{"id":714,"date":"2018-06-03T13:23:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-03T18:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dillernet.com\/apple\/?p=714"},"modified":"2018-06-03T13:44:29","modified_gmt":"2018-06-03T18:44:29","slug":"a-modern-atari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dillernet.com\/apple\/2018\/06\/03\/a-modern-atari\/","title":{"rendered":"Atari 1088XEL"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Atari 1088XEL is an amazing beast which truly brings your Atari 8bit into the modern world. Using the actual, original 8bit chips it provides a modern hardware platform to not only run Atari without emulation but connect and enjoy modern peripherals and upgrades which can transform the 8bit use into a entirely different experience.\n<\/p>\n

\"XEL<\/p>\n

The creator<\/a> of the 1088 best describes it:\n<\/p>\n

This is a complete ground up redesign of the Atari 8-Bit Computer Motherboard still utilizing the standard Atari VLSI chips, but recreated in a Mini-ITX Form Factor (17 cm x 17 cm). The idea behind this project was to take several devices I had been working on (i.e., TK-II, MouseTari, and VGATE), along with the U1MB and UAV upgrades by Lotharek and AtariAge member Bryan, and integrate them into a cohesive package that would fit a plethora of readily available Mini-ITX enclosures.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With the 1088 you can connect to modern displays (using DVI) modern keyboards (PS\/2) and modern disks (CompactFlash). And still insert carts and use SIO devices to mix and match the modern with the retro. The inclusion of the Ultimate 1meg expansion<\/a> allows a completely new way to interact and use the Atari. I’ve only just gotten mine and I’m going to spend time exploring and documenting it’s usage as I learn more about it.\n<\/p>\n

History<\/h4>\n

There is a good history of the creation of the 1088XEL by mytec over at the Atari8 website<\/a> in the UK. You can see how the 1088XEL became the platform to integrate a whole slew of Atari 8bit hardware enhancements. They also have documentation and technical specs. <\/p>\n

Images in Action<\/h3>\n

\"XEL<\/p>\n

Back of the case<\/p>\n

\"XEL
\nBooting into Atari8 GUI<\/a><\/p>\n

\"XEL<\/p>\n

Boot screen<\/p>\n

\"XEL<\/p>\n

Running UNO Cart<\/p>\n

More to come.
\n<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Atari 1088XEL is an amazing beast which truly brings your Atari 8bit into the modern world. Using the actual, original 8bit chips it provides a modern hardware platform to not only run Atari without emulation but connect and enjoy modern peripherals and upgrades which can transform the 8bit use into a entirely different experience. 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