Fun fact: two of the "problem" machines turned out to have nothing wrong with the boards at all, a badly soldered CPU socket and a leftover blitter patch bridge were the actual culprits. Moral of the story: check your solder joints twice before blaming the silicon.
diff --git a/retro/laser-mouse/index.njk b/retro/laser-mouse/index.njk index 0fd76d5..2aab631 100644 --- a/retro/laser-mouse/index.njk +++ b/retro/laser-mouse/index.njk @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ parent: "/retro/"I converted an original Atari STM-1 mouse into a laser mouse using the Atari mouse laser board. It keeps the original Atari mouse shell and feel, but replaces the old mechanical/optical innards with a modern laser sensor, so the mouse actually tracks well again.
+I converted an original Atari STM-1 mouse into a laser mouse using the Atari mouse laser board. It keeps the original Atari mouse shell and feel, but replaces the old mechanical/optical innards with a modern laser sensor, so the mouse actually tracks well again. It isn't currently in use on any machine, so it sits among my unused extensions for now.
The board is a drop-in upgrade for an original Atari mouse. Instead of the worn-out original mechanism, it uses a laser sensor for smooth, accurate tracking while keeping the classic Atari mouse look. The board is sold by Tim (Lavago) and is available by email order.