The Atari 8-bit family was an important part of computing history, but there were some things those machines just couldn't do. In this episode, Andy builds a "graphics card" for the Atari 800 XL using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module, and attempts to control a 3D graphics demo from Atari BASIC.
Supplemental Content:
- Link to Github Files: https://github.com/andy-west/atari800xl-3d
Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Kit, Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+, BCM2837B0 SoC, Complete I/O Interface | RASPBERRY-PI | 1 | Buy Now |
| Breadboard, 8.5 mm Thickness, 55 mm x 83 mm | MCM | 1 | Buy Now |
| Premium Male/Male Jumper Wires, 40 x 6" (150mm) | ADAFRUIT | 1 | Buy Now |
| LOGIC, BUS TRANSCVR OCTAL, 20DIP New | TEXAS INSTRUMENTS | 4 | Buy Now |
| Additional Parts | Manufacturer | Quantity | |
| 1 x 50 Pins IDC 2.54mm Card Edge Connector for 1.27mm Flat Ribbon Cable | |||
| 1 x 50 Pin IDC 2.54mm Pitch F/F Connector 1.27mm Flat Ribbon Cable |