Atari Player Missile Graphics
When I first bought my Atari 65xe computer at the end of 1986 I was astonished to learn about the amazing graphics capability that was accessible in Basic. This article…
Atari 65xe Motherboard
Atari 65xe Motherboard The Atari 65xe motherboard system is an 8-bit personal computer made up of several component parts that compliment the entire assembly. It is contained inside a plastic…
Atari MAC/65
Atari MAC/65 Assembler In early 1982 there was a demand to create a better assembler. At that time the only really good editor was known as the Assembler Editor. However,…
Atari Raster Scan
Standard televisions utilize a raster scan line to display data on a screen. This works because within the unit, an electronic beam (Atari Raster Scan - for Atari users) shoots…
Atari 1200XL Keyboard Issue
I currently own also an Atari 1200XL personal computer. The screenshots here demonstrate that it can run with no issues and boot into Basic. However, the keyboard is not working…
Atari 65xe Basic Programming
Before you begin your journey into learning about Atari 65xe Basic Programming, it is quite beneficial if you gather a little information that will help you write many other programs.…
Atari 1050 Disk Drive
An Atari 1050 Disk Drive is used to record information onto a floppy disk. These were made famous since the dawn of cassette recorders, which also could store media from…
Atari 1010 Program Recorder
Atari 1010 Program Recorder In the early beginning of the Atari personal computer line, a recorder device was needed to save data from a Basic program, such as in Basic.…
Analog Computing Magazine
A.N.A.L.O.G. Computing magazine. Analog Computing magazine was first published around 1981 and lasted until 1989. Later it was shortened to A.N.A.L.O.G. on the cover. Each issue came packed with a…
Atari Character Set
Atari Character Set The ATARI 65XE personal computer comes equipped with an Atari Character Set. You can access up to 29 of these graphic characters by keeping the Control key…