Chuck Gill Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 A while ago I picked up an 800 with 'The Impossible' board installed on the OS rom board. I managed to figure out how back up protected programs with it. I still would really like to see the documentaion that came with it, anybody have the instuctions? I have the feeling this thing is capable of much more. A scan or a textfile would be great. Thanks, Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callipygous Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 The manufacturer, CSS, is still around: http://nleaudio.com/css/ . Browsing the web site, "The Impossible" is not a current product. Some other manuals are online, but not that one. The history page does mention it, but only as a backup tool for disk protected programs. Perhaps that is the only capability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Gill Posted August 6, 2002 Author Share Posted August 6, 2002 Thanks! I found their site when I first got that 800. I emailed them and they wrote back right away and said they were also looking for an Impossible manual for the site, but hadn't seen one in years. I guess it would also dump carts and boot tapes to disk files too. I just remember the ads for it in Analog and Antic and was always curious about how it worked back then. Now I have one to play with and it is pretty slick. The only drawback is the backup disks will only run on another computer with an Impossible board installed. -Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callipygous Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 I remember the ads. If I get a chance, will dig out an old Antic. Should be a listing of what it does, at least. Getting "The Impossible" manual seems impossible You would think CSS would have something on a disk drive somewhere, but then again he mentions trouble with a drive and losing a lot of files. Never underestimate what might come up on eBay. Might consider a search where they email you if it shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budburns Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) I just saw an 800 on Ebay with a CSS Impossible board installed. I would recognize it anywhere. I have one just like it. 😃 https://www.ebay.com/itm/334553730146 Here is the software for it too! IMPOSBLE.ATR Edited September 7, 2022 by budburns 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULS Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Here are some links for more info about "The Impossible" Picture of "The Impossible" The Impossible And a video showing how it works. YouTube Edited September 7, 2022 by FULS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLund1 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 FULS Thanks, It does look like "The Impossible" I downloaded the software I found in here. After I clean up the system, I'll test the program and see what happens. Stay tuned..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) Here are some pics of my older version and the ATR image for it. I need to reconnect the switch for it... Edit: the one chip is a 74LS138 Impossible.ATR Edited October 1, 2022 by AtariGeezer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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