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Checking out an Atari 8-bit SIO Breakout Board Kit

10/5/2021

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​In this episode we are assembling an Atari 8-bit SIO breakout board kit. The board fits between the pins of the SIO port. It comes with a voltage regulator that brings the 5.0v on the Atari SIO port down to 3.3v. The board enables use of directly-connected external components like a micro-controller or micro-computer.

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Stop using the Atari 'Ingot' power supply, Seriously!

9/9/2021

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In this episode we explore various Atari 8-bit power supplies including both 9-Volt AC and 5-Volt DC units and how to test your power supply. We also tear into and reveal the innards of the dreaded "Ingot" and discuss why you should never, ever, use it. (Spoiler Alert: it will fry your computer.)

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Review: Atari Power Supply Tester from Keelog

9/9/2021

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This time we are going to take a look at a Power Supply Tester from Keelog that works with the Atari 8-bit 5v DC Power Supplies. A Power Supply Tester can properly evaluate the health of your Power Supply by measuring its performance when it's put under load. Also, we will look into how an Atari Power Supply might seem healthy when tested with a Multimeter, but it may not be.

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Testing Atari Software Cartridges

8/8/2021

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I bought these 6 Atari game cartridges on eBay. The seller said that they tested each of them and none were functional. In the listing he said "Maybe you will have better luck.", so I took that as a challenge. :)

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The VintNerd Channel Update / Introduction

8/7/2021

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Introduction to The VintNerd YouTube Channel - a forum for vintage technology reviews, repair, education, & community. We're excited you joined us! Feel free to like & subscribe.

Topics: Atari, Vintage Computing, Retro Computers, XEP80, Raspberry Pi Pico, Modems, FujiNet

​#atari #vintagecomputing #retrocomputers #xep80 #raspberrypi #raspberrypipico #fujinet #thevintnerd
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