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Sorry, but...what is RageQuit? Regards, Luis.

Hi matirwin Thanks for reporting this was due to a faulty Pokey. I had exactly the same issue with my 800XL. It started out with a faulty RAM module which I located using Shoestring, and after replacing the faulty module, the computer showed the blue screen and the cursor, but it never showed the READY welcome message. I replaced the Pokey and then it booted without any problems. That PRRRRRRRRRRRRRR sound at boot may sound like a fart, but it's music to my ears now XD Regarding Shoestring, I can never stress enough how good is this tool. Man, it's just a matter of burning a 27C128 EPROM with this custom OS and power up your Atari. It will show you exactly what is the RAM module with problems so you can replace it. No need to use a logic probe or an oscilloscope for that matter. Just boot from Shoestring and you're good to go. I really want to thank the author for making this tool available to the community, it really helps to revive our loved computers and bring them back to life. If you haven't installed a 28 pins IC base for your operating system chip, please do so. It is the best decision you can take on your Atari. This opens the door for new and improved operating systems like Shoestring. Kind regards, Luis.

Hi It looks like the first available version for the Atari 800 was the one that shows Pac Man "with legs" on the box. There's another box version that shows Pac Man as we know him (Without legs). I always had this doubt of which one was released first. Thanks for sharing your findings! Luis.

Please post a picture of the back side of that Jungle Hunt box. Thanks in advance, Luis.

Thanks for sharing, Level 42. What is the name of that Darts game shown at minute 24? Kind regards, Luis.

Hi telmnstr What is the current situation with this? Were you able to finally solve the issue? Kind regards, Luis.

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Thank you very much, Mr.Video. These JTTP ones look astounding, very well done. JTTP is one of my favorite games, and your jcards caught my eye immediately. Thanks for sharing. Luis.

Yes sir. Regards, Luis.

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Thanks Doc and BillC for your feedback. With your information in mind I opened the faulty 1050 and by using parts on another dead disk drive I have, I was finally able to solve the issue. For that matter first I made a video of the issue, with the faulty drive open, and simulated the insertion of a diskette by using a screwdriver: Then I removed the part from the faulty drive and compared it with the one from the dead drive: On the left we have the faulty part, and if you look closer, you can tell it is crooked, compared wih the same part from my dead drive. Given that I was short in time as usual, I simply swapped both parts and now the faulty drive is fixed. My guess is that by taking the faulty part and make it straight by using some pliers certainly could fix the issue, but I think it could take some time of trial and error until it gets completely solved. After that I ran the 1050 diagnostics and it reports "FAILS-TO LOW" on the Motor Speed test: Given that the faulty drive is still open, I will tweak VR2 in order to solve this Motor Speed issue. Just for reference, here's a picture of the blue variable resistor VR2 that needs to be tweaked on the 1050 drive. Kind regards, Luis

Hi Doc Thanks for your reply, due to english not being my native language, I had a hard time trying to figure out what term to use for my search, searching for "eject catch" did the trick. Can you please confirm this thread is the one I should use as a guide? Kind regards, Luis.

Hi I have this 1050 disk drive that refuses to keep the disk inside of it, I made this video of the issue: As you can see, I had to make a trick and push with one finger the disk inside the drive, while at the same moment closing the lid with another finger...there's no other way to do this on this unit. Any ideas on how to fix this issue? This is a Tandon made drive I think... Kind regards, Luis.

Let me google that for you. Hmmm.... https://www.atarimagazines.com/v2n10/DiskLabelPrinter.html Is this the one? Regards, Luis.

Link says I am not able to find a 404 or something... Nevermind, link works Ok now. Regards, Luis.

Hi Use google translate to check this page: https://www.atariware.cl/wiki/Programas/PreliminaryMonty Ascrnet made this nice page with in depth details on Montezuma. Kind regards, Luis

Nevermind, found it! Minute 13. Kind regards, Luis.

Señor, can you please share the video link? Thanks in advance, Luis

Hi Check this video: Regards, Luis

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Felicitaciones, señor Manterola! ? Regards, Luis

Thanks for sharing your memories, it reminded me one from a friend of mine who one day got back home after school and his favorite bike was missing...her mother had just exchanged his bike for some flowers and plants! Without any consultations! Kind regards, Luis.

Kevin Savetz me thinks he is. Regards Luis

You mean the BBSB special codes, right? Regards Luis

That National Panasonic TV posted by Manterola reminded me of a friend who used to draw lines on the acrylic screen with a scripto marker pen...I didn't understand why he did that, until he loaded Montezuma's Revenge and advanced until the dark rooms...the lines he drew indicated where Pedro could jump safe Kind regards, Luis