Exomizer is a program that compresses files in a way that tries to be as efficient as possible but still allows them to be decompressed in environments where CPU speed and RAM are limited. For some popular 8-bit computers using 6502 compatible CPUs it can also generate executable files that decompress themselves in memory when run.

• 2011-08-19: Exomizer v2.0.2 released

Changes since the 2.0.1 release:

• Added 6809-decruncher contributed by Edouard Forler.
• Fix language errors in the documentation. Thanks to Csabo/LOD.
• Remove bogus printout about the default decrunch effect when using a custom decrunch effect. Bug reported by Csabo/LOD.
• Fix bug that prevented the correct error message from showing when trying to combine a basic start and a non rom config for the sfx command. Bug reported by iAN CooG.

A complete changelog is included in the zip file.

Download: Exomizer v2.0.2 (938)

source: exomizer

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Third Party Hardware for Atari ST.

Hardware Description (start from left to right):

• Brush Mouse by Golden Image.
• Steinberg Cubase Dongle.
• Auto Mouse-Joystick switch for Atari/Amiga.
• UhrModul Intern (Realtime Clock) by Hard & Soft.
• XT Expansion Interface.
• AdSCSI ST (SCSI Interface) by ICD.
• Drive Master by Pratical Solutions.
• ST Eprom Bank by Ilfa.
• Soundtrack Digital HQ Sound Sampler by ACN.
• Marpet MP210A 4Mb ram board.

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This is a single-sided 3.5″ Floppy Drive for Atari ST series. This Floppy Drive can hold 360K of data on a disk.

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This is a single-sided 3.5″ Floppy Drive for Atari ST series. This Floppy Drive can hold 360K of data on a disk.

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Cumana & Power Computing are two hardware supplier for Amiga, Atari, Oric and so on. Here we present two examples of Floppy Drive compatible with the Atari ST series computers.

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The SH 205 also known as Atari Megafile 20 has a capacity of 20 MB and a ACSI interface. The Atari SH 205 uses an old 20 Mb 5.25″ MFM (Modified Frequency Modulation) Hard Drives Seagate or Tandon.

Tomasz “Tebe” Biela has released an update of the program Graph2Font v3.9.2.5.

This project began many years ago as a simple graphics converter for Atari but over the years the features are significantly increased. The converter runs under Windows.

Download: Graph2Font v3.9.2.5 Full (988)

Download: Graph2Font v3.9.2.5 Lite (901)

source: g2f.atari8.info

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from OldComputers:

The Atari 520ST was introduced at the Winter CES in January of 1985, 6 months before the Commodore Amiga. Atari did take some shortcuts, though, as the Operating System did not yet exist in ROM, and had to be loaded from floppy-disk when powered on (but then again, so did the Amiga). The 520ST also had no internal floppy drive, but later versions included it.

Bundled with an external 360K single sided 3.5 inch floppy drive, mouse and monochrome monitor, it costs $799. Both Amiga and 520ST are based on the Motorola 68000 CPU, which has a 16-bit external bus, and 32-bit internal, thus the 520′ST’ means ‘sixteen / thirty two’. The Operating System is ‘TOS’, or ‘Tramiel Operating System’.

The 520ST (and Amiga) have a graphical operating system, or GUI, similar to the Apple Macintosh, which was released one year earlier. The 520ST utilized Digital Research’s GEM GUI, although it is not nearly as nice as the Macintosh or Amiga.

One thing that IS very nice is the built-in VT52 emulation. The 520ST can act as a dumb terminal, communicating through its serial port to another system. There was a huge rivalry between Amiga and Atari users, each positive that their computer system was superior, or at least hoping it was.

In addition to the 520ST, Atari release the 1040ST, with built-in floppy drive, and 1Meg of RAM (the 520ST has 512K). Four years later in 1989, the portable ST computer appeared, the Stacy.

source: oldcomputers.net

Atari Głuchołazy 2011 (2K11) party results.

8-bit Graphics Compo:

• 1. Space Crusade – Odyniec1
• 2. Flower Power – Piesiu
• 3. Krecik i… – Larek
• 4. Zaczarowany Ołówek i… – Larek
• 5. Before the Storm – Lhuven
• 6. Bolek i Lolek oraz… – Larek
• 7. Drzewko – IRATA4
• 8. Mod My Atari – Factor6
• 9. Stary Cmętarz – IRATA4
• 10. Sparrow – Sonar
• 11. W Brzasku Słońca – IRATA4
• 12. GTIA Bay – Xeen
• 13. Nietoperek – IRATA4

8-bit Music Compo:

• 1. Ballada o Dżemie – Pinokio
• 2. Pung – String
• 3. Solid – String
• 4. Mechanic Anti SAP 2 – Pinokio

8-bit Code Compo:

• 1. Framed Again? – Miker, Sikor
• 2. Wormtro – Xeen
• 3. Antic – TDC, Miker

Download: Atari Glucholazy 2011 (2K11) party results (882)

source: atariarea.krap.pl

Atari ST and Atari 7800 (Secam RGB) Gold RGB Scart Cable.

source: hardwarebook.info ebay coolnovelties.co.uk

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The Megafile series (produced by Atari) is based on RLL (MFM) Hard Disk, the MFM technology today has become obsolete.

The system includes the Hard Disk (Seagate ST-157R), controller RLL (MFM) 32D5321 and the power supply. The Megafile was connected to the host through the door ACSI, ACSI is Atari’s proprietary hard drive connector. It is similar to SCSI which was standardized later, but not directly compatible.

The other door instead allows you to connect other devices (eg. other Megafile).

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The Atari SM-124 is a high-resolution monochrome monitor designed to be used with the ST series of computers. It is capable of 640×400 resolution at 72Hz in black and white and has a very sharp picture, though the actual viewing area onscreen is quite small, a large black border of about .5 inches or more surrounding the entire screen.

For serious work on the ST, including MIDI sequencing, telecomunications, word processing, etc. the SM-124 is a much nicer monitor than it’s color counterpart

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The Mega ST was Atari’s first major enhancement to the ST line of computers. With 1MB or 4MB memory (expandable with add-on cards), built in BLITTER graphics chip, and MegaBUS expansion Slot all packaged into a nice clean pizza-box case the ST line of computers received a boost in power, expandability and professional looks.

Atari was moving forward in the right direction. Also introduced along with the Mega ST line was Atari’s direction into the desktop publishing field.

Atari introduced the SLM804 Laser Printer which attached to the Atari DMA interface port and also the desktop publishing package. Also introduced was the Atari Megafile hard drive system to add stackable harddrive modules onto the Mega ST.

Atari User magazine is aimed squarely at the Atari enthusiast and we cover all of the Atari consoles, and computers.

The magazine provides features on Atari history, classic Atari hardware, great software titles from the past and we take a look at computer and gaming industry as it was back in the eighties and nineties.

This issue includes:

• The Atari Portfolio.
• Atari’s handheld PC.
• Review the new SIC!cartridge for the 8-bit.
• Showcase of more unreleased games for the Atari 2600, 5200 and 7800.
• Atari Lynx vs Sega Game Gear.
• Atari ST coin-ops conversions.
• Some games reviews.

source: atariuser.com

The final version of the game Space Harrier for Atari XL/XE (64k) by Chris Hutt has been released some days ago.

Space Harrier is a third-person rail shooter game, released by Sega in 1985. It was produced by Yu Suzuki, responsible for many popular Sega games.

Download: Space Harrier for Atari XL/XE (64k) (992)

source: atariage.com