(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:
| Mega ST+T | 200€ |
| VME+T | 190€ |
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 ⏰
Aaaand the waitlist for the 5th batch is full!
Everybody registering now, will be placed onto the “subs bench”. This is not a bad thing. In the last batch, 8 people did not reply or dropped their slot, so you have a realistic chance.
Please do not post into the comments of this page if you like to be added or want to order a card directly!
I will not add you to the list because I can’t monitor multiple channels (comments, email, forum DM, discord DM etc.)
So please use this form… also provide an email address you’re frequently monitoring . When shipping starts, I will move your slot to the next person in line if you do not answer my mail(s) within 4 days.
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 6th 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.
Status chain is:
- CONTACTED ( & invoice sent and payment pending or agreed on)
- REPLIED (Answered and indicated to pay)
- 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 5th batch… 😊
| Serial | Name | Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | TheFoxCZ | VME |
| 202 | Warren | Mega-ST |
| 203 | MichaelM | Mega-ST |
| 204 | robdaemon | Mega-ST |
| 205 | officer960 | VME |
| 206 | Frank | VME |
| 207 | jamesfmackenzie | Mega-ST |
| 208 | bee | VME |
| 209 | Noe R. | VME |
| 210 | damanloox | VME |
| 211 | Stemmi | VME |
| 212 | Jack C. | VME |
| 213 | John H. | VME |
| 214 | part | VME |
| 215 | Zirkumflex | VME |
| 216 | adammm | VME |
| 217 | Bastiaan | VME |
| 218 | adeb | Mega-ST |
| 219 | coolchilli | Mega-ST |
| 220 | adeb | VME |
| 221 | Bruno R. | VME |
| 222 | Blackfalcon030 | VME |
| 223 | Richard C. | VME |
| 224 | dearhorse | VME |
| 225 | Frank R. | VME |
| 226 | Mark B. | VME |
| 227 | Lou | Mega-ST |
| 228 | bbisi | Mega-ST |
| 229 | Schlom | VME |
| 230 | David S | VME |
| 231 | Winfyd A. | VME |
| 232 | IngoP | Mega-ST |
| 233 | Cyborg | VME |
| 234 | fichten | VME |
| 235 | HalfBit | Mega-ST |
| 236 | benne | VME |
| 237 | falconwings | VME |
| 238 | Christian R. | VME |
| 239 | Thomas H. | VME |
| 240 | James G. | Mega-ST |
| 241 | Christian W. | VME |
| 242 | Kyle D. | no model given |
| 243 | vhenares | Mega-ST |
| 244 | SVE | VME |
| 245 | Buggy | VME |
| 246 | Anand S. | Mega-ST |
| 247 | Enito | VME |
| 248 | Bama | VME |
| 249 | Teopnd | VME |
| 250 | Oldskool | Mega-ST |
The subs bench 🪑
Those who still have hope… if you’re not asked to jump in for someone on the waitlist, you’ll be automatically moved to the next (i.e. 6th) batch.
| 251 | Hannu | Mega-ST |
| 252 | kupido | Mega-ST |
| 253 | Michael S. | Mega-ST |
| 254 | sunaiac | VME |
| 255 | Janatari | VME |
| 256 | Rianata | VME |
| 257 | Sylvester L. | Mega-ST |
| 258 | piXL | VME |
| 259 | Alexander C. | VME |
| 260 | iluvator | Mega-ST |
| 261 | Hawk | VME |
| 262 | Indus | VME |
| 263 | uunek | VME |
| 264 | SySTeM | VME |
| 265 | VarenST | VME |
| 266 | Hitchcock | VME |
| 267 | Rudee | VME |
| 268 | Roger C. | Mega-ST |
I didn’t originally have a Mega ST, but managed to resurrect one from a motherboard only, so now I’m definitely interested in batch #2, if it does get produced. I’ll try to follow the forums for the announcement, but would appreciate if you could drop a note here as well so I’ll get an e-mail notification…
I’m replying to this comment as a “template” to all other comments of this kind:
PLEASE do not enquire for the 2nd batch here. I can not track 5 different places in the web, compare time-stamps and contact everyone in a different manner (PM, mail, FAX, pidgeon).
I will announce the next batch on atari-forum.com. This time giving a date & time when the list opens. You will then find an email-address where you can send your registration to.
Thank you for your understanding.
First of all, kudos for your commitment—it’s a really great project.
Hmmm, yes, I read that the second batch is sold out. Unfortunately, I’m not active on atari-forum.com, so I would probably miss any announcements about a third batch. I also can’t find a pre-order list?!
Now that the 3rd batch is sold out, I’ve updated this page to provide a waitlist and an email you can send your inquiry to.
I have tried emailing atw4me@geekdot.com to be put on the waiting list, but email bounced as mailbox doesnt exist.
Is there another way to register interest?
Yes, read the instructions on this page 😉
(I change the registration mail address for each batch to make sorting easier)
Hi, please let me know, where can I order one card for my TT ? I have lost all the threads and have not ordered yet.
Thank you.
Did you read the part on this page with the header “The waitlist”?
It’s all explained there…
i write an email to TW800waitlist@geekdot.com
and email dosen exist
where i can add to waiting list?
im from argentina
Maybe because the email is ATW800waitlist@geekdot.com – that because the cards name also is ATW800/2 😉
It was amazing upgrade for TT030. Now with recently restored Mega-ST4 I am looking forward to upgrade this one with ATW800 as well. Especially learning it’s more advantageous vs VME version where it brings so much to the Mega-ST table. Hope to be able to order one with 4th batch. Thank you so much for amazing work and Happy Holidays!
I would be interested to install it in a Mega ST 2 mainly for the USB ports/IDE HDD/external HDMI output .
Just wondering how much RAM is sacrificed to load the necessary drivers to drive the external display ?
Currently running on stock TOS 1.04 with the stock 2MB RAM.
It’s roughly 50k, nothing you should worry about.
But have you understood, that the “USB port” is just a loop-through? (like a cable)
You’ll need a proper USB controller like the Lightning-ST to make use of that.
I would use a NetUSBee for USB peripherals and Ethernet but the USB ports on the ATW do provide 5V power correct ?
Yes, that’s correct.
Please let me know if there is a 6th batch or etc. I want to order one.
Thanks
Patrick
Keep visting this page. I will update it accordingly. Having a backlog of 100 cards does not allow me to think about the 6th batch (yet).
I’d never heard of the ATW800/2 before today, and I really need one for my Mega STE, as I’ve been looking for a VME graphics card for a long time. I hope a sixth batch will be opened and released soon.
I am looking for a VME graphics card for my Mega STE, which I have reactivated after many years. I hope that additional units are still available. I would be delighted to order one. Thank you very much.
Well, the (wait)list is long… the upcoming batch of 50 cards is already booked, but as soon as the 4th batch is completely shipped, I will open the “subs bench” for the 5th batch. With luck you might get one if someone on the list bails out…