DIY S-Drive Max for the Atari 8-bit Computer

Learn to make the S-Drive Max for your Atari 8-bit computer! The project shows you how to wire the SIO cable, solder the correct connections and install the necessary software thanks for the wonderful instructions at atari8bit.net/...
I used an Arduino that looked pretty much like this one:
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For the display I used this one -
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[@stephenhookings1985]

I Don't know why the algorithm takes 2 years to recommend your video- but sure glad it did. Great setup you have there. I binned my Atari's and cartridges many years ago - worse still I can't even recall what I was thinking when it did it! Sure I can play using emulators. But the real hardware is so nostalgic. Even waiting for the loading - I think we were more disciplined back then. You got me thinking I might just do this. Thanks again foe sharing.

[@StuartPatterson]

Cool! Working on a few old Atari 2600s now, might do a video on those. Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@gamedoutgamer]

Well done!!! There is an updated Shamus but I think it requires 64K. It has all the extra C64 version content.

[@StuartPatterson]

Thanks! I’ll have to check it out!

[@sviru007]

Do you need a cart with basic inside 800 to run SDRIVE max?

[@StuartPatterson]

No

[@johnrobertsmith9914]

I have recently bought a S-Drive and Atari 800 recently to re-live my childhood (The Atari 800 was my first machine). I found your video useful in showing me how to use the S-Drive. Thanks ! Can I save and load BASIC programs on the S-Drive? If so, how?

[@StuartPatterson]

Good question. I would think so but I have not tried. It should be something like SAVE “D0:MYFILE.BAS” If not try google. I just added it to my list for future videos.

[@edbrown1166]

Great video! I've just managed to get my SDrive-MAX up and running after having bought an 800XL that came with one but, the screen touch functionality was broken. Replaced the screen and then had nothing showing - your video showed me how to successfully get this gadget working again. Thank you. I just now need to figure out how to use it :)

[@StuartPatterson]

Thank you! I love hearing when one of my videos actually helps someone!

[@francogomara2546]

Gran Video, gracias por compartir. Like para tí, un abrazo!!

[@StuartPatterson]

Thank you!

[@brianv2871]

Thanks for this video. I was mostly watching to confirm the flashing process since I wanted to upgrade my Sdrive to newer firmware and it had been years since i built it originally, but i'm glad I kept watching because I couldn't figure out why the sdrive worked on my 800 XL but not my 800, and I thought there was a problem with my 800. They could maybe make that issue a little more prominent on the site. :)

[@StuartPatterson]

Glad it helped and thanks for the kind words!

[@MichaelPick1]

Hey there. Great vid. Building one right now.

[@StuartPatterson]

Awesome!

[@KarlLoving]

I just found your video, could you tell me which one are you using on the " Arduino and screen " I would like to build one

[@StuartPatterson]

For the Arduino I am using the one on the left, 3rd one down... under "Gooduino" atari8bit.net/wp-content/uploads/duino-768x1150.png which looks like this one: www.amazon.com/WWZMDiB-ATmega328P-microcontroller-Development-Compatible/dp/B0BV9XFQ5T I did not see one on Amazon that matched the "Bestduino" For the display I used this one - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EUVJYME/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Have fun making it!

[@KarlLoving]

@@StuartPatterson Yes I saw that on the web page but the web page does not give a Amazon link... Have an Amazon link would be helpful..

[@StuartPatterson]

I updated my previous reply with a link.

[@Evilslayer73]

This is a very cool project it's on my list!:)

[@StuartPatterson]

Have fun!

[@Evilslayer73]

@@StuartPatterson Yes !!i just received my lcd screen im waiting for the special pins from DIGIKEY cant wait to play with my old Atari 400:)

[@StuartPatterson]

@@Evilslayer73 Nice! Next thing to check out is the FujiNet