(Pre-)Ordering

As explained on the main post, there are two ATW800/2 variants available: Either Mega-ST or VME-bus (Mega-STE & TT).
To make production easier I dropped the “no TRAM” option, which means from the 2nd batch on, all cards are now fitted with a Transputer Links interface so you can plug in 2 Transputer Modules (aka TRAM) and/or connect a Transputer farm externally.
This simplifies the pricelist:

We still consider these prices to be very “power without the price“ish and given I’m not a business but just an Atari enthusiast, I will not make profits from this.

The 1st batch showed that even having most of the card pre-populated at the PCB shop, the ‘vintage’ and through-hole parts have to manually populated. This results in about an hour of work per card(!). Yes, that did surprise me, too.
Beyond that, every extra Euro will go into the creation of next projects 😉

Shipping 📦

It’s 2026 and shipping prices are still high. I am shipping from Germany as trackable package only.
Also I chose the box dimensions that way, that it snugly fits into DHLs shipping categories. It weights about 250 grams (that’s 0.55lbs or 8.8oz or 0.039 stone – no idea what’s that converted to Ningi 😉 )

 Shipping into the European Union is relatively affordable with  15€ (Just in case, for Germany it’ll be 7€ as “DHL Paket”)

 UK and Switzerland will be 20€ then.

Sadly the USA is currently (2026) completely unpredictable. Maybe 27€…
Random tariffs and taxes changing on a weekly basis led to total shipping(-price) chaos. At the moment DHL stopped all shipping to the USA except presents below a value of $100 (85€).
Before you ask: Those presents will be subject to intense inspection by US customs to make sure no one is sneaking in commercial goods. The risk is on your side… things are just #verycomplicated.
(The 3rd batch went through without any loss. So knock on wood.)

 Canada, Australia and Japan can choose between 27€ if you’re patient(*) or a whopping 48€ which will be priority shipping – lately I made the experience that the 50€ isn’t worth it. It’s not that much faster than the cheaper one.

*) I had shipping times from 10 to a hefty 60 days. Totally random, no idea what influenced the one or the other.
Other countries, please contact me – I’ll check for the cheapest solution.

If there are import taxes applied in your country, that’s up to you to pay these. Sorry, that’s how it works – not like the some people think.

The waitlist ⏰

No, there’s no 4th batch scheduled yet… but if you like, you can register for the waitlist, which will turn into the 4th batch some fine day when I recovered from the solder fumes of the 3rd 😷

The wait-list is completed. You can still sign up for the “subs bench”.
Usually people on the wait-list drop out when shipping starts. So there’s definitely a chance to still get a card.

As it seems that sending an email with all needed information is too much hassle for some, here’s a nice form to fill out:

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Select VME bus for the Atari TT and Mega-STe. Mega-ST only fits in the Mega-ST.

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If you want to print it yourself, the STL files are available in the public File Share

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1️⃣ For fairness sake, accept orders for just one card per person.
I know, many of you have more than one Atari and like to enhance them all. That way as many users as possible can get their hands on a card.

“When, oh, when will the 4th batch be made?” you ask: 2026 that’s for sure.
If there’s still enough interest, I will start a new batch after recovering from the solder fumes and nerve-wrecking shipping process.

You do not need to leave a down payment. As soon as  production and shipping starts, I will contact those on the list via email asking if you’re still interested – so make sure you’re providing an address which you read regularly.
Please no “Are we there yet?” mails during the wait. Thanks.
Should you have changed your mind then, I’ll ask the next one in line. Please answer within 48hrs, else I will also ask the next in line.

Status chain is:

• CONTACTED ( & invoice sent and payment pending or agreed on)
• PAID (Thank you very much!)
• READY (to ship, need to get it to the post office)
• SHIPPED (you will get an email with tracking URL)
• REMINDER (sent. Sleepy heads. These are those who you you should look at, if you’re on the ‘subs bench’ 😉)

Those waiting for 4th batch… 😊

The subs bench 🪑