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How do I create a big hard disk sized image? Create a new blank disk image as usual, except this time select a custom size. Select 65535 sectors, double density. This will create a 16 megabyte Atari hard disk image. MAKE SURE you have 16MB of free space on the PC to create the new ATR file. What Atari DOS Systems will support a large hard disk?
Dec 5, 2018 · To use a HD disk in your ST simply turn the disk over, label side down, and place some tape over the hole. TADA! Instant DD disk. Place the disk in your ST to format it or use the Command Prompt formatting syntax on a Windows PC. Don't remove the tape unless you need a HD disk again. Doing so will keep the disk from working in your ST.
- This is EXCELLENT kamakazi, thank you for posting this!
- You are most welcome. It can be time consuming to setup and learn how to do it but the end results are worth it. Besides, we need more ST stuff her...
- Awesome job. The only thing I would add is that HD floppy disks can be used too. Just put a piece of masking tape over the hole. I know it can be v...
- Thanks for telling us this tutorial. Now, if I can, I can create my own floppy disks with titles on them.
- The only thing to keep in mind is if there was any sort of copy protection schemes used they may still be present. So you may still need original c...
- Just a small FYI. I updated the post with online resources selling DD and HD floppies. If you use them please give feedback. Thanks!
Sep 7, 2011 · I do not know if there are equivalent for Mac or Linux. With the directory structure Laid out on a PC use DIR2ATR to create a 16MB ATR from nested folders. This will create long file names for display stripping off the extension and copying the executable to an ATR in 8.3 format along with making a MyPicoDos bootable disk.
Jan 23, 2021 · With complete instructions, suitable for all family members about how to create a bootable hard disk on any SD / SDHC card on Windows. Obviously, UltraSatan is the professional device, but for the usage of any ST / STE or Mega ST /STE; a hard disk with a TOS & DOS compatible format (readable on Windows) with an overall performance around 300 KB/s is much convenient than using floppies.
Jan 31, 2021 · ↳ floppy drives kits & upgrades; ↳ ram upgrades; ↳ rom upgrades; ↳ pest mouse interface; ↳ blast from the past; ↳ hard drives; ↳ hardware essentials; ↳ raven 060 - a homemade atari-like computer; ↳ raven 060 - user builds; ↳ software; ↳ stos; ↳ software programming & discussion; ↳ game zone; ↳ atari st remake project
Nov 6, 2021 · Lower cost and better SD card compatibility than any Satan disk, and much lower price than UltraSatan. Its the Atari ST hard disk suitable for the masses, ----- An update, about tested micro SD card brands and types: -Micro SD cards that work ok: Sandisk de 1 GB Kingston 8 GB class 4 Kingston 4 GB class 4 Intenso 8 GB class 4 Intenso 16 GB class 6
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To help you decide if a hard disk is for you, the following articles provide a detailed comparison of all hard disks available for Atari 8-bits and STs at this writing. You will get a good idea of what it's like to do your daily computing with a hard disk system. Other stories explain how hard disks work and how they were developed.
