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    Hello everyone! I have an extra copy of handball, large and small overlays and instructions NO BOX AND NO CARD, but that is why I figured I’d post it here because everyone here will have access to a card 8 through the multicard! My offer for handball is $50, I also have a baseball overlay but that requires pieces if your up for it you could make your own pieces, selling that for $30, extra rifle overlays I have for $20 per both small and large overlays, And I have extra original game overlays for $15 per both small and large if anyone needs any because it’s pretty difficult to get missi mf overlays without buying a whole console. PM if you’re interested!

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    2 hours ago, CatPix said:

    If it's soldered to the board with pins, then I smell a cold joint. An easy fix (which, if it does no good, won't do any bad either) is to reflow the solder joints. Its beginner's level unless the access to cramped or blocked by other parts.

    Huh, interesting I’ll definitely look into it thank you!

  5. Posted · Edited by BuckeyeFan_4eva

    Well I’ve nailed it down to a loose card slot and I have no idea what to do for it, I’ve tightened up a littleeeee bit with Rubber bands but obviously isn’t the best, but with that I just need to lean it back a slight bit and it gets a good connection, I could possibly use thin but strong clamps, or try my luck bending the prongs out but if that breaks I’m screwed, it’s not a pop in pop out kinda thing, it’s directly soldered to the board because back in the 70s “easy” wasn’t invented yet... 

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    On 6/23/2020 at 9:12 AM, KylJoy said:

    To clarify, I was referencing the small internal boards that produce the various elements on the screen. Yes, the issue would move if you swapped boards.  That is the point as the moving issue would help you to know which board has the issue.  Be sure to never swap board locations unless the boards are exactly the same.

     

    You may need to test the components on the boards to see if one is out of specification or failing.  Unfortunately, some components will need to be removed from the boards (desoldered) or they will not test correctly.

    I have a sheet that tells me what each board does, so I was able to locate each board and it’s function, but I believe the issue arises from the game card and slot because I have to put the card in a certain way to show all objects, I’ve cleaned both thoroughly but I’m still having the same issue. Again thank you for all your help! 

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    6 hours ago, KylJoy said:

    They aren't too difficult to repair.  I've repaired a couple.  You'll just need to find the correct board.  Some of the boards are swappable with the same kind of boards in other positions which may be a helpful troubleshooting step.  I think my last issue was a transistor.

    Oh nice! My odyssey works perfect when I don’t put the card all the way in 😐 a little annoying but works fine, so that means it’s a contact issue then right? And with the board swap, wouldn’t that cause the same issue in another place? I feel like every board has a pretty uprfront necessary job, but I had a paper and removed and cleaned boards top left and second from left on the bottom row (player 1 video and wall video) I cleaned the card and I cleaned the slot and functionality has *improved* but it’s not great, any pointers?

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    18 minutes ago, CatPix said:

    The wall is most likely missing because the picture on the tube is shifted. CRT display have no "absolute" image positionning. With so many tuning options, there must be, usually on hte back of the TV, two or three controls : V-hold, V-size and H-size. Or maybe size, or position.

     

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    For the missing wall, I assume it's a wall at the top or bottom of the screen? If the top or bottom of your screen is missing, you want to adjust either V-hold or any control that plays on the "Vertical" picture.

    If it's missing on the side, you adjust any "Horizontal" related control.

    Any control accessible from the outside of the TV is safe to fiddle with. If your pictures get rolling or distorded, just tune back.

    Awesome thank you for your feedback! But I’ve concluded it is not a problem with the tv anymore it’s my odyssey and she’s opened up right now! But your info did help a lot so thank you!

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    I’ve had my odyssey for a while now and it’s worked perfectly since purchase, I’ve been using it on a ‘94 or so CRT and just recently bought a Curtis Mathis ‘81 to better fit the era (believe me i looked for a 70s... impossible) but now that it’s hooks to this older tv, it’s grainier (not the main issue) but now the wall won’t show! I’ve heard this being an issue before but it was never one for me so I never knew how to fix it. Also there are so many dials on this tv that I have no clue what they do I’ll attack some images if anyone could help me out

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  18. Posted · Edited by BuckeyeFan_4eva

    5 hours ago, Atari_Bill said:

    If Stupus decides no, I’m interested in Handball. 

    Alright, someone offered for the whole lot so I’m inclined to ship for that, but you can speak with him if you’d like. I do have another set of overlays and instructions but no box or second card 8, so you wouldn’t be able to play with out it. If you have basketball, that comes with card 8 :)

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    Hello, I’m wondering if anyone can identify the wood type the Magnavox odyssey uses on its woodgrain patter, I want to duplicate the pattern with another odyssey inspired project. Does anyone know the type or at least a good substitute? It’s a darker woodgrain

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