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1088XEL & XEL-CF-][
Mini-ITX Form Factor Alternative Atari 8-Bit Motherboard

A Brand New motherboard based on the original Atari VLSI chip set, and incorporating some of the most popular hardware upgrades that have arrived on the scene over the last few years. Also directly supports Compact Flash HDD through an MPBI expansion port.

TransKey-II
Dual PS/2 Keyboard Interface for the 8-Bit Atari

Device Compatibility  |  Communication Protocol  |  Installation  |  Design
​2nd generation of 1990's TransKey board. Now in three different flavors, with two specifically targeting the XEGS.


TK-II-STEREO
Dual POKEY Stereo Audio with U-Switch and Dual PS/2 Keyboard Interface for the 8-Bit Atari

Built on top of TransKey-II Tech, utilizing the same PS/2 to Atari firmware as it's keyboard only predecessor, thus enabling interface of one or two PS/2 keyboards to the 8-Bit Atari computer. Add to that a 2nd sound generation channel (via 2nd Pokey chip), and stereo/mono electronically controlled switching. Making it a 3-in-1 solution.

GTIA V-GATE
Video Over Scan Eliminator and Accessory Support Signal Break-Out

A GTIA piggyback board that corrects the over scan problem when viewed on modern HDTV's or high quality monitors, and also serves as a break-out for several commonly used signals for TK-II, Stereo, and U1MB upgrades.

JOY2PIC
A Microchip PIC Programmer for your 8-Bit Atari

Use your A8's joystick port to turn your computer into a powerful PIC MCU programmer.

MOUSETARI
A PS/2 to ST/A8 Mouse Interface Chip

Enables use of a more modern PS/2 Mouse on your ST or A8 system. And allows for integration into your own designs.

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These Projects by Michael St. Pierre are licensed under a
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