+orpheuswaking Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, Beeblebrox said: Fair enough. I do collect some Atari periphals for same reasons. I suppose I see the 1064 more as a functional upgrade than a rare collectable, and for the reasons mentioned I find there are better options. I don't disagree. If you should come across another let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 minute ago, orpheuswaking said: I don't disagree. If you should come across another let me know Will do. They do come up in bundles from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, orpheuswaking said: Collection purposes, The same reason I don't need a dot matrix printer but I have a 1025 LOL. That said I would likely have it connected to a machine and working. The only reason I got it was to have another period peripheral (actually IIRC the only PBI peripheral Atari ever sold). The 2-chip upgrade, Antonia, the 64K board that goes under the CPU and the board by @reifsnyderb are all much more convenient than that box hanging out at the back. If an external U1MB comes around the 1064 case might be the stylish way to house it. (In the meantime I might set it up as an exhibit to show how hard our youth was. I hope the 1064 is not as sensitive as the Sinclair ZX81/Timex 1000 RAM expansion which only needed an ever so slight touch to instantly restart the machine and erase all memory.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Iirc the 1064 does wiggle a bit but the plastic retainer clips, I'd still present, locks it in pretty securely. Double check it still has the clips as often one is broken off where a previous owner tried to remove it from the 600xl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deffroe Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Got these a couple of weeks ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 42 minutes ago, deffroe said: Got these a couple of weeks ago. very good condition book there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just curious, anyone have any idea what these Atari pcb's are? I have no idea: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204599314140? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deffroe Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Did a google for CO17227 and found this.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deffroe Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Last post on that thread made me smile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 4 hours ago, deffroe said: Last post on that thread made me smile See what you made me do. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 my latest two Atari Joystick aquisitions: Quickjoy jetfighter joystick: and (so looking forward to this one in particular) the Sureshot: A quality joystick with microswitches is the difference between playing a game once or twice and giving up, and playing it for hours to then keep coming back. Unsure if they both fully work. Will find out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geister Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I just bought a 5200 controller to repair for my 5200 system which came with no controllers (my sister lost them in her storage units). I also got about 5 games for it to but they haven't arrived yet. I already have the repair kits for the controllers with new circuits and button rubbers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) On 1/11/2024 at 9:21 PM, Beeblebrox said: my latest two Atari Joystick aquisitions: Quickjoy jetfighter joystick: and (so looking forward to this one in particular) the Sureshot: A quality joystick with microswitches is the difference between playing a game once or twice and giving up, and playing it for hours to then keep coming back. Unsure if they both fully work. Will find out. update. Both joysticks fully work. Very nice quality microswitches. Love em. Edited January 14 by Beeblebrox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) ...in other news.. I've acquired this dual os DIY pcb which looks a good few decades old. Very intrigued about what dos os is on the lower chip. Will get my hands on it next week. Pcb has "g paul" on it from what I can see. Edited January 14 by Beeblebrox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 couple of my latest buys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark2008 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 well I may regret this, because it hasn't arrived yet, but on its way to me. Magnavox Professional RGB/80 Composite w/Green button + Analog RGB. Which theoretically means it could accept both XEP80 and VBXE output and switch between them with a button push. But I'm not assuming it will work that way, due to the XEP80 overscan issue. For the most part I have avoided CRT monitors, but I did once order an SC1224, because I got an awesome deal on a lot of stuff, and my plan was to sell off the rest - get 100% of my money back and keep the SC1224. Which is what happened. But what also happened is the SC1224 burned out one day later, even though it worked when it arrived. That made me even more hesitant to try an old school CRT, but heck I want one. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, Mark2008 said: well I may regret this, because it hasn't arrived yet, but on its way to me. Magnavox Professional RGB/80 Composite w/Green button + Analog RGB. Which theoretically means it could accept both XEP80 and VBXE output and switch between them with a button push. But I'm not assuming it will work that way, due to the XEP80 overscan issue. For the most part I have avoided CRT monitors, but I did once order an SC1224, because I got an awesome deal on a lot of stuff, and my plan was to sell off the rest - get 100% of my money back and keep the SC1224. Which is what happened. But what also happened is the SC1224 burned out one day later, even though it worked when it arrived. That made me even more hesitant to try an old school CRT, but heck I want one. I actually own one of those and I really liked it. I can't speak for the XEP80 overscan, but I've been able to switch modes with a button push, so I hope it will work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deffroe Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Well! I've gone and broken my New Year's resolution...I wasn't going to buy any more machines but here I am! Listed as parts/Not working, a boxed 65XE, Boxes in decently good condition with polys too although one of XC12 is missing a chunk, the XE polys looks brand new. Matching serials for the XE on the internal box Only tried the XE so far today and it passed Self-Test with flying colours. Also bought an 800XL user guide/Basic. This has thrown up a bit of confusion. Were there different revisions of the user guide published? I distinctly remember there being a spelling mistake in one of the three type-ins, where COLOUR has been used instead of the american spelling. And finally, I picked up a couple of books for a few quid. Regards Phil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I've been very trigger happy with my latest buys, but my latest is Atari Jag related - A boxed Jaguar CD unit - which I received yesterday and works, (albeit with previous owner's custom silver spray paint job): 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arawn Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Around 3 weeks ago I got a dirty but working 600XL (european version) and yesterday two TI TMS4464-12NL chips have arrived, and today with 3 wires and some soldering I now have a fully working 64KB 600XL. 😀 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 17 hours ago, Beeblebrox said: I've been very trigger happy with my latest buys, but my latest is Atari Jag related - A boxed Jaguar CD unit - which I received yesterday and works, (albeit with previous owner's custom silver spray paint job): May one inquire what amount of (virtual) money needs to change hands for an adorned JagCD these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 17 minutes ago, slx said: May one inquire what amount of (virtual) money needs to change hands for an adorned JagCD these days? Sure. People still may say it's a lot to pay, but I've seen unpainted and boxed Jaguar CD units sell for £1000 to £1200 on their own several times over the last 2 years, when listed. I paid...... (drum roll).... £230!! I wish it hadn't been sprayed, but as I say beggars can't be choosers, plus it works and is boxed. The box is in very good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 13 minutes ago, Beeblebrox said: Sure. People still may say it's a lot to pay, but I've seen unpainted and boxed Jaguar CD units sell for £1000 to £1200 on their own several times over the last 2 years, when listed. I paid...... (drum roll).... £230!! I wish it hadn't been sprayed, but as I say beggars can't be choosers, plus it works and is boxed. The box is in very good condition. That's a very decent price even for a spray-painted unit. Might have been tempted if I had seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 54 minutes ago, slx said: That's a very decent price even for a spray-painted unit. Might have been tempted if I had seen it. I thought so. I've also just ordered a very good condition Blue lightening JagCd game for it at £25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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