Connect a XEGS to a PC

[AussieAtari]

Can anyone advise as to the location of the best resource/s on how to connect a XEGS to a Windows or Linux PC so the PC can be used as a storage device for the XEGS?

 

My wife is of the opinion that connecting 8-bit computers to a modern home network is a stupid hobby - incredible!

Edited January 24, 2006 by AussieAtari

[Almost Rice]

Atarimax

 

www.atarimax.com also has an IDE interface that connects to the cartridge port that could be useful.

[Rybags]

The 1 chip SIO2PC (APE) interface is a must-have.

 

http://www.geocities.com/atarimods/index.html

 

It uses about $8 worth of parts - you can get the 1489 interface chip from DSE, Tandy or Jaycar.

 

I've built 2 already, the first was an external one in a project box. The second one I built into my 130XE.

 

I'm no expert on electronics or soldering, but the second one I built took about 5 hours work (with practice I could probably get it down to 2 or 3).