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Run the CP/M Operating System on Your Atari 8-Bit Computer using an Upgraded Indus GT Floppy Drive (30-60 mins)

June 20, 2021 moorejh Software, Utilities

Task: Run the CP/M Operating System on Your Atari 8-Bit Computer using an Upgraded Indus GT Floppy Drive Needed: Web Browser, Floppy Disks, ProSystem Software or Similar, DT-80 Cartridge or Similar Time: 30-60 mins Introduction I have a fascination with the CP/M operating system because

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Purchase and Install a 64K RAM Upgrade for an Indus GT Floppy Drive (30-60 mins)

June 20, 2021 moorejh Hardware, Modifications

Task: Purchase and Install a 64K RAM Upgrade for an Indus GT Floppy Drive Needed: Web Browser, Screwdriver Time: 30-60 mins Introduction The Indus GT is the Cadillac of Atari 8-bit computer floppy drives. I have previously posted about some of its features and some

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Purchase or Download the Atari 8-Bit Programming Reference Book “Mapping the Atari” (5-10 mins)

June 20, 2021 moorejh Books, Programming

Task: Purchase or Download the Atari 8-Bit Programming Reference Book “Mapping the Atari” Needed: Web Browser Time: 5-10 mins Introduction Any serious programming on the Atari 8-bit computers requires interacting with various memory locations on the Atari. Some of these memory locations are free for

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Upgrade an Atari 400 to 48K of RAM (1-2 hours)

June 5, 2021 moorejh Hardware, Modifications

Task: Upgrade an Atari 400 to 48K of RAM Needed: 48K/52K RAM Card for Atari 400, soldering iron Time: 1-2 hours Introduction As I have previously posted, the Atari 400 is a stylish computer but limited by RF video, a membrane keyboard, and only 16K

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Upgrade an Atari 600XL to 64K of RAM (1-2 hours)

January 30, 2021 moorejh Hardware, Modifications

Task: Upgrade an Atari 600XL to 64K of RAM Needed: 64K RAM board from Lotharek, soldering iron, wire Time: 1-2 hours Introduction Many Atari 8-bit computer fans love the 600XL given its small footprint. It is perfect if you don’t have a lot of desk

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Test the RAM of an Atari 400 or 800 (10-15 mins)

January 1, 2019 moorejh Hardware

Task: Test the RAM of an Atari 400 or 800 Needed: Atarimax MaxFlash or similar Time: 10-15 mins Introduction I remember being really interested in the diagnostic tests that were included in my friend’s new Atari 1200XL. These allowed you to test the RAM and other

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