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  2. RickR

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    2 hours ago, CrossBow said:

    There is an adapter for the Apple II with the BackBit Pro. not sure if it can be used on the IIc but it can be used in the II GS but you more or less have to dedicate the BBpro to the computer since it installs internally into an expansion slot to work.

     

    The IIc is a beautiful and elegant design, but it has no internal slots.  From my research, the BWOW Floppy Emu is the only real solution.  But the good news is that it works for classic Mac's too. 

  3. RickR

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    2 hours ago, CrossBow said:

    Sorry...just saw this. unless something has changed, the 5200 AtariMax Ultimate SD used to come with Ken Siders Beef Drop game preloaded on the SD card? It was an exclusive to that flash cart? But I think this was done not only as a way to promote Ken and his game, but also to provide new owners with a structure on the SD card already setup so it would be easier for them to add more games to the SD card.

     

    This is true, and thank you for bringing it up.

    Author's note:  I eventually DID upgrade to the SD card version, but I bought used.  I don't think mine came with an SD card, but it was easy enough to figure out. If memory serves, I maybe bought from Willie, which is always good.  I've bought several things from him over the years and always satisfied. 

    I sold the 128 in 1 version on ebay.  That one was a lot more cumbersome to load up with ROM files. 

    On an unrelated note, I'm currently looking into an SD card solution for Apple IIc and will post a new blog once I get that going. 

  5. RickR

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    @Michael Hussey, you might look for a local retro gaming group on Discord or Facebook to see if someone local can help you load roms onto an SD card for use in the 5200 multi-cart.  For example, here in Portland, there is a group of nerds that meets the first Tues of every month at a local food cart pod, and that's exactly the kind of help the group offers. 

    You'll definitely need a computer (either your own or a friend's) to copy the ROM files onto the SD card.  It's a very simple process. 

  7. Atari Creep

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    6 minutes ago, Atari Creep said:

    Looking at this right now. Might keep the drive and other electronics separate until I learn more. Always improving it and learning new skills. 
     https://www.amazon.com/Alaohu-Channels-Transmitter-Quadrotor-Left-Hand/dp/B0BYK9Y149/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=MRAI_RECOMMENDATIONS&pd_rd_w=ndlqJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.d9cd8687-39d9-4a62-a6e3-94a1fc81ab35&pf_rd_p=d9cd8687-39d9-4a62-a6e3-94a1fc81ab35&pf_rd_r=GSHXJ8R61HQA48M7GPY7&pd_rd_wg=OfyWl&pd_rd_r=1794cc38-cd8c-413e-bd7f-ee216fceca4f

    The learning and trial/error are the most fun for me on a project like this.  This setup looks really cool and I think this is a great choice to start with.

  17. CrossBow

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    I've got three CV's.

    1. A completely original model that works perfectly.
    2. A Phoenix which is what I use most of the time.
    3. A modded CV (composite only) that works, but the colors have a kind-of rainbow color shift. 

    That 3rd one has been on my project pile for ages.  I did not do the mod, but I'm guessing that mod board has worn out.  One of these days, I'll open it up and see what I have.  I like to go in with at least a theory of what is wrong and how to fix it.  I suppose I should plan on replacing the composite mod board. 

  20. RickR

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    15 minutes ago, MaximumRD said:

    Awww man, sorry Rick. I am glad you still had fun, I mean that's the way to be, right? Accept the circumstance and don't let it stop you! Don't let it rain on your parade....er....well you get what I'm saying 😁

    Exactly.  We were together, we were adjusting and managing.  It could have been much worse!  We saw several people that were very upset about it to the point of tears.  It is understandable, but what can you do?  Roll with the punches, baby. 

     

  21. RickR

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    We still had a lot of fun.  But the rain made it pretty exhausting after a while. 

    I've been to the Florida parks when it has rained.  The difference is that in FL, it rains HEAVY for a while and then stops.  This rain was different...it was heavy and never stopped.  While we had fun still, it was sobering to think that there was flooding in the area.  Hopefully, everyone in the area and their property are all ok. 

     

  25. Atari 5200 Guy

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    I would mod it.  It's easy to do and I've done a few of them for others before.  And yes, there is a space limit, but it is pretty large.  Enough for most favorites.  Which games?  I usually go to "videogamecritic.com" and sort a system's games by letter grade.  Grab and try all the "A" titles. 

    The easiest flashback to mod is the PS1 Classic, which can simply boot off a USB stick.  Remove the stick and it's right back to stock.

     

     

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