Just got my first Atari, 1040ST

[nyder]

Yeah you are right Nyder. Stereo sound can't be done without a mod of some kind (think "TweetyBoard").

Ah the TweetyBoard - that brings back memories. Though it annoyed me to have to rig a bypass to recombine the sound for games that used digisound.

 

Since then, I have received a 1084 with the db9, and a 1902 (C128 monitor) which also has a DB 9 plug, But I think it just might be digital input, since the C64 mode uses the Croma/lums connectors.

The DB9 on the 1084 should be for both analog RGB and TTL RGBI input. The DB9 on the 1902 is TTL RGBI only IIRC.

 

Yep, it's basicly a C128 monitor, since the C128 mode is digital rgb and the i is for intensity. And the chrom/luma/sound is for the C64 part of the machine. =)

I got it and a C128 system for free off of craigslist. =)

 

My 1902 won't be used for Atari stuff, it's going to be my C128 monitor only, if I decide to keep them setup.

 

I had came across a hack someone made for using a PS2 keyboard & mouse with the ST computers. I ordered samples of the chips it needs, which I guess just got shipped. My atari mouse sucks and my friends Mega ST(e?) doesn't have a keyboard, so I figured I'd make 2 of them to solve both our problems. I don't have a problem with the keyboard on my ST, and not sure I want to mod the case to have 2 ps2 female jacks on the back of the computer.

 

Anyways, I got my din 13's in the mail, so I can make myself a good cable.

 

Also got an Oscilloscope today, actually, I just got 3. (someone just brought me 2 more). A BK Precision 1472c, and a Tektronics 585a and a newer Tektronics that isn't working. The 585a is a vacuum tube scope.

 

Guess I'm almost set up now. Of course, I don't know how to use them, and I don't know what else I need for my journey into the world of DIY electronics, but it's a start.

 

Well, i'm off for now. Need to clean up my place so I can actually get some work done. Need to run some errands, that sort of stuff.

 

later