Big_Mo Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Hey all: I recently got a USB SIO2PC board from AtariMax and I've been trying to work out what to use for a case for it. It *almost* fits in a Atari 800 BASIC cart shell if I we to break out some of the internal reinforcements and remove the cart door, but the metal cover wouldn't quite close ,and there'd be no way to seal it. I also looked at am XM301 shell, but that's an awkward fit for a few reasons (albeit roomy). Has anyone put one of these in a case and has an example of what is a good solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick Bill Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I used a small tupperware type container. I cut a hole in each end for the cables and then put it in and popped the lid on. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgle Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) I was wondering the same thing and my solution is both corny and cool at the same time- LEGOs. Relatively low cost (if you steal them from your kids), an enclosure can be assembled in under 20 minutes, and it is easily expanded to accommodate changes in your hardware. Has anyone installed an SIO2PC internally on an 800XL? Edited July 2, 2007 by yorgle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizWor Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I was wondering the same thing and my solution is both corny and cool at the same time- LEGOs. Relatively low cost (if you steal them from your kids), an enclosure can be assembled in under 20 minutes, and it is easily expanded to accommodate changes in your hardware. Has anyone installed an SIO2PC internally on an 800XL? No picture? This sounds like a contest/challenge to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgle Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I was wondering the same thing and my solution is both corny and cool at the same time- LEGOs. Relatively low cost (if you steal them from your kids), an enclosure can be assembled in under 20 minutes, and it is easily expanded to accommodate changes in your hardware. Has anyone installed an SIO2PC internally on an 800XL? No picture? This sounds like a contest/challenge to me Guess what I'll be doing tonight after the kids are in bed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Has anyone installed an SIO2PC internally on an 800XL? Yeah. My 800XL has SIO2PC (serial and homebuilt version) built in. See my signature, bold characters are links. Its the small upright board between PBI and SIO port. One chip solution using MAX232. Edited July 2, 2007 by Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgle Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Has anyone installed an SIO2PC internally on an 800XL? Yeah. My 800XL has SIO2PC (serial and homebuilt version) built in. See my signature, bold characters are links. Its the small upright board between PBI and SIO port. One chip solution using MAX232. Sweet, but way beyond my abilities. I think I'll stick with my LEGO idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I was wondering the same thing and my solution is both corny and cool at the same time- LEGOs. Relatively low cost (if you steal them from your kids), an enclosure can be assembled in under 20 minutes, and it is easily expanded to accommodate changes in your hardware. pictures please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I mounted mine on the underside of my computer desk (no case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Has anyone installed an SIO2PC internally on an 800XL? Yeah. My 800XL has SIO2PC (serial and homebuilt version) built in. See my signature, bold characters are links. Its the small upright board between PBI and SIO port. One chip solution using MAX232. Sweet...... Pray tell, how did you do this? Are there some secret instructions that an lowly Atari initiate can follow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Internal here too (130XE). Self-built serial model. I used the PCB from a really old mouse. Worked out real well as I just trimmed the board and removed the IC and trimmed some of the traces. Used the header on the board for the lines to the SIO port, which allows independantly pulling the board out without disturbing anything. Lines joined directly to the solder points for the SIO lines on the motherboard. If I was to buy a USB model, I'd go the terminal version - I'd imagine it'd fit reasonably well in any machine, or could even reside inside a disk drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Beetle, how much to frankenstein my 800XL like yours LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Mine is harmless (although it took some hours of work). Look at Bernds 800XL in the Abbuc forums "Pimp my 800XL" -thread. Its that awesome machine at the threads bottom. Mine is not half as "Frankenstein". And, to wet your appetite, i know there are even more scary things to come out on this side of the pond soon. Greetings, Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Beetle, What are those big a** caps for in your 800XL? Edited July 4, 2007 by kheller2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 It would certainley be harmless if I tried something like that... It would be a dead 800XL... Can't solder worth a crap and all my 800XL's are non socketed, I'd kill it trying to remove chips and the like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) The big caps are 4.7uF and part of the stereo upgrade. The ones mentioned in Chuck Steinmans original "Gumby Mod" are 0.01uF and are too small. They filter out deep bass sounds. Now, with the big 4.7 (i had them leftover from a loudspeaker box frequency network) it sounds deep and fat Edited July 6, 2007 by Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I modified one of the small Radioshack ABS project boxes for use with my serial SIO2PC and it works quite nicely. Even cut a window in the top for the light show. I'll do the same for my USB one when I get the time. Form factor is about the same so it should work out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgle Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Well, as promised, here is my version of a Lego SIO2PC USB housing. The gauntlet is thrown... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 need to go and find my Lego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Quite nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizWor Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 The gauntlet is thrown... And picked up, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Dammit, I gave all my Lego to my Daughter (She lives in another state) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizWor Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Dammit, I gave all my Lego to my Daughter (She lives in another state) My kids (same state) were whining that all the thin black pieces were missing this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgle Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Dammit, I gave all my Lego to my Daughter (She lives in another state) My kids (same state) were whining that all the thin black pieces were missing this morning I had intended to use a bunch of the "white one-bump-slanty pieces" staggered around the top edge of my case to simulate the cooling slots around the top of the xl series cases, but I would have had to destroy the house my 6 year old just built--- didn't want to deal with the consequences that would have brought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Wow, I can just see the scene now, kids in tears, destroyed Lego houses... Made me laugh I can tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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