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StatusProductWhat it doesCompatibilityLinks
DiscontinuedChecked Jul 27, 2026SIDE2 and SIDE3 Cartridge Familyby Sebastian "Candle" Bartkowicz / FlashJazzCat / Lotharek
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Adds cartridge-based CompactFlash or SD storage, SpartaDOS X, a real-time clock, and loader functions to Atari 8-bit systems.

Lotharek marks both generations discontinued. SIDE2 needs at least 128 KB for its FDISK workflow, and full ATR loading requires Ultimate 1MB. Some systems need a faster 74F08 or buffered O2 timing path. Lotharek ended SIDE3 sales because it could not supply firmware that worked reliably across all computers; Revision 3.2 uses a Gowin FPGA, needs its matching firmware and programming path, and does not accept the older CPLD updates. Identify the exact hardware and firmware revision before buying or flashing a used cartridge.

Sources
  • Atari 8-bit cartridge hardware Bus/interface
Lotharek SIDE2 archive pageLotharek SIDE3 archive pageFlashJazzCat SIDE firmware archiveSearch eBay for Atari SIDE2 or SIDE3
AvailableChecked Jul 27, 2026uCassette and MP32C64 Audio Interface Familyby AMI64 and related makers
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Cassette-port interfaces that load tape audio from a phone, tablet, or other player into supported Commodore computers.

AMI64 exposed an active Add to Cart listing on 2026-07-27. The page documents audio playback into the computer but does not claim that this interface can record or save tape output.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
  • Commodore VIC-20 Exact model
uCassette product page