Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A detailed look at new developments in the SIDE3 loader its built-in FAT16/32 DOS for the 8-bit Atari. I demonstrate many of the new features, and dive into the code to make improvements in real-time. Beta due for release soon.
▶SIDE3 firnware updates:
atari8.co.uk/firmware/side3
▶Donations: paypal.me/flashjazzcat
▶Patreon: patreon.com/flashjazzcat
▶Website: atari8.co.uk
▶Odysee channel: odysee.com/@flashjazzcat
▶Facebook: facebook.com/atari8
Music: Night Ride - youtu.be/AOvr_57BMZo
Produced by: Aries Beats - youtube.com/c/ariesbeats
Promoted by: CRFC - youtube.com/UCQLZ
Soldering and test equipment:
● Hakko FX-951 T12 soldering station: uk.farnell.com/hakko/fx951-64/soldering-station-75w-230vac/dp/3367978
● Best BST-863 hot air rework station: banggood.com/BEST-BST-863-1200W-220V-or-110V-Intelligent-LCD-Touch-Screen-Heat-Air-SMD-Rework-Station-p-1431173.html
● Anesty (Duratool) ZD-915 thru-hole desoldering station: cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00672/desoldering-station-uk-eu-plug/dp/SD01384
● Amtech NC-559 Tacky Flux: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/amtech-nc-559-v2-30-cc-16160.html
● Goot Wick Desoldering Braid: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/ab20-gootwick-1-5.html
● Cynel Sn60Pb38Cu2 Tin/Lead Solder Wire: https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/lc60m2-0.7_1.0/solders-wires/cynel/
● SysCheck v.2.2 by tf_hh: abbuc.de/component/jshopping/hardware/syc
Equipment and software used for video production:
● Open Broadcaster Studio: obsproject.com
● Droidcam OBS: dev47apps.com/obs
● Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-Display-Smartphone-Warranty-Starscape-Blue/dp/B083Q2XYDT
● Logitech 925e webcam: amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Webcam-Built-Stereo-Microphones/dp/B01DPNPJ72
● USB AV/s-video capture dongle: amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro-Grabber-Editor-capture-Windows/dp/B001HB9C1O
● 135W Photography Studio Softbox Light: ebay.co.uk/itm/135W-Photography-Studio-Softbox-Continuous-Lighting-Soft-Box-Light-Stand-Kit-Set-/142645098730?hash=item21364f78ea
● Final Cut Pro
● Apple Motion
● 15" mid-2015 Apple Retina MacBook Pro
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 The SIDE3 Loader's FAT drivers
00:08:20 The DOS Command Processor
00:16:25 Running applications and writing to the FAT
00:19:13 File and directory management
00:23:45 Making an improvement to the driver
00:44:26 Testing the changes in Altirra
00:48:23 Testing changes on real hardware
00:55:39 Large partitions and large files
01:01:54 Creating new disk images
01:07:46 File management inside the loader
01:10:13 Auto-mount cartridges
01:11:28 Testing the modded version of SDX
01:17:19 Inspecting newly written FAT files on the PC
01:18:55 Summary and conclusions
#atari
#8bit
#side3
A detailed look at new developments in the SIDE3 loader its built-in FAT16/32 DOS for the 8-bit Atari. I demonstrate many of the new features, and dive into the code to make improvements in real-time. Beta due for release soon.
▶SIDE3 firnware updates:
atari8.co.uk/firmware/side3
▶Donations: paypal.me/flashjazzcat
▶Patreon: patreon.com/flashjazzcat
▶Website: atari8.co.uk
▶Odysee channel: odysee.com/@flashjazzcat
▶Facebook: facebook.com/atari8
Music: Night Ride - youtu.be/AOvr_57BMZo
Produced by: Aries Beats - youtube.com/c/ariesbeats
Promoted by: CRFC - youtube.com/UCQLZ
Soldering and test equipment:
● Hakko FX-951 T12 soldering station: uk.farnell.com/hakko/fx951-64/soldering-station-75w-230vac/dp/3367978
● Best BST-863 hot air rework station: banggood.com/BEST-BST-863-1200W-220V-or-110V-Intelligent-LCD-Touch-Screen-Heat-Air-SMD-Rework-Station-p-1431173.html
● Anesty (Duratool) ZD-915 thru-hole desoldering station: cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00672/desoldering-station-uk-eu-plug/dp/SD01384
● Amtech NC-559 Tacky Flux: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/amtech-nc-559-v2-30-cc-16160.html
● Goot Wick Desoldering Braid: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/ab20-gootwick-1-5.html
● Cynel Sn60Pb38Cu2 Tin/Lead Solder Wire: https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/lc60m2-0.7_1.0/solders-wires/cynel/
● SysCheck v.2.2 by tf_hh: abbuc.de/component/jshopping/hardware/syc
Equipment and software used for video production:
● Open Broadcaster Studio: obsproject.com
● Droidcam OBS: dev47apps.com/obs
● Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-Display-Smartphone-Warranty-Starscape-Blue/dp/B083Q2XYDT
● Logitech 925e webcam: amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Webcam-Built-Stereo-Microphones/dp/B01DPNPJ72
● USB AV/s-video capture dongle: amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro-Grabber-Editor-capture-Windows/dp/B001HB9C1O
● 135W Photography Studio Softbox Light: ebay.co.uk/itm/135W-Photography-Studio-Softbox-Continuous-Lighting-Soft-Box-Light-Stand-Kit-Set-/142645098730?hash=item21364f78ea
● Final Cut Pro
● Apple Motion
● 15" mid-2015 Apple Retina MacBook Pro
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 The SIDE3 Loader's FAT drivers
00:08:20 The DOS Command Processor
00:16:25 Running applications and writing to the FAT
00:19:13 File and directory management
00:23:45 Making an improvement to the driver
00:44:26 Testing the changes in Altirra
00:48:23 Testing changes on real hardware
00:55:39 Large partitions and large files
01:01:54 Creating new disk images
01:07:46 File management inside the loader
01:10:13 Auto-mount cartridges
01:11:28 Testing the modded version of SDX
01:17:19 Inspecting newly written FAT files on the PC
01:18:55 Summary and conclusions
#atari
#8bit
#side3
