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by pancio
04 November 2024, 21:47 - Mon
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: SavoNARA - easy mod for HDMI Scan Doubler
Replies: 0
Views: 1575

SavoNARA - easy mod for HDMI Scan Doubler

Introduction The extension shown below is used to generate an image from Atari so that it can be used in Scan Doubler to obtain good image quality via HDMI. The system does not require making additional holes in the Atari case. An additional advantage is stereo audio (also via HDMI). The presented ...
by pancio
28 October 2024, 18:57 - Mon
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: VRHI - Virtual2RealHostInterface
Replies: 0
Views: 2208

VRHI - Virtual2RealHostInterface

Introduction I would like to present my new VRHI device, which may be using for programming, reading and cooperation with any Atari XL/XE devices. The main reason why I decided to build it was the need to quickly write to any cartridge, because writing to an Atari takes a very long time... The pres...
by pancio
16 September 2024, 07:06 - Mon
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: MultiCLK Module for Atari 8-bit
Replies: 0
Views: 10979

MultiCLK Module for Atari 8-bit

Hi Guys! Introduction. I would like to show you little different clock for your Atari... it's called Multi Clock Module and based on Si5351A programmable VCXO chip. The idea is to have all required frequencies on one board for all Atari models. How to do it? Si5351A has three independently clock gen...
by pancio
15 April 2024, 18:17 - Mon
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: klaVO - Easy video mod with HDMI with audio stereo...
Replies: 0
Views: 39194

klaVO - Easy video mod with HDMI with audio stereo...

Hi! Introduction For as long as I can remember, the Atari had a very poor TV image through the RF output as well as through the monitor plug. It's even worse when we want to connect Atari to a newer TV that is only equipped with an HDMI input... Important note The description contains only part of t...
by pancio
31 December 2023, 16:32 - Sun
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: PhiXEL - real PHI2 fixer
Replies: 0
Views: 24688

PhiXEL - real PHI2 fixer

Hi, This tiny and cheap project should be very helpfully if your Atari has problem with so many modification inside and outside... Genesis - PHI0 vs. PHI1 vs. PHI2 vs.... PHI2_BUF 6502 CPU using three clock signals for each operation: - PHI0 - clock input - it's main clock source for CPU - for inter...
by pancio
30 December 2023, 21:23 - Sat
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: MIDIcarSDX
Replies: 0
Views: 21764

MIDIcarSDX

Introduction I would like to present new very usable variant of MIDIcar called MIDIcarSDX. The idea is to have MIDIcar ready to use without any external device, so I decided to add cartridge with SpartaDOSX equipped with PeBe's Player on CAR: device. MIDIcarSDX.png MIDIcarSDX.jpg Features By defaul...
by pancio
26 December 2023, 17:24 - Tue
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: VIAtronics
Replies: 1
Views: 33981

VIAtronics - modification for new print driver

Hi! Our colleague @mono in cooperation with @atarifun made new very useful driver for VIAtronics (and JOYSTAR - very funny Centronics port based on Atari's joystick ports). In order to be fully compatible with this driver, easy modification should be made: viatronics-przed.png viatronics-poprawka.pn...
by pancio
26 December 2023, 15:13 - Tue
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: DIAGariXE/AtarINO
Replies: 0
Views: 21824

DIAGariXE/AtarINO

Introduction I would like to announce new simple device for Atari XE series which can be used as base for own fun projects. Idea was similar to Arduino and only our imagination has a limit. Device was designed as two different hardware: 1. DIAGari - full decoded address for $DXXX area, /RD /WR sign...
by pancio
17 December 2023, 08:40 - Sun
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: MIDIcar - simple audio mod
Replies: 0
Views: 22028

MIDIcar - simple audio mod

Hi, When MIDIcar was under development I didn't realize that someone want to have audio output from MIDI on TV/Monitor. Though, best audio should be only on RCA but of course it's possible to have "poor" Audio on DIN-5 Monitor output as well. You need two resistors 43k-47k, 10cm thin wire(...
by pancio
17 December 2023, 08:11 - Sun
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: MIDIcar - Independent MIDI device for Atari XE
Replies: 8
Views: 129768

Re: MIDIcar - Independent MIDI device for Atari XE

Hi Beetle,

Pity that only one Really Usable Atari Laptop is still out of order. Could you please provide an information how you connected Composite to VGA screen - did you using screen from TV Monitor 17"? MAybe I may find similar on my attic :-)

Best Regards,
pancio