Just got an Atari 2600 from a swap meet, just have a couple questions

[SnoopKatt]

Hi,

 

So I scored an Atari 2600 at a swap meet for $25, and just about everything is perfect on it! Only thing is that one of the switches doesn't spring back (the reset one). I opened it and took a look, and I saw that it doesn't have the spring for the switch. Where could I get a suitable replacement spring for it?

 

Also, I'm interested in getting Tim's RGB mod for it to hook up to my OSSC. While I was opening the RF shield to see if the TIA was socketed or soldered in, I accidentally snapped off the tabs that hold them in. For the RF connection, I can see a lot more distortion on the screen if I don't hold the shield on. However, if I remove the RF module and install the mod, will I still see distortion without the shield?

 

Thanks,

Anthony

[Hank Rearden]

For the spring try Best Electronics. They have an online Atari supply store.

[masschamber]

Hi,

 

So I scored an Atari 2600 at a swap meet for $25, and just about everything is perfect on it! Only thing is that one of the switches doesn't spring back (the reset one). I opened it and took a look, and I saw that it doesn't have the spring for the switch. Where could I get a suitable replacement spring for it?

 

Also, I'm interested in getting Tim's RGB mod for it to hook up to my OSSC. While I was opening the RF shield to see if the TIA was socketed or soldered in, I accidentally snapped off the tabs that hold them in. For the RF connection, I can see a lot more distortion on the screen if I don't hold the shield on. However, if I remove the RF module and install the mod, will I still see distortion without the shield?

 

Thanks,

Anthony

rgb will fix that interference for you as it is no longer radio frequency

[SnoopKatt]

Thanks for the replies!

[SnoopKatt]

I emailed that online shop, doesn't look like they sell the springs... I might just try some pen springs lol.

[zylon]

Old keyboard springs work well, or just replace the switch. A temporary solution until you fix it properly, is to plug a controller into port 2 and put a rubber band around the controller plug and the switch.