My messy solder bench
Most of the tools I've collected over the years.
My equally messy combo Amiga/Atari testbench
Hidden in the closet is a multitude of Atari and Amiga computers and accessories.
Parts and Board Storage Wall
Some tens years or more of collection. What can I say I'm a packrat.
BitsofthePast.com Projects
I want to state clearly that:
- This is a development site only
- All projects shared on these web pages are experimental in nature and information/specs will change
- These projects are released to public domain, but please give credit where credit is due if you modify or sell any design from this site.
Disclaimer:
In no event will BitsofthePast.com or its founders be liable for any personal injury, loss of use, loss of profit, interruption of business, or any indirect, special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages of any kind (including lost profits or explosive disassembly) due to use of the designs being freely distributed on this website. Bottom line there are no guarantees that the designs available from this website are absolutely "bug-free", so build or buy from some other seller at your own risk.
Internal Boards
Several small Atari XL/XE internal PCBs that add memory, allow multiple OS choices, add internal parallel printer adapter and protect the original v1 Candle Ultimat1MB from damage.
- SuperMMU
- 4in1 OS
- Rambo256
- Ramrod XL/XE
- Supra Printer Adapter
Cartridge Boards
Several 8bit cartridge boards that extend or re-orientate connector angle, and allow 128K Super XE compatible games.
- Cartridge Extenders
- XE Super Cart
- XL/XE Cartridge Guide Extension
PBI/ECI Adapter Boards
Several pcbs that breakout the PBI/ECI connector signals, extend/re-orientate the connector, adapt one style to another and add hard drive like storage.
- Breakout Boards
- RA Extender Boards
- Adapter Boards