Aha, all makes sense now, especially with the metal cover over the motor coils. Not had one of those personally I don't think.Steve wrote: 14 Oct 2021 15:39 @rubber_jonnie Check this out, same drive:
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/last/ ... /index.htm
STe service blog / CA300779-001 Rev 5.1
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Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Hi Steve,
It took a while but finally managed to get a post on the forum! Thanks for all your sterling work on the STe. I got the VGA adaptor home and tested out the system, all working lovely and found your blog very interesting to follow as you worked through a very old machine in need of its revamp.
I will now be looking to purchase a joystick or 2 so if anyone has any suggestions for suppliers that would be appreciated. I got one recently off Ebay which will get me by but would anticipate getting another, spare or something.
Cheers,
Roy
It took a while but finally managed to get a post on the forum! Thanks for all your sterling work on the STe. I got the VGA adaptor home and tested out the system, all working lovely and found your blog very interesting to follow as you worked through a very old machine in need of its revamp.
I will now be looking to purchase a joystick or 2 so if anyone has any suggestions for suppliers that would be appreciated. I got one recently off Ebay which will get me by but would anticipate getting another, spare or something.
Cheers,
Roy
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Personally I like the Competition Pro joystick, though I know it's not to everyone's tastes.1040STe wrote: 23 Nov 2021 11:24
I will now be looking to purchase a joystick or 2 so if anyone has any suggestions for suppliers that would be appreciated. I got one recently off Ebay which will get me by but would anticipate getting another, spare or something.
It is still available, just be aware that the modern iterations tend to be USB and you'll need 9 pin DIN. I bought mine from AmigaKit (Don't judge me!) though sadly they don't seem to sell them any more. There are plenty on eBay though, and I'd advise against a transparent one as they go yellow and look really horrible.
They are nearly indestructible though!
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Ah brilliant glad you're happy! For joysticks I personally prefer D-Pads like on consoles. So I have some modified Nintendo controllers that work on Atari. After watching this video I got one for myself:1040STe wrote: 23 Nov 2021 11:24 Hi Steve,
It took a while but finally managed to get a post on the forum! Thanks for all your sterling work on the STe. I got the VGA adaptor home and tested out the system, all working lovely and found your blog very interesting to follow as you worked through a very old machine in need of its revamp.
I will now be looking to purchase a joystick or 2 so if anyone has any suggestions for suppliers that would be appreciated. I got one recently off Ebay which will get me by but would anticipate getting another, spare or something.
Cheers,
Roy
You can buy them here on tindie: https://www.tindie.com/products/autumnhippo/nes64/
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