The BackBit Pro Cartridge is a universal instant loading cartridge capable of interfacing with a multitude of vintage computers and game consoles via proprietary adapters, including:
- Apple II+/IIe/IIgs Slot
- Atari 8-bits
- Commodore 8-bits
Supports most, if not all, original cartridge-based titles for each machine, and additionally supports tape, disk, and RAM expansion for a limited number of systems. Capable of supporting most modern homebrews. Bankswitching schemes up to 1MB in size can be implemented for nearly all platforms (if they aren’t already). Flash saving support can often be implemented. Special coprocessors can sometimes be implemented. Some adapters feature additional hardware for various things, such as audio emulation, copy protection bypass, joystick plugs, reset support, and more!
Loading is always instant. No need to take a coffee break while your program is loading. Built-in versioning system preserves your original files (on systems/configurations that support saving). Supports cartridge images up to 1MB in size. Real-time-clock. One-button diagnostic mode helps you identify system faults (on most systems).
A (hopefully) complete archive of the University of Michigan Software Archives (originally at http://websites.umich.edu/~archive/), which is no longer available as of 2023.
Included in this archive is software for the following platforms:
- Apollo graphical workstations
- Apple computers (Apple II family, including the IIGS)
- Atari computers (8-bit, ST, TT, and Falcon)
- Assorted linguistics software for various platforms
- Macintosh software (for 68K and older PPC platforms)
- MS-DOS based computers
- Physics software for various platforms
- Old software for Unix and X11
Among other devices, Keelog sells a line of replacement power supplies for retro computers, from the Commodores to Amigas to Ataris. They are all brand new designs engineered with longevity and safety in mind.
The Brewing Academy LLC is located in Woodland, California, USA near Sacramento. We have been in Woodland since 2015 and have been operating in one form or another since 2005. In the past, we noticed that a lot of cool stuff came out for the Atari and the TI 99/4a and the Commodore, but that it always disappeared after awhile making it incredibly frustrating AND expensive for people to use their older computers. So, we decided to change that1 Our belief is that we find the coolest retro stuff we can and make sure we keep it available as long as possible.
This section of the "FujiNetWiFi" Git project contains applications, demos, and sample programs for the #FujiNet device. Some applications are generic terminals, for connecting to servers (e.g., netcat and PLATO). Others are clients for talking to standard online services (like twitter and iss-tracker), or #FujiNet-specific services (like apod and news; code for some of those live at https://github.com/FujiNetWIFI/servers). Finally, others are apps or demos that exercise other parts of the #FujiNet device (e.g., appkey-sample and LiteSAM).
Generally, compiled executable programs are likely to work best if you disable built-in BASIC while booting your Atari (hold [OPTION] on XL and XE models).
This is a fast interpreter for the BASIC language on the Atari 8-bit computers and the Atari 5200 console. Support for Atari floating point and 16bit integer variables. Support for string arrays, substrings and concatenation. Small size (currently the full floating point IDE is 9.3k, the integer IDE is 8k, and the runtime is less than 3k). Fast execution (currently, 2 times faster than compiled TurboBasicXL in the "sieve.bas" benchmark, 6 times faster than OSS Integer Basic). Modern syntax (no line numbers, many control structures). Procedures with parameters and short calling syntax. Feels "alike" TurboBasicXL, with many of the extended statements. Integrated editor and compiler running in the Atari 8-bit. A cross-compiler is available that directly compiles sources to Atari executables on any modern PC. Statements for Player/Missile graphics and Display List Interrupts.
Sells storage adapters, upgrades, and accessories for classic 8-bit computers, including the Atari and Commodore.
Lotharek sells hardware upgrades and replacement parts for retrocomputers, including the Commodore and Atari 8-bits.
FujiNet was intended to be a network adapter that attaches to the SIO (Peripheral) port of an Atari 8-bit computer system but has become an all encompassing SIO peripheral emulator. Designed to physically interface with any 8-bit Atari system via the SIO port with a 3d printed SIO plug. Also has an SIO jack on the back so that other peripherals can be plugged in as passthrough devices. Powered from the Atari (unless it's used on a 400 or 800, they don't supply enough current).
Emulates data storage on cassettes and floppy disks. Data can be stored on SD card or TNFS network share. Emulates the 850 modem. Emulates most of the common Atari printers, but converts files to PDF and saves them. Implements a brand-new network (N:) device.
Implements Bluetooth, NTP, text-to-speech.
As I haven't found a good source on archiving your personal collection of Atari software on floppy disk, I documented my own progress, so others might benefit from it.
I started looking for methods to copy my floppies to a PC so that when my 1050(s) break down, I still have some of my source code, letters, games, etc. As I only have recent hardware in the form of Apple, PC (intel) 'antiques' - albeit almost 20 years younger than my atari's - laptops from Y2k or a little bit more recent and several 'embedded' stuff in the form of Arduino and Raspberry Pi's, I started this journey by looking into the various methods that are available to hook up one of the aforementioned devices to my Atari and 1050 setup so I could start archiving.
How to use rossumur/esp_8_bit's atr_image_explorer.html file to explore the contents of ATR disk images and disassemble the files.
Atari 8 bit computers, NES and SMS game consoles on your TV with nothing more than a ESP32 and a sense of nostalgia. Simple schematic to rig up video and audio outputs to connect to a television.
Emulates the Atari 400/800, XL, XEGS, 5200, NES, Sega Master System, and Game Gear. Controllers and keyboards must be Bluetooth enabled so that they can connect to the ESP32.
Most interestingly, it has an HTML-with-Javascript page (https://github.com/rossumur/esp_8_bit/blob/master/atr_image_explorer.htm) that stands alone which implements a drag-and-drop .atr image explorer/binary disassembler.
They sell new hardware for classic 8-bits, including flash cards, hardware programmers, and interfaces.
How somebody recapped their 1050 disk drive (as well as the specific parts they used), connected the drive to their PC, and ripped disk images for archival.
New games for classic computers and consoles.
The official, canonical documentation for batari BASIC.
batari Basic (bB) is a BASIC-like language for creating Atari 2600 games. It is a compiled language that runs on a computer, and it creates a binary file that can be run on an Atari 2600 emulator or the binary file may be used to make a cartridge that will operate on a real Atari 2600.
A reference for batari BASIC, a compiled dialect of BASIC for the Atari 2600.
It is here you'll find all sorts of 3D printed parts for your Atari, Apple, Commodore 64/128, VIC-20, Amiga, Texas Instruments computers and other interesting applications. If you have any questions about the products you see here, or have a need for a part you don't see, please do send us a message. We'll respond to you as soon as we can.
We are also beginning to feature difficult to find Commodore electronics projects. Be sure to watch for new additions.