TheMontezuma Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi All, SIO2BT project consist of hardware and software related to the wireless Bluetooth communication between the 8-bit Atari computers and emulated SIO devices. The Android SIO2BT App can be downloaded at Google Play. And the link to the PC Software and documentation. SIO2BT project won the first price in the ABBUC competition 2014. This year I extended the scope of the project to support a new Networking Device (coming soon as an Android App software update). To learn more, the original thread is here. In this thread you may express your interest in the hardware (I will send you a PM with details). I recently got some SIO plugs, so I can offer you 2 variants: - SIO2BT as a KIT (can be easiliy installed inside the ATARI computer) for 20€ - SIO2BT in a SIO plug for 30€ Shipping costs (worldwide) are 6€. For convenience I uploaded the current version of the manual Sio2BT Manual.pdf. Please note: - you can't use SIO2BT with stock Atari 800/400 (Incognito board or any other OS switch is required) - you can use SIO2BT with stock ATARI XL/XE, but some games/programs may not work (OS patch is recommended for best compatibility) I will maintain an ordering list to keep you up to date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmat56 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Can I have one please (kit form) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 please put me down for the complete version SIO2BT in a SIO plug for 30€ thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is it possible to get a kit for the SIO plug, without the plug included? If 'yes', how much would that be?I'm interested in one internal and two that I can install into my own plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Jefferson Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm interested in a sio plug version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Is it possible to get a kit for the SIO plug, without the plug included? If 'yes', how much would that be? I'm interested in one internal and two that I can install into my own plugs. Yes, it is possible. You have a PM. The price difference between the kit and the plug version is really justified. I use regular SIO plugs from Lotharek and there is a lot of manual work required to fit a BT module into it. Please be aware that both parts (a plug and a BT module) have to be mechanically reworked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesp Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Could I have 2 X SIO2BT in a SIO plug, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Put me down for an SIO plug version. Thanks and nice project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 The ordering list is updated. I took some pictures showing the preparation of a SIO plug and a BT module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irgendwer Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) I took some pictures showing the preparation of a SIO plug and a BT module. Maybe the task is a little bit easier, when taking an other housing: Edited August 27, 2015 by Irgendwer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Sure, but I just like the SIO plugs. The retro look is in . Whenever i look at the SIO2BT in a SIO plug, I always feel like: "How does it work without a cable ?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 I updated the ordering list again. Thank you for your orders! Unfortunately the ABBUC server, where the file is hosted, was down for a few days, but now it is back again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I updated the ordering list again. Thank you for your orders! Unfortunately the ABBUC server, where the file is hosted, was down for a few days, but now it is back again If still available I would like to get one SIO2BT fitted inside a plug... Mailed to the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 If still available I would like to get one SIO2BT fitted inside a plug... Mailed to the USA. Sure. I will send you details in a PM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Interested in 2 units in plug if still available. Gesendet von meinem iPhone mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Interested in 2 units in plug if still available. Gesendet von meinem iPhone mit Tapatalk No problem, but are you aware that IPhone is not supported? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 No problem, but are you aware that IPhone is not supported? Yes, I thought that getting a cheap android device would be possible, as would be connection to a PC. Thanks for the reminder, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfernan Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I can even have one (SIO plug) if available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 I can even have one (SIO plug) if available? Hi, yes, you can. I have sent you a PM. Regards Montezuma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I have received mine today in the mail.. Downloaded the app to my android device, but how do I get the atr's -- xex's into the android so I can mount them into drive slots. And is the recommendation to patch the OS needed for higher SIO rates or just so the SIO BT plug will have the delay needed for Bluetooth speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I have received mine today in the mail.. Downloaded the app to my android device, but how do I get the atr's -- xex's into the android so I can mount them into drive slots. And is the recommendation to patch the OS needed for higher SIO rates or just so the SIO BT plug will have the delay needed for Bluetooth speeds. OK os.rom is patch and the SIO2BT is working I was able to get some files onto the Android device. Some of the Fandal Flop magazine games don't allow the use of the keyboard using xbios (..) Diamondz, Swapz, Freecell, any of the ones asking for a keypress to start the game.. Others that don't check for the keypress and use the START for game play are working okay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm glad that you got the post delivery. The OS patch is needed to adjust timouts in the SIO procedure and a patched OS will not support transmission with a higher rate than 19200. With a patched OS you don't need any loader and with a stock ATARI OS, the xbios loader or xl_xe_xegs.atr will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I would like to see the cold boot key sequence added to the patching program so the resulting OS file for BT could be cold started without turning the computer off and loosing the BT connection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Why don't you try the patched Qmeg OS for forcing cold start? http://atariage.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=408730 Edited October 3, 2015 by TheMontezuma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontezuma Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hi tuf and kuestenturm, I haven't received payments from you guys. If you are still interested please PAYPAL me until the end of this week, otherwise I'll take the devices to JHV. Greets Montezuma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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