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R.A.T. (Remote Action Transmitter) was a remote controlled controller device launched by [[Cheetah]] in 1984.
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* Commodore version (C64 and VIC-20)<ref>Commodore User Magazine Issue 15 
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==Manufacturer's Description==
The Cheetah Remote Action Transmitter is the most sophisticated computer controller available.
It has these features:
* Infra Red transmission - so there are no leads trailing across the living room. Just sit back in your chair up to 30 feet from your machine.
* Touch control - no moving parts, extremely fast, long life.
* No extra software required.
* Can be used with all Cheetah RAT/Kemptson compatible software.
* Fits comfortably in your hand for long play periods.
* Comes complete with receiver/interface unit which simply plugs into the rear of your Spectrum
* Compatible with all Sinclair/Cheetah peripherals via the rear edge connector.
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==Further Reading==
==Further Reading==
* https://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/revistas/spectrum.show_.08.pdf
* https://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/revistas/spectrum.show_.08.pdf
==Sources==
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[[Category:Cheetah International Controllers]][[Category:Wireless Controllers]][[Category:Joypads]]

Latest revision as of 17:34, 8 March 2022

R.A.T. (Remote Action Transmitter) was a remote controlled controller device launched by Cheetah in 1984.

Manufacturer's Description

The Cheetah Remote Action Transmitter is the most sophisticated computer controller available.

It has these features:

  • Infra Red transmission - so there are no leads trailing across the living room. Just sit back in your chair up to 30 feet from your machine.
  • Touch control - no moving parts, extremely fast, long life.
  • No extra software required.
  • Can be used with all Cheetah RAT/Kemptson compatible software.
  • Fits comfortably in your hand for long play periods.
  • Comes complete with receiver/interface unit which simply plugs into the rear of your Spectrum
  • Compatible with all Sinclair/Cheetah peripherals via the rear edge connector.

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  • The age of the rat

  • Progress

Further Reading

Sources

  1. ↑ Commodore User Magazine Issue 15
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