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Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/xk2598-b.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/tm-2600.jpg
Atari#: C018084-309 (molded plastic logo)
"A.C. Mains Adaptor"
Produced to BS415, Made in United Kingdom
Input: 240V ~ 50Hz
Output: 9V - 4.5 VA (center positive)
Shipped with: 2600
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-309-v1.jpg
Atari#: C018084-309 (printed: Type CAO 18084-309)
"Adaptor" "Use only with Models CX 2000/2600"
REF. 28399, Produced to BS415, Made in England
Input: 240V. 50Hz. 8.2W ~A.C. only
Output: 9V. - 500mA. (center positive)
Shipped with: 2600
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-309-v2.jpg
Atari#: C018084-309 (black label)
"AC/DC Adaptor", BS415 (example: Jul-Sept 86)
"Use only with models PAL I-2600"
Input: 240V ~ 50Hz 9W
Output: DC 9V 500mA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-309-v3.jpg
Atari#: C018084-309 (silver label)
"AC/DC Adaptor", BS415 (example: Apr-Jun 92)
"For use with models CX2600 XEP80 or SX212"
Input: 240V ~ 50Hz 9W
Output: DC 9V 500mA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-309-v4.jpg
E U R O P E ( Input: 220V AC / 50Hz )
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AC supplies (external transformers)
Friwo FW6799 (unit) / Atari#: CA014748 (order#)
9.3V AC 1,66A
Shipped with: 400,800,822,850
Also works with: 1010,1020
Sole source of unit info:
http://blog.3b2.sk/igi/post/Napajaci-zdroj-02-ATARI-power-supply.aspx
PICTURE OF THIS UNIT STILL NEEDED!
Atari#: C060592-11 (unit) / CA017964 (order#) / Atari#: CA014748 (order#)
"AC Power Supply"
Type: PL028, Made in U.K.
Input: 220v~37W 50Hz
Output: 9v~27VA
Use with: 400,800,810,822,850,1010,1020,1050,XF551,PCF554
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60592-11-PL028.jpg
Atari#: C060592 (unit) / CA017964 (order#) / Atari#: CA014748 (order#)
"AC/AC Adapter"
Type: FW6699 (samples: 0584, 2384, 4184)
Input, some units: 220V~/50Hz/42VA
Input, some units: 220V~/50Hz/50VA also marked: "For Atari 1020/1050"
Output: 9V~/3A
Some units have misprinted part number: C060529
Use with: 400,800,810,822,850,1010,1020,1050,XF551,PCF554
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60529.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60592-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60592-bottom-10201050.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60592-top.jpg
Atari#: C060592-11 (unit) / CA017964 (order#) / Atari#: CA014748 (order#)
"Power Supply"
Made in Taiwan (sample: 1987-12)
Input: 220V~ 50Hz 50W
Output: 9V~ 30.6VA
Use with: 400,800,810,822,850,1010,1020,1050,XF551,PCF554
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60592-11-alt-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60592-11-alt-top.jpg
Atari#: C060592-11 (unit) / CA017964 (order#) / Atari#: CA014748 (order#)
"Power Supply"
Type: DV-9034A UP, Made in Taiwan (sample: 04-1988)
Input: 220V~ 50Hz 35W
Output: 9V~ 3A 27VA
Use with: 400,800,810,822,850,1010,1020,1050,XF551,PCF554
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/60592-11-DV-9034A.jpg
Atari#: C061516 / C061516-11
"AC/AC Adapter"
Type: FW6399
Input: 220V~/50Hz/7VA
Output: 9V~/0.5A
Shipped with: 1010
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61516-6399-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61516-6399-top.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61516-11-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61516-11-top.jpg
Atari#: C061605-11
"AC/AC Adapter"
Type: FW6699
Input: 220V~50Hz/50VA
Output: 9V~/4,2A
Use with: 1027
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61605-11-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61605-11-top.jpg
Atari#: 14750 "AC/AC Adapter"
Type: 102501
Input: 220V~/50Hz/38VA
Output: I 29V~/600mA
II 8,6V~/1A
Use with: 1025
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/14750-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/14750-top.jpg
DC power supplies (external adapters)
Atari#: n/a
"AC/DC Adapter"
Type: FW3199
Input: 220V~/50Hz/5,5VA
Output: 6V-/300mA
Shipped with: 410
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/3199-top.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/3199-bottom.jpg
Atari#: C061763-107
"AC/DC Adapter"
Type: FW1999, Made by Friwo Equipment Manufacturing GmbH (FWGB)
Input: 220V~/50Hz/33VA
Output: 5V- / 1,8A
Shipped with: 600XL,800XL (early units)
Use with: 600XL,800XL,65XE,130XE,XEgs,800XE
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-107-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-107-top.jpg
Atari#: C061763-11
"AC/DC Adapter" (samples: 10-1984)
Type: FW1599, Made by Friwo Equipment Manufacturing GmbH (FWGB)
Input: 220V~/50Hz/26VA
Output: 5V-/1.5A
Use with: 600XL,800XL,65XE,130XE,XEgs,800XE
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-11-FW1599-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-11-FW1599-top.jpg
Atari#: C061763-11
Type: DV-515UP, Made in Taiwan (samples: 0585, 2786, 2287)
Input: 220V~50Hz
Output: 5V=/1.5A 7.5VA
Use with: 600XL,800XL,65XE,130XE,XEgs,800XE
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-11-DV-515UP.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-11-DV-515UP-top.jpg
Atari#: C061763-11/T
"Stromversorgungsgeraet"
Type: PS40, Made in Singapore by Magpower Manufacturers Pte Ltd
Input: 220V~, 50Hz 32VA
Output: 5V - 2A
Use with: 600XL,800XL,65XE,130XE,XEgs,800XE
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-11-T-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/61763-11-T-top.jpg
Atari#: C070045-01
"Power Supply"
Type: DV-51AUP, Made in China
Input: 220V~50Hz 19VA
Output: 5V - 1A 5VA
Shipped with: 800XE
Works with: 65XE,XEgs,800XE (stock 64KiB RAM and no ECI devices)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/70045-01-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/70045-01-top.jpg
Atari#: C070045-01/T
"Stromversorgungsgeraet"
Type: PS35, Made in Singapore by Magpower Manufacturers Pte Ltd
Input: 220V~, 50Hz, 18VA
Output: 5V-, 1A
Works with: 65XE,XEgs,800XE (stock 64KiB RAM and no ECI devices)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/70045-01-T-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/70045-01-T-top.jpg
Atari#: n/a
"AC/DC Adapter"
Top: "Atari" in white
Type: FW3399
Input: 220V~/50Hz/7,9VA
Output: 9V-/400mA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600(but not 2600S, see below)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/3399-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/3399-top.jpg
Atari#: C018084-107
"AC/DC Adapter"
Top: "Atari" logo molded in black
Top: "Use only with model CX 2000 / 2600" painted in white
Type: FW3299 or FW4299
Input: 220V~/50Hz/9VA
Output: 9V-/500mA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600(but not 2600S, see below)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-107-4299-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-107-3299-bottom.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-107-3299-top.jpg
Atari#: C018084-107 (examples: May-Jul 86, Jan-Mar 87)
or C018084-117/A (examples: Jun-Aug 87, Jun-Aug 89)
Rounded/slightly oblong shape, label black (most) or silver (later units)
Cord attached at center-bottom of unit (relative to label)
"AC/DC Adaptor"
-107 units: "use only with models CX-2600"
-107 units, some: "Made in Taiwan"
-117/A units: "For use with models CX2600 XEP80 or SX212"
Input: AC220V 50Hz 9W
Output: DC9V 500mA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600(but not 2600S, see below)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-107.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-107-label.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-117-a-black.jpg
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-117-a-silver.jpg
Atari#: C018084-117
Squarish unit, black label
Cord attached at top-right of unit (relative to label)
"AC/DC Adaptor" (examples: Jun-Aug 87, Feb-Apr 89, May-Juy 91)
"For use with models CX2600 XEP80 or SX212"
Input: AC 220V 50Hz 9W
Output: DC 9V 500mA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600(but not 2600S, see below)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-117.jpg
Atari#: C018084-117A
Squarish unit, silver label
Cord attached at bottom-right of unit (relative to label)
"AC/DC Adaptor" (example: 9026)
"For use with model 2600"
Input: AC 220V~50Hz 9W
Output: DC 9V-500mA 4.5VA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600(but not 2600S, see below)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-117a.jpg
Atari#: C018084-117A
Squarish unit, silver label
Cord attached at top-left of unit (relative to label)
"AC/DC Adaptor"
"For use with model 2600"
Input: AC 220V ~ 50Hz
Output: DC 9V - 500mA 4.5VA (center positive)
Use with: XEP80,SX212,2600(but not 2600S, see below)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/18084-117a-alt.jpg
Atari#: C016507 (unit) / CA017087 (box from U.S.) / CA019055 (box from H.K.)
"AC Adaptor"
Some units: "Use Only With Models CX-2600"
Input: 220V 50Hz 15W
Output: 9.5VDC 650mA (center positive)
Use with: 2600S (original SECAM VCS version for France, shipped in 1982)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/16507--19055.jpg (unit with H.K. box)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/16507-alt.jpg
M O R E I N F O
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Devices by Atari that draw their power from SIO pin 10 (+5V/Ready): XM301(60mA), XC11, XC12
Device by Atari that draws its power from the 600XL PBI: 1064
Devices by Atari that have built-in power supplies (the device plugs directly into the wall for power):
410(120V versions),820,825,1025(120V version),1029,XMM801,XDM121
Section References:
- "Atari XL/XE Power Supplies: A Hardware Mystery Solved" by Benjamin
Poehland, Modern Electronics, May 1986, pp. 46-54.
https://preview.tinyurl.com/ybgtc63q
- "Secrets of XL/XE Power Supplies" by Benjamin L. Poehland, Current Notes,
10(9), November 1990, pp. 42-49. (updated version of his earlier article)
https://mcurrent.name/powersupplies/poehland.pdf
-
http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm
- B&C ComputerVisions
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Subject: 6.3) What accessories/controllers did Atari make for their computers?
(Thanks to Laurent Delsarte for help with CX10/CX11/CX12.)
This should be a complete list of accessories released by Atari and designated with a two-digit "CX" model number, plus several other compatible controllers that Atari did not designate with a "CX" model number.
While they can all be used with the 8-bit Atari computers, some of these accessories/controllers were originally and/or primarily intended for use with the Atari 2600 VCS, ST/TT/Falcon, or 7800, as indicated.
CX10 Joystick Controller (X-Y Controller), CA010973 / CA011804
- Introduced June 1977 (for the Atari VCS)
- Greatly resembles the later iconic CX40, but identified by "ATARI"
label on top of stick (or indentation at top of stick where the
"ATARI" label belongs), and by the lack of the small "TOP" label at
the base of the stick toward the up/forward position
- Internally, contains 5 large spring-loaded buttons
- Two units shipped with 1977-1978 VCS systems; replaced by CX40 in 1978
- Never sold separately
- CA010972 / CA011805 Sears version has "Sears" logo instead of the
"ATARI" label; shipped with 1977 Sears Cartridge Tele-Games System
Video Arcade systems before being replaced by the CX40 in 1978
- Industrial design: Kevin P. McKinsey, Gerald R. Aamoth
CX10 Printed circuit board for the CX40 Joystick
- Regional product of Atari International (Benelux) B.V.
CX11 Plastic insert replacements for the CX40 Joystick
- Regional product of Atari International (Benelux) B.V.
CX12 Cable replacement for the CX 40 Joystick
- Regional product of Atari International (Benelux) B.V.
CX20 Driving Controllers: One Pair, CA010889 / CA012759
- Introduced June 1977 (for the Atari VCS)
- Marketed by Atari for use with the 400/800 in 1979 only
- Box contains two Driving Controller units
- Single unit attaches to single controller port
- Two CX20 units also shipped with Atari Indy 500 and Sears Tele-Games
Race for the VCS
- Early units have Atari logo on base; most units have the word
"driving" instead of the Atari logo
- Sears version of early units has "Sears" logo instead of Atari logo
- Manuals:
- Pages 246-247 of the Operating System User's Manual (1982)
- Atari 2600/2600A VCS Domestic (M/N) Field Service Manual FD100133
- Atari 2600-2600A PAL B/G Field Service Manual FD100047
CX21 Video Touch Pad, CA019109 / CA019614
- Introduced June 1982 (marketed for the Atari VCS)
- Shipped with Star Raiders for the VCS, and also sold separately
- Compatible with the earlier CX50 and the later CX23
- Made in Taiwan
CX22 Trak-Ball controller
- Introduced January 1983 (marketed primarily for the Atari 2600)
- Shipped domestically only
- Identified by round buttons (duplicate function for left/right hands)
- Two versions:
1) Single mode version, CA020556 (15,000 unit initial production run)
- A joystick emulator; no mode select switch; no true trackball mode
- Unit colors: black top and bottom housings, white cue ball
- Unit label: "Atari 2600 Pro-Line Trak-Ball"
(prototype: "Atari 2600 Trak-Ball")
- Manual: Atari Trak-Ball Controller Owner's Manual Model No. CX22
- Marketing/box also carry the "Pro-Line" brand
- Box mentions Atari Consumer Division
- Box mentions the Atari 400/800, but Owner's Manual does not
- Manufactured by Atari, Inc. in El Paso, Texas, USA
2) Dual mode version, CA024208 (common)
- Mode select switch at rear of unit, labeled T and J, selects
Joystick emulation or true Trackball operation
- Trackball mode is compatible with that of the CX80 Trak-Ball
- Unit colors: dark brown top housing, buff white bottom housing,
buff white cue ball (prototype: dark brown cue ball)
- Unit label: "Atari Trak-Ball"
- Manual: Atari Trak-Ball Controller Owner's Manual Model No. CX22
C024237
- Unit/box/Owner's Manual do not carry the "Pro-Line" brand
- Box/Owner's Manual both mention Atari Home Computers
- Made in Mexico
- Available: Atari CX22 Trakball Field Service Manual FD100660
CX23 Kid's Controller, CA020171
- Introduced January 1983 (marketed for the Atari 2600)
- Blue; and rather large
- Usually used with CCW Sesame Street Library titles for the 2600
- Sold separately only
- Compatible with the earlier CX50 and CX21
CX24 Pro-Line Joystick / Super Controller / Deluxe Joystick, CA021075
- Introduced January 1983 as CX60 Pro-Line Joystick (marketed
domestically for the 2600)
- Introduced June 1983 as CX60 Super Controller (for home computers and
international markets)
- One or two units shipped with 1984-1985 European 2600 systems
- Two units shipped with all NTSC 7800 systems (1984, 1986-1991)
- Also sold separately
- Marketed as Pro-Line Joystick until 1989
- Marketed as Deluxe Joystick beginning 1989
CX30 Paddle Controller (set of 2), CA010949 / CA012760
- Introduced June 1977 (for the Atari VCS)
- Each controller contains a linear 1 Megaohm potentiometer
- Dual controllers attach to one controller plug
- Early units have Atari logo on base; most units have the word
"paddle" instead of the Atari logo
- CA010950 early Sears version has "Sears" logo instead of Atari logo
- One set/pair shipped with 1977-1982 VCS/2600 systems
- Manuals:
- Atari 2600/2600A VCS Domestic (M/N) Field Service Manual FD100133
- Atari 2600-2600A PAL B/G Field Service Manual FD100047
- Atari 400/800 Home Computer Field Service Manual FD01
- Atari 400/800 PAL-UK field service manual FD100002
CX40 Joystick Controller / Standard Joystick / X-Y Controller,
CA011693 / CA011694 / CA011802 / CA012994 / CA020412
- Introduced January(?) 1978 (for the Atari VCS)
- The iconic Atari joystick, completely replaced the original CX10
- Greatly resembles the earlier CX10, but identified by lack of "ATARI"
label on top of stick (or lack of indentation at top of stick where
the "ATARI" label would belong), and by the small "TOP" label at the
base of the stick toward the up/forward position.
- Normally black stick and base with red button. Units marketed for use
with the XEgs specifically have an XE matching gray base.
- Internally, contains only one small spring, under the fire button
- Two units shipped with 1978-1984 VCS/2600 systems and with 1984-1985
NTSC 2600 systems; single unit shipped with all 1986-1991 2600 systems
- Units also shipped with a variety of kits/packs marketed for 8-bit
Atari computer or XEgs users
- Manuals:
- Atari 2600/2600A VCS Domestic (M/N) Field Service Manual FD100133
- Atari 2600-2600A PAL B/G Field Service Manual FD100047
- Atari 400/800 Home Computer Field Service Manual FD100001
- Atari 400/800 PAL-UK field service manual FD100002
- Industrial design: Gerald R. Aamoth, Kevin P. McKinsey
CX41 Joystick Repair Kit, CA020476
- For the CX40 Joystick
- Includes: 1 Printed Circuit Board, 3 Springs, 1 Insert, 1 Boot,
1 Retaining Ring, Joystick Repair instructions C020484
CX42 Remote Control Wireless Joysticks, CA021060
- Introduced June 1983
- Package contains:
- Remote Control Receiver
- Two Remote Control Joysticks (Left Controller, Right Controller)
- Installation Instructions C021059
- Receiver requires the 2600 VCS AC power adapter (Atari#C010472
specified; not included) for its power, and in turn supplies the power
to the 2600 VCS.
- Despite early marketing, unit/packaging/documentation do not carry the
"Pro-Line" brand
- Made in Korea by Cynex for Atari
- Prior to the Atari version, released by Cynex as: Game Mate 2
- Not marketed internationally by Atari
CX43 Space Age Joystick, CA023100
- Introduced June 1983 (marketed for the Atari 2600)
- Marketing/packaging also carry the "Pro-Line" brand
- Made for Atari by Milton Bradley
CX50 Keyboard Controllers: One Set, CA012758
- Introduced January 1978 (for the Atari VCS)
- Marketed by Atari for use with the 400/800 from 1980 to 1981
- Box contains two units
- Compatible with the later CX21 and CX23
- Manuals:
- Atari 2600/2600A VCS Domestic (M/N) Field Service Manual FD100133
- Atari 2600-2600A PAL B/G Field Service Manual FD100047
CX70 Light Pen, CA016311
- Introduced June 1980
- RARE - Only offered by Atari for a few months in 1981
(InfoWorld 12/26/83-1/2/84)
- Shipped with CX4124 demonstration program cassette
- Manual: Atari Light Pen Operator's Manual Model CX70 C016367
CX75 Light Pen
- Announced June 1983, introduced January 1984
- Shipped with RX8054 AtariGraphics cartridge
- Developed by Gibson Laboratories / Steve Gibson for Atari
CX77 Touch Tablet
- Previewed June 1983, introduced with AtariArtist January 1984
- Shipped with RX8053 AtariArtist cartridge and CX8104 DOS 2.0S disk
(Illustrator product by Island Graphics, Atari Touch Tablet version)
- The Atari Touch Tablet With AtariArtist Software Owner's Guide C061794
- Industrial design: Tom Palecki
CX78 Joypad Controller
- Introduced June 1988
- Two units shipped with all European PAL and Peritel PAL/RGB 7800
systems (1989-1992)
- One unit shipped with late production (1991-1992) European PAL and
Peritel PAL 2600 systems
CX80 Trak-Ball controller
- Introduced June 1983 (for home computers and international markets)
- Shipped internationally only
- Identified by large triangular buttons
(duplicate function for left/right hands)
- Mode select switch at rear of unit, labeled JS and TB, selects
JoyStick emulation or true TrackBall operation
- Trackball mode is compatible with that of the CX22 Trak-Ball
- Unit colors: dark brown top housing, dark brown bottom housing
(prototype: buff white bottom housing), dark brown cue ball
- Unit label: "Atari Trak-Ball"
- Manuals:
- Atari Trak-Ball Owner's Manual CX80 C061761
- Atari CX80 Trakball Field Service Manual FD100750
- Box/Owner's Manual by Atari, Inc. International Division
- Made in USA
CX81 Atari I/O Data Cord (5 Ft.), CA015900-01 (SIO cable)
CX82 B & W Monitor Cable, CA015900-06. Includes (thanks Laurent Delsarte):
- Connection instructions
- Phono (RCA-type) adapter, part no. C016828
- BNC adapter, part no. C016829
- UHF adapter, part no. C016830
CX85 Numerical Keypad, CA060140 / CA060413
- Announced January 1982
- Included with the CX419 Bookkeeper Kit; also sold separately
- Package includes:
- CX8139 Numerical Keypad Handler Master Program Diskette
- Keyboard overlay for use with additional programs
- User's Guide C060488
- Technical Reference Notes C061037
- Available: Atari CX85 Numeric Keypad Field Service Manual FD100176
November, 1982
- Made in Hong Kong
CX86 Printer Cable, CA015900-02 (included with 825)
(DA-15P to 20-pin dual Edge-on)
CX87 Modem Cable, CA015900-03 (included with 830 modem) (DE-9P to DB-25P)
CX88 Terminal Cable, CA015900-04 (DE-9P to DB-25P null modem cable)
CX89 Color Monitor Cable, CA015900-05
Track & Field Arcade Controller, CA025462-001
- Introduced June 1984
- Designed by Wico for Atari
- Shipped with Atari/Atarisoft Track & Field (Atari 2600, Atari home
computers, Commodore 64, and Apple II versions)
- Apple II version requires/shipped with Apple II Game I/O port adapter STM1 Mouse
- Introduced January 1985 (for the Atari 130ST/520ST)
- Atari ST/XE matching gray
- Right mouse button cannot be read by Atari 8-bit computers
- Shipped with Atari ST/Mega/STe/Falcon desktop computers
PCM1 Mouse
- Introduced January 1987 (for the Atari PC1)
- Physically/functionally identical to the STM1
- Early units: Atari PC1 matching gray
- Later units: Atari PC/ATW/TT matching white
- Right mouse button cannot be read by Atari 8-bit computers
- Shipped with Atari PC/ATW/TT computers (except laptops)
XG-1 Light Gun
- Previewed January 1987, introduced February 1987
- Single unit shipped with the XE game system (XEgs) packages XE 2001,
XE 4001, and XE 5001, plus the 65XE game system package sold by Coelsa
in Chile. Each of these packages are detailed elsewhere in this FAQ
list.
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Subject: 6.4) What Kits/Add-A-Paks did Atari make for their 8-bit computers?
This should be a complete listing of packaged "kits" that Atari sold for their 8-bit computers, most comprised of products also sold separately.
Packages including a computer, as well as XE game system (XEgs) packages, are detailed in the sections of this FAQ list introducing those computer models.
CX418 The Home Manager
* The Home Filing Manager CX415
* Family Finances CX421
CX419 The Bookkeeper Kit
* CX414 The Bookkeeper
* CX85 Numerical Keypad
* Bookkeeper Kit Manual
CX481 The Entertainer
Contents: Star Raiders + Missile Command + CX40-04 joystick pair
+ The Entertainer Owner's Guide C017995
Box style 1: (thanks Bill Demian) Text on the box indicates
Computer Chess as the second game complementing Star Raiders. The
illustration on the box actually shows a Music Composer box underneath
the Star Raiders box.
Box style 2: (thanks Laurent Delsarte) Text on the box correctly
indicates Missile Command as the second game complementing Star
Raiders. One illustration on the box shows an unidentified box
underneath the Star Raiders box; another illustration (in color) shows
a Music Composer box underneath the Star Raiders box.
Replaced in 1983 by KX7101 The Entertainer Kit
CX482 The Educator
* 410 Program Recorder
* CXL4002 Atari BASIC cartridge
* CX4112 States & Capitals cassette
* The Educator Owner's Guide C017997
CX483 The Programmer
v.1: * Atari BASIC CXL4002
* BASIC Reference Manual C015307
* Atari BASIC (Wiley Self-Teaching Guide) book C014385
* The Programmer Owner's Guide C017996
v.2: * Atari BASIC CXL4002
* BASIC Reference Manual C015307
* Inside Atari BASIC book C060992
* The Programmer Owner's Guide C017996
* $5 rebate coupon for An Invitation to Programming 1, 2, or 3 CX484 The Communicator (thanks Laurent Delsarte)
* 850 Interface Module unit
* 850 Power Supply unit, boxed (CA014748)
* SIO cable CA014122 (3-foot)
* 850 Interface Module Operator's Manual C015953
* 830 Acoustic Modem, boxed
* TeleLink I cartridge CXL4015
* TeleLink I manual C014189-15
* Dow Jones Information Services User's Guide C017251
* One free hour access to each of:
Dow Jones Information Service, The Source, CompuServe
- Sold by Atari in the USA only
CX488 The Communicator II
* 835 Direct Connect Modem
* 835 Power Adaptor unit C060479, boxed (CA060535)
* SIO cable CA014122 (3-foot)
* Modular telephone cable (RJ11 standard)
* The Communicator II: Getting Started C024438 (User's Guide)
* TeleLink II cartridge CXL4016
- On-board 1KiB (256 x 4 bit) nonvolatile static RAM (EEPROM) for
saving the name, telephone number, and sign-on codes of two
services in the cartridge memory
- Supports both the 835 and 830 modems
* TeleLink II Owner's Guide C061183
- Sold by Atari in the USA and Canada
KX7099 BASIC Tutor I Add-A-Pak (An Invitation to Programming 2: Writing
Programs One and Two + An Invitation to Programming 3: Introduction to
Sound and Graphics + Inside Atari BASIC book + 101 Programming Tips &
Tricks book/cassette)
http://www.rhod.fr/pages/atari_basic_tutor.html
KX7101 The Entertainer (1983 replacement for CX481 The Entertainer)
Star Raiders + Pac-Man + CX40-04 joystick pair
+ The Entertainer Owner's Guide C017995
Same box as CX481 but features round black on yellow sticker:
"Includes Pac-Man & Star Raiders"
KX7102 Arcade Champ Add-A-Pak
Pac-Man + Qix + 2 CX40 joysticks + cartridge storage case
http://www.rhod.fr/pages/the-arcade-champ.html
KX7400 Game Kit (Donkey Kong cartridge + two CX40 Joysticks)
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y2x942qq
KX7401 Game Kit (Centipede cartridge + two CX40 Joysticks)
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y53eoos3
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Subject: 6.5) What graphics tablets were produced for the Atari?
According to Wikipedia, a graphics tablet (or digitizing tablet, graphics pad, drawing tablet) is a computer input device that allows one to hand-draw images and graphics, similar to the way one draws images with a pencil and paper.
At the time of the Atari computer the more popular term was: touch tablet
Several graphics tablets were produced and marketed for the Atari 8-bit computers:
o Animation Station by Suncom
- Shipped with DesignLab disk (Suncom version of Blazing Paddles)
- Fully compatible with the earlier, popular KoalaPad
- Work surface is about the same size as the one on the Atari Touch
Tablet - about 50% larger than the KoalaPad's
- A list of compatible software is elsewhere in the FAQ list.
o Atari Touch Tablet CX77
- Shipped with AtariArtist cartridge RX8053
(Illustrator product by Island Graphics, Atari Touch Tablet version)
- Also shipped with CX8104 Atari 810/1050 Master Diskette II disk (DOS 2.0S)
- Similar to the popular, earlier KoalaPad, but returns reversed
y-position values compared to the KoalaPad/Animation Station tablets
- Device measures 7.5" x 9.5" x 1.25"
- Drawing surface measures 5" x 6.5"
- A list of compatible software is elsewhere in the FAQ list.
o KoalaPad Touch Tablet by Koala Technologies
- Koala Model 004 for use with Atari computers
- Atari version shipped with one of:
- Micro Illustrator (disk) by Steven Dompier for Koala, (c)1983
(Illustrator product by Island Graphics, KoalaPad version)
- KoalaPainter (cartridge)
(Illustrator product by Island Graphics, KoalaPad version)
- Device measures 8.5" x 6.5" x 2"
- The square drawing area is 4.25" on each side.
- Very popular
- A list of compatible software is elsewhere in the FAQ list.
o Kurta Graphics Tablet by Kurta Corporation
- Very early device
- 400/800 only: requires controller ports 1, 2, and 3
- Device measures 13" x 15.5"
- Shipped with Kurta Demo Disk
- Kurta Atari Graphics System, sold separately, includes software:
o Road Map Distance Analysis
o Length
o Area - Calculation of areas (any shape)
o Sound - display pen location by means of sound
o Drawing
o Graphics
- See ANALOG #1 for a review (p. 16) and an ad (p. 17)
o PowerPad by Chalk Board, Inc.
- A unique and very large device
- Device measures 17" x 19" x 1.5"
- 12" x 12" square drawing area
- Shipped without software
- Cartridges released separately by Chalk Board for the PowerPad:
- BearJam
- Leo's 'Lectric Paintbrush
- LogicMaster
- MicroMaestro
- Micro Illustrator
(Illustrator product by Island Graphics, PowerPad version)
o Super Sketch by Personal Peripherals, Inc. (PPI)
- Atari version
- Shipped with Graphics-Master cartridge
- A 10" X 14" tablet
- Similar to the earlier VersaWriter - trace or freehand a drawing
into the computer.
- Planned Atari software from PPI for used with Super Sketch (released???):
- In-Store Demo (disk)
- Printer Utility (disk)
- Business Presentor (disk)
- Master Home Planner (disk)
- Super Music Box (cartridge)
o VersaWriter Drawing Tablet by Versa Computing, later by Peripherals Plus
- Shipped with Graphics Software (2 disks)
- Trace or freehand a drawing into the computer
- Dimensions: 12" x 13.5"
- See ANALOG #4 (1981) p. 46 for ad, p. 47 for review
- See Creative Computing vol. 8 no. 4 April 1982 p. 79 for another ad.
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