ANALOG Computing (July 1986)

Source: ANALOG Computing – July 1986

ANALOG computing was probably the best Atari 8-bit computer magazine published in the U.S. (though I suppose some might make an argument for Antic). They dabbled in Atari ST coverage when it came along but for the most part they stuck with 8-bit coverage. The July 1986 issue includes:

Features

The 810 Flip Switch – It was common practice to punch a hole (really a notch) in the side of a floppy disk in order to make it useable as a double-sided disk. The instructions here are to build a switch for the Atari 810 disk drive that accomplishes the same thing without having to clip your disk.

RAMcopy! – A type-in program that will automatically copy specified files to a RAMdisk upon startup.

An interview with Russell Smith and Wayne Smith – An interview with the people behind the ATR-8000, an Atari 8-bit expansion that adds CP/M capability.

The 8-Bit Parallel Interface – Instructions for building a parallel interface for Atari 8-bits.

D:CHECK in Action! – A type-in program designed to correctly typing errors in the Action! development system.

Cassette LogWriter – A type-in program for printing labels/inserts for Cassettes.

Bits & Pieces – Part of a series on Atari hardware. This part focuses on using the joystick ports to control external devices.

ST-Log – An insert for the Atari ST. Included are a type-in program for creating function key templates, a program that helps you use fractions instead of decimals in LOGO, reviews o Personal Pascal, Easy Draw and Typing Tutor, a guide to ST software, a column on keyboard and disk I/O in C, and more.

Personal Robots – Robots that can be used with Atari computers.

Arm your Atari – Using the Armatron robotic arm with an Atari 8-bit computer.

Blast! – A type-in sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game.

Reviews

Panak Strikes! – Reviews of various games including Spy vs. Spy Volume II: The Island Caper (First Star Software), The Mask of the Sun (Broderbund), and Ankh (Datamost).

Critical Connection – A software/hardware combo designed to allow you to use CP/M devices wth your Atari.

RAM Upgrade Kits – Reviews of RAM upgrade kits including the 256K XL RAM Upgrade Kit and the ICD Rambo XL Upgrade Kit (also 256K).

Columns

Editorial – Recent updates to the magazine.

Reader Comment – Letters from readers about the Gemini SG-10 printer, Atari ST monitors, sound capabilities of the Atari ST, and more.

8-Bit News – Super BoulderDash released along with a re-release of the original, Microflyte ATC joystick released made especially for Flight Simulator, Star Fleet I released, new Atari 8-bit hardware announced, and more.

BASIC Editor – A new type-in program designed to help you accurately type-in BASIC listings from ANALOG.

The End User – Financial Cookbook from Electronic Arts for the Atari ST, a real-time clock add-on for the Atari ST, a new Supra hard drive for the Atari ST, CHAT – a new telecommunications software package for the Atari ST, and more.