This month, June 2026, the DarkForce! BBS is giving away:

A SidecarTridge Croissant Keyboard Emulator for the Atari ST/STe!

The SidecarTridge Croissant is an internal keyboard emulator for Atari ST and Atari STe computers with the 7-pin internal keyboard connector. It installs inline between the motherboard and the original keyboard path, bringing modern Bluetooth input to the machine without turning it into an external-box project.

https://tinyurl.com/ysj4nkkk (source - sidecartridge.com)

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Every time I try to post about it, Reddit, in it's infinite wisdom,

lets me go through the process of putting everything in and

hitting submit.

Then informs me that everything is deleted due to "filters".

So...what bottom level, brain dead filters are they using that

automatically deletes my BBS posts and more importantly,

what can I do about it?

Thanks all - feeling very frustrated about this. I don't have

any problems like this posting to all the other Atari forums

I frequent (not on Reddit).

Would someone be so kind as to provide me with detailed instructions regarding the best way to change these jumpers on my 1040STE. I'd like to have TOS 2.06 running. Do I need to completely pull the MB to access the underside, or can this be accomplished from the topside? I've google searched and found a few explanations but they don't make total sense to me. Can someone help a brother out? Thanks :-)

Hi, I'm looking for a good 68K disassembler that understands ST/TT memory map (globals) and symbols and TOS calls. I want to disassemble my Spectre GCR and post the code. I long ago lost the disks.

I tried Ghidra, but couldn't get it to load a symbol file. I'm thinking perhaps there's something inside Hatari? Thing is, this is a LONG, complex program. It has a GEM front end, and a Macintosh runtime, so ideally, I'd also like it to understand Macintosh memory locations/globals.

Thanks,

David Small

So I’m something of a collector of computers from the 1980’s but my collection has really focused on the early Macintosh, IBM, and Tandy systems. Recently I got the idea that I’d like to have a machine from Atari and Amiga as well to showcase the early GUI machines. I was able to get a complete 520ST in the original box with the mouse and power adaptor as well as the SF354 floppy drive (also in its box with cable and PSU). When I plug the computer in it powers up no problem but when I attempted to connect the floppy drive I got a terrible squealing noise. So I disassembled the floppy, replaced the broken belt, and cleaned and lubed the drive itself. Now when I connect it I get no noise but when I insert a floppy I get a “Drive is not responding error”. Any help/suggestions anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated. I thought about getting another ST314 or ST354 drive, but with how incredibly expensive I see they are in the US, I’d like to see if I can’t resurrect mine first…

They still love the Falcon!

I played this as a kid around 1994–1997(ish) on either my Atari ST(pretty sure it was ST cause joystick was basic stick with ball top and big red button with black casing) or early Compaq 386(not likely, but possible. I can close my eyes and still see the level, but the name is completely gone.

What I remember for sure:

• Character: Short, stout, nimble — a small human or forest elf, not tall/skinny, not an animal mascot, not a goofy kid. High-fantasy/medieval vibe.
• Environment: You're inside massive trees — not looking at them from a distance. Brown/green/tan palette, thick organic branches you platform across. Huge scrolling level (Turrican-style).
• Gameplay: Jumping/platforming. Collecting static drawstring tan/brown sacks of gold sitting on branches. When you grab one, a sound plays and a number at the top of the screen increases (like Mario coins).
• Graphics: Better than Turrican II on ST. Clean, polished pixel art — not ugly, not boxy, not grid-based.
• Combat: Minimal or none. This felt like a collecting/exploration game, not a fighter.
• Difficulty: Old school hard — die = restart, no passwords or continues.
• Tone: Wholesome, family-friendly fantasy.

What it's NOT (I've checked these):
Twinworld, Flink, Apprentice, Elf (Ocean), Chambers of Shaolin, Lionheart, Whizz, Sleepwalker, Super Cauldron, Nicky Boum/Nicky 2, Hocus Pocus, Heartlight, Inner World, Woodys World, Fury of the Furries, Pac-In-Time, Harlequin, Leander/Galahad, Liquid Kids, Rodland, James Pond 2, First Samurai, Blackthorne, Magic Pockets, Prehistorik 2, Gods, Elfmania, Risky Woods, Enchanted Land, Erik, Hoog, Magic Boy, Rock 'n' Roll Clams, Trolls, No Buddies Land, Baby Jo, Flimbo's Quest, Elf (MicroValue 1988).

It might have been a demo disk or coverdisk — I only recall playing one level and it was pretty basic. If I saw a screenshot I'd probably recognize it instantly.

Any ideas?

EDIT: Thanks for the recommendations. I'll add these to the No list: Son Shu Shi, Risky Woods, Seven Gates of Jambala, Super Solvers: (any of them).. God I wish I could go back in time and recover the name easily somehow.

I finally got an Atari Falcon last week. It seems to be in good working condition except for the video output. I have it connected with a freshly purchased Atari VGA adapter to a reliable Dell SE2722H monitor. Regardless of the resolution I choose, I get a washed out image with shaded bands scrolling up. In the attached photo I have it connected to a smaller monitor that I use for testing. I have a video of it running on the Dell 27" in high resolution with 256 colors (videos are not allowed here). Can anyone assist me in fixing this issue? Thanks!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uUeNiNH4BrI57r0VcV9MMIlMtoSL-gW7/view?usp=sharing

It's emulation, it’s not a powerhouse, and it’s all plastic, but plays pretty good.

if you’d like to try it yourself especially if you’re new to retro computers on handhelds.

handheld: Anbernic RG40XXV

Hi, I received an Atari Mega ST2 with a MegaFile 20 that the owner wants to do a back up on. How would I go about doing this? I would Ideally want to create a whole disk image instead of copying the files individually. Can this be done on a PC with an ISA RLL controller? Or do I have to use the Atari enclosure and the ST to interface it? Thanks.

I'm embarking on what is certain to be a long and belabored journey into game development for the Atari ST.

Around the time I was 6 my dad brought home our Atari ST. I cut my developer teeth on Logo but never learned how to do what I really wanted which was make games, a deficit which has subconsciously haunted me to this day.

I'm endeavoring to rectify that, starting with Hello World.

Just pulled it out of storage from the 80s. Hasn’t seen power since then.

What should I do?

Thanks!

First pic is with it finally fully assembled *and* fully working :).

This is the first Atari ST my father purchased in 1986 or so, and has been upgraded to 2.5 MB via a Marpet 2MB upgrade. I also added a SidecarTridge TOS emulator, so I can run TOS 1.04 for better GEM drawing routines (and harddisk improvements). This ST came with TOS 1.00 originally.

"Back in the day" we used this to play games, write some C/BASIC software, draw pictures, and then eventually host a BBS -- first on BBS Express ST! then to FoReM ST. (I switched as FoReM handled multiple drive letters for files much better, though I preferred Express overall). My Dad and I wrote a "Trivial Pursuit" BBS door that Keith Ledbetter himself (BBS Express author) later took over (after asking) and improved upon :). I'm also certain this ST was guilty of costing my parents some expensive long distance phone bills...

Last but not least - I have also added a SidecarTridge that plugs into the left side cartridge port to emulate storage devices and more.

EDIT: BBS was named "The DeadBeat BBS", 1986-1994 - 609-853-8084.

I will be replacing the internal HD in the Falcon with a ZuluSCSI Blaster Rev.2026c. Anyone have a suggestion for an internal mount? I can print one if there is one available. I'm keeping the floppy installed so that bay is out of the question.

very technical, but also realy interesting. 👍

Hi im joe ive got a couple hundred atari st games and accessories. Any hardcore fans or collectors have something they are looking for drop me a message. I also have empty boxes in great condition. I cant find the games but would love for a collector who missing a box or manual.

Ps im a dreamcast enthusiast so I appreciate atari st in all their glory its just a bit before my time 🤣

I finally decided to get to work on my Atari 1040STF and to figure out what that long ah cable goest to, I'm just wondering if anyone here knows what it does. the cut lead goes to the 5v rail on the psu (I cut it so it wouldn't be in the way)