Pentium2Atari

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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:
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=== 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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* 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)
  
Problems solved:
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=== Problems solved ===
 
* placement of items
 
* placement of items
 
* modifications of the case
 
* modifications of the case
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* on/off switch
 
* on/off switch
  
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=== Photo gallery ===
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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
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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 bootup of the laptop
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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
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>

Revision as of 12:40, 4 October 2010

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Pentium2Atari
Put PC hardware into the case of a Atari ST
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Type: hardware


Status: running
Members: Gunstick
Contact Person: Jhemp (mail)
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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.

Problems to solve

  • keyboard connection to the PC
  • usage of the floppy possible?
  • connecting harddisk
  • installing OS
  • run Atari emulator on bootup
  • modify bios startup (or use hardware hack) to mimic atari boot (dull white screen)

Problems solved

  • placement of items
  • modifications of the case
  • power supply
  • on/off switch

Photo gallery

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