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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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| title = R.A.T. | | title = R.A.T. | ||
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| directional = 4 direction pressure-sensitive membrane | | directional = 4 direction pressure-sensitive membrane | ||
| buttons = 1 fire button | | buttons = 1 fire button | ||
| cablelength = | | cablelength = Wireless | ||
| connectivity = | | connectivity = Infra-red with connector. | ||
| compatibility = [[Kempston]] Compatible | | compatibility = * [[ZX Spectrum]] version - [[Kempston]] Compatible | ||
| price = | * Commodore version (C64 and VIC-20)<ref>Commodore User Magazine Issue 15 | ||
</ref> | |||
| price = £29.95 | |||
| logo = | | logo = | ||
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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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File:Theageoftherat.jpg|The age of the rat | |||
File:Theratad.png|Progress | |||
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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
- ↑ Commodore User Magazine Issue 15
