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by pancio
16 September 2024, 07:06 - Mon
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: MultiCLK Module for Atari 8-bit
Replies: 0
Views: 5460

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: 26061

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: 21096

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: 18262

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: 32517

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: 18301

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: 18525

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: 126878

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
by pancio
31 October 2023, 17:14 - Tue
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: MIDIcar - Independent MIDI device for Atari XE
Replies: 8
Views: 126878

Re: MIDIcar - Independent MIDI device for Atari XE

Hi Beetle, Nice to see you here :-) I asked PeBe regarding your question and.. he has plan to do it! But as always.. you need to wait a while because PeBe is involved in huge project with his new FDD for Atari. I hope he will finish it soon because we need to have new version of MCP working parallel...
by pancio
13 November 2022, 19:10 - Sun
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: MIDIcar - Independent MIDI device for Atari XE
Replies: 8
Views: 126878

Re: MIDIcar - Independent MIDI device for Atari XE

I am pleased to inform you that MIDIcar was appreciated at the ABBUC competition in the second category. Thank you very much to all voters!

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