Thanks.
Usability? 100%. I built it as an APE (Atari Peripheral Emulator) server for my working (actual) Atari 8-bit computers. The built-in Atari SIO interface was key. PC acts as hard drive server and huge software library for the 8-bit machines. Works like a charm, and FAST.
Biggest drawback? Fan noise!
I have a background in electronics, so I'm competent with DMM, scope, etc., BUT, there were really 3 reasons for my shortfall:
1. YES, I was too lazy to hack the Atari KB, BUT
2. The Atari KB is missing way too many keys to be useful in a Windoze box.
3. The Atari 800 KB is effing HUGE. Would have left no room for CD-ROM drive underneath.
I probably will fix the KB one day, but I really don't care THAT much. It was fun.
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Thanks. Usability? 100%. I built it as an APE (Atari Peripheral Emulator) server for my working (actual) Atari 8-bit computers. The built-in Atari SIO interface was key. PC acts as hard drive server and huge software library for the 8-bit machines. Works like a charm, and FAST. Biggest drawback? Fan noise!
I have a background in electronics, so I'm competent with DMM, scope, etc., BUT, there were really 3 reasons for my shortfall: 1. YES, I was too lazy to hack the Atari KB, BUT 2. The Atari KB is missing way too many keys to be useful in a Windoze box. 3. The Atari 800 KB is effing HUGE. Would have left no room for CD-ROM drive underneath. I probably will fix the KB one day, but I really don't care THAT much. It was fun.