/29/2020 at 2:42 AM, Simius said:

Short and clear declarations will help me efficiently prepare the production.

 

Any questions about the device, suggestions and demands are here:

 

 

Thanks.

 

Hi,

 

I am a recent 800xl owner and if these are still available to order i would love one.

 

Thanking you!