Hi Everyone,
It's been awhile since I've been on the boards!
After a bit of thought, I bought an Atari 800 computer system. I also bought an Incognito board from Ebay, which I'll be getting connected to the 800 system as soon as it arrives.
Here's what I want to do with it:
I'd like to learn and somewhat master assembler for the 6502. I'd also like to learn about video graphics from a low level, I/O, etc. This is all for the goal of building an 8-bit computer based on the 6502 processor from scratch. It's a long term goal.. So, I'm not in a hurry by any means. This is just for learning and for fun.
Here are the questions I have so far.. Maybe some of you can help a guy out.![;-)]()
1.) I'd really like to use RCA cables for the video vs the Coaxial cables. Just a preference. I've always found the RCA cables to be clearer in picture and I don't care to buy a monitor from the 80's. Also, even though I like the "old school" look of the 800.. I hate the Coaxial connector coming out the back. Is there a way to hack the original 800 to use RCA cables instead? Maybe a way to modify the case to have connectors?
2.) Is there any way to connect the Atari 800 to a PC so that I can transfer files from one to another? I guess I could use the CF card for the Incognito, but the problem with that is that I don't want to always pull off the top of the 800's case whenever I want to add files to the CF card. Is there another way, maybe Ethernet or some serial cable, that I can connect to it with?
3.) What's a recommended assembler? I've seen the MAC/65 assembler and a few others floating around in cartridge format. I'd like an assembler, but at the same time, I don't want to use a disk unless I need to. I've heard people using the 6502 compilers for their operating system of choice (I'm using Fedora Linux 19). I don't know whether people tend to use their PC for the programming or if they still compile straight on their Atari.
4.) The Incognito unit I just bought was from a user on Ebay that had issues with getting it connected to their 800. It comes with no parts and no instructions. Are there instructions on how to install this? Also, if parts are fried on the board, is there anyone I can talk to about getting it repaired (It's the Atariage version)? I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron, so getting it installed once provided with instructions shouldn't be the problem. The problem would be if the person that I'm buying it from "let the smoke out".
That's all for now! Looking forward to your responses!
Thanks!
It's been awhile since I've been on the boards!
After a bit of thought, I bought an Atari 800 computer system. I also bought an Incognito board from Ebay, which I'll be getting connected to the 800 system as soon as it arrives.
Here's what I want to do with it:
I'd like to learn and somewhat master assembler for the 6502. I'd also like to learn about video graphics from a low level, I/O, etc. This is all for the goal of building an 8-bit computer based on the 6502 processor from scratch. It's a long term goal.. So, I'm not in a hurry by any means. This is just for learning and for fun.
Here are the questions I have so far.. Maybe some of you can help a guy out.
1.) I'd really like to use RCA cables for the video vs the Coaxial cables. Just a preference. I've always found the RCA cables to be clearer in picture and I don't care to buy a monitor from the 80's. Also, even though I like the "old school" look of the 800.. I hate the Coaxial connector coming out the back. Is there a way to hack the original 800 to use RCA cables instead? Maybe a way to modify the case to have connectors?
2.) Is there any way to connect the Atari 800 to a PC so that I can transfer files from one to another? I guess I could use the CF card for the Incognito, but the problem with that is that I don't want to always pull off the top of the 800's case whenever I want to add files to the CF card. Is there another way, maybe Ethernet or some serial cable, that I can connect to it with?
3.) What's a recommended assembler? I've seen the MAC/65 assembler and a few others floating around in cartridge format. I'd like an assembler, but at the same time, I don't want to use a disk unless I need to. I've heard people using the 6502 compilers for their operating system of choice (I'm using Fedora Linux 19). I don't know whether people tend to use their PC for the programming or if they still compile straight on their Atari.
4.) The Incognito unit I just bought was from a user on Ebay that had issues with getting it connected to their 800. It comes with no parts and no instructions. Are there instructions on how to install this? Also, if parts are fried on the board, is there anyone I can talk to about getting it repaired (It's the Atariage version)? I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron, so getting it installed once provided with instructions shouldn't be the problem. The problem would be if the person that I'm buying it from "let the smoke out".
That's all for now! Looking forward to your responses!
Thanks!
