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This channel is focused on tinkering with Vintage computers. Tinkering = repairing, modifying, and all around seeing what these machines are actually capable of accomplishing.
Huge lot of 8 + 1 Atari ST's
Initial assessment of a load of Atari awesomeness.
8 Atari 1040 ST's @Siddhantshrots775+ 1 Mega ST
Big thanks to @RDKLInc for sending these awesome computers my way!
#retrogaming
#vintagecomputing
#atari
#atarist
8 Atari 1040 ST's @Siddhantshrots775+ 1 Mega ST
Big thanks to @RDKLInc for sending these awesome computers my way!
#retrogaming
#vintagecomputing
#atari
#atarist
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The eBay Atari 800xl of untested condition
Просмотров 77612 часов назад
Here I take an eBay "untested" Atari 800xl and turn it into Atari awesomeness! Not much fixing needed outside of adding S-Video. Loads of vintage computer cleaning though. #retrogaming #8bitcomputer #atari #atari800xl #vintagecomputing
A (nearly) Plug and Play Atari STE accelerator!
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.День назад
I am so lucky to be able to beta test the newly developed STE536 a fork of the Terriblefire TF536 accelerator for the Atari STE. Thank you Exxos for letting me get my hands on one of these early prototypes! It is still in development but is a practically plug and play upgrade for the STE's out there. It provides a 68030 running at 50mhz with 64mb of fastram and an IDE connector for an internal ...
Atari 1040 ST repair: from Atari Zero to Atari Hero!
Просмотров 89321 день назад
Jeff, a member of the Atari ST / STe Facebook group was looking for some Atari repair help in the US and I was able to connect with him and get his computer fixed and working. It even loads Ultima IV and can now thus be returned to Jeff. #atarist #atari #retrogaming #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing
Building a new Atari ST accelerator!
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I go over the build, installation, and troubleshooting I experienced building a ST536 (an Atari specific fork of the TF536) from PCB and components. Where to purchase the board: www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ ST536 information, firmware, custom Atari ROM, BOM and places to order the parts: exxosforum.co.uk/atari/last/TF536/index.htm Forum topic on upcoming STe536: www.exxosfor...
Making an accelerated 520ST more useful with 4MB of RAM
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
I upgrade an accelerated 520ST to 4mb of RAM by removing the existing RAM and installing a 4mb RAM board. Exxos's overview and instructions on installing: exxosforum.co.uk/atari/last/STM4MB/index.htm Agranlund's github on this open source board: github.com/agranlund/STRam #retrogaming #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #atarist #atari
What do I do with my Atari ST's?
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Месяц назад
In response to a comment in my last video asking me "what do you do with your Atari ST's? And don't tell me you just play Ultima V" What do I do with them? 1 - Play old games 2 - Word Processing (YT scripting / outlines) 3 - Teach my kids the awesomeness of 1980's / 1990's gaming 4 - Tinker with software...what can these computers actually do 5 - Tinker with hardware and fix broken ones 6 - Try...
How to play Atari (ST) today
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Sharing some thoughts on how to collect / setup your first Atari ST in 2024. -The basic computer - RAM / CPU / TOS versions -A few ways to load and run software -Input devices (mouse / joystick / keyboard) -Video output -Power Supply #retrogaming #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #atarist #atari
Atari Falcon 060 - unlocking higher resolutions to play Warcraft more better!
Просмотров 8742 месяца назад
Quick ramble video here... I finally got around to spending some quality time with the Blowup resolution modding software for the Atari Falcon. Upped the resolution from 640x480 at 256 colors to 960x608 at 256 colors. Besides the pretty desktop background (Battletech forever!) This also makes Macintosh II emulation and games a much improved experience. #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #atari #...
Tricking out the New built Atari ST
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video, I take the H5 phoenix Atari ST recreation motherboard and tinker with it trying out a number of upgrades! TF536 accelerator - 68030 @ 50mhz TOS 2.06 Decoder Blitter Chip 16mhz 68000 booster #retrogaming #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #atari #atarist
Is this Atari ST / Falcon keyboard better?
Просмотров 6282 месяца назад
In this video I change out the rubber domes in my Atari Falcon keyboard and swap them for "TT-Touch" . They provide a more tactile feel in exchange or a firmer force requirement and less travel. Best Electronics: www.best-electronics-ca.com/2nd Gen. TT_XE Touch web page/2nd Gen. TT_XE Touch 22.htm #atari #atarist #atariste #atarifalcon #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing
New Atari ST Demo compatibility test - Dark Side of the Spoon
Просмотров 9572 месяца назад
A really simple video comparing the Dark Side of the Spoon demo running on an original Atari 1040STF versus the Phoenix H5 motherboard (the NEW ST motherboard). This video is by NO mean a comprehensive comparison, just looking at one demo to see if the programming "tricks" used on the Atari ST original hardware translates to the "new" hardware. #atari #atarist #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing
Building a NEW Atari ST motherboard
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
Amiga's have their various remake boards....the Atari ST has the Phoenix H5 board. In this video, I run through what the board is, build it up...forget to read the instructions and eventually get it working. Much more information can be found here www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=4476 and here www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=89 #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #atari ...
An Atari Mega STe in a 520ST body?
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I take a look at an Atari 520ST with a nifty accelerator from 1989. I get it running and test it versus other ST's. #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #atari #atarist
Atari 800 mylar keyboard repair more details
Просмотров 2363 месяца назад
Just a little more detail as a viewer pointed out that my "fix" for the Atari 800 mylar type keyboard wasn't very descriptive and didn't actually show the final fix working. A new mylar is better, but this is one way I've gotten an old stuck down mylar to work again!. #atari #retro #vintagecomputing #atari800 #atari8bit
Building an Atari 520ST Power Supply!
Просмотров 4714 месяца назад
Building an Atari 520ST Power Supply!
POV case for the Atari 400 Mini / The400 Mini
Просмотров 7824 месяца назад
POV case for the Atari 400 Mini / The400 Mini
Part 2 of UNmodifying the Education Atari ST
Просмотров 8974 месяца назад
Part 2 of UNmodifying the Education Atari ST
Jackintosh's set up as Hackintosh's during Marchintosh
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Jackintosh's set up as Hackintosh's during Marchintosh
UNmodifying an Atari ST so it runs as Jack Tramiel intended
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 месяцев назад
UNmodifying an Atari ST so it runs as Jack Tramiel intended
Atari Falcon 060 - CT63 performance update
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Atari Falcon 060 - CT63 performance update
No naked PCBs: 3D Printing an Atari Sidecart case
Просмотров 9915 месяцев назад
No naked PCBs: 3D Printing an Atari Sidecart case
Get Atari'ing quicker for less with a Sidecart
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Get Atari'ing quicker for less with a Sidecart
Preparing for Marchintosh...Atari style!
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Preparing for Marchintosh...Atari style!
Mega fixin' goodness..re-seat the IC's!
Просмотров 5426 месяцев назад
Mega fixin' goodness..re-seat the IC's!
Atari vs Commodore: Battle of the 8-bits
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Atari vs Commodore: Battle of the 8-bits
The Commodore 64 - an Atarian's perspective
Просмотров 2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
The Commodore 64 - an Atarian's perspective
Showing my Atari 520ST some Terriblefire love
Просмотров 7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Showing my Atari 520ST some Terriblefire love
Love these late era micro computers. Would have been so interesting to see what Atari and Amiga could have done if they'd kept going.
I really don't understand the Atari ST scene. I owned an Amiga 1200 back in the early 90's and the 68030 accelerators were just too slow. I was happier with a 68060 accelerator although the AGA graphics was still a limitation. However, with that said, this is a retro scene now, but I would still require an 060, or one of those apollo 080 fpga accelerators. 68030 is dog slow, so I don't understand the half way choice on the spec.
You clearly identified the reason with your point on the A1200 AGA graphics as a limitation. This system is better compared with the Atari Falcon that had similar graphical output capabilities. In the case of the Falcon, a 68060 accelerator exists and is a great option. I've done a few videos on mine...here's one of them: ruclips.net/video/epfizcAP4mE/видео.html In the case of the base Atari ST's and STe the graphics are even more of a limitation. I look at the 68030 at 50mhz as a great option to pair with these systems and about as much speed as can actually be used by them until software is written to push further. A point could even be made that a 68020 might be an even better solution for these systems. What's the point of a sports car with a giant engine if you can't ever truly drive it anywhere? In the end a plug and play solution (which the Amiga has had historically as an awesome advantage) is needed to drive demand from the broader community and I applaud the folks building these. Lastly, PiStorm is in the process of being adapted for the Atari ST systems and can provide both the CPU speed boost and emulate the addition of a VGA card. For those looking for that kind of acceleration (not my cup of tea TBH) I expect that to be available.
One of favorite computer years ago...Atari ST. I sent mine to New York to have the RAM increased from 512K to 1 MB.....They did it by piggy-backing the RAM chips....I think my favorite game was Air Ball.
I am from iceland and i did buy it for my atari st. It is a amasing device and thanks for the video.
What a great find! Amazing! I am still struggeling with a non-working wide button floppy drive (two sided) If you have a working spare I would be very interested. :)
I need to see about finding a way to attach the wide button face place to a replacement drive. The original drives are just too likely to fail. I have one backup, but it is reserved for my PS3000 monitor if that drive fails.
Holy smoke.
This video could not have come at a better time; I just today “repaired” a 1040STFM with SM124 (somehow the monitor fixed itself). Looking forward to the repair/upgrade/rebuild videos. A few questions if you don’t mind; i see a few 070789 boards with 6 rom chips. Mine have only two. Could you explain (perhaps in your next video) what the difference/purpose is? I’m more of a commodore man myself and the Atari was a gift. Other question; all RAM upgrades i seem to find target the older revisions, do you have a video on a ram expansion for the 070789 board? See you in the next video ;)
Those are easy questions :) 1 - 6 ROMs vs 2 ROMs. The 2 ROMs were a special size rom chip that really isn't available anymore. I would guess that it was a cost savings to use two larger chips instead of 6 smaller ones. The type of eproms that fit the 6 chip setup are found pretty easily today. Anyone can burn their own updated version of TOS for an easy OS upgrade. All you need to do is open one joined solder pad and close another "1mb rom" vs "256k rom" 2 - A great RAM upgrade for the C070789 board is found here: exxosforum.co.uk/atari/last/4mb/index.htm I have installed one in my personal "collection" 1040STF and it works wonderfully. The installation requires removing the existing RAM and some soldering skill, but I feel it's one of the best options available since it's pretty self contained.
@@powerofvintage9442 THANK YOU! :) (de)soldering is not an issue, but I'll probably spend more time unclogging my ZD-915 (I love that thing, but the clogging ...) I will go check out the upgrade module. Reg. the ROMs; a logical explanation. Sounds like something Jack Tramiel would do. (cost saving measures). Thanks for the reply and info.
That is why you haven't replied to my email - your too busy.
So sorry, I think I did now, right?
@@powerofvintage9442 I sent you an email to your gmail account.
I don't see it. Are you sending to contact.powerofvintage.com ?
Oops contact.powerofvintage@gmail.com I left out the gmail
@@powerofvintage9442 I left out the "contact".
Enjoying the ST repairs and diagnosis.
Awesome! thanks for watching. I enjoy it myself.
The long button drives are the first generation. They're Toshiba and really noisy. My experience is they fail after about 5 years of normal use. The short button drives are much more reliable. The one in the Falcon lasted like forever.
That's been my experience as well. I've only had one fail small button drive and I have a large drawer fully filled of non functional large button drives that I have put hours into trying to repair (I am still trying, I promise).
@@powerofvintage9442 This level of persistence is commendable. I wouldn't know where things go wrong, exactly. They just go BWWWAAAAPP all the time ;-) If it's a belt drive, then maybe replace the belt? Sometimes I read stuff about cleaning, but I really wouldn't know.
@@earx23 It isn't the belt or the drive. I've been able to get most of them working as "single sided" drives, but they are actually doublesided. I believe it's a read head alignment issue. Very fiddly.
Yo tengo un atari stfm que al arrancar lee de las disquetra y cuando intenta iniciar salen 2 o 4 bombas y se reinicia y la pantalla sale como con unas pintas. voy a intentar cambiar los chips rom por si estan mal son 2 lo compre en ebay
Trying the ROM's is a good first step. Just reseating the ROM chips can often solve that too.
@@powerofvintage9442 los quite y los puse pero nada. voy a ver si le pongo unos nuevos por que pienso que estan mal porque meto un disco y lo lee y salen los acc del disco en pantalla pero al intentar entrar al gem se cuelga con 2 o 4 bombas y se reinicia. ya te comento a ver que pasa cuando coloque las nuevas ROM
What a great haul :)
Great video, and glad most are working! Super fun to see you take them several steps beyond my very minimal testing (and my bad handwriting)
Thanks again! Loads of fun and I'll be busy for a long time.
What model dell is that monitor?
dell se2722h. On my 1040STe with the STE536, the video is pristine...zero jailbars.
@@powerofvintage9442I have the same monitor with my STs. Works great with Amigas too. Can the jailbars be corrected like a C64?
It's always a glorious sight to behold, a pile of Atari ST machines! I've never owned any of the older models, just STE and MEGA STE and Falcon 030. Hard to choose a favourite.
I love them all.
@@powerofvintage9442 ME 3
I've always been a big Atari fan but have never owned an ST model (largely because I didn't consider them to be related to my 8-bits). I may have to remedy that in the future.
And none of them used the SOJ ram chips that are in my ST.. mine must be an odd revision cuz I haven't seen another ST that uses them :) I do have 8 extra SOJ chips giving 4MB total that I'm looking to trade for a ST keyboard controller chip.. if anyone want to make a trade just let me know :)
Those are the surface mount chips right? There is an RMC video highlighting upgrading one of those boards I believe here: ruclips.net/video/KhZ0U2estFA/видео.html
@@powerofvintage9442 Ahh first other similar revision I've seen :) Yes SOJ's are kinda similar to DIP but with the legs bent in under the package in a J-shape so they can be surface mount.. it's a bit of oddball package that didn't exist long in manufacturing :)
Why did Atari make so many boards?....
Some fixes, some likely cost reductions, I believe there was a point where the blitter chip was to be added prior to the STe’s being released.
@@powerofvintage9442 I still laugh 🤣 at myself when I thought 💭🤔 they had left out my blister chip , but no! Integrated one! Few...
"Ready to find new homes". Do you have an eBay account where you sell the computers that you repair or do you sell them to acquaintances?
Yes to both.
@@powerofvintage9442 do you have a link (or username) of the eBay account? I don't see it in your channel description
Send me a message to the RUclips email.
@@powerofvintage9442where is that? I don’t see one listed in your channel’s about page.
Wait! Don't we need at least windows 95 to have a plug and play? 😀 LOL... This (accelerator) is by the way greatest stuff and can't wait to have this "prod-ready" - I will buy not only 2 for my STEs but I will buy another STE - haha!. At the same time I am wondering if Mega STE (my lovely lovely machine...) can be somehow compatible with accelerator? Anyways, once "we" deal with this 68030 on every STE (tattadaammmm..) I think it is time for double-shifter or whatever that will get STE 256 colors and/or some higher resolution - WE... NEEED.... THIS... DESPERATELY ;-) // my dream is to get 640x400x256... with VME I get 1024x768x256 but hey... it's MEGA ste ;-) Great video / great channel - looooove it! Thank you!
There are folks working on the double-shifter now.....
I owned own new as a kid. Defender and joust was great on it
Very exciting. I assume it wouldn’t fit in a MSTE at this point. This sort of thing gives food for thought: do I want my STE to be faster than my MSTE 🤔 I’ve had the same dilemma in the past with my Amigas and have always elected to keep my A1200 slower than my A4000 😁
I know the feeling. I did have someone ask me to try the accelerator in my mega ste...it's on the list of things to try :)
My 800XL I had in the 80s had blue and red artifacting colors. Was I the only one?
You are not the only one. I have 4 other Atari 8-bits that have the red and blue and 3 with blue and green.
Some people have all the luck. If I bought an "Untested - For Parts" 800XL it would go up in flames the instant I powered it up.
hah! Truly the 800xl's are pretty robust outside of keyboard issues. I've only had one that had a bad IC needing replacement. I do have 3 HUGE boxes in my office with 8 Atari ST's for refurb that I fully expect a few will be in rough condition...
The 800xl was my second computer after a 400. I loved the 800xl, it's what I learned assembly on. I played with a commodore but the Atari was just a better system all around.
They are both awesome computers. Owning both systems now, they each have very distinct strengths. Which one you end up preferring probably depends more on what you value more than on which one is "better". I do prefer the Atari 8-bits :)
Very cool! The only thing missing would have been to show how you adjusted the color by twisting the variable resistor because I didn't know this was even possible. But no big deal, it's not like I'm going to do this at home. I don't have the hardware knowledge (nor the tools) to buy an untested 800XL - my skill's in software.
I did show it, but the video zipped by it. The section showing the video color changing in Ultima III is when I was turning the variable resistor. On the 800xl's it's on the bottom left side of the motherboard. I just use a plastic spudger to turn it. You can actually access this with the machine closed through a hole on the bottom of the case that goes all the way through the board to the variable resistor.
Not being an Atari user, I was amazed to find out the palettes were different between the 800xl and 130xe. Great hint about the colors in Ultima IV. Any other games support that? What an odd little machine 😊
That's one of the better XL keyboards.
Unfortunately the mylar is a common failure point.
I've got a couple of them that I bought locally. I like having spares. These are great machines!
They really are fantastic machines.
What make and model is that big screen TV that does 15 khz?
Brand: Seiki Model number: SE39UY04
AY sound chip is a crime
I'm sure it's nostalgia, but it's music to my ears.
@@powerofvintage9442 C64 music, 8bit Atari music - those sound great and trigger great memories. But whenever I hear Atari ST chip music, I break into tears. Tears of frustration, because I know how those tunes sounded on my cousin's Amiga...
Had a pristine, early build low serial number Falcon030, with all original box and accessories. Used the heck out of it for years. Sold it 8 years ago on eBay to a European buyer, and used the proceeds towards a brand new house. Used it every year from 1992-2015 for my whole house Halloween displays for sound effects. I have videos of the Halloween sound effects and startup from my eBay posting.
That's so cool!
I like your videos
Thank you!
That looks a great upgrade, not sure if available working stock of 68030s will fill demand or if we will have to wait for a stable PIstorm solutions. Either way a plugin accelerator and Sidecart make the STe feel modern and speedy.
My personal opinion based on no data whatsoever (other than buying lots of 030 accelerators...I have 8) is that the people looking to accelerate their old computers are a smaller subset of the vintage computing community at large. Also looking at pricing for those CPU's, they are quite low still today. I don't have any insight on global inventories, but they were produced in large quantities and used in many many different and high volume systems from the late 80's through the mid 90's.
@@powerofvintage9442 I have a Falcon but no accelerator, just a memory upgrade & CF card. External goodies include a NETUSBee and a bluepill scsi adapter - no idea why I bought it, I guess I thought it was a good idea at the time but I have not used it since setting it up. I have to admit that for 99.9% of things Atari ST/Falcon I use Hatari. As for 68030 CPUs, someone post a vid a while back about fakes chips being an issue.
So, what happened to the 800XL? Is it perfectly working so there is no need for a video?
So I have all the footage shot, but it was a simple: Test, clean, add S-video, done. Very minor fixes needed...mostly just a cleaning video. I have been debating posting it.
@@powerofvintage9442 fair enough, I was mostly curious. I hope you tested Ultima IV ;-)
Do you even have to ask? That and Ultima III are my go-to's to check and adjust the variable resistor to get the colors right
@@powerofvintage9442 well, I don't recall you showing Ultima IV on an Atari 8-bit. And are these two games the best in terms of color?
@@ecdhe Here's one: ruclips.net/video/dH5UAh5Rt_U/видео.htmlfeature=shared&t=1419 Another one: ruclips.net/video/LJBVOqlzs78/видео.htmlfeature=shared They aren't the best in terms of color, but use color artifacting (color with high resolution) and can have some really weird colors if you don't set the color output just right.
So cool. Is it possible to emulate a 368 or a 286 on it?
Actually, yes it is. There are CPU boards with associated software that can add an 8088, 286, and even a 386 for the Mega ST (or any other Atari ST for that matter). I did some repair work on a viewer's Mega ST that had an 8088 one installed. That video is here: ruclips.net/video/DvMgplbAUx4/видео.htmlfeature=shared&t=278 I couldn't get it working. Although I didn't try too hard as I was focused on getting the computer functional.
That's probably the closest to plug-and-play acceleration I've seen for the ST/E! Exxos really did an amazing job with that one!
No soldering, just software...it's almost Amiga-like :)
I have multiple accelerators for my Amiga computers and it's nice to see support in the ST line.
Exxos has done a spiffing job on the form factor here. Something like the Twister may have more features but a very nice thing is the 536 commonality IMO. And it's quick!
Agree 100% on the form factor. I was surprised at how little physical gymnastics were needed to fit everything in place.
Apart from the PDP11, 6502, VAX and Alpha, the 68030 is my favourite CPU. The Apple IIci was their best product ever and 68030 Atari STs need to exist and be played with. Glorious.
you know what they say about youtubers with big knives ..... big knive, small d.........ongle ;)
That looks incredible. What a beast of an STe. Greg, I am a very simple guy and sorry for asking again, but you gotta try those wolf/doom clones on this thing. I wonder how they will run?
let me test Dread right now!
Dread worked under EmuTOS with the acclerator, but the latest Grind binary would not. Neither would run with TOS 2.06
@@powerofvintage9442 was there a big boost on performance?
@@AtariLegend There was an improvement in Dread versus a stock ST/STE (couldn't get Grind running). Until I can get it running predictably and stably I would suggest not counting on it working with the acclerator.
@@powerofvintage9442 thanks
This is awesome! Maybe I missed that part, but did the normal TOS-ROMs had to be removed? Saw that they were missing when you put together the STE. Did you have any temperature issues? Or is the heatsink coming with the package only precaution?
Yes the installed ROM's needed removal. I did remove them on video, but it was just like 10 seconds. I had no temperature issues (in fact even running Frontbench and Gembench, the CPU was warm but I could still touch it), but I had plenty of space in the case, so I figured better safe than sorry with the heatsink.
I would like to accelerate my Mega STE, if you have a chance to test it in the Mega STE I would like to see that as a short video.
Interesting! I think I'll try that out after running it a bit more through its paces on the 1040STE. I would expect other challenges to come up with the cache & 16mhz CPU speed.
@@powerofvintage9442 Please try however I am not sure if mega ste was supposed to be supported :/
@@atari1040 no it isn't meant to be supported, but it doesn't mean I can't try. It won't break the machine. Of that I'm certain.
Awesome 💯😎. That music you play on your intro, what machine is it playing on ? I really like it 😁👍🙏
It’s one of the stock RUclips available tunes.
I remember, the Amiga 500 PiStorm only began to work really reliable after about a year and I suspect it will be something similar with this board, its people who typically have other jobs that do this in their spare time so it will take some time to get everything ironed out :-)
You’re right about that. Most of these vintage computer projects are really just passion projects. Folks with day jobs working on these things as a hobby. That’s one main reason I like to highlight them as much as I can because it’s that passion that keeps these hobbies alive.
I would like to see a 3D printed case made for your "4096 STE 535" model board. There might be a pattern on Thingaverse (sic) to use or adapt. I would use a unique color to fit the unique STE, something just slightly darker than the Falcon color. If you can't find a pattern - I can model it for you.
So would I! I know there are a few models out there, but my printer isn’t big enough to print those I’ve found.