Hello Everyone!
I am in the State of North Carolina, United States. I got into the Atari ST in the early 1980s after being introduced to the ST by a friend while living in Hawaii, where I purchased a new Mega ST2. I continued to use the Mega ST2 until the early 90’s due to work requirements, while living in Alaska. I then transitioned back to the Macintosh and the PC.
A few years after I returned to North Carolina to live permanently in the late 90’s, I became I was a certified Apple Technician as well as for the PC. While I sold and serviced Macintosh and PC computers, I purchased an Atari 1040 STFm on eBay and got back into the Atari ST as well. It wasn’t until I retired that I had more time to devote to the Atari ST. I recently purchased an Atari Mega STE, as my 1040 STFM needs some work. I enjoy the challenge of determining the problem and then solve/fix the problem.
My goal now is to become more proficient at servicing and repairing my Atari ST’s. Also, I am beginning to undertake the challenge of learning to program for the ST using GFA BASIC. I have been wanting to learn to use GFA BASIC for a long time, but now I have more time, so I am jumping into the deep end, so to speak.
I still repair Macintosh and PC computers part-time, but now I am working to learn to repair and maintain my ST’s as well. I really now, since it appears there are not any Atari ST service centers. I am trying to accumulate as much technical date and diagnostic tools as possible to achieve the goal being able repair all of my computers.
Well, I am sure you are already know more about me than you would ever want to know, right? I am glad to be here!
Clarence Hayes
USA
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https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/ All my hardware guides - mods - games - STOS
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viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
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Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Welcome to the forum Clarence.
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Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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Thank you! I appreciate being welcomed into this wonderfully informative forum.
Clarence
Clarence