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I bought my cable from Kabelheinz on eBay but any cable such as the one English Invader posted above will work just fine. I also purchased a Scart to HDMI converter such as https://www.amazon.com/VCANDO-Converter-Adapter-Switch-Scaler/dp/B01N06Q9WH/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=scart+to+hdmi&qid=1588463014&sr=8-2 or https://www.amazon.com/Scart-Video-Converter-Scaler-Coaxial/dp/B00MUNIVRO/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=scart+to+hdmi&qid=1588463014&sr=8-8 The parts for the ST circuit are: 3 resistors 10K(R125), 100(R127), and 150(R126), Two diodes 1N916(or google an equivalent) and one transistor 2N9304 (or google an equivalent). Here is Peter's original schematic: Just follow the schematic and you'll be fine. Honestly it's probably the most clear ST picture I have. No special monitors, just right in to a modern TV - and the picture is clean and clear. A side note: Not all ST's follow this exact silk screen schematic, the one above is for the C070789. Silk screen may be different on another MOBO, but the component values should be the same, for example the C070520: Just make sure to get the diodes in correctly.😀 Hats off to Peter for this.

Still in the works, but things have been more focused on creating a complete game editor so people can make their own levels. -Ute.

Yes it's really feature rich, you can even view character sets.

I prefer the WUDSN IDE by Peter Dell. It integrates a text editor, assembler, and will auto load your program in to an emulator when done compiling. https://www.wudsn.com/

Yes, email Bruce(B and C Computer Visions) directly. He has IC's and many other things he does not list on his ebay site.

I suppose you could just use SYS-Check V2.2 in your 800XL and 130XE. Edit: Might get tedious swapping the chips in and out.

Hi Scottyy, I have thought some more about it. I'd like to start with one of the larger metal enclosures mentioned by doubledown. I liked the ones with the walnut on them: https://www.hammfg.com/electronics/small-case/general-purpose/1456cww But they are only about 14 inches wide and I think I'll need at least the 20 inch version for what I'm planning. I'm going to try and get a trackball, a single joytick, a paddle(or two), and 2 or 3 buttons all in one controller. This would cover 99% or even 100% of the games I want to play. I actually do not own a trackball at the moment so I need to get one before starting on any kind of template. How about you? Have you been able to build anything or get started with some ideas?

Could you tell us where you are getting the shiny graphics and decals? They look good. I have had local companies make something similar in the past for arcades, but nothing shiny like the CX2600.

I originally intended to mount a couple of 1M pots and put 2600 paddle tops on them. So the buttons are there waiting for the paddles to be installed, but I haven't got around to it yet. But you've given me some motivation with the trackball idea, so maybe the next version I make will have the paddles, trackball, and joystick. It will have to be bigger of course. I've built a few arcades, but never thought about them as a way to use the Atari. Cool idea. I might just follow your lead.

Yes it's pretty much that simple. I used a couple of harnesses from some none working joysticks and wired them directly to arcade style joysticks and buttons. I never thought to use a trackball, but I'm sure it would work too. I encased one in a plastic enclosure, and the other I made out of particle board and put some veneer on it to make it look like a 2600. Edit: That is to say if you are using an old Atari trackball it would be simple. I've used an arcade trackball in a Arcade1up conversion, and that required an encoder - At least to use it with the Raspberry Pi.

You can always email Bruce from B&C, he often has things he doesn't list on his ebay store. In addition to Exxos, there is also Jays Retro and Atari Freakz in Europe.

Sent you a PM.

You are correct. Looking at J100 from the front, left to right, Pins are 1-6. (+5, +5, Gnd, Gnd, Gnd, +12) Zoom in on the Pinout.jpg for details. It shows an ST board but it is the same for the STE's.

This is the other one I made.

I bought a drive cable from Best, cut it in half and made two cables like the one pictured. It was a little time consuming figuring out which wires needed to connect up to the ribbon cable, but it is totally possible. How much is the cable? If it's less than $20 I would just buy it instead of making it myself again. Don't forget you need to an external power supply as well - 2nd picture.

Could be a lot of things, not necessarily the RF Mod. Do you have a diagnostics cart or oscilloscope? The diagnostic cart is nice because you can display the output to your laptop.

That looks like one of the stock RF Modulators used by Atari. Any other information you can give would be helpful. Is the power light coming on? Are you getting a White screen or is it just blank? Is the power supply working?

I found the schematics for the C070520 - Not the exact MB, but your silk screen matches this schematic.

Glad I could help.😀

I use a similar setup. I have a monitor to Scart Cable and then use a Scart to HDMI. It works great. Modulators have the composite sync circuitry and it's why they work with this setup. But you don't necessarily need an RF Modulator. There is a circuit that that generates the composite sync signal that the Scart to HDMI converters need. Some ST's have the composite sync circuitry and some do not. If yours does not they are very easy to add. It consists of three resistors, a transistor, and two diodes. Less than $5 for the parts. Peter clued me in and I added it to one of my ST's that wasn't working with this setup. Discussed and pictures here:

I have converted two different STE's that I got from ebay UK. I replaced the power supplies, replaced one with the US TOS, and left one with the UK TOS. I use a cable that converts the mointor output to Scart and then a Scart to HDMI converter. For whatever the reason, the video looks better on the UK TOS Machine, so I prefer to use the UK one.

I had an empty Vader 2600 so I put a Raspberry Pi on the inside and modified the case a little bit. I can play 2600, 5200, 7800, NES, SNES, Sega, Arcade, and as Mr Robot mentioned some N64.

I really hate guys that do that, taking advantage of people who are unaware. I've seen them on ebay from time to time, unfortunately there is not a whole lot you can do to discourage them. They need to be slapped.

I wanted to pass on this article I read and thought others may find it interesting. It talks about computer scientists at two different universities studying Entombed and other 2600 game code. I particularly liked the part that talks about the author creating the Maze Table while he was drunk. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190919-the-maze-puzzle-hidden-within-an-early-video-game?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Best has many new books, most of them at decent prices. Copies of De Re Atari for ~$30. B&C has it for ~$40 Bruce used to have new copies 'The Master Memory Map' and others - Since he no longer lists his inventory on his website I would contact him, he has a lot of stuff not listed on his ebay store. I think he also had the Dr.Wacko book. I like having the hard copies as well, but I was having trouble finding ' Atari Graphics and Arcade Design' so I had a company print me one from the PDF. Was around $30