Evad97 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I apologize if this has been covered somewhere else but I'm not having much luck using the search function. Anyway, I recently picked up a 1040stfm - unfortunately, it doesn't have a mouse. I've been able to get by with keyboard control but I would really like to start using a mouse. I have a couple of nine-pin mice (commodore & some kind of generic) and was wondering if anybody has ever tried to modify these mice to work with the Atari. Failing that, other than buying one of those PS/2 converters, are there any other options? (Naturally, if somebody has a spare mouse that they'd like to sell for a reasonable price / pass on, please send me a PM). Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzamess Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 This doesn't help much... but way back when, I modified an Atari CX-80 trackball to use as a mouse on my ST. I just followed some instructions I found online (back when "online" was a dial-up BBS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I apologize if this has been covered somewhere else but I'm not having much luck using the search function. Anyway, I recently picked up a 1040stfm - unfortunately, it doesn't have a mouse. I've been able to get by with keyboard control but I would really like to start using a mouse. I have a couple of nine-pin mice (commodore & some kind of generic) and was wondering if anybody has ever tried to modify these mice to work with the Atari. Failing that, other than buying one of those PS/2 converters, are there any other options? (Naturally, if somebody has a spare mouse that they'd like to sell for a reasonable price / pass on, please send me a PM). Thanks Dave you can get a new Atari mouse at www.myatari.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christos Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 If you want to use a serial mouse within gem, you can use a serial port mouse driver. You can find one online. This means connecting a serial mouse to one of the ST serial ports. It won't work with games. You can also modify an amiga mouse for use on the ST. Google is your friend for a guide there. For me the best option is a PeST adapter by Techie Alison so you can use a ps2 mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 you can use any amiga mouse by swaping the wires to pins 1 and 4 around, it will then work on an atari st or if you want an original st one let me know as i have a few... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 you can use any amiga mouse by swaping the wires to pins 1 and 4 around, it will then work on an atari st or if you want an original st one let me know as i have a few... This is good to know. I might get a black mouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evad97 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks for the help / thoughts, everyone. The trak-ball mod sounds promising as I have a spare. I also appreciate the advice re: modifying other mice. I think I'll start nosing around to see if I can find the info that I need. If anybody has any helpful sites / links or other advice, it would be appreciated. Otherwise, I'll just muddle through. Thanks again. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredder11 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I bought a PeST adapter interface last year and I have to say it is bloody brilliant. Don't mess about with older inferior mice, just buy a PeST and add a nice optical mouse. Your ST(e) will love you for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzamess Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I still haven't found those instructions about the CX-80 but I did find this: Note that there are 2 different versions of the CX-80 model. The first version is compatible with the CX-22; the 2nd is compatible with the Atari ST mouse (some jumpers were added to the board inside). The only way to tell which version you have is to either try it, or open it up and look for the jumpers. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?...e;topic=76765.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppera Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Yes. Pest is the best Optical mouse rulez ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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