Atari 8-bit computer peripherals
Some extra information about the peripherals.
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* {{anchor|825}} 825 80-Column Printer - dot matrix, used the Centronics interface so required an 850 (repackaged Centronics 737) |
* {{anchor|825}} 825 80-Column Printer - dot matrix, used the Centronics interface so required an 850 (repackaged Centronics 737) |
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* {{anchor|830}} 830 Acoustic Modem - a 300-[[baud]] [[modem]], using an [[acoustic coupler]], used RS-232 so required an 850 (relabelled [[Novation CAT]]) |
* {{anchor|830}} 830 Acoustic Modem - a 300-[[baud]] [[modem]], using an [[acoustic coupler]], used RS-232 so required an 850 (relabelled [[Novation CAT]]) |
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* {{anchor|835}} 835 Direct Connect Modem - a 300-baud modem, direct connect, basic Hayes compatible with SIO interface |
* {{anchor|835}} 835 Direct Connect Modem - a 300-baud modem, direct connect, basic Hayes compatible with SIO interface, unlike the 830 modem, this doesn't require the 850 so it can connect via the SIO interface directly to the computer. |
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* {{anchor|850}} 850 Interface Module - included four [[RS-232]] ports and one [[Centronics]] [[parallel port]]{{Cite web |url=http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/400800/peripherals/Communications/850/index.htm |title=Atari Museum |access-date=2019-07-10 |archive-date=2019-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702214832/http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/400800/peripherals/Communications/850/index.htm |url-status=dead }} |
* {{anchor|850}} 850 Interface Module - included four [[RS-232]] ports and one [[Centronics]] [[parallel port]]. It was usually used for modems.{{Cite web |url=http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/400800/peripherals/Communications/850/index.htm |title=Atari Museum |access-date=2019-07-10 |archive-date=2019-07-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702214832/http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/400800/peripherals/Communications/850/index.htm |url-status=dead }} |
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* {{anchor|cx30}} CX30 [[paddle (game controller)|Paddle Controllers]] - a set of 2 [[potentiometer]]s attached to a single [[Atari joystick port]]. Originally released with the [[Atari 2600|Atari VCS]] console. |
* {{anchor|cx30}} CX30 [[paddle (game controller)|Paddle Controllers]] - a set of 2 [[potentiometer]]s attached to a single [[Atari joystick port]]. Originally released with the [[Atari 2600|Atari VCS]] console. |
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* {{anchor|cx40}} [[Atari CX40 joystick|CX40 joystick]] - 8-directional 1-button joystick, originally released with the Atari VCS console. Bundled with some Atari 400/800 packages and also sold separately. Originally all-black, a version with a matching gray base was later bundled with the [[Atari XEGS]]. |
* {{anchor|cx40}} [[Atari CX40 joystick|CX40 joystick]] - 8-directional 1-button joystick, originally released with the Atari VCS console. Bundled with some Atari 400/800 packages and also sold separately. Originally all-black, a version with a matching gray base was later bundled with the [[Atari XEGS]]. |
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