XEL-Compact Flash HDD interface

Compact Flash/Hard Disk

The 1088XEL has an option to use a CompactFlash card (not included, but available for purchase, just select the option below) as a removable hard drive.  Not only will the Atari be able to store a huge number of files, but this will also allow you to easily copy files from your Mac/Windows PC and then access them by the 1088!  Please note that if it does not say “You Assemble” then it is a fully assembled/tested version of the interface.

• 1088XEL-CF-][ Single CF Option

• The CF-][ was the original version of the CompactFlash interface for the 1088XEL.  It functions very well, but it is VERY particular about what CF cards it uses. Also, it does not have the ability to “swap” virtual disks (ATR) via a .MAP file as the CF3 does.
• Available as either a DIY Kit or Assembled & Tested

• 1088XEL-CF-][ DUAL CF Adapter

• This allows you to use two (2) CF cards simultaneously.
• The CF-][ Dual is even MORE particular about which CF cards it uses. Indeed, it is even particular about which combination of cards go into which slots.
• Available as either a DIY Kit or Assembled & Tested

• 1088XEL-CF3 Single (HCT-chips) incl. disk swap button

• The CF3 is the newest version of the CompactFlash interface.  The HCT-chips version is very tolerant of which CF cards are used.
• The CF3-HCT will also allow you to swap virtual disks (ATR files) when you have a program that requires multiple disks be loaded in order to work (I am looking at YOU “Seven Cities of Gold”!)
• Available as either a DIY Kit or Assembled & Tested

• 1088XEL-CF3 Single (F-chips) incl. disk swap button

• The CF3-F does everything the CF3-HCT version does, but it is even more tolerant of CF card usage.
• Available as either a DIY Kit or Assembled & Tested

• 1088XEL-CF3 Dual CF Adapter

• This is the only version of the CF3 Dual we sell.
• The F series chips allows the CF3 to use just about any CF card and use it in any particular combination & slot order.
• It is NOT, however, bulletproof.  Some CF cards were just made with the Atari in mind (not really, but it seems that way sometimes).
• Available as either a DIY Kit or Assembled & Tested