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Atari ST Public Floppy Database, originally for SidecarTridge, is now publicly accessible
Key points
- Atari ST Public Floppy Database is now open to all users.
- Database contains .ST disk images for Atari ST, STE, Mega ST, TT, and Falcon.
- Originally served SidecarTridge users, now accessible for emulators and other hardware.
- Includes classic games, shareware, and recent homebrew releases.
Public Access to Atari ST Floppy Database
An extensive online database of Atari ST floppy disk images is now publicly accessible. This archive, which was initially created to provide floppy images to owners of the SidecarTridge multi-function hardware add-on for the Atari ST family, can now be browsed, searched, and downloaded by anyone. Users can obtain .ST files for use with emulators, other hardware, or to write to physical floppy disks.
Content and Maintenance
The database includes a variety of software, such as classic games like Turrican and Turrican II, as well as public domain and shareware titles like Gravity Force and Llamatron. While some specific titles from the 1990s, such as the Stupendous Demo or certain art and DTP tools, are not present, the database is regularly maintained. It features recent additions, including older releases being cataloged and new homebrew games and demos from events like Sommerhack 2026.
SidecarTridge Hardware Context
The disk database was originally compiled for direct access via the SidecarTridge, a hardware device designed to modernize the Atari ST experience. The SidecarTridge connects to the computer's cartridge port and offers functionalities beyond a typical flash card floppy loader. It features a Raspberry Pi Pico W RP2040 microcontroller and provides ROM loading via a microSD card, hard disk emulation, networking (including Wi-Fi for downloading from this database), real-time clock access, and support for modern peripherals like keyboards and mice.
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Reporting from
The Atari ST Public Floppy Database, initially designed for the SidecarTridge hardware add-on, is now openly available online for browsing, searching, and downloading .ST disk images. This provides a resource for Atari ST enthusiasts using emulators, other hardware, or original machines to access classic and homebrew software.