massiverobot Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Nothing too exciting, alas. Today I received a vintage IBM PS/2 keyboard for use with my 1088XEL, once my build is complete. And yesterday I ordered 2x5 IDC box connectors, 10 pin ribbon cable, and crimp-style DB9 male connectors to make joystick cables and jacks. Oh, and I also made my first-ever purchase from AliExpress of a Realan H80 mini-ITX PC case to house the 1088XEL when I'm done building it. So, not "Atari" per se but sort of. I'm in a similar boat- I ordered a NOS Digital PS2 keyboard for my 1088XEL- these are really solid nice keyboards that take a beating and have good quiet travel. Amazing that you can still find these on eBay as NOS. https://imgur.com/a/tOPl0MW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Is it 'Clicky'? It's good if it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massiverobot Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 it is not clicky. i'm pretty sure it has rubber cups in it. the clicky ones are too much for me. I have a clicky USB for the Mac, made by Mattias and can only use it so long before i get tired of the long travel. The Digital Keyboard has a perfect solid throw/travel and it is one of the better non-chicklet keyboards out there that I can stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Just some bags.... WOOHOO..... I was very lucky to be on time with these.... Both are brand new never used and original. I asked the seller how he got them and he told me his father in law was head of sales for large customers at Atari Germany in the late 80s/early 90s and that he had passed away about a year ago and these thing surfaced......... . 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 That backpack is sweet. I would totally put it into everyday use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Definitly not every day use. But I do think I'll use them to Atari meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just this week I received some NEC 41464-10 DRAMs that I ordered 5 or 6 weeks ago for a 600XL 64K upgrade. Hopefully I'll get some time in a few weeks to get the upgrade done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geister Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I just recently bought a bunch of items from Atari-Max. I haven't had time to install the Happy board in my 1050 yet. I have played with the SIO2PC and the APE software and I'm pretty impressed. I tested the MyIDE II cart and I'm not sure how to make best use of it. I can't find any detailed instructions for this on the Atari-Max forums. I have watched the videos but they leave me with more questions than answers. Do I really need a Windows XP PC to format part of the Flash Cart in FAT-32? What can't I do without a FAT-32 partition? Is there a recommendation for a card reader /writer to format the flash? Does the Max Flash cart eliminate the need for a WinXP machine and card reader/writer? Is there a tutorial for this cart that examines the different modes? I think I can use the Image space without the FAT-32 partition, and I think I can create folders just by treating the MY-DOS partition as a huge Atari drive and just copy files using the SIO2PC. What I'm not sure about is how I can set up the device to mimic an OSS banked cart, but there are some tutorials on the Atari-Max forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 So lucky! Got this from a Chilean guy in Concepción: a XC11! I saw one when 10 y.o. and never again. Now I need to figure out how to bring the lot to USA. Or at least the cassette recorder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Very nice, I'd love to get an XC11. Just got an XC12 from BEST recently. Still in the box, don't know if it's rotted away inside since it was made yet! I believe Chile is NTSC, so the 800XL should work fine in the US, might need a different power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) Finally found a (Indy 500) Driving Controller for sale in my country and for just 5 Euros Now......to find some games that support it (and that not cost 50 bucks ex. shipping). Edited September 13, 2018 by Level42 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massiverobot Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I'm sure a few people saw this, and it was overpriced, but I've never seen on on ebay before so I grabbed it: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I'm sure a few people saw this, and it was overpriced, but I've never seen on on ebay before so I grabbed it: The one from Canada? yeah i saw that. Did you get anything else with it? He's selling damaged / not working 810's and 1050's for higher than I'm excited about too... I acquired an 830 as well a year ago starting with only the base unit from a guy that collects a lot of retro stuff... Never saw an accoustic coupler in person before that! It intrigued me, so I spent a year piecing together the other components Repaired a broken power connector on it with some solder reflowing, an original atari power supply from ebay (was able to test with a USRobotics Courier modem power supply initially, same rating), a Telelink I Cart from a table at PRGE 2017, and a DTMF western electric desk telephone at the local telephone companys pioneer salvage Original 850 manuals cover the 830 from an 850 as they were included as a kit at one point... Might be fun to connect 2 Atari's, 1 with the 830, other with an MPP and get my kids to type messages back and forth or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Danton Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Just some bags.... WOOHOO..... I was very lucky to be on time with these.... Both are brand new never used and original. I asked the seller how he got them and he told me his father in law was head of sales for large customers at Atari Germany in the late 80s/early 90s and that he had passed away about a year ago and these thing surfaced......... . Does modern Atari even have merchandise like this? I'd buy it in a heartbeat if it was available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massiverobot Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 The one from Canada? yeah i saw that. Did you get anything else with it? He's selling damaged / not working 810's and 1050's for higher than I'm excited about too... I acquired an 830 as well a year ago starting with only the base unit from a guy that collects a lot of retro stuff... Never saw an accoustic coupler in person before that! It intrigued me, so I spent a year piecing together the other components Repaired a broken power connector on it with some solder reflowing, an original atari power supply from ebay (was able to test with a USRobotics Courier modem power supply initially, same rating), a Telelink I Cart from a table at PRGE 2017, and a DTMF western electric desk telephone at the local telephone companys pioneer salvage Original 850 manuals cover the 830 from an 850 as they were included as a kit at one point... Might be fun to connect 2 Atari's, 1 with the 830, other with an MPP and get my kids to type messages back and forth or something Nothing but the 830, but it looks clean and nothing rattles around. Smaller in person than I thought it would be. No PS. I just want to get an 810 and then stick my 800 with an 810, 850 and 830 and a nice old Bell Phone on a spare desk and then look at them every once in a while. I can't even use it as I have VOIP and got rid of my copper phone lines many years ago. Maybe find that 40 col thermal printer too someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I'm sure a few people saw this, and it was overpriced, but I've never seen on on ebay before so I grabbed it: Nice - I also just acquired one. Regarding the Indy 500 controller. Only 8-bit computer to support it is the awesome Tempest Extreme. 2600, Indy 500 (hence the controller name) is IIRC the only game to use it. However, it is also a must own. If ou have a 2600, you damn well better have Indy 500 and that controller. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Nothing but the 830, but it looks clean and nothing rattles around. Smaller in person than I thought it would be. No PS. I just want to get an 810 and then stick my 800 with an 810, 850 and 830 and a nice old Bell Phone on a spare desk and then look at them every once in a while. I can't even use it as I have VOIP and got rid of my copper phone lines many years ago. Maybe find that 40 col thermal printer too someday. I used my xm301 (once) with google voice thru a voip obihai adapter. It worked perfectly, modems might not work at higher speeds, but 300 baud should work thru VOIP. I also got a 830 , clean it and that 's it , I still need to get a power supply and a Bell telephone to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Nothing but the 830, but it looks clean and nothing rattles around. Smaller in person than I thought it would be. No PS. I just want to get an 810 and then stick my 800 with an 810, 850 and 830 and a nice old Bell Phone on a spare desk and then look at them every once in a while. I can't even use it as I have VOIP and got rid of my copper phone lines many years ago. Maybe find that 40 col thermal printer too someday. I wouldn’t look for an 820 unless you want to spend $250 or more. They come up on eBay about twice a year, and they are usually broken. Yesterday I purchased: Now I’ll have a second Trak Ball for Xari Arena! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keneg Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I just got a whole bunch of books, plus a couple of old magazines. Most of the books are programming related. I hope to get into them when I have time this winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Nice - I also just acquired one. Regarding the Indy 500 controller. Only 8-bit computer to support it is the awesome Tempest Extreme. 2600, Indy 500 (hence the controller name) is IIRC the only game to use it. However, it is also a must own. If ou have a 2600, you damn well better have Indy 500 and that controller. Yeah...the 2600 I bought about 6 years had a boxed copy of Indy 500 but there was no driving controller....so at least I can use it with that. I can not justify something like 60 euros for a A8 video game so no Tempest for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
256 colors Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Feels very precise and rugged Auto-fire and Turbo-fire work perfectly two extra D-pad attachments add extra comfort options Tried lots of game genres not a single issue detected YouTube review My score 8/10 as it's a little over priced Not tested yet Edited September 17, 2018 by 256 colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 LMK if that auto-fire unit works with your A8 because I bought a Pointmaster one recently that works on my 2600 but not with my XLs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
256 colors Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) LMK if that auto-fire unit works with your A8 because I bought a Pointmaster one recently that works on my 2600 but not with my XLs. I just did a quick test on Shamus works a treat Bad new is i can't see or find any branding on the unit and only one on eBay as far as i know Says it's for Commodore and Atari looks similar too dunno if it's worth the punt https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gemini-Rapid-Fire-VG169-Continuous-Fire-Adapter-Atari-2600-Commodore/202418078172?hash=item2f210ec1dc:g:lsUAAOSw899bhWfo Edited September 17, 2018 by 256 colors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I just did a quick test on Shamus works a treat A bit OT, but in Shamus it works better to hold down the fire button and tap the joystick to fire. That will keep you stationary and usually keep you safely out of harm's way while you finish off most of your adversaries. Autofire is of limited use as you can't have more than two ion-shiv's (=bullets) on screen anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
256 colors Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) A bit OT, but in Shamus it works better to hold down the fire button and tap the joystick to fire. That will keep you stationary and usually keep you safely out of harm's way while you finish off most of your adversaries. Autofire is of limited use as you can't have more than two ion-shiv's (=bullets) on screen anyway. Shamus was a game at random really the adjustments in auto-fire speed works What other games would you recommend i test with? Edited September 18, 2018 by 256 colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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