MattM1121 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Greetings, I now have a working 130XE and 800XL. The 800XL was my first computer, so I find this rather exciting. I do have an SIO2PC serial cable and a very small Shuttle with an Intel i3 and serial ports. So my first question, before I jump back into the 8-bit scene, is; does anyone sell SpartaDos X 4.x cartridges? I know they're not commercially available, but I thought maybe someone provides a service to create a cartridge with the latest build. Is there a way to use SpartaDos X that's newer than 3.2x? I appreciate any input and look forward to building my Atari Scene. Thanks, -Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 You can run SpartaDOS X from a multicart like AVG/SUB-AVG or SIDE3. You can also run it from an AtariMax Maxflash cart, which is overall a little less economical at this point. All SpartaDOS X versions are greater than 3.2. It started at 4.0, etc. It's also being actively developed (at v4.49 currently). You're probably thinking of the disk version, which is not SpartaDOS X, it's just SpartaDOS, and is only disk-based. SpartaDOS X is only cart-based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM1121 Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 Thanks for you quick response. I did get 4.49 working with and emulator. I guess my goal is to get my Atari system back up and running. It seems there's still a lot I can do and throw money at. Especially the carts. Thanks again. -Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 A little more esoteric option for running SpartaDOS X -- but great for a native programming environment (if that's your interest) -- is the Turbo Freezer 2011. It has a built-in debugger, machine freeze states, 512 KB battery-backed extended RAM, and more. I'm not sure if they're still available, though. It plugs into either a PBI or ECI/Cart port. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, MattM1121 said: Greetings, I now have a working 130XE and 800XL. The 800XL was my first computer, so I find this rather exciting. I do have an SIO2PC serial cable and a very small Shuttle with an Intel i3 and serial ports. So my first question, before I jump back into the 8-bit scene, is; does anyone sell SpartaDos X 4.x cartridges? I know they're not commercially available, but I thought maybe someone provides a service to create a cartridge with the latest build. Is there a way to use SpartaDos X that's newer than 3.2x? I appreciate any input and look forward to building my Atari Scene. Thanks, -Matt I used to produce a reimaged SpartaDOS X cart, but now corei64.com should be offering it. I just tried to check their site and there is a firewall blocking it. Could someone else try and see if they are getting blocked too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dropcheck said: Could someone else try and see if they are getting blocked too. I'm not getting through either. I knew you sold SDX carts before; but I wasn't sure of the current status. Good someone else is picking up the production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Seven hours later, still a no-go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xangel Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I should have some bare boards like there: http://www.atari.org.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?id=14963 And probably GienekP from that forum can have complete cartridge. 5% of money from his cartridge goes to SpartaDOS team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Dropcheck said: I used to produce a reimaged SpartaDOS X cart, but now corei64.com should be offering it. I just tried to check their site and there is a firewall blocking it. Could someone else try and see if they are getting blocked too. I bought one of these carts from you (I think). It is sitting here on my desk and when the majority of my Atari hardware 'left the building' (with Elvis), it is one of the items I kept. I use it all the time. Mine has SDX 4.47 in it. Is there anyway to upgrade it to 4.49? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 59 minutes ago, bf2k+ said: I bought one of these carts from you (I think). It is sitting here on my desk and when the majority of my Atari hardware 'left the building' (with Elvis), it is one of the items I kept. I use it all the time. Mine has SDX 4.47 in it. Is there anyway to upgrade it to 4.49? Direct reprogramming of the 32pin PLCC chip with a compatible programmer. Usually the easiest and the way I do it. Here's the file: SDX449_reimaged.rom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dropcheck said: Direct reprogramming of the 32pin PLCC chip with a compatible programmer. Usually the easiest and the way I do it. Here's the file: SDX449_reimaged.rom 256 kB · 0 downloads Great! Thanks for that.... I think I got two of those off you if I remember... probably need them since some of BF2k+'s stuff ended up at my place. But I really need some advice on how to convince Elvis to go home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Tillek said: But I really need some advice on how to convince Elvis to go home. Elvis has left the building 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Looks like Corei64.com is back up. Got an email from him. He is waiting on the last part or two before starting a run for production. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 18 hours ago, Dropcheck said: corei64.com should be offering it Their site is back online now. I found SDX cartridge shells for sale, but nothing for the cart/PCB (aside from pictures with the shell listing). [Note: you need a magnifying glass to read the text on this guy's site...] [Edit] You beat me to the punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 hours ago, mytek said: Elvis has left the building Fantastic Pic. I had to pilfer it to send to my colleagues on my final email when I retire... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Dropcheck said: Direct reprogramming of the 32pin PLCC chip with a compatible programmer. Usually the easiest and the way I do it. Here's the file: SDX449_reimaged.rom 256 kB · 2 downloads I'm guessing that my old Willem, while it programs the older EPROMS with the higher voltages, it probably will not program the PLCC chip in the X cart. I guess it is time to invest in a newer programmer. I've heard about the TL-866, but really have no idea what I should buy. The chip you are talking about is the SST-39SF040... correct? The Willem can't touch that AFAIK. Is this one of those chips that I can re-program in an AtariMax cart? (Like I do when I have to unbrick a U1MB board?) ??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 BTW... what does the battery do in your SuperCart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I was able to update all of mine using a flash program plugged into my Atari, I have two flavors, the drop in replacement and the Super with it's own case w/ the power and cart reset buttons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, bf2k+ said: BTW... what does the battery do in your SuperCart? Real time clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, _The Doctor__ said: I was able to update all of mine using a flash program plugged into my Atari, I have two flavors, the drop in replacement and the Super with it's own case w/ the power and cart reset buttons Would FJC's UFlash do this or is there something else? I really don't want to buy another programmer at this point (but if I could get one that could handle everything and run in Windows 10. I might do that.) (Currently I have to maintain an old WinXP PC with a parallel port on it for EProm operations here on the Willem.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) @bf2k+ I used to get it from the SDX project site, I used the included flasher and I used Drac's. Probably one and the same now, as they eventually all get folded together. https://sdx.atari8.info/index.php?show=en_download_release pick all of your devices, then get the extras also, since you probably will need all the goodies to enjoy all of the software and hardware. https://sdx.atari8.info/index.php?show=en_addons betas are here and sometimes are much nicer https://sdx.atari8.info/index.php?show=en_download_beta oh look I am one behind, January saw some BETAs also grab both imagers, one works with the Beta, the other with almost everything else. Edited July 21, 2023 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropcheck Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, bf2k+ said: I'm guessing that my old Willem, while it programs the older EPROMS with the higher voltages, it probably will not program the PLCC chip in the X cart. I guess it is time to invest in a newer programmer. I've heard about the TL-866, but really have no idea what I should buy. The chip you are talking about is the SST-39SF040... correct? The Willem can't touch that AFAIK. Is this one of those chips that I can re-program in an AtariMax cart? (Like I do when I have to unbrick a U1MB board?) ??? The SST-39SF040 I think came in the limited run Super SpartaDOS X complete pcb and cartridge case with the reset button. Is that the one you have? If not then the PLCC chip is different. It's a AM29F040B. Edited July 21, 2023 by Dropcheck added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dropcheck said: The SST-39SF040 I think came in the limited run Super SpartaDOS X complete pcb and cartridge case with the reset button. Is that the one you have? They're also used in the U1MB's and Incognito. @bf2k+ My old Willem read/write these perfectly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Dropcheck said: The SST-39SF040 I think came in the limited run Super SpartaDOS X complete pcb and cartridge case with the reset button. Is that the one you have? Yes I opened it up. That is definitely the chip I have and the cart has two buttons on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bf2k+ Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 3 hours ago, AtariGeezer said: They're also used in the U1MB's and Incognito. @bf2k+ My old Willem read/write these perfectly Interesting... I guess I would need some type of adapter to plug this chip into my Willem. It only has a single DIP socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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