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#1
News / Re: More useless threads at at...
Last post by Petari - 02-09-2026, 12:41:07Thread continues, writing stoopid things continues ...
Sure, some things are not so easy to understand, especially for people not knowing, understand proper terminology. Is there other way ? I don't think so. Whole hard disk concept is not so easy, and it is result of many years experience - but it was really many years ago, and it is real shame that some 40 years later people comes with really silly ideas, explanations. For the end: it is already solved, and in multiple ways. What is not solved is that people listen to assholes who share lies and don't care for facts, details, truth - only for those from their circle, crew, nation, social group, class. Grow up humankind, or we will have really bad times .
Sure, some things are not so easy to understand, especially for people not knowing, understand proper terminology. Is there other way ? I don't think so. Whole hard disk concept is not so easy, and it is result of many years experience - but it was really many years ago, and it is real shame that some 40 years later people comes with really silly ideas, explanations. For the end: it is already solved, and in multiple ways. What is not solved is that people listen to assholes who share lies and don't care for facts, details, truth - only for those from their circle, crew, nation, social group, class. Grow up humankind, or we will have really bad times .
#2
Hardware / Re: ACSI2STM help with P.Putni...
Last post by Petari - 01-09-2026, 17:56:48That's with Strict is something what most, even experienced users did not know.
EmuTOS is not good for playing Atari ST(E) games. It has some solutions which make it more like modern OS-es, but Atari ST(E) SW was written many-many years ago, and to be compatible with TOS what was then available.
So, better use regular TOS versions, and 1.62 is pretty good.
Same stays for so called GemDrive - although percentage of games working with it is better than with EmuTOS . Yes, write me e-mail to address petari@8bitchip.info .
EmuTOS is not good for playing Atari ST(E) games. It has some solutions which make it more like modern OS-es, but Atari ST(E) SW was written many-many years ago, and to be compatible with TOS what was then available.
So, better use regular TOS versions, and 1.62 is pretty good.
Same stays for so called GemDrive - although percentage of games working with it is better than with EmuTOS . Yes, write me e-mail to address petari@8bitchip.info .
#3
Hardware / Re: ACSI2STM help with P.Putni...
Last post by atari_ste_user - 01-09-2026, 16:05:22Thanks very much for your answer, Peter 
I just got the answer from the seller, and he told me I can set the jumpers on STM32 bluepill to put it in Strict ACSI Mode.
Sorry, that I sound like a noob. Getting back to machines of that era is both exciting and new for me. Currently I dabble with a C128, too.
I pulled an image of the supplied card with rufus, used Hatari version 2.6.1 of 26th of August, and set that image as an ACSI HDrive. To test I used emuTOS as OS and before that TOS1.62. And I'd really like to have that gaming compilation. So, I will write you via eMail?
I just got the answer from the seller, and he told me I can set the jumpers on STM32 bluepill to put it in Strict ACSI Mode.
Sorry, that I sound like a noob. Getting back to machines of that era is both exciting and new for me. Currently I dabble with a C128, too.
I pulled an image of the supplied card with rufus, used Hatari version 2.6.1 of 26th of August, and set that image as an ACSI HDrive. To test I used emuTOS as OS and before that TOS1.62. And I'd really like to have that gaming compilation. So, I will write you via eMail?
#4
Hardware / Re: ACSI2STM help with P.Putni...
Last post by Petari - 01-09-2026, 02:18:44 Hi and welcome to 8bitchip forum.
With newer ACSI2STM adapters is important to shortcut jumper named Strict . Usually there are no wires there, just little holes and leads to them on PCB, so need to solder there short wire between them. Then it will be compatible with drivers done to work under Atari TOS concept .
On this page are explanations and description what can order: PP driver
And further communications about ordering please in e-mail.
You can order regular driver or version with Virtual Floppy feature. And it is not only driver but program for partitioning SD card too (called often formatting SW). So, you can have max 14 partitions of max size 512 MB , What is 7 GB totally, and now will hardly find SD card under 8 GB capacity. Rather 16 now, but prices are really low.
And no need to install driver on card what you got. It will work fine when you do that Strict short cutting.
About 'pulling image' : how you made it, and what settings you used in Hatari ? And what Hatari version ?
And considering games, you can have 2900 now on single SD card. Game compil.
You have good machine, TOS 1.62 is little updated TOS 1.06, and last original TOS v. for STE . 2 MB RAM is enough for gaming, and is not hard to expand to 4 (there are slots for it in machine). Can even watch some videos with it.
With newer ACSI2STM adapters is important to shortcut jumper named Strict . Usually there are no wires there, just little holes and leads to them on PCB, so need to solder there short wire between them. Then it will be compatible with drivers done to work under Atari TOS concept .
On this page are explanations and description what can order: PP driver
And further communications about ordering please in e-mail.
You can order regular driver or version with Virtual Floppy feature. And it is not only driver but program for partitioning SD card too (called often formatting SW). So, you can have max 14 partitions of max size 512 MB , What is 7 GB totally, and now will hardly find SD card under 8 GB capacity. Rather 16 now, but prices are really low.
And no need to install driver on card what you got. It will work fine when you do that Strict short cutting.
About 'pulling image' : how you made it, and what settings you used in Hatari ? And what Hatari version ?
And considering games, you can have 2900 now on single SD card. Game compil.
You have good machine, TOS 1.62 is little updated TOS 1.06, and last original TOS v. for STE . 2 MB RAM is enough for gaming, and is not hard to expand to 4 (there are slots for it in machine). Can even watch some videos with it.
#5
Hardware / ACSI2STM help with P.Putnik Dr...
Last post by atari_ste_user - 31-08-2026, 23:46:38Hey all
for some time, I'm a proud owner of an ATARI 1040 Ste with 2MB RAM. I refurbished it from bad condition to now working, along with a joystick I made to work as well:) It took quite some work and indeed money. I had an ATARI 1040STFM back then and had a lot of fun with it, so the work was worth it.
So, my next step was to get an HD Emulator, about which I simply didn't have had any idea. I've been out of the ATARI game since 1994, and as I see, a lot has been built and invented. I chose an ACSI2STM, this one specifically:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/236988988036
It's very well made, but since I had no idea as much as I invested time researching (quite confused), after plugging it in, nothing in particular worked except a few folders were shown. Then I pulled an image of the supplied SD card and used Hatari to investigate—it showed the same until I used EmuTOS and everything was displayed correctly (many games in folders). However, almost no game works due to lower memory usage with emuTOS.
The eBay seller said it needs P. Putnik driver to work properly. So, my question is, if I purchase the driver (if I'm correct, there are a few different ones, which to take?):
How do I install the driver on the card while keeping all the data/games that were supplied with the ACSI2STM? I have TOS Version 1.62.
Thanks a lot
Dan
for some time, I'm a proud owner of an ATARI 1040 Ste with 2MB RAM. I refurbished it from bad condition to now working, along with a joystick I made to work as well:) It took quite some work and indeed money. I had an ATARI 1040STFM back then and had a lot of fun with it, so the work was worth it.
So, my next step was to get an HD Emulator, about which I simply didn't have had any idea. I've been out of the ATARI game since 1994, and as I see, a lot has been built and invented. I chose an ACSI2STM, this one specifically:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/236988988036
It's very well made, but since I had no idea as much as I invested time researching (quite confused), after plugging it in, nothing in particular worked except a few folders were shown. Then I pulled an image of the supplied SD card and used Hatari to investigate—it showed the same until I used EmuTOS and everything was displayed correctly (many games in folders). However, almost no game works due to lower memory usage with emuTOS.
The eBay seller said it needs P. Putnik driver to work properly. So, my question is, if I purchase the driver (if I'm correct, there are a few different ones, which to take?):
How do I install the driver on the card while keeping all the data/games that were supplied with the ACSI2STM? I have TOS Version 1.62.
Thanks a lot
Dan
#6
News / Re: More useless threads at at...
Last post by Petari - 27-08-2026, 10:17:29And the show goes on ... "Atari formatted drive"
Of course it depends from SW used. And Atari ST TOS does not have any hard disk 'formatting' - need to use external programs. Atari self made some back in 80-es.
Here can see relevant details about: Atari ST mass storage
Of course, at that so 'great' forum will not see links to my pages. Instead it threads where write that my hard disk driver SW destroys UltraSatan adapters, that I stole ULS code 'byte by byte' , and like . And does anyone there care about how absurd and irrealistic this claims are ? I did not see it.
SW can not destroy HW, if it is bad will not work as should, and worst what can happen is some data loss on storage media (disks, SD cards). ULS has no any code, solutions for Atari ST SW, games which use TOS function calls - for file access in first place . And I knew already that it is majority of games - some 2/3 (66 %) . ULS is only for games using own disk code. And now, after experience with about 3000 games I can confirm that ratio.
I made lot of supporting programs, code libraries, TOS mods for running it in RAM . And even working on hard disk partitioner/driver SW was very useful for game adaptations for hard disks (now rather SD cards).
So, this is extremely bad what happens on that shit forum. Admin is creten, and that's why he likes cretenic posts , and bans people who dare to point on bad things there.
Of course it depends from SW used. And Atari ST TOS does not have any hard disk 'formatting' - need to use external programs. Atari self made some back in 80-es.
Here can see relevant details about: Atari ST mass storage
Of course, at that so 'great' forum will not see links to my pages. Instead it threads where write that my hard disk driver SW destroys UltraSatan adapters, that I stole ULS code 'byte by byte' , and like . And does anyone there care about how absurd and irrealistic this claims are ? I did not see it.
SW can not destroy HW, if it is bad will not work as should, and worst what can happen is some data loss on storage media (disks, SD cards). ULS has no any code, solutions for Atari ST SW, games which use TOS function calls - for file access in first place . And I knew already that it is majority of games - some 2/3 (66 %) . ULS is only for games using own disk code. And now, after experience with about 3000 games I can confirm that ratio.
I made lot of supporting programs, code libraries, TOS mods for running it in RAM . And even working on hard disk partitioner/driver SW was very useful for game adaptations for hard disks (now rather SD cards).
So, this is extremely bad what happens on that shit forum. Admin is creten, and that's why he likes cretenic posts , and bans people who dare to point on bad things there.
#7
Software / Re: 7 GB image updates
Last post by Petari - 27-08-2026, 09:41:57Dakidski: please do not post game advertising/praising in threads with different subject. Start new thread for it.
And considering image: you need to send me e-mail, as it is written couple posts above. Will not write diverse details, confident data in forum.
And considering image: you need to send me e-mail, as it is written couple posts above. Will not write diverse details, confident data in forum.
#8
Software / Re: 7 GB image updates
Last post by dakidski - 26-08-2026, 23:20:12Also new hdd game: https://druidfest.pl/rogul/
#9
Software / Re: 7 GB image updates
Last post by dakidski - 26-08-2026, 21:14:45Would it be possible getting the new hdd image?
Regards, Dakidski
Regards, Dakidski
#10
Software / Games like Tetris, clones of i...
Last post by Petari - 24-08-2026, 11:13:15 While I searched for games worth of doing hard disk (SD card) adapt of them, noticed that there are some old, classic and simpler (not demanding faster computer and some high detailed graphic) .
As I see, Tetris is what has most of it done for Atari ST(E) . Other popular ones are Breakout or aka Arkanoid, PacMan, Space Invaders ... Now will list all Tetris variants which a seen.
Tetris Mirrorsoft
Tetris Infogames
Tetris Spectrum Holobyte
Above 3 are commercial versions of original.
Freeware, SW :
C.P.A. Tetris
Cool Tetris
Final Tetris
Fuji Tetris
GFA-Tetris
JL Tetris
Pipetris
STetris
Strip Tetris
Super Tetris
Tetris II Strikes Back
Tetrist
Tetris 1991 Finnish
Tetris Fr
Tetris 1996 USA
TetriSide!
Tetris monochrome 1991
Twintris
Ultimate Tetris
There is more I'm sure, so if you can add some would be nice. I will put here lists for other mentioned ones in next week, need some time to look over archives, game data sites.
As I see, Tetris is what has most of it done for Atari ST(E) . Other popular ones are Breakout or aka Arkanoid, PacMan, Space Invaders ... Now will list all Tetris variants which a seen.
Tetris Mirrorsoft
Tetris Infogames
Tetris Spectrum Holobyte
Above 3 are commercial versions of original.
Freeware, SW :
C.P.A. Tetris
Cool Tetris
Final Tetris
Fuji Tetris
GFA-Tetris
JL Tetris
Pipetris
STetris
Strip Tetris
Super Tetris
Tetris II Strikes Back
Tetrist
Tetris 1991 Finnish
Tetris Fr
Tetris 1996 USA
TetriSide!
Tetris monochrome 1991
Twintris
Ultimate Tetris
There is more I'm sure, so if you can add some would be nice. I will put here lists for other mentioned ones in next week, need some time to look over archives, game data sites.