Atari 400 User Manual

17B User's Handbook to the Atari 400 / 800 Computers
In the preceding example, the status code for the last
input/output activity undertaken on the device opened as
channel 5 is displayed.
Table 5-3. STATUS Code Values
STATUS
Code
Reference
1 Operation completed with no problem .
3
Approaching end of file, Next READ
receives last data in file.
128-171 Reference Error Messages
128-171
in Appendix A.
STICK
The STICK function returns the position of the joystick indicated
as its argument.
CONFIGURATION
STICK (a)
"a" indicates the joystick number (0-3). The value returned can
range
from 0 to 15 and corresponds to the positions indicated in
Illustration 5-1.
EXAMPLE
IF STICK (1) = 7 THEN GOTO 700

Atari 400 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari
Model	400
Type	Home Computer
Release Year	1979
CPU	MOS Technology 6502
CPU Speed	1.79 MHz
ROM	10 KB
Operating System	Atari OS
Keyboard	Membrane keyboard
RAM	8 KB (expandable to 48 KB)
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA chips
Sound	4 channels
Display	RF output for connection to TV
Storage	Optional cassette tape drive or floppy disk drive
Ports	Cartridge
Display Resolution	320x192 (16 colors)