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Hands-on with the AtariLab Kit

AtariLab is a sensor kit for the 8-bit Atari computers. I ordered two of the kits recently, the starter kit and the light kit, and they both arrived in pristine condition. They work great with the Atari 130XE, but the light sensor was giving me some random readings (replacing the photoresistor in that wouldn't be hard).
The breakout board attaches to the second joystick port, and can read sensors as well as provide power:

The AtariLab includes a booklet full of experiments, and includes instructions for reading the sensors from BASIC and LOGO:
AtariLab in LOGO and BASIC.jpg
Related:

Atari 130XE at OLD-COMPUTERS.COM - Link
8-bit science: Atarilab - Sensor lab - Link
AtariLab Flickr Set - Link

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Posted by: mastershake916 on February 4, 2007 at 8:53 PM

ebay price skyrocket in 3, 2, 1

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Posted by: super_J_dynamite on February 5, 2007 at 5:07 PM

I just invented a time machine, so this is going to be perfect for my trip back to 1983.

;)

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