Follow the restoration of a classic Atari 800XL computer after diagnosis by Adrian Black of Adrian's Digital Basement revealed a failed ANTIC (Alphanumeric Television Interface Controller) graphics chip.
Originally featured on Adrian's channel in July 2023, this repair project continues with the installation of a replacement C021697 NTSC ANTIC chip, additional restoration work, and efforts to bring this iconic Atari 8-bit system fully back to life.
Restoration Work:
ANTIC Chip Details:
Atari Systems Using ANTIC Hardware:
This repair provides a closer look at the graphics hardware that helped define the Atari 8-bit computer family while documenting the restoration and preservation of an original Atari 800XL.