Dinadan67 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 An Atari 800XL/600XL mylar from Retronics, Poland. The keyboards of my 800XLs are slowly decaying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinjinhawke Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 9/30/2020 at 10:48 PM, rcamp48 said: I know how to fix them if that happens, I have fixed one that has a click of death , and use an IDE zip drive for making the disks, I have 22 zip disks, 12 are buried , 10 have been formatted fully on the ide zip drive and all passed .... My old Beige Power Mac G3 has a built in ZIP drive that still functions and can even boot the computer. Though I did have an external back in the day that had the click of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 And a few cartridges and manuals here and there from CVGA and other Atariage forum members. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusto Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I needed one of these in 1984 - now I've got one I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it... polite suggestions welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 56 minutes ago, Rusto said: I needed one of these in 1984 - now I've got one I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it... polite suggestions welcome... Unless you have FujiNet, hook up your Atari to the Internet with a Lantronics adapter? Get another and connect two Ataris for your own in-house BBS? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 7 hours ago, Rusto said: I needed one of these in 1984 - now I've got one I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it... polite suggestions welcome... Same happened to me but in 1990... Maybe you can run @warerat firmware checksum program (dl850rom.xex) and discover which 850 firmware version you got, and report back to this topic: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusto Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, manterola said: Same happened to me but in 1990... Maybe you can run @warerat firmware checksum program (dl850rom.xex) and discover which 850 firmware version you got, and report back to this topic: Interesting thread, I'll try that when I get time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I've been considering picking up a trackball for my 8 & 16-bit Ataris. I'm trying to decide between the Atari Trak-Ball and a Wico Trackball. Are they both pretty good? Does one come more recommended than the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 57 minutes ago, bfollowell said: I've been considering picking up a trackball for my 8 & 16-bit Ataris. I'm trying to decide between the Atari Trak-Ball and a Wico Trackball. Are they both pretty good? Does one come more recommended than the other? I don't have the Wico, but I have both Atari Branded Trackballs CX-22 and CX-80 (trak-ball) and I am super happy with both. I really like the look of the CX-80 since it matches the XL line better. On the other hand, I read that Wico does not have "True TB" mode and always emulates joystick... maybe someone can confirm that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 What's a decent going price for a CX-22? It seems like I see them typically going for around $50, at least lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 8 hours ago, manterola said: I don't have the Wico, but I have both Atari Branded Trackballs CX-22 and CX-80 (trak-ball) and I am super happy with both. I really like the look of the CX-80 since it matches the XL line better. On the other hand, I read that Wico does not have "True TB" mode and always emulates joystick... maybe someone can confirm that. Correct, the wico is not a true trackball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 But I would like to put my hands on a Wico one to modify it to be true trackball.. I am almost sure it is possible, and it is a matter of bypassing all logic and just send the (buffered) signals from the phototransistors to the joystick port. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 4:54 PM, manterola said: But I would like to put my hands on a Wico one to modify it to be true trackball.. I am almost sure it is possible, and it is a matter of bypassing all logic and just send the (buffered) signals from the phototransistors to the joystick port. Here are some inside shots. Text below says that the Atari Trackball maybe more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbaeza Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 5200 Pole Position, APX catalog and mug. Regards, Luis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-65XE-COMPUTER-64K-RAM-NEW-NTSC-US-COMPATIBLE-from-Atari-MEXICO/141600282861?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 New, DEADSTOCK Atari 65XE computer from Atari Mexico!!! The same thing as the US/Canada-market version only in lesser-grade cardboard box and with Spanish user manual and bottom stamp labeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I was looking for a fun winter project and I finally found one. This poor old, neglected 800XL needs some love! I paid $131.53 with tax and shipping, so I'm sure I paid more than I should have, but it was nice to see a picture of it running and know it's a good machine that just needs a thorough cleaning. It works, so it shouldn't need too much more than a thorough cleaning and maybe a UAV install. Hopefully though, it will help me get my ailing original 800XL up and running. It will be nice to have a working 8-bit again and, it being identical to my ailing machine, it will be good to have this one on the workbench as I troubleshoot my original and try to get it going again, comparing waveforms. etc. I've never done any videos but since this one looks so filthy, maybe I'll do a cleaning/refurb video and show it off before and after. After I get my original 800XL going again, maybe I'll put a U1M in this one, in addition to the UAV, and sell it off to someone that isn't as technically gifted. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinadan67 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 A CX77 Touch Tablet for 25 Euro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 On 11/6/2020 at 9:31 PM, bfollowell said: I was looking for a fun winter project and I finally found one. This poor old, neglected 800XL needs some love! I paid $131.53 with tax and shipping, so I'm sure I paid more than I should have, but it was nice to see a picture of it running and know it's a good machine that just needs a thorough cleaning. It works, so it shouldn't need too much more than a thorough cleaning and maybe a UAV install. Hopefully though, it will help me get my ailing original 800XL up and running. It will be nice to have a working 8-bit again and, it being identical to my ailing machine, it will be good to have this one on the workbench as I troubleshoot my original and try to get it going again, comparing waveforms. etc. I've never done any videos but since this one looks so filthy, maybe I'll do a cleaning/refurb video and show it off before and after. After I get my original 800XL going again, maybe I'll put a U1M in this one, in addition to the UAV, and sell it off to someone that isn't as technically gifted. when they are that dirty I often put the cases through the dishwasher and take them out before the dry cycle. Good look with the resto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 On 11/6/2020 at 9:31 PM, bfollowell said: This poor old, neglected 800XL needs some love! That's one grubby machine By the look of it, it's been somewhere very damp, hope the insides are not corroded. I think the price you paid is OK for a known working machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyjones70 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I have sold many of these machines and I have always wondered why the seller didn't care enough to at least clean the exterior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Well, I received my new 800XL Monday afternoon and it's just a filthy in person as it is in the pictures. After I bought it I started worying the it might arrive reeking of cigarette smoke, but it doesn't. It doesn't smell of mold or mildew either, so that is promising. I haven't opened it up yet, but I did give it a good once over. It seems to work perfectly and it passed all tests when I checked out the built-in system tests and with my SysCheck device. I put in my Ultimate Cart and tried various games and everything seems to be working as expected. I probably won't get chance to spend too much time on it for another month or so but I'm looking forward to taking it all apart and giving it a good and thorough restoration. Hopefully, it will help me narrow down the issue with my ailing original 800XL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, bfollowell said: Well, I received my new 800XL Monday afternoon and it's just a filthy in person as it is in the pictures. After I bought it I started worying the it might arrive reeking of cigarette smoke, but it doesn't. It doesn't smell of mold or mildew either, so that is promising. I haven't opened it up yet, but I did give it a good once over. It seems to work perfectly and it passed all tests when I checked out the built-in system tests and with my SysCheck device. I put in my Ultimate Cart and tried various games and everything seems to be working as expected. I probably won't get chance to spend too much time on it for another month or so but I'm looking forward to taking it all apart and giving it a good and thorough restoration. Hopefully, it will help me narrow down the issue with my ailing original 800XL. Before-and-after photos of your 800XL would be great please, good luck with it, can't wait for some pics, as I have my NOS 65XE coming later this week, and I will be taking photos of it when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrarkus Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I haven't bought it yet, but it's such a steal, I think I'm just going to go for the BIN price... https://www.ebay.com/itm/164504544207?ul_noapp=true 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Mrarkus said: I haven't bought it yet, but it's such a steal, I think I'm just going to go for the BIN price... https://www.ebay.com/itm/164504544207?ul_noapp=true Buy it Now: $650+14.95 shipping compared to: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mapping-The-Atari-Computer-Ian-Chadwick/233770637284?hash=item366dd0d7e4:g:cswAAOSwwoRfpH-e Buy it Now: $34.95 + 5.95 shipping Which one would you rather own and be proud to say at what price you got it for. Total F'ing joke what people think stuff is worth, and don't give me any of that "it's whatever the market will bear" BS. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, this is pure unadulterated GREED. Anyway the 2nd eBay listing I posted looks to be a good deal for a book in excellent condition if anyone is looking to buy ?. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppie Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I've seen that book go for as little as £6 inc postage in uk, generally in the £15 range. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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