Commodore 64 - black screen.

[Commodore 64 - black screen.]

I tried tapping into the composite output, same black screen.

 

Checked voltage on the 7406 at U8, I get zero volts between 7 and 14 (black lead on 7, red lead on 14). Am I checking that right? I get .436v when checking both pins with the red lead on either pin 7 or 14 and black lead on ground.

 

I double checked the output of the 7805 regulator, and got 5.05v.

[Commodore 64 - black screen.]

Picked up a c64, black screen. I tested the power supply, I'm getting the correct voltages for AC and DC. I put a meter on the 7805, got 5v. Tested the 7812, got 12v. Power LED does NOT light up, but I get a solid black screen on channel 3 when hooked up via RF. I can also get the black screen to go to channel 4 by switching the 3/4 switch. What voltage is the power LED?

 

CPU and VIC chips are both socketed, but that's it, everything else is soldered.

 

Tried a cart, no dice.

 

I don't have another C64 for chip swapping, at least not yet.

 

What are my next troubleshooting steps?

[Vader will not turn on.]

Somewhat related question... where can I find a good price on a replacement 6507 cpu chip? I founf a bad one in another unit I'm fixing.

[Vader will not turn on.]

Wired up a quick A/V mod kit, video only just for a quick and dirty check. Success! So I guess I'll just mod this one and move on. Must have been a bad RF unit.

[Vader will not turn on.]

 

I get the distinct impression that you are well past these steps but, just in case, I'll go ahead ask the dumb questions...

• Is it actually connected to an RF input on the TV, not plugged directly into an RCA video input? YEP
• Is the TV tuned to the correct channel? YEP
• Is it connected to the TV through a switch box that might be defective or set to the wrong position? NOPE

 

 

 

I like the idea of testing an AV mod kit on the console. I think I'll try that next.

[Vader will not turn on.]

Hi folks, I need some help diagnosing a problem with a 2600 vader that will not turn on correctly.

 

I've metered the power switch, it's fine

I've checked the power regulator, it's outputting the correct voltage

I've checked the 3 socketed chips, they're fine

I've replaced the crystal

 

What's the next step here? I'm not unfamiliar with a meter, logic probe and soldering tools. Just not sure where to go from here.

 

Turning the system on, I get absolutely ZERO response from the CRT. Nothing, nada, not even a flicker.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Atari 2600 interlocking bins with 38 games - $50]

These have been sold.

[Atari 2600 interlocking bins with 38 games - $50]

Two interlocking storage bins with 38 Atari 2600 games. Games are all loose, untested. Several manuals also included, but I have not cataloged them. I'll try to get a list if needed.

 

Here's the games:

 

Video Pinball

I Want My Mommy

Venture

Porky's

Dark Cavern

Alien

Popeye

Q*Bert

Star Wars Jedi Arena

Stampede

M*A*SH
E.T.

Reactor

Mega Force

Video Olympics

Home Run

Bowling

Casino

Baseball

Maze Craze

Math Gran Prix

Pac Man

Dodge Em

Golf

Space War

Basketball

Backgammon

Night Driver

Football

Commando Raid

Combat

Ice Hockey

Laser Blast

Fast Food

Grand Prix

Demons to Diamonds

Barnstorming

Air Sea Battle

[Pair of Intellivision joysticks (Osceola, WI)]

Bump.

[Wireless gamepads for Xbox 360 homebrew gaming]

Bump. Nothing?

[Wireless gamepads for Xbox 360 homebrew gaming]

Has anyone seen anything that would work as an alternative to the Xbox 360 gamepads for retro console homebrew gaming? I've been reading up on the NES30 Pro from 8bitdo, but it appears that their gamepads only work with Xbox360 in a wired configuation. It's too bad, since they look like they makes some REALLY nice products. I'd love to be able to use their NES30 Pro on my Xbox 360 for playing NES, SNES, PS, and Sega/SMS games.

 

Does anyone know of anything else out there that might achieve this objective? I'm tired of using the D-pad on the 360 controller - THAT sucks.

 

 

[Pair of Intellivision joysticks (Osceola, WI)]

Will these work with Intellivision 2 controllers?

 

I doubt it.

[Pair of Intellivision joysticks (Osceola, WI)]

Pair of Intellivision joysticks. One of them has been repaired with epoxy - no idea if the repair will hold forver, but it's holding for now. Priced accordingly. $15 for the pair, shipping included.

[Has anyone heard from Best Electronics?]

I just sent him an email yesterday and I got a response the same day.

 

I bought all my 5200 controller parts from a seller on eBay. I posted a thread in this forum as to where you can find him on eBay.

 

Okay. Before I go the eBay route, I'll try him again via email. The address I have is [email protected] I'll try re-sending the message with a different subject line, and from another account. Thanks.

[Has anyone heard from Best Electronics?]

I've called him twice with no response. Looks like I'll be buying elsewhere.

 

[Has anyone heard from Best Electronics?]

Trying to order parts for my 5200 controllers. I've left an email and a voice mail for Best as of Wednesday last week. No response. Anyone know if there is any reason why I wouldn't get a response?

 

Is there anywhere else (besides eBay) that I can get replacement parts for my controllers? I don't need an entire rebuild kit, just a few parts.

 

Thanks in advance....

[Trade: My woody 4 switch for your Junior]

Got one, thanks

[Trade: My woody 4 switch for your Junior]

Bump. I can sweeten the deal if needed.

[Wanted: Sega Genesis Control Pads]

I've got some OEM 3 button pads if you still need them.

[Trade: My woody 4 switch for your Junior]

I have a Woody 4 switch 2600, and I need to trade it for a Jr - I need a smaller console to fit in 13" x 13" cubby in my entertainment center.

 

Is anyone out there willing to trade me?

 

 

[4 button woody with 37 games - $150]

Thanks for your opinion. I may pull a few uncommon ones.

[4 button woody with 37 games - $150]

Hi,

 

These games are for Atari 2600 ?

Correct. My first post on Atariage forums was for an Intellivision setup. This is the 2nd lot of stuff I got from the same old dude. All Atari 2600 stuff.

 

Ignore the joystick adapters you see in the pics - those are Intelly, and they are claimed.

[4 button woody with 37 games - $150]

Big thanks to the folks here who took faith in my post selling the Intellivision.

 

Now for the other half of the goodies the owner gave me to sell: A 4 button Woody system with 37 games.

 

The system is dirty; I still need to clean and test it, as well as the games. One of the paddles has a knob broken off, but I think I can repair it.

 

Here's the game list:

 

1. air-sea battle
2. alien
3. backgammon
4. barnstorming
5. baseball
6. basketball
7. bowling
8. casino
9. combat
10. commando Raid
11. Dark Cavern
12. demons to diamonds
13. dodge 'em
14. E.T.
15. fast food
16. football
17. golf
18. grand prix
19. home run
20. I want my Mommy
21. ice hockey
22. laser blast
23. M*A*S*H
24. math gran prix
25. maze craze
26. mega force
27. night driver
28. pac-man
29. porky's
30. Q-Bert
31. reactor
32. space war
33. stampede
34. star wars Jedi arena
35. Venture
36. video olympics
37. video pinball

Here's a few shots of the carts I snapped quick the other day. Like I said, I haven't gone over the stuff yet. I'll work on that this weekend. But if someone wants to jump on this right away before I start cleaning, let me know.

 

When I'm done cleaning / fixing / testing everything, the price on the package will go up.

 

 

 

[Intellivision system with 34 games, some rare ones]

Thanks for the interest, folks. This system has been sold.

[Intellivision system with 34 games, some rare ones]

Thanks for the kind recommendation Crazy Climber, yes, it's the same smalltownguy2 from WI.

 

I understand I could probably make a bit more money splitting this lot up into pieces, as a few of these games together are worth more than my asking price, but as I don't deal too much with the pre 1980's console stuff, I'd rather let it go all at once.

 

I have several chat messages on this set, so I'll go forward one at a time.

 

Thanks!