1088XLD
A recreated Atari 8-bit computer designed for an Atari 1050 case, with integrated IDE, memory, input, video, audio, and expansion hardware.
Also called: 1088 XLD
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| Status | Product | What it does | Links |
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| Build itChecked Jul 27, 2026 | 1088XLDby MyTek | Recreates an Atari 8-bit computer for an Atari 1050 case with integrated IDE storage, expanded memory, PS/2 input, video, stereo audio, MIDI, and expansion. For this compatible system (exact system): This is the complete board set for the 1088XLD compatible system. It is designed for a nearly unmodified Atari 1050 case. The Level 1 I/O board is mandatory; the Level 2 board and CF adapter are optional. Building the four-layer main board and programmed logic requires advanced electronics experience. The maker publishes schematics, a BOM, firmware, panel files, and production Gerbers. The project page links to The Brewing Academy for boards and assembled systems; verify current stock on the seller page. | 1088XLD project pageThe Brewing Academy product pageDIY Gerber package |
| Build itChecked Jul 27, 2026 | ARROW2JOY-XLDby MyTek | Lets a 1088XLD emulate a joystick with its PS/2 keyboard arrow and trigger keys. For this compatible system (exact system): Designed around the 1088XLD TK-II chip and Level 1 I/O header. ALT+J toggles joystick emulation; the arrow keys control direction and the left Windows key or numeric-keypad Enter acts as the trigger. The project publishes schematics, Gerbers for both required boards, a bill of materials, and TK-II 2.7J firmware. A complete installation needs the piggyback board, interface board, ribbon cable, and programmed keyboard-controller firmware. The three auxiliary outputs are momentary open-collector signals and may need latches for some uses. | ARROW2JOY-XLD project pageMain-board GerbersInterface-board Gerbers |
| Build itChecked Jul 27, 2026 | RGB2VGA-XLDby MyTek | Converts Sophia or VBXE RGB video to VGA inside a 1088XLD. For this compatible system (exact system): The carrier mates with the 1088XLD headers, uses its 12 V supply, and mounts to unused pillars in the reused 1050 case. It also needs a Sophia or VBXE RGB source, a GBS-8200 scaler, and the separate rear VGA connector board. The project publishes schematics, Gerbers, source, and PIC12F1572 firmware, but requires a separate GBS-8200 board and mechanical installation. Firmware 1.2 is beta, high-resolution modes are untested, and its rudimentary presets do not work with every monitor. The maker notes that Sophia2 is generally the better universal VGA and DVI solution. | RGB2VGA-XLD project pageRGB2VGA-XLD GerbersGBSCTRL firmware and source |