1088XEL
Mini-ITX Form Factor Alternative Atari 8-Bit Motherboard

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A Brand New motherboard based on the original Atari VLSI chip set, 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.

1088XLD
1050 Form Factor Alternative Atari 8-Bit Motherboard

A Brand New motherboard based on the original Atari VLSI chip set, incorporating U1MB, UAV, IDE Interface, and MIDI. Designed to drop into a stock Atari 1050 Floppy Drive case with minimal modification of the case.

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

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​This is a modern re-do of the 1990's TransKey device. Now offered in two different versions. One for the XEGS, and the other intended to piggyback the Pokey chip for internal installation in the 400/800, XL and XE computer systems. Also integrated into the 1088XEL and 1088XLD Atari 8-Bit motherboard projects.

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 Video 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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MIDI
A MIDIMATE Compatible Interface for your 8-Bit Atari

Modern day alternatives for the no longer manufactured Hybrid Arts MIDIMATE MIDI-to-SIO interface.

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