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Article #511Re: BSR X10 program
From: bill peter
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1986 21:36
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1986 21:36
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> I don't know of one but I am interested in getting such a capability myself.
>
> Also, I may be able to write a suitable program or contribute to the writing
> thereof. It should ideally run in a cartridge so you don't need a disk drive
> for the security system. It would be even better if it didn't need an RS-232
> interface. The joystick ports on the Atari can be used for both input and
> output, and the serial I/O port can be converted into an RS-232 port with the
> addition of a couple of level translator chips (that's what an R:verter is,
> folks).
>
> Please post the phone number and address of DAK and the catalog date and order
> number of this BSR gadget!!!
>
> Is anyone else out there in net-land interested in collaborating on the design
> of a cheap BSR security system controller package to run on a bare bones 800XL
> with no disk drive and no 850 interface? At last report the XL is going for
> $69.95 by itself.
>
> -John Sangster
Recently, there was a Public domain program in C posted to the net
in mod.sources that could drive the BSR X-10. I have a copy of it.
I suppose it could be easily modified for use by the XL.
bill peter
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