New SpartaDos X Cartridge

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 เม.ย. 2020
  • 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.bitsofthepast.com
    iCore64 - Atari ICD R-Time 8 Cartridge Case, XL/XE cart extender
    www.corei64.com
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  • @wmcruzcarrollsr.5727
    @wmcruzcarrollsr.5727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very cool. Ah the good ol days

  • @fragalot
    @fragalot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @MoparStephen
    @MoparStephen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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).

  • @davidarlington1206
    @davidarlington1206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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! 🙂

  • @RonLeblanc
    @RonLeblanc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sure am missing your content. Hope you come back.

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Working on some new material right now!

  • @hughscriven3069
    @hughscriven3069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @jeffgolden3882
    @jeffgolden3882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @takingbytes1265
    @takingbytes1265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, 8-bit and more, I just want you to know that I appreciate your channel and have learned a lot from watching.

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that! I am working on new content so stay tuned!

  • @semuhphor
    @semuhphor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THank you for the vid!!

  • @michaelstoliker971
    @michaelstoliker971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still here lol, life happens and have been busy with work but I have new material coming. Cant wait

  • @mchorvat
    @mchorvat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing review. keep it up!

  • @eugenetswong
    @eugenetswong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video!
    Congratulations on your awesome purchase. I'm jealous. :)

  • @richard1113
    @richard1113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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?

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @billkendrick1
      @billkendrick1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ;)

    • @piotrd.kaczorowski5603
      @piotrd.kaczorowski5603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      check 320XE RAM upgrade with L stand.

  • @johantibbelin417
    @johantibbelin417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Never used Sparta DOS maybe I should give it a try.

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DOOD!

  • @scotthelgeson6892
    @scotthelgeson6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It will run with 64k I believe.

  • @8_Bit
    @8_Bit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video, I learned a few things. What are those "Disk error while saving memory!" messages about? What's triggering them?

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @sideburn
    @sideburn ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this lo longer possible to get from anywhere?

  • @michaelstoliker971
    @michaelstoliker971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

    • @billkendrick1
      @billkendrick1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MyDOS also handled hard disks, no? (It can definitely handle, say, 16MB disk images coming off an SIO2SD these days, for example.)

  • @technicaltaurus1
    @technicaltaurus1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow that's interesting. Where were they located?

  • @jakepyrett1715
    @jakepyrett1715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a C compiler or stuck with basic or 6502 assembly?

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, CC65, we use it for developing some of the tools for the #FujiNet device

  • @technicaltaurus1
    @technicaltaurus1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just Checked on it on the bits of the past website.. Seems no longer available..

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's there, maybe you typed the url incorrectly.
      www.bitsofthepast.com

    • @andynarain672
      @andynarain672 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@8bitandmoreI think he means the Sparta cartridge is no longer on the site.

  • @VA7LFD
    @VA7LFD ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can one buy the Sparta Dos cartridge the latest version?

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The place I used to order from stopped making. I will be offering a cartridge soon so stay tuned!

    • @VA7LFD
      @VA7LFD ปีที่แล้ว

      @@8bitandmore thanks ill keep in touch

    • @alexharker7223
      @alexharker7223 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@8bitandmore Excellent. I would like to buy one.

    • @andynarain672
      @andynarain672 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@8bitandmorePlease, I'm interested. Though, I'm trying to set up my MyIDE II for SDX

  • @opentheskyy7
    @opentheskyy7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

    • @8bitandmore
      @8bitandmore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes new videos on the way, thanks!

    • @opentheskyy7
      @opentheskyy7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@8bitandmore Gr8! (like 8-bit ;) )

  • @graealex
    @graealex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Let's not use the "TV without reception" effect cut, shall we? It adds nothing of value and is incredibly loud.