CPUWIZ Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I think you misunderstand - this kit would not be difficult for me or for anyone with basic soldering skills, but anyone with sufficient skill to install this kit can also solder the chip, resistors and diodes onto the board, so selling populated boards isn't necessary. I would suggest at least the option to buy an unpopulated board and parts for a little less if you want to sell more. I see, I had planned that, I think Al wanted to keep the store entry simpler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 I think you misunderstand - this kit would not be difficult for me or for anyone with basic soldering skills, but anyone with sufficient skill to install this kit can also solder the chip, resistors and diodes onto the board, so selling populated boards isn't necessary. I would suggest at least the option to buy an unpopulated board and parts for a little less if you want to sell more. I see, I had planned that, I think Al wanted to keep the store entry simpler. Soldering the parts doesn't take me very long. I decided to offer the kit with the populated board to make the installation simpler and to avoid problems with people putting the wrong parts in the wrong locations, accidentally reversing the chip, and so forth. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I think you misunderstand - this kit would not be difficult for me or for anyone with basic soldering skills, but anyone with sufficient skill to install this kit can also solder the chip, resistors and diodes onto the board, so selling populated boards isn't necessary. I would suggest at least the option to buy an unpopulated board and parts for a little less if you want to sell more. I see, I had planned that, I think Al wanted to keep the store entry simpler. Soldering the parts doesn't take me very long. I decided to offer the kit with the populated board to make the installation simpler and to avoid problems with people putting the wrong parts in the wrong locations, accidentally reversing the chip, and so forth. ..Al True, this is especially critical for people who don't know how to identify diode orientation. Hell, I had people ask me in the past which way around a resistor goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Somehow I missed this. Will have to order one, I'm one of the folks who could certainly install without issue but can't be arsed to make a board or some 3D electronic construct out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 I don't think a lot of people are aware of the pause board. I'd ask Al to put it on the front page of AtariAge news. I'm sure that would get orders going. Yes, I'm going to be doing that this week. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiggw Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I am for an unpopulated kit especially if it saves me some cash, although I don't think the 20$ is a bad asking price myself. I think its a great mod option to have available. I just wished I was rich enough to tell Al to send me one each of all the awesome homebrews and hardware that is available in the AA store!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+batari Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I think you misunderstand - this kit would not be difficult for me or for anyone with basic soldering skills, but anyone with sufficient skill to install this kit can also solder the chip, resistors and diodes onto the board, so selling populated boards isn't necessary. I would suggest at least the option to buy an unpopulated board and parts for a little less if you want to sell more. I see, I had planned that, I think Al wanted to keep the store entry simpler. Soldering the parts doesn't take me very long. I decided to offer the kit with the populated board to make the installation simpler and to avoid problems with people putting the wrong parts in the wrong locations, accidentally reversing the chip, and so forth. ..Al True, this is especially critical for people who don't know how to identify diode orientation. Hell, I had people ask me in the past which way around a resistor goes. I think anyone seeing the picture on the product page would have enough information to prevent nearly all possible mistakes. It could be added to the instructions. I'm surprised more haven't opted for the installation. $45 and shipping seems like a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 How about a package deal with harmony, and pause for $5 off? Either way, I will probably end up getting one (of both) just kinda busy lately. Just got back from one trip, on a cruise next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetrode kink Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 There is one kind of DIYer who is perfectly capable of assembling a kit, but is still a prospect for pre-assembled boards. I know this type, because I am one: The lazy type! -tet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugenmidget Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Is there any solution like this for the 7800? Or can this board already be installed on 7800s as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Is there any solution like this for the 7800? Or can this board already be installed on 7800s as well? I have not verified this yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrucco Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Where's my credits? Don't bother me you sell, but you could inform the source. http://www.victortrucco.com/Atari/AtariPausa/atariPausa_en.asp Regards, Victor Trucco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Where's my credits? Don't bother me you sell, but you could inform the source. http://www.victortrucco.com/Atari/AtariPausa/atariPausa_en.asp Regards, Victor Trucco You are absolutely right, I was under the assumption that most people knew that you came up with the circuit. Sorry about that, I will ask Albert to add your credit right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Does this work on a 7800??? I'm guessing probably not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I think you misunderstand - this kit would not be difficult for me or for anyone with basic soldering skills, but anyone with sufficient skill to install this kit can also solder the chip, resistors and diodes onto the board, so selling populated boards isn't necessary. I would suggest at least the option to buy an unpopulated board and parts for a little less if you want to sell more. I see, I had planned that, I think Al wanted to keep the store entry simpler. Soldering the parts doesn't take me very long. I decided to offer the kit with the populated board to make the installation simpler and to avoid problems with people putting the wrong parts in the wrong locations, accidentally reversing the chip, and so forth. ..Al True, this is especially critical for people who don't know how to identify diode orientation. Hell, I had people ask me in the past which way around a resistor goes. Yeah, I know, I had the same question once, I told him the gold band points north! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Where's my credits? Don't bother me you sell, but you could inform the source. http://www.victortrucco.com/Atari/AtariPausa/atariPausa_en.asp Regards, Victor Trucco I've updated the page in the store giving you credit for the research and designing the circuit and also provided a link to your site: http://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=953 Please send me your address and I'd be glad to send you a kit for free. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrucco Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I've updated the page in the store giving you credit for the research and designing the circuit and also provided a link to your site: http://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=953 Please send me your address and I'd be glad to send you a kit for free. ..Al Hey Albert, thanks. Don´t worry, it´s not necessary to send me the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 If someone can verify this works for the 7800 and can show locations for the trace cut and soldering please post, funds are ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Damnit, I was going to say "I just bought this and I can't figure out which way the resistor goes in, does the yellow band go toward the top or the bottom?" as a joke but you all beat me to it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_jeepin Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Does it work with the Atari Flashback 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Does it work with the Atari Flashback 2? No, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Glad this made the front page or I wouldn't have known it exists but then I also don't own a 2600, only a 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiggw Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Does this pause kit also work in conjunction with LE's S-Video mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetrode kink Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Glad this made the front page or I wouldn't have known it exists but then I also don't own a 2600, only a 7800. Do you mean the "Recently Added Topics" box to the right on the Forum Index page? I've discovered lots of interesting topics I normally wouldn't have read/posted in because of that. It's even responsible for alerting me to one or two Marketplace & Wanted posts where I ended up purchasing/trading!!! It's really a fun little feature, kind of like a "topic lottery." It's become the first thing I look at when I log in. -tet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetrode kink Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Does this pause kit also work in conjunction with LE's S-Video mod? No, it works all by itself. -tet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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