_The Doctor__ Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I bought an MFM/RLL to SD Adapter. It was expensive, but I wanted it to put in a MegaFile 30 that has no hard drive. I imagine it will also work with a Black Box or MIO and a Bridge host adapter (Adaptec 4000a or 4070 or other). https://www.drem.info/ nice but I wish the .dsk files were named something else as that is already in use. Some other extender anagram could be figured out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I bought one of the "NOS" 800 case tops+func keys+levers recently. It was not in pristine condition. I would call it a mild factory reject. Mostly the imperfections were on the inside of the case where there was dark gue on the inside corner. The gue did not clean off with alcohol wipes or qtips. The outside has a mild abrasive damage in one small area that is not visible but can be felt. Overall it was worth the purchase. It went on my very brown 800 that was likely stored in a hot garage for 25 years. One thing I learned is that some of the screw posts are not prethreaded. That's why when taking screws out of 800 cases there is plastic dust that comes out. Recorded video of the process. Also bought four TRACO power TSR 1-2450's from Mouser Elec for 800's and a 1200XL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 nice but I wish the .dsk files were named something else as that is already in use. Some other extender anagram could be figured out... I have to agree, but I believe the Atari side would not see those files as they are the containers for the Virtual Drives. So not a terrible thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I picked up Plundered Hearts from the UK for less than $50. Yes, it's the ST version, but I'm going to do a disk swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Still pretty chuffed about snagging an original SpartaDOS X cart, and Assembler Editor cart for these prices. I have no idea what happenned to my original SDX cart after a decade and a half and a couple of moves, so its nice to have one again. Both of these normally seem to sell for very high prices, rarity I guess... Previous to that, I scored this lot of 3 mystery 1050's and a 1010... the switches visible on one of them caught my eye... "Whats inside there!!" I was thinking.. Plus it was in Canada, so didn't incur the eBay "Global Shipping Program" scam fees. That drive turned out to have a Genuine 6K Happy 1050 board. Didn't work initially, but I acquired 3 new 8K SRAM chips for it, new belt, and its alive again. It had some interesting mods, a bad (fuzzy?) sector maker switchbox, switch between a stock 1050 OS ROM, and the 1050 ROM, slow/fast speed mod (to write long tracks) and a 3 position switch that would set D1/D2/D4 wired to the drive select switch at the back. Neat stuff! Some of the mods I still plan to document and post pictures and document in a thread here on AA. That 1 drive alone was worth the price of the lot IMHO. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Nearly bought a 1050 , listed as "Found it in the loft, no power, no leads, don't know if it's works, for spares /repair", thought I would have a bid, max £20 as it didn't look in good condition. It went for just over £37 +£7 P+P, can't believe the price paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judas-Prime Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I just bought two atari 800xl's. on eBay for $95 with power supply (ingot style, its getting replaced )and one serial cable. Both machines work perfectly after cleaning and were made in Hong Kong so yay for socketed chips but BOOO for poor quality sockets! The seller wrapped them nicely in bubble wrap but taped the wrap directly to one of the machines right across the bottom paper label. Nice huh? I'm looking for some Rev C Basic ROM chips if anyone has spares they wanna sell or knows someone that can make a few. Seriously though....anyone knows a guy that can make some Basic Rev C Roms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Seriously though....anyone knows a guy that can make some Basic Rev C Roms? Unfortunately the BASIC socket pinout for a 2364 mask ROM is incompatible with common 2764 EPROMs. However, there is an easy workaround to buying a $20+ original Rev C chip from Best or B&C, or a hodgepodge of soldering to make one work... - Buy a 23xx adapter from Retro Innovations, $1.50 PCB only, or $5 assembled: http://store.go4retro.com/2364-adapter/ - Program BASIC Rev C to a 2764 EPROM That adapter will optionally let you use larger EPROM's for 2, 4, or 8 switchable 8K BASIC replacements, so you could also have say, Atari Assembler Editor, Altirra BASIC, and an 8K game on a 27C256 EPROM. If you're considering a programmer, I recommend the TL866 - $50 or less from China on eBay, and NOS or recycled 27xx EPROMs can also be found there for around a few dollars each, and usually work. lol Otherwise, I'd be happy to program EPROMs and mail to you for my cost, usually $5 or less including postage for 1, $2 each for additional chips. Feel free to PM me if interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyjones70 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks for the info I will probably take that offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 The seller wrapped them nicely in bubble wrap but taped the wrap directly to one of the machines right across the bottom paper label. Nice huh? Once the bottom label is gone you can at least put the case in the dishwasher without regrets...always look at the (retro)bright side of life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Can you post pictures of what you bought, the link you provided has now expired. Will be able to provide assistance then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Just purchased an Arduino USB Shield as I want to use a USB Gamepad on my 800/130XE, my old Atari joysticks are well past their 'use by' date. As soon as it arrives I will be attempting to program the Arduino and put a 9 pin 'D' on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 an XEGS with no keyboard. No Idea why I thought I needed it!Anyone got a spare XEGS keyboard for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
256 colors Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) The XRGB mini doesn't like my ATARI STE also i needed a solution for my RGB MSX2 and Acorn Electron,Spectrum 128 toaster At a later point RetroTink2X via the OSSC so i can get S-VIDEO for my 800XL and C64 Phucking hobby is bleeding me dry Edited March 8, 2019 by 256 colors 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Sony LMD-1410. Hope it plays nice with odd Atari input 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Sony LMD-1410. Hope it plays nice with odd Atari input Let us know how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
256 colors Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Nothing very exciting because my Cyclone RX Playstation Joystick Gamepad Adapter won't fit under my Atari STE had to buy a extension lead https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Cyclone-RX-Playstation-Joystick-Gamepad-Adapter-for-Commodore-C64-C128/122383685056?hash=item1c7ea2d5c0:g:55oAAOSwOgdYwZ4Z:rk:10:pf:0 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMIGA-ATARI-ST-SEGA-JOYSTICK-EXTENSION-CABLE-PORT-SAVER-9-PIN-1-8M-6FT-/321570861832?hash=item4adf1df308 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Nothing very exciting because my Cyclone RX Playstation Joystick Gamepad Adapter won't fit under my Atari STE had to buy a extension lead https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Cyclone-RX-Playstation-Joystick-Gamepad-Adapter-for-Commodore-C64-C128/122383685056?hash=item1c7ea2d5c0:g:55oAAOSwOgdYwZ4Z:rk:10:pf:0 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMIGA-ATARI-ST-SEGA-JOYSTICK-EXTENSION-CABLE-PORT-SAVER-9-PIN-1-8M-6FT-/321570861832?hash=item4adf1df308 Ooh - I can use one of them so my JOY2PIC can fit in my 130XE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Not EBay but local Craigslist type of website: A new and still boxed third-party Atari SIO cable from German company Boeder. Had no idea that such a thing existed and bought it out of curiosity. Good investment for the seller. Converting back to old currency it was priced a bit over 10 Euros and marked down 40% and he asked 25, so even with inflation that should make for a little profit (I know I can get SIO cables a lot cheaper but while I'm not a must-have-all collector I found this interesting.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 The XRGB mini doesn't like my ATARI STE also i needed a solution for my RGB MSX2 and Acorn Electron,Spectrum 128 toaster At a later point RetroTink2X via the OSSC so i can get S-VIDEO for my 800XL and C64 Dou you really need RetroTink AND OSSC? I thought RetroTink has a direct digital output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
256 colors Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Dou you really need RetroTink AND OSSC? I thought RetroTink has a direct digital output. The plan is too output the S-VIDEO from the RetroTink into the OSSC giving me more options it's a expense way of doing things but what other options are there Buy a 2nd hand CRT TV/PVM/BVM hope and prey it's in good condition with little or no use Hope and prey CRT TV/PVM/BVM doesn't get smashed or fucked up in transit and good luck finding anybody who wants to service it when things go wrong(that's if you can even find the parts) Or try the Sophia video board option but that's like pissing in the wind too hoping and preying the TV or MONITOR is compatible OR there is one more option that won't cost arm and leg with zero display and lagg problems download Altirra for free and it's getting better all the time Edited March 15, 2019 by 256 colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 The plan is too output the S-VIDEO from the RetroTink into the OSSC giving me more options it's a expense way of doing things but what other options are there AFAIK (and according to their website the RetroTink is analog IN - HDMI OUT, so no S-Video out and you can hook it up directly to almost any flat panel screen. For your CRT you rather need something like the UAV. OK, read through the instructions and you can indeed feed the digital output through a HDMI-VGA-converter and then use it in an OSSC (although I still wouldn't know why one would want to do that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Swami Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 an XEGS with no keyboard. No Idea why I thought I needed it! Anyone got a spare XEGS keyboard for sale? I used to see them on eBay. Maybe still there. $30-$40, MyAtari I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Rarity 9, according to atarimania. Wish I could find some of the undumped tapes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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