This is a new HDD interface for Atari (XE/XL) computers.
Unlike of the interface IDE Plus 2.0 this uses the Compact Flash for the hdd emulation. This interface is very compacts and inexpensive.
some features:
- Inexpensive.
- Compact size.
- Built-in flashcart.
- Optimised for CF card usage (marginally faster transfers)
- Support for brand new draft Atari Partition Table (APT)
- On board, SpartaDos v4.44 flashable from atari.
- RTC clock.
source: atariage.com
AHCC is a Pure C compatible compiler/assembler for the Atari ST and its offspring.
Download:
source: members.chello.nl/h.robbers
Autopsy:
The Sic!Cart (Super Inexpensive Cart) is a low price Flash Cartridge System for the Atari XL/XE series computers.
Sic!Cart available configurations:
- Programmed GAL.
- Sic!Cart with 2Mbit memory.
- Sic!Cart with 4Mbit memory.
source: atariage.com
The ZXpand interface is a brand new interface for the Sinclair ZX81, and Timex-Sinclair TS/1000 Home Computers.
The ZXpand interface offers 32K of expanded memory (which is configurable to support various hi-resolution graphics modes), instant file access to .p files stored on SD memory cards and more.
The Sinclair ZX81 ZXpand interface will also allow you to connect an Atari style 9 pin joystick port to play either specially written or specially adapted games.
The ZXpand provides the following facilities:
- SD Memory Card reader – for instant loading from / saving to .p files (used by ZX81 emulators)
- 32K of configurable RAM memory, which can then be set up to use the various hi-resolution graphics schemes for the Sinclair ZX81.
- New keywords are added to the system ROM to allow you to load and save programs, produce a catalogue of files on the memory
card, configure the ZXpand Interface, and delete files.
- You can still load programs from cassette as well as using the interface, to allow you to copy files onto the SD memory card.
- Sub-directories are supported on the memory card.
- The new ROM can be switched off once a program is loaded, in order to allow access to LPRINT, LLIST and COPY commands.
- There is a built in reset button to reset the ZX81 without having to pull the power lead.
Download: ZXpand Manual (2348)
source: rwapsoftware.co.uk
Autopsy:
Note: This is my first printer.
from c64-wiki.com:
The Commodore MPS 801 was a Matrix-Printer (Stylus-Printer) from Commodore released in the year 1984. MPS stands for Matrix Printer System, an invention from Commodore.
The Commodore MPS-801 was one of the first Printers offered by Commodore for its home computers. The printer used fan-fold paper via a paper tractor. The print resolution was a 6×7 Matrix at 10 chars/inch. The printing speed was about 50 chars per second.
Because of its 7-pin print head, character descenders couldn’t be created with the MPS 801. This was later made possible through some software tricks. The printer only supports unidirectional printing (i.e. it is only printing when the print head moves from left to right). On the way back to the left, the print head was inactive, which made the printer very slow, compared to later models. The interface to the computer was a serial IEEE-488, the serial bus for the C64.
The printer was not developed and produced by Commodore. The MPS-801 was produced by the Japanese company Seikosha, a subsidiary of the clock manufacturer Seiko (the same model there was named Seikosha GP 500 VC). At that time, Seikosha was one of the largest printer manufacturers in the world and was also manufacturing printers for Atari, such as the Atari 1029 printer.
Apart from the complete ASCII-charset the 801 could also print all Commodore graphic characters and reverse characters were possible. In addition to text and special glyphs the printer was capable of printing graphics.
For manual paper-handling there was a mechanical handwheel on the right side of the printer. Additionally a membrane key was provided for incremental linefeed.
source: c64-wiki.com
Autopsy:
IDE Plus 2.0 is a new IDE host adapter by Simius for Atari (XE/XL) computer.
Some features:
- Is not much greater than a 2,5-inch IDE disk.
- Does not require an external power-supply.
- Contains an XE (CART+ECI) connector, an XL (PBI) connector, a cartridge port, and a connector for a 2,5-inch IDE disk.
- Contains 96 KB ISP Flash ROM and 32 KB RAM available to the internal PBI BIOS and flashable from the Atari.
- Contains 512 KB or 1024 KB ISP Flash ROM for SpartaDOS X (or any other cartridge of such type), flashable from the Atari. This ROM can be physically disabled using a dedicated switch. The switch is not installed in the device shown on photos below.
- Contains a real time clock circuitry to be used with SpartaDOS X. If someone doesn’t want to use it, the module is anyway fully compatible with an external R-Time 8 or internally mounted ARC.
- A LED flashing during the I/O.
source: atariage.com
This is one of my favorite games of the 80′s, thanks to Avatar for the crack/trainer.
Bounty Bob Strikes Back! is the sequel to Miner 2049er and was initially released in 1984 for the Atari 8-bit series of computers.
It was later ported to the Atari 5200, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in 1985. Gameplay is similar to Miner 2049er in that the player must inspect every section of 25 mines while avoiding mutants within a set time.
One improvement to this sequel is after losing a life, sections on platforms remain covered and destroyed enemies do not reappear, thus making it easier to complete a level.
Download: Bounty Bob Strikes Back +7 by Avatar (1377)
source: noname.c64.org
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:
- A review of the Atari 1200XL.
- S-Video for your Atari 8-bit.
- A look at the new and excellent IDE 2 Plus interface.
- Review of new Star Raiders for Atari.
- Atari ST coin-ops conversions.
- Unreleased gems for the Atari 2600, 5200 and 7800.
- The Atari Lynx goes head to head against the Sega Game Gear.
source: atariuser.com
The party is organized by Maciej Grzybek also known as Grzybson/SSG. It is taking place form 27th May (Friday) to 29th May 2011 (Sunday) in Częstochowa.
This is the Official Party Reports.
Game Compo:
- 1. Octopus / Larek, sOnar, Caruso.
- 2. Quad / nosty, sOnar.
- 3. Patrol in the Space / TDC, sOnar, Caruso, Miker.
- 4. Blahblah / Xeen, Piesiu, Ooz, Miker.
- 5. Tajemniczy zamek 2 / Sikor, Miker, Ripek.
- 6. Narciarzyki / Innuendo, Eagle.
Wild Compo:
- 1. River Raid 2k11 / C.Shaw, J.Husak.
- 2. Blondie / Gonzo, Raster, Kozyca.
- 3. Subaru / Gonzo..
Download: Grzybsoniada 2011 stuff + extras (1686)
source: Grzybsoniada homepage
TURGEN SYSTEM is an acronym for “Turbo generating system”. It is a program whose main purpose is conversion of files (with focus on binary files) to various turbo systems used in former Czechoslovakia and Poland.
Output of the program is an electric signal that can be stored in WAVE files or can be sent directly to computer’s audio system. Such electric signal can be then transferred to compact cassettes and read by data recorders equipped with particular turbo system.
TURGEN SYSTEM focuses on conversion of binary files. For such purpose, set of special miniature turbo loaders was developed and integrated to the program. Also a “Wizard for binary files” is available to provide convenience during the conversion preparation.
Download: Turgen System v8.2.8 (full) (898)
source: turgen homepage
ASAP is a player of 8-bit Atari music for modern computers and mobile devices. It emulates the POKEY sound chip and the 6502 processor.
The project was initially based on the routines from the Atari800 emulator, but the current version has a completely new original emulation core.
source: asap.sourceforge.net
HxCmount is a piece of software for your Atari ST that transform your HxC Floppy Emulator SD card into a hard disk emulator.
Once loaded, you will be able to use a new disk letter (C: for example) exactly as a hard disk partition, the only thing is that the partition resides on a image file on your SD card.
Requirements:
- An hardware Atari ST computer.
- A HxC Floppy Emulator SD card.
- HxC FE firmware version: 1.6.0.0
source: hxcmount.atomas.com
The Sic!Cart (Super Inexpensive Cart) is a low price Flash Cartridge System for the Atari 400/800/XL/XE series computers.
source: atariage.com
This is a Atari 2600 invitro by Noice & Mystic bytes for the SillyVenture Party 2011 (10th-13th November at Gdansk/Poland).
The Sv2k11 is dedicated to all Atari fans – from Atari 2600 up to the Jaguar, right thrugh to the newest Falcon clones.
source: pouet.net sillyventure.pl
For all the c64/amiga/atari/spectrum/console/whatever-lovin’ sideborder musicians, stamp fakers, coders, forth lamers, screen dumpers (yes), bbs hangarounds and full screen graphicians – we strike back! – and we strike hard!
On August 5-7, in Lund/Sweden, we will present you with the hottest incarnation so far in the series of Swedish copy/demo parties, and YOU are invited!
source: lcp.c64.org
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