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SIO2SD new Firmware v3.1RC2

February 21st, 2012 No comments

The SIO2SD is a device that allows you to load games/applications into any 8-bit Atari XL/XE computers via SIO interface from SD/MMC cards.

Changelog (3.1rc1 -> 3.1rc2):

  • Fixed bug in file handle (mainly XEX files)
  • Fixed warmstart issue in xex-loader

Download: SIO2SD v3.1RC2 (9)

source: sio2sd-dev.gucio.pl

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Atari 8-BIT Ethernet Cartridge – Update

February 21st, 2012 No comments

This Ethernet Cartridge will be used to connect a computer Atari 8-bit to internet.

Much of the work has already been done thanks to some very talented people in the Atari community. The hardware and software was originally developed by Chris Martin and tested by Mark Dusko. The software is based on the work already done in the Commodore 64 community, this adapter will allow you to take advantage of telnet, e-mail, web browsing and a web server via the Contiki Operating System and a Ciris Logic CS8900A ethernet controller chip.

The project is now open source and any help with the project is welcome and greatly appreciated. We are hoping with some help from the awesome Atari 8-bit community, we can make the 8-bit ethernet interface a reality!

source: atari8ethernet.com atariage.com

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Unboxing Harmony Cartridge for Atari 2600 & Composite Mod

February 12th, 2012 1 comment
Harmony Cartridge for Atari 2600

Autopsy:

1 Cents Atari 2600 Video Composite Mod: This very simple/cheap and functional mod adds a Video Composite output to the Atari 2600 console. I have shorted the five contacts Luma/Chroma and Sync for get a decent composite Video Signal. I have also cut a  resistor (R55) to get better colors, for the Audio signal see the picture.

The Harmony Cartridge is a simple, affordable, time-saving, space-saving, hassle-free way to play hundreds of games on your Atari 2600 console.

Using a Harmony cartridge is easy. Just insert the Harmony cartridge into your console slot the same way you would with any ordinary Atari game cartridge. Put your favorite game binaries on an SD card, pop it into the Harmony Cartridge and you’re ready to go. Turn on the console, select the game you want to play from the list and start having fun.

source: harmony.atariage.com

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SIO2Arduino for Atari 8-bit (800/XL/XE)

January 27th, 2012 2 comments

SIO2Arduino is an Atari 8-bit (800/XL/XE) device emulator that runs on the Arduino platform. It currently emulates a single Atari 1050 disk drive (D1:) but there are plans to extend it to support multiple drives as well as other devices.

In its current state, SIO2Arduino allows you to put single and enhanced density Atari 8-bit disk images (ATR, XFD, XEX and many PRO and ATX) onto a microSD card and boot them on real Atari hardware.

source: whizzosoftware.com/sio2arduino

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Atari Demo: WAP-NIAK Party 2012 Invitro

January 13th, 2012 No comments

This is a Atari XL/XE invitro for the WAP-niak 2012 Party Demo (28th-30th September at Warsaw/Poland).

Download: WAP-NIAK Party 2012 Invitro (26)

source: atari.sikorsoft.com/party/

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Graph2Font v3.9.4.6 (Lite/Full)

January 13th, 2012 No comments

TomaszTebeBiela has released an update of the program Graph2Font v3.9.4.6.

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:

source: g2f.atari8.info

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SIO2SD new Firmware v3.1RC1

January 13th, 2012 No comments

The SIO2SD is a device that allows you to load games/applications into any 8-bit Atari XL/XE computers via SIO interface from SD/MMC cards.

Changelog (3.0rc5 -> 3.1rc1):

  • Virtual disks simplification.
  • Fixed turbo routines – emulation of Top-Drive (aka TOMS) and XF551.
  • More compatible SIO routines (return to timings from version 2.x – slower, but more reliable)
  • Ordinary files and empty disks are emulated as SD disks if possible (size < 90k)

Download: SIO2SD v3.1 RC1 (31)

source: sio2sd-dev.gucio.pl

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New Years Disc 6th edition (2012) for Atari XL/XE

January 4th, 2012 No comments

This is the 6th edition of the New Years Disc for Atari. In this issue you can find a lots of interesting things to begin a new year with our beloved Atari.

In this issue you can find:

Disc one:

  • Fireworks (animation) by Miker
  • Hopp 20012 (game) by PP’s
  • New Year Monkey (animation) by Miker
  • New Year’s Bunny (intro) by Sikor & Miker
  • Merry Xmas 1 (animation) by Charlie Chaplin
  • 2012 Intro (PAL recommended) by Heaven

Disc two:

  • Merry Xmas 2 (animation) by Charlie Chaplin
  • New Year 2K12 (intro)  by Sikor, Innuendo & Miker
  • Scrolling Street (intro) by PP’s
  • Endtro (intro) by Blowjobb
  • new year intro 2012 (intro) by Agenda

Disc three:

  • Moon Cresta (gamepreview for VBXE) by Rybags
  • Happy Bars (intro) by MaPa & PG

Download: New Years Disc 6th edition (2012) (23)

source: atarionline.pl

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Unboxing Ultimate 1Mb – Atari XE/XL

December 31st, 2011 2 comments
Ultimate 1Mb Motherboard

Autopsy:

After 8 long months of waiting i finally received the Ultimate 1Mb module by Candle’o'Sin.

The Ultimate 1Mb module is a expansion for Atari XE/XL.

This module allows a easy installation regardless of machine type one chooses and is not intrusive to original hardware. The Ultimate 1Mb was designed to fit in any XL/XE computer, including 1200XL and XEGS – there are no versions as such, the only diffrence might be with lenght of ribbon cables it connects to motherboard

Features:

  • To be as much solderless as possible (only RW, PHI2, HALT and RESET lines need soldering)
  • Fully flashable SpartaDOS-X with up to 320kbytes for its purposes
  • RTC module for SDX with battery backup and NVRAM
  • Fully flashable 4 OS ROM slots
  • Hardware WRITE PROTECT for whole Flash array
  • Configurable memory expansion with 4 modes of operation (disabled, 320k RAMBO, 578k COMPY SHOP, 1088k RAMBO)
  • Customizable BASIC and MISSLE COMMAND slots (also flashable)
  • System select/Memory exp mode select from integrated BIOS

source: spiflash.org atariage.com

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Atari Demo: C – Drug by Agenda / Mad Team / LaResistance

December 6th, 2011 No comments

This is the winner demo of the SillyVenturE Party 2011 for Atari XL/XE by Agenda / Mad Team / LaResistance.

The demo requires at least 64kB of extended memory.

Download: C - Drug (41)

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Atari Dos: SpartaDOS X v4.45

November 27th, 2011 No comments

SpartaDOS X (or SpartaDOS 4.0) is a disk operating system for the Atari 8-bit family of computers, that closely resembles MS-DOS. It was developed and sold by ICD, Inc. in 1987-93.

Ten years later SpartaDOS X considered abandonware has been picked up by its enthusiasts, and developed further. These unofficial revisions, incorporating many of the utilities written since 1992, cleaning many identified problems and including numerous improvements, are:

  • v4.31 (2005)
  • v4.39RC (2006)
  • v4.40 (a leaked-out beta, 2006)
  • v4.41 (Feb. 2008)
  • v4.42 (Dec. 2008)
  • v4.4.3 (Apr.2011)
  • v4.4.4 (Jun.2011)
  • v4.4.5 (Nov.2011)

The new SpartaDOS X 4.45 runs on the following hardware platforms:

  • intSDX128
  • intSDX128 “flash”
  • Maxflash 1Mb
  • Maxflash 8Mb (contains MAN on-line help)
  • Altirra and Atari800 emulators
  • Turbo Freezer 2005 (contains MAN on-line help, use with Freezer ROM only)
  • SIC! Cartridge (256k version contains MAN on-line help)
  • IDE Plus 2.0 (contains MAN on-line help)
  • Ultimate 1MB (contains MAN on-line help)

SDX Toolkit:

  • Set of additional programs, drivers and utilities
  • Set of SDX command descriptions for MAN utility (excerpts from the User’s Manual).

SDX images for SIDE:

  • Customized SDX images with SIDE driver are available at Jonathan Halliday’s website.

Dowload: SpartaDOS X v4.45 (33)

 source: sdx.atari8.info wikipedia

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SillyVenture 2011 (Sv2k11) unofficial party results

November 13th, 2011 No comments

This is the SillyVenture 2011 (Sv2k11) unofficial party results.

Just to remind: The Sv2k11 is a Demo Party dedicated to all Atari fans – from Atari 2600 up to the Jaguar, right thrugh to the newest Falcon clones.

Download: Sv2k11 Stuff (42)

source: pouet.net sillyventure.pl

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Graph2Font v3.9.2.9 (Lite/Full)

September 21st, 2011 No comments

TomaszTebeBiela has released an update of the program Graph2Font v3.9.2.9.

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 v3.9.2.9 Full (31)

Download: Graph2Font v3.9.2.9 Lite (27)

source: g2f.atari8.info

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A new Beta of Ym2149 Tracker

September 19th, 2011 No comments

Peter Jørgensen has released a new Beta version of his YM-2149 Tracker for M$ Windows.

The sound chip YM-2149 is used in Atari ST/E/Falcon series.

Download: Ym2149 Tracker (Beta) (46)

source: youtube.com

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Graph2Font v3.9.2.5 (Lite/Full)

August 14th, 2011 No comments

TomaszTebeBiela 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 (45)

Download: Graph2Font v3.9.2.5 Lite (39)

source: g2f.atari8.info

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