Author: Adrian Oboroc (207.241.164.34)
Date: 08-16-2000 03:41
I bought an Atari 800 8-bit computer (gray boxed), a floppy drive unit 1050 and printer 1025 for $25 (is it a reasonable price?)
Computer have a basic cartridge inserted into it, the second slot is empty.
I powered it up, connected to TV, and it works ok (i.e. I can input basic program and it executes). But I have some problems:
1. I do not have a power supply for 1050 - which voltage does it requires?
2. I do not have FDD <-> computer and printer <-> computer cables. Please tell me which is the scheme of those cables? pin-to-pin? or it have some crossings?
3. Let's say I've found schematics for 1050 <-> Atari 800 cable and buildet it.
What software do I need to use FDD? Do I need some kind of Cartridge, or it will work as is?
4. Will classic games like Zybex, which worked well on Atari 65XL, work on Atari 800 hardware?
5. How can I find out the memory ammount in my Atari-800?
6. How can I find out if my Atari-800 has a CTIA or GTIA gfx chip?
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Atari 800 + 1050 FDD + 1025 Printer 
