diff --git a/eleventy.config.js b/eleventy.config.js index 8a5522a..d5819d6 100644 --- a/eleventy.config.js +++ b/eleventy.config.js @@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ module.exports = function (eleventyConfig) { eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy("retro/stpsu/*.jpg"); eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy("retro/acsi2stm/*.jpg"); eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy("retro/atari-vga/*.jpg"); + eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy("retro/laser-mouse/*.jpg"); // Root-level shared assets eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy({ "shared/base.css": "shared-base.css" }); diff --git a/retro/index.njk b/retro/index.njk index 909986c..b23c1d6 100644 --- a/retro/index.njk +++ b/retro/index.njk @@ -55,6 +55,9 @@ sections: - title: "📺 Atari to VGA" summary: "Getting the Mega ST onto modern VGA monitors with three RGB-to-VGA adapters: MCSWITCH, a self-build and an ST2VGA Enhanced." href: "/retro/atari-vga/" + - title: "🖱️ Laser Mouse" + summary: "Converting an original Atari STM-1 mouse to a modern laser sensor with the Atari mouse laser board." + href: "/retro/laser-mouse/" - heading: "Amiga Corner" cards: - title: "⚔️ Vampire, A600GS or MiSTer" diff --git a/retro/laser-mouse/index.njk b/retro/laser-mouse/index.njk new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0fd76d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/retro/laser-mouse/index.njk @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +title: "Laser Mouse: Upgrading an Original Atari STM-1 Mouse" +section: "retro" +tags: "retro" +description: "Converting an original Atari STM-1 mouse to a modern laser sensor with the Atari mouse laser board." +layout: base.njk +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.
+ +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.
+ +There's a revised version of the board with several updates:
+It's available for Atari forum users by email order for 42 Euro including a 1040ST keychain (not 3D printed). When ordering by email, mention the keyword "Forum" and your address. Email: Info@Lavago.de.
+ +The original STM-1 mouse is a classic, but the original sensors are getting tired after decades, and the feel isn't great compared to modern pointing devices. The laser board keeps the authentic Atari mouse shell while making it genuinely usable again, which is a nice middle ground between the original mouse and something like the mouSTer with a modern USB mouse.
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+The original Atari STM-1 mouse converted to a laser sensor.
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