In a message dated 11/29/99 10:34:38 AM, tomm@mgcap.com writes: << Ok: I'm in the process of acquiring that orange Atari test fixture that was just on eBay, and I'm wondering who has any documentation on this? Or even the correct name? John Robertson - I know you have one of these, and I know it's strictly for raster games, but what else can I do with it? Am I correct in assuming it is basically a test rig? Here's a link to the auction: (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=205478827)

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I emailed my friend at Atari and asked him about the unit, and here was his response. << Yes that's a picture of a CTF 1 (Computer Test Fixture) or as we use to call it 'a boat anchor'... It uses a program plugs like the ones on the PAT. The plugs are not compatible and if mistakenly plugged into the PAT could do considerable damage to the PAT. Later>> I own a PAT 9000, and all the game adapters only use one of those plugs per game. This unit uses 3 per game. I would suspect that the plug adapters for this unit would be nearly impossible to come by. I also did some research on the parts required to make one of the adapters for the PAT 9000. You can order all the parts needed from ITT Cannon, but they will cost about $125 per plug. Just multiply that by 3 for each plug you need for this unit. That's about all I know, and all my source could remember. Scott