ANTIC Interview 291 - Robert Veline, Astro Pyrotechnics

Robert Veline, Astro Pyrotechnics

The July/August 1987 issue of ST-Log magazine has an article by Matthew Stern called "Atari Sets Off Fireworks!" It features an interview with Robert Veline of Astro Pryrotechnics, a California-based fireworks company. I'll read some snippets from the article. ... I found Robert — who is still in the pyrotechnics industry today — to get more of the story. This interview took place on June 2, 2017. Thanks to Wade at the 1632 Atari ST PodcaST for pointing me to the article in ST-Log magazine. After our interview, Robert sent me pictures of his Atari-based firing box -- as well as all of the software for running it, the assembly language source code, Old Mother Hubbard's GCHIP Cook Book, his fireworks simulation software, and more. Teaser quote: "We did have one or two shows where you plugged the box in and turned it on -- and it was a 10-second show." Atari Sets Off Fireworks! in July/August ST-Log Magazine Robert's pictures, source code, and discussion Permanent version at Archive.org 1632 Atari ST PodcaST Outro music: Pink Floyd's Time