Pentium2Atari
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{{Project | {{Project | ||
|type=hardware | |type=hardware | ||
| − | |intro=Put PC hardware into the case of | + | |intro=Put PC hardware into the case of an Atari ST |
| − | |status= | + | |status=stalled |
|meetings=none | |meetings=none | ||
| − | |contact= | + | |contact= |
| − | |members= | + | |members=Gunstick |
}} | }} | ||
The broken Atari ST 1040F was on the verge to go the the trash. This project revives the casing by substituting the internals with PC hardware. | The broken Atari ST 1040F was on the verge to go the the trash. This project revives the casing by substituting the internals with PC hardware. | ||
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Using an broken laptop without screen to provide PC hardware. The final look should resemble an original ST. | Using an broken laptop without screen to provide PC hardware. The final look should resemble an original ST. | ||
| − | Problems to solve | + | === Problems to solve === |
* keyboard connection to the PC | * keyboard connection to the PC | ||
* usage of the floppy possible? | * usage of the floppy possible? | ||
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* run Atari emulator on bootup | * run Atari emulator on bootup | ||
* modify bios startup (or use hardware hack) to mimic atari boot (dull white screen) | * modify bios startup (or use hardware hack) to mimic atari boot (dull white screen) | ||
| + | * xorg configuration | ||
| − | Problems solved | + | === Problems solved === |
* placement of items | * placement of items | ||
* modifications of the case | * modifications of the case | ||
* power supply | * power supply | ||
* on/off switch | * on/off switch | ||
| + | * connecting harddisk | ||
| + | * installing OS | ||
| − | <gallery> | + | === Photo gallery === |
| + | <gallery perrow="3"> | ||
File:W 2010-10-02 00.07.17.jpg|bottom of laptop case put in | File:W 2010-10-02 00.07.17.jpg|bottom of laptop case put in | ||
File:W 2010-10-01 23.56.38.jpg|ripped apart laptop inserted into casing | File:W 2010-10-01 23.56.38.jpg|ripped apart laptop inserted into casing | ||
File:W 2010-10-01 23.56.13.jpg|stripped apart laptop fits inside | File:W 2010-10-01 23.56.13.jpg|stripped apart laptop fits inside | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | <gallery perrow="5"> | ||
File:W 2010-10-01 23.56.53.jpg|original floppy still fits, not sure if it can be used | File:W 2010-10-01 23.56.53.jpg|original floppy still fits, not sure if it can be used | ||
File:W 2010-10-01 23.58.13.jpg|back side view with connectors | File:W 2010-10-01 23.58.13.jpg|back side view with connectors | ||
| − | File:W 2010-10-01 23.59.09.jpg|first | + | File:W 2010-10-01 23.59.09.jpg|first boot-up of the laptop |
File:W 2010-10-02 02.00.18.jpg|wiring for internal power supply and audio | File:W 2010-10-02 02.00.18.jpg|wiring for internal power supply and audio | ||
File:W 2010-10-02 02.07.44.jpg|first view of probably final look | File:W 2010-10-02 02.07.44.jpg|first view of probably final look | ||
File:W 2010-10-02 02.13.27.jpg|pause mode | File:W 2010-10-02 02.13.27.jpg|pause mode | ||
| + | File:Atari2pc kw.jpg|fitting in the original keyboard | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 11:50, 18 July 2013
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| Put PC hardware into the case of an Atari ST | |
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| Meetings: | none |
| Type: | hardware
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| Status: | stalled |
| Members: | Gunstick |
| Contact Person: | |
| Tools | |
| QrCode: | 
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The broken Atari ST 1040F was on the verge to go the the trash. This project revives the casing by substituting the internals with PC hardware.
Using an broken laptop without screen to provide PC hardware. The final look should resemble an original ST.
[edit] Problems to solve
- keyboard connection to the PC
- usage of the floppy possible?
- run Atari emulator on bootup
- modify bios startup (or use hardware hack) to mimic atari boot (dull white screen)
- xorg configuration
[edit] Problems solved
- placement of items
- modifications of the case
- power supply
- on/off switch
- connecting harddisk
- installing OS
[edit] Photo gallery
bottom of laptop case put in
ripped apart laptop inserted into casing
stripped apart laptop fits inside
original floppy still fits, not sure if it can be used
back side view with connectors
first boot-up of the laptop
wiring for internal power supply and audio
first view of probably final look
pause mode
fitting in the original keyboard
