rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Just waited 6 weeks to get my Uno cart for my 600/800 xl computers and it doesnt work. Big let down All i get is a blank screen. The cart came in a box with out any instructions or documentation. Big let down for a new atari xl user Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) I just checked the ebay listing again and it says that the Uno Cart A8 should work with my 600 xl and 800 xl? Did i buy the wrong cart for my xl computers? Edited May 26, 2020 by rietveld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookt Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hi Sorry don't have one myself but the project web page is here https://github.com/robinhedwards/UnoCart and there's a PDF user manual that might help. Failing that I'd query whoever you bought the cart from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 The Uno Cart will not work on a 16k machine, which the stock 600XL is. It WILL work on a 48k 400, but NOT a 800. Get one from The Brewing Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, spookt said: Hi Sorry don't have one myself but the project web page is here https://github.com/robinhedwards/UnoCart and there's a PDF user manual that might help. Failing that I'd query whoever you bought the cart from. Thanks, I bought it from 8Bit -Tronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 https://www.8bit-tronics.com/ They have the manuals (or "instructions") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) The SD card should be a small one and make sure its formatted. You just drag and drop the files to the SD card ( no folder needed ). It CAN do some .ATR's( disk images ) but stick to .XEX files. You can get them at Atarionline.pl. Edited May 26, 2020 by Paul Westphal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Paul Westphal said: The SD card should be a small one and make sure its formatted. You just drag and drop the files to the SD card ( no folder needed ). It CAN do some .ATR's( disk images ) but stick to .XEX files. You can get them at Atarionlie.pl. The Uno doesnt even light up . I just downloaded the manual and it says there should be a red light on the cart. I tried it in both my 600 xl and 800 xl but not light and no screen. I am actually surprised that this was not tested before shipping. I bought it brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 When you get it an UNO running, put this on the card Commando XE RX8094.rom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, manterola said: https://www.8bit-tronics.com/ They have the manuals (or "instructions") I just downloaded the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Bummer. Sorry, maybe they will send you a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Paul Westphal said: Bummer. Sorry, maybe they will send you a replacement? Just tried again and the cart is dead, no light on it and no menu. It wasnt a ton of money but still cost me $55 plus another $20 for shipping. I waited 6 weeks and it arrived dead. Just a bit disappointed since i just got into atari computers. I guess the computers just go back into the closet for now since this was going to be my only source of software for them The seller has a 100 percent positive rating so hopfully they help me out with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 27 minutes ago, Paul Westphal said: The Uno Cart will not work on a 16k machine, which the stock 600XL is. It WILL work on a 48k 400, but NOT a 800. Get one from The Brewing Academy. I have a 800 xl and the cart doent even power on. I bought it from the source that was listed here on AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Sorry to hear! Hope you get it worked out with them. Perhaps a refund. Recommend you get an SIO2PC/SD device and/or an AVG-CART. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Sugarland said: Sorry to hear! Hope you get it worked out with them. Perhaps a refund. Recommend you get an SIO2PC/SD device and/or an AVG-CART. I was pretty excited to get an 800 xl but now i am not that excited anymore. I may just sell the atari setup and move on. I have a 600 xl, 800 xl, XE, atari monitor, and disk drive. pretty bummed out about this uno cart as i have a working one for my 2600 heavy sixer and it works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hopefully you've contacted the seller back for support or a replacement, but bear in mind too that these are bus-sniffing and hence critical due to working 'on the edge' in expecting a reasonably clean PHI2 signal and although most machines (esp. 800XLs) should be fine in that respect (and hence may work fine on the seller's machine) that some machines may experience issues. Don't let the experience put you off. You don't say where you are, though 6 weeks (with Covid) going on from the UK does seem strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Wrathchild said: Hopefully you've contacted the seller back for support or a replacement, but bear in mind too that these are bus-sniffing and hence critical due to working 'on the edge' in expecting a reasonably clean PHI2 signal and although most machines (esp. 800XLs) should be fine in that respect (and hence may work fine on the seller's machine) that some machines may experience issues. Don't let the experience put you off. You don't say where you are, though 6 weeks (with Covid) going on from the UK does seem strange. Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hello rietveld 32 minutes ago, rietveld said: Canada Why not add that to your profile?! Sincerely Mathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mathy said: Hello rietveld Why not add that to your profile?! Sincerely Mathy 10 minutes ago, Mathy said: Hello rietveld Why not add that to your profile?! Sincerely Mathy 10 minutes ago, Mathy said: Hello rietveld Why not add that to your profile?! Sincerely Mathy ik ben nederlands maar woon in canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Mijn gezin woont in Tilburg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hallo rietveld Iets dergelijks dacht ik al. Maareh, zet even in je profiel waar je woont. Dat helpt enorm als mensen je willen helpen. En pas even de tekstgrootte hierboven aan als dat nog kan... groetjes Mathy PS nothing important enough that it needs translation folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Update. Its July 4th and I am still waiting for a working UNO cart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 And? What has taken place since your May post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I'm sure the seller didn't sell you a dud deliberately but I also can't understand a 6 week wait even with COVID issues. Aliexpress yes, but from an ebay store?? Yes certain places like Poland have mail issues but you can still get stuff from there but you have to use UPS etc. I know its a bummer to get a dud but don't let it just crash the whole notion of getting back in to the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8guy Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just on the shipping piece since I’m also in Canada. I’ve had two items come from Europe during COVID and they took extra long. Anything that comes regular post seems to be 6 to 8 weeks. I eventually got them though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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