7800 (Easier) Composite Mod Installation

[mellis]

One thing I enjoy reading about in the forums is various installation strategies for Atari modifications. I recently completed the Easier 7800 Composite Mod (thanks Puppetmark and Underball!), and I'm pretty satisfied with the modification itself and the installation, so I figured I'd share some pics too.

 

Here is the bottom side (component side) of the prototype board:

 

 

Here is the top side (circuit side) of the prototype board:

 

I used wires with connectors so that the board can easily be removed. This is helpful because once installed, the 7800 logic board cannot be removed without first removing the composite board (the yellow RCA connector extends though the hole in the back of the 7800 case plastic thereby preventing the board from being lifted).

 

Now with the board installed and connected (yes, there is clearance for the RF shield):

 

And finally, a shot of the back of the system (8mm headphone jack is on the left, and the composite plug is on the right):