New SpartaDos X Cartridge
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- Let's take a look at a newly built Sparta DOS X cartridge with a built in RTIME 8 clock.
Bits of the past - Super Sparta DOS PCB
www.bitsofthep...
iCore64 - Atari ICD R-Time 8 Cartridge Case, XL/XE cart extender
www.corei64.com
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ICD out of Rockford IL. Rocked. They allowed me to drop an MFM controller card which ran 30 meg hard drives. I wish I could remember the adapter. When you bought it, you had to drill hundreds of holes in the case and attach a cooling fan or it would burn up.
Very cool. Ah the good ol days
High speed from the US Doubler upgrade kit for 1050 drive (also by ICD), not only made it faster but allowed the 1050 to support double density, and not just "enhanced" density. But you also had to format disks in SpartaDos format to get the high speeds. Normal Atari DOS formatted disks read the usual slow speed.
Nice - I can vouch for the quality of those 3D printed cases. BTW - last week, final version of 4.49 was released (you probably already know this).
Recently discovered your channel because I'm getting an Atari 800 (again) and I am devouring your videos. You need to make some more before I catch up! 🙂
Welcome aboard!
I've just recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying your instructional videos! Incredible content. The 800XL was my second computer after the Timex Sinclair 1000. It's all in storage now but I'm itching to get it all out and set it up again to relive the nostalgia. You're doing a fantastic job. Looking forward to what comes next.
Awesome, thank you!
Hi, 8-bit and more, I just want you to know that I appreciate your channel and have learned a lot from watching.
I appreciate that! I am working on new content so stay tuned!
I'm glad you liked it -- shortly after I got mine I actually installed an U1MB in my 800XL. But I still have a 130 XE I plan to use this cartridge with - I was going to order the extender as well -- but I was worried about stability -- I will be looking forward to seeing what you end up doing to design a case/support for it.
Sure am missing your content. Hope you come back.
Working on some new material right now!
I haven't seen a post from you in 5 months, I hope everything is OK and the Covid hasn't got you! Looking forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Still here lol, life happens and have been busy with work but I have new material coming. Cant wait
The idea is cool but that "L" board is super lame by itself. Definitely needs a case and maybe legs underneath for stability. I like the case for the SpartaDOS board. Cool color and I'm not even into purple. BTW, what's that extra piece you set aside?
That extra piece ended up being an extra top pass thru for the cart (same one that is on there now held by four screws ). I guess they figured it could break after years of use.
Good thing the new SDX cart has a built-in clock, because with a separate RTime8 stacked on top, you'd need a really tall monitor stand ;)
check 320XE RAM upgrade with L stand.
THank you for the vid!!
Nice. Never used Sparta DOS maybe I should give it a try.
Thanks for your video!
Congratulations on your awesome purchase. I'm jealous. :)
amazing review. keep it up!
Thanks a ton!
Thanks for the video, I learned a few things. What are those "Disk error while saving memory!" messages about? What's triggering them?
On the 130XE you need 128k of RAM to have the memsav file created. It lets you return to BASIC from DOS and still have your code.
With my original MIO extender from ICD, they either added two rubber feet at the back of the board, or I did. Too long ago I don't remember, but I sure miss them. I loved SpartaDos too. The only DOS for hard disk management on the Atari.
MyDOS also handled hard disks, no? (It can definitely handle, say, 16MB disk images coming off an SIO2SD these days, for example.)
Thank you for your channel all your videos! I am getting back into my 800xl and have been watching all your videos. I’m looking to get the new Sparta dos x cartridge and printed case. Do I need 128k to be able to run? I still have my original, non upgraded 800xl. Thanks!
It will run with 64k I believe.
DOOD!
I did a Google street view of ICD address given in their products. When I tried this years ago, there was nothing. Even the building is gone! Talk about abandoned ware!
Wow that's interesting. Where were they located?
Just Checked on it on the bits of the past website.. Seems no longer available..
It's there, maybe you typed the url incorrectly.
www.bitsofthepast.com
@@8bitandmoreI think he means the Sparta cartridge is no longer on the site.
Is this lo longer possible to get from anywhere?
Is there a C compiler or stuck with basic or 6502 assembly?
Yes, CC65, we use it for developing some of the tools for the #FujiNet device
Let's not use the "TV without reception" effect cut, shall we? It adds nothing of value and is incredibly loud.
Where can one buy the Sparta Dos cartridge the latest version?
The place I used to order from stopped making. I will be offering a cartridge soon so stay tuned!
@@8bitandmore thanks ill keep in touch
@@8bitandmore Excellent. I would like to buy one.
@@8bitandmorePlease, I'm interested. Though, I'm trying to set up my MyIDE II for SDX
hi! Hope you are well. There are new devices for Atari. New versions of FujiNet and also Side3 (available at Lotharek.pl). Hope you check it and make a new video! Best! Greetings from Poland!
Yes new videos on the way, thanks!
@@8bitandmore Gr8! (like 8-bit ;) )