It converts the 8 bit parallel data from the microprocessor into signals that are. Altirra basic is a basic interpreter for the atari 8bit computer line, including the 400 800, 1200xl, 600800xl, 800 xe, and xegs computers. View and download atari 800 instruction manual online. They are based on the mos technology 6502 cpu running at 1. The right side panel contains the controller jacks that accept the atari xy joysticks and. The atari function keys start, select, option, and break may also be pressed through the function key window. Index of stuffcollections atari documentsservice manuals. Castle wolfenstein atari 8bit manual gamesdatabase. The information presented in this manual, when used in conjunction with atari training, will enable a service technician to install, operate, and maintain the atari 400 800 computer systems. Then click the underlined text in the upper right to download it.
Below are pdf versions of the atari 800 brochure and owners manual. Full 11 x 11 schematics complete parts list mechanical theory electrical theory pin assignments interface data testing diagnostic and repair procedures disassemblyassembly lots of technical information price. Design of the 8bit series of machines started at atari as soon as the atari 2600 games console was released in late 1977. Atari 400 800 810 1050 1200xl and trackball manual in adobe pdf form site where i found the pinouts. The atari xltm computer field service manual is a reference guide for the the atari xl is a general purpose inicrocomputer that uses a c.
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The atari xe game system uses and produces radio frequency energy. The atari 400 and 800 were announced in december 1978, though they didnt actually start shipping until late in 1979. In addition to the free games offered by the dog daze home page, hundreds of other 1980sera atari computer games are available for free at the following web sites. Be sure the cartridge is firmly seated, but do not force it in. Control stick operation in keeping with official fleet jargon the joystick will henceforth be to the stick, as shown in the diagram. Scoring is the same in the atari and coinoperated defender games. Basic cartridge atari rev c new w manual 400 800 xlxe. View and download atari 800xl service manual online. Vtg crime busters handbook atari 2600 manual 1983 ax02503 a3 free shipping. Composite video mod for atari 800 computer and link for. Better than atari xe owners manual 1986 who doesnt even cover graphics modes 8.
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