Wanted: Atari SALT test fixture (one in 850 case), for testing pokeymax

[foft]

I had one of these SALT test fixtures a while ago and didn't use it much. Now I could use one to test pokeymax, does anyone have one sitting around that they could sell me please?

[+doctorclu]

What is the PokeyMax?

 

I know I have the module (have no idea if it works) but not the cartridge, which I believe you can get an Atarimax cartridge and program.

[CPUWIZ]

SALT is the diagnostic cart for the 2600, not sure how that would help you.  Can you elaborate?  Maybe a picture?

[+-^CrossBow^-]

1 hour ago, CPUWIZ said:

SALT is the diagnostic cart for the 2600, not sure how that would help you.  Can you elaborate?  Maybe a picture?

They made SALT carts for the 8-bit computers as well. I own a few.

[CPUWIZ]

10 minutes ago, -^CrossBow^- said:

They made SALT carts for the 8-bit computers as well. I own a few.

Yeah, I had all the 5200 ones myself, at one point.  Thrown off by "test fixtures".  I have never seen a POKEY test fixture.

[foft]

In the Atari 850 case with SIO, Joystick and power testing.

 

There is a picture on here:

and here (post 89 - I thought I had a link but it only goes to the start):

 

 

Edited November 12, 2020 by foft

[foft]

19 hours ago, doctorclu said:

What is the PokeyMax?

 

I know I have the module (have no idea if it works) but not the cartridge, which I believe you can get an Atarimax cartridge and program.

Atari pokey replacement - Jurgen told me a few SIO tests fail and I'd like to check them out. Would you be willing to sell the module please?

Edited November 12, 2020 by foft

[+doctorclu]

2 hours ago, foft said:

Atari pokey replacement - Jurgen told me a few SIO tests fail and I'd like to check them out. Would you be willing to sell the module please?

Sure, shoot me a PM and we can discuss.

 

Here are pictures of the SuperSalt I have.  Just the module.  What is still missing is the SuperSalt cartridge and the cables for the various tests.  This looks like a XL/400-800 SuperSalt and was in a 850 case.

 

I think I got this by helping a friend get set up for calling BBSs around 2001.   I tried to walk them through the process, the description of their "850" was ... weird.  They opened it up and they learned it was a SuperSalt that apparently the seller didn't seem realize?   So I shipped them a spare working 850 in exchange for the SuperSalt.   Held as a curiosity.   No idea if it works. 

 

 

I thought there was an Atarimax flash cart image, but they do have a MyIde II image at least with the SuperSalt.   I'm sure there are others solutions out there.

 

https://atarimax.com/flashcart/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1756&hilit=supersalt