scitari Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I have been quietly working on a web page called Atari Projects that presents small projects for Atari 8-bit computers that can be completed in 15-60 mins (a few longer). My goal is to make it easy for Atari owners to have fun with their machines. Each post is self-contained and a kind of how-to with step-by-step instructions. The web page was featured in the news section (at time 48 mins) of the ANTIC Atari podcast (episode 54). The cat is now out of the bag. Thanks to the ANTIC crew for the mention. Let me know if you have project ideas. There are about 30 posts there now. I hope to make it to at least 50 posts. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanny Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I watched the "Computer Games" link of the "Computer Chronicles" page. Nice stuff. That were the times... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
256 colors Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 How about some robotics programs or projects? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jowi Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I've been reading this forum for about 2 weeks now so i got a lot of catching up to do... i've already seen a lot of programs, hardware mods and SIO addons, but what i don't see is hardware to interface with, expansion boards with analog and/or digital in/outputs. I would like to use my 600XL as a sort of Arduino... anyone got a link to such hardware? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 How about some robotics programs or projects? I have an Axlon Andy robot and am definitely planning a post on him. I also want to do some modern robotics with the Atari. Have been looking into that but it isn't easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Maybe an article on scanning your Atari 8-bit documents, boxes, media, etc. and posting them to Archive.org. I can give you some tips on this if you want. Allan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Maybe an article on scanning your Atari 8-bit documents, boxes, media, etc. and posting them to Archive.org. I can give you some tips on this if you want. Allan Great idea! I will add that to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I have an Axlon Andy robot and am definitely planning a post on him. I also want to do some modern robotics with the Atari. Have been looking into that but it isn't easy. Analog issues 44 and 45 have a 2 part article about connecting a RadioShack Armitron robot arm to your Atari...part 1 is for all Atari's, part 2 requires 3-joystick ports so limited to 400/800 machines...unless it can be modified to use a multi-joy... I'm actually going to start a DIY robot project in the near future, combining the guts of Andy robot along with an Armitron or similar, and a 400 mobo into a new robot chasis for a totally independent robot that can actually do stuff! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Analog issues 44 and 45 have a 2 part article about connecting a RadioShack Armitron robot arm to your Atari...part 1 is for all Atari's, part 2 requires 3-joystick ports so limited to 400/800 machines...unless it can be modified to use a multi-joy... I'm actually going to start a DIY robot project in the near future, combining the guts of Andy robot along with an Armitron or similar, and a 400 mobo into a new robot chasis for a totally independent robot that can actually do stuff! Sweet! Be sure and post updates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I have been quietly working on a web page called Atari Projects that presents small projects for Atari 8-bit computers that can be completed in 15-60 mins (a few longer). Your page is great! Thanks for compiling this. Might be able to persuade my (sometimes) Atari-using son to try some of your ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Have been steadily plugging away at this. Will pass 50 completed projects very soon! http://atariprojects.org/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Have been steadily plugging away at this. Will pass 50 completed projects very soon! http://atariprojects.org/ I now challenge you to watch several episodes of Bits & Bytes on Youtube! (2 hours) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) I've been restoring my 1020 plotter and yes, the little tiny gears are cracked, I'm glad the project page posts a link to replacements, I didn't know where else I could get them, I was going to check with Best and B&C, but this instant ordering is a lot easier than e-mails back and forth. Cool! Not to mention I think it's safer to buy new 3D printed gears rather than NOS replacements that are probably just as brittle as the ones I am replacing, considering they have been on a shelf for 30+ years! Edited January 2, 2019 by Gunstar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 I now challenge you to watch several episodes of Bits & Bytes on Youtube! (2 hours) Yes! Will add this to my long list of future projects 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Pleased to report I have completed 50 projects! On to the next 50! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 There are now 150 projects completed and posted to the Atari Projects website! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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