sudoboy Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hi to all! My first post here. I got a couple of Atari 2600 that i'd like to modify so i can connect to my composite CRT tv. There are numerous tutorials online and i was just wondering what's the best method to do it from your experience? I know it's a simple circuit but i still want your inputs on this. Thanks in advance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Welcome to AA Sudo. Nothing sinistar, but the lack of response from the locals would pertain to the plethora of information previously discussed about your said question, over numerous threads. So spam that top-right search box with your digits! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Yeah I know there numerous guides out there but was just wondering what's method work out best for everyone. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Been looking to get an AV modded 2600 from ebay cause I don't have a drill to put holes in the case for the connectors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 I'm planning on using just a single 4 channel 3.mm headphone jack for AV for a single hole drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarcoux66 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) I've done 3 with the guides at http://www.coolretroprojects.com/Atari_2600_AV_Mod_Installation_Guide.pdf Drilling the holes was no big deal and I even learned how to solder . Bought the kits from ebay and everything was included. Costed about $10. Edited September 1, 2018 by MMarcoux66 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I wonder how many people cut and destroy the RF modulator in this process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 I've done 3 with the guides at http://www.coolretroprojects.com/Atari_2600_AV_Mod_Installation_Guide.pdf Drilling the holes was no big deal and I even learned how to solder . Bought the kits from ebay and everything was included. Costed about $10. Do you have a link for the kit you bought? So how was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 I wonder how many people cut and destroy the RF modulator in this process? I'm assuming it's necessary to remove it just as when you av mod a Famicom. It's also mentioned in the PDF that mmarcoux66 linked to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarcoux66 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) Do you have a link for the kit you bought? So how was it? Sure. This one. Went really well and fairly simple. Yes, you have to remove the RF but for my purposes it was ok. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Composite-RCA-A-V-Audio-Video-Mod-Upgrade-Kit-FULLY-ASSEMBLED/311634197062?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D53209%26meid%3Dff3e6a22134042da820a8484d5a11732%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D311653998049%26itm%3D311634197062&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Edited September 1, 2018 by MMarcoux66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Sure. This one. Went really well and fairly simple. Yes, you have to remove the RF but for my purposes it was ok. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Composite-RCA-A-V-Audio-Video-Mod-Upgrade-Kit-FULLY-ASSEMBLED/311634197062?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D53209%26meid%3Dff3e6a22134042da820a8484d5a11732%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D311653998049%26itm%3D311634197062&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Thanks! So how was your mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarcoux66 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks! So how was your mod? Went well for me. Here are a couple of pics. I did 2 Jrs and 1 Vader with no issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Went well for me. Here are a couple of pics. I did 2 Jrs and 1 Vader with no issues. Wow that looks pretty clear! It looks way better than my current RF connection. Haha.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarcoux66 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Wow that looks pretty clear! It looks way better than my current RF connection. Haha.. Yes, my TCL Roku TV looked awful on RF. That was the reason I did the first Jr. It was blurry and snowy. The colors were all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I'm assuming it's necessary to remove it just as when you av mod a Famicom. It's also mentioned in the PDF that mmarcoux66 linked to. I'm sure. I would just remove it in a less destructive way. That's all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Has anyone tried doing the av mod without removing the RF functionality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Don't know about putting two loads in there, the mod and the rf box. But, it could be made switchable and that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Don't know about putting two loads in there, the mod and the rf box. But, it could be made switchable and that would work. I just cut the Vcc to the modulator to kill it but not remove it. Nothing a quick dob of solder can't fix if it needs to be put back into service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 yes I have done it, its fine if you kill the power, if you switch the signal you still get better than RF on the composite output ... but its got a noticeable amount of noise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudoboy Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 yes I have done it, its fine if you kill the power, if you switch the signal you still get better than RF on the composite output ... but its got a noticeable amount of noise Great, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Got a modded Atari 2600 jr today. There are black borders near the walls in Pacman. Can this be fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Do you see any anomalies in other games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Do you see any anomalies in other games? same in other games. I think it is the TV. Maybe sharpness or contrast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Same thing happens on my A/V modded Colecovision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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