Bobby Nelson

You got it! https://m.markertek.com/product/30-712-bk/3-5mm-4-conductor-trrs-chassis-mount-snap-in-jack-black?ne_ppc_id=1817008688&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwNSjsqmR6AIVieNkCh0ZZQIYEAQYCSABEgLggPD_BwE#ath Also get yourself a reamer: https://www.harborfreight.com/t-handle-reamer-66936.html I guess the plastic n the 7800 is brittle so drilling a small hole and then reaming it to size is the way to go. ? The plastic case is a little thick so you’ll have to clip a little bit off of the little “wings” for the jack to stay put. Get yourself a couple extras as you might be like me and accidentally clip too much off. (Whoops!)

Thanks!! Yup I posted this on RetroGamesFan. ? Here is a link to the knobs: https://www.hillmangroup.com/us/en/Fastening-Solutions/Specialty/Household/Knobs-%26-Handles/Ball-Knob-(1-1-4"-Diameter-x-1-2"-Height-with-5-16"-18-Female-Thread)/p/550KB66 You can get a 2-pack on amazon for a few cents less than what I paid locally (well as long as you get free shipping). The plastic on the joystick post is soft enough that the brass insert of the knob will cut the threads. You just need to apply some force AND adjust the tilt of the knob as you go (slowly) to make sure it goes on straight. It’s easier than I make it sound. Makes a world of difference!

Here's a story of redemption to warm your hearts. Back in October (2019) I was browsing a local online auction company's website and saw a lot listed as a "Calecovision". The first 2 pics are from that auction site. You can get an idea of the very poor, filthy state this thing was in. I never had a Colecovision so wasn't sure if I'd be interested but I threw a bid on it and as luck would have it, I won. It had been sitting since then but a few weeks ago I felt it was time to dig into this thing! The next photos depict the condition it was in and also show some before and after pics. Every nook and cranny of this system was caked in layers of dust, dirt, and grime. It took HOURS to deep clean it. Note the pic showing how filthy the keypads were (before and after comparison) All in all here's what I did: -Disassemble and deep clean everywhere inside and out. -New electrolytic capacitors. -Installed a "no-delay" bios chip (allows me to skip the 12 second colecovision intro screen if I so choose) -Installed a composite AV mod and also installed a TRRS jack for composite output. (I like the TRRS jack method better than having 3 RCA jacks) -Attached heat sinks to the 8 ram chips that tend to run hot. -Attached anti-static mod boards to the bottoms of the controller connector ports (the Colecovision has no provisions to protect against static on the controller inputs and that can fry the controller interface chips) -Removed the original power switch and installed a nice upgrade switch. (Shout out to Crossbow! Thanks Jesse!!!) - Removed the somewhat awkward joystick "discs" and installed arcade-style ball tips to the controllers. (sourced locally from ACE hardware) - Deep cleaned the controllers including flushing the buttons with contact cleaner, cleaning the joystick contacts, and soldering all connections (ditching those janky crimp-end connectors). -The original power supply works fine but I also bought one of the Col USB power supplies. When all was said and done this refurb took between 10-12 hours in total but now this old Colecovision is better than new and as you can see by the last two photos, it's looking great and works beautifully! I've already picked up a few home-brews (I'm LOVING PACAR) and am hooked on Colecovision! Some might think I'm crazy, but I love the original controllers. I'm sure that the ball knob tips and the fact that everything is cleaned and working like new doesn't hurt but I find they are responsive and feel nice. Thanks for looking/reading along everyone!!

Growing up we initially had a 2600, but when that died my folks bought us (my 3 brothers and me) a 7800...most likely since we already had the 2600 games. Years ago one of my brothers took it aaaannnnnd the rest of us have never seen it since, SO about a month ago I saw a 7800 with games and some controllers on the local craigslist and when we struck a deal at $40 I figured it was time to add a 7800 back into my life, and my retro gaming collection. When I got it I hooked it up just to make sure it was alive. I did get confirmation of life but the rf modulator was really on the fritz (The output jack was LOOSE and corroded..see photo) so signal quality was...well you can see in the photo. No matter....rf was going away anyhow.... This weekend it was time to dig into this one so I gave it a thorough cleaning, replaced the electrolytic caps, installed a UAV rev D board, and mounted a TRRS jack on the back. (Personal preference but I like the minimalistic and tidy install of the TRRS jack versus having 3 Y,W,R RCA jacks) Special thanks go out to Crossbow who helped me trouble shoot a few issues when I had connected a couple things wrong (Thanks again Jesse!) but last night I was finally able to get it all buttoned up. I don't have any Tvs with S-video so composite is my go-to. I must say I'm loving the quality of the video from the UAV! Also this was the first time I have played Atari with a Genesis controller...and it's life changing! LOL If only we hand known when we were kids....the hours spent using those terrible 7800 joysticks!

My oldest brother won a 2600 in Scouts back in the early 80s. We played that growing up and then it died. (Knowing what we know now about Atari...it could have been that the power supply died but regardless the 2600 went bye bye). Since we already had a bunch of 2600 games our parents decided to get us a 7800 since it would play the old games. We were now in the Nintendo era and I was enamored by the NES...but we had an Atari and according to my parents "that's good enough". They didn't understand at all that there was any difference between them. We ended up with a COUPLE 7800 games but otherwise the 7800 was only there to play all of our 2600 games. I've recently bought both a 2600 and a 7800 for my collection and while there are a few original games I'll be picking up my main interest in having these consoles now is for the homebrew games that can demonstrate what they were capable of.

I recently refurbished my CV and installed the boards that Crossbow mentions! They're not expensive and are a nice "insurance policy"

On Amazon you can get a 2-pack of them for a few cents less than I paid at Ace hardware...well as long as you don't have to pay shipping.

Ask and ye shall receive my friend! https://www.hillmangroup.com/us/en/Fastening-Solutions/Specialty/Household/Knobs-%26-Handles/Ball-Knob-(1-1-4"-Diameter-x-1-2"-Height-with-5-16"-18-Female-Thread)/p/550KB66

I also found mine at Ace hardware a few weeks ago (and also was telling CrossBow about them). They are about 1-1/4" OD, and the internal threads are 5/16-18. Just use a little force and screw them onto the shafts. The brass inserts in the knobs will cut the threads for you. The only thing you need to do is adjust the position of the ball as you are threading to make sure it goes on straight.

Just thought I'd see if anyone on here has an Intellivision II, and a Genesis 3 in non working condition? I've got one of each that I need some parts for. Thanks!

Nice!

I’m pretty sure that copy of stray cat has my name on it though! Unless you found more than one copy.

Thanks for your reply! Sorry I didn’t see it sooner. I did just score a reasonable deal on a sgm1 but once the sgm2 is available I might grab one of those OR perhaps wait for Omni and just add an Omni system to my lineup as well. Either way I’m good for the time being. ?

Thanks for that reply!!! Hey btw did you get the PM I sent you about the CV power switch? ?

Looking for a copy of Pacar for colecovision as released by TeamPixelboy. Anyone have a copy they would part with? Thanks! 2-22-20 I found a copy! Thanks for your consideration everyone!

One more question: I'm thinking of doing the "no delay bios" mod but also saw someone selling a "dual bios" as they say some games aren't compatible with the no delay bios. Does anyone know which games don't work with the no delay bios? If the incompatible games are games I don't want anyway then I'll just go ahead as planned and save from doing the extra work. ?

Hi Ed and Opcode team! I was hoping you might have an updated timeline for the release of the Super Game Module 2? I’m signed up for the email updates but haven’t heard anything for a while. Thanks for all of your hard work!

OH I should add I already plan on doing the composite video mod, and even though you've all seen one before I figured I'd add a pic of my Colecovision. I believe the sticker on the bottom says it was made in Canada. (Is that normal?)

Hi all! Growing up I don't know if I even encountered anyone with a Colecovision and as an adult, though I have known of its existence, I've never given it much thought. Well all of that changed a few months ago when I won a local auction for a Colecovision console. It looked a little dirty and though it came with the original power brick I haven't even attempted to fire it up because I've read up on how delicate these can be and I decided that before I put power on it I want to at least go through it and replace the electrolytic capacitors and make sure the power switch is in good repair. Having said that, since I'll be inside of the console what are the other mods that the Coleco-collective would say are the must-dos? I've already purchased the "Col-USB" power supply to power it. I've considered doing the no-delay bios mod. I've considered the 5v ram mod but am wondering if the Super game module (or the forthcoming SGM2) need the 12 volt supply? Also what about the controllers? I've heard of "cord straightening" and replacing the little disk with a ball tip etc. So there you have it. What are the mods/repairs/etc that I should definitely do before I fire this thing up to ensure it's going to work like a charm? Thanks in advance for your collective-coleco wisdom!

Just like the title says I’d like to find a super game module. New is great, gently used is great too! Let me know what you have and how much $ you’d need for it. I’m in Minnesota, USA

Thank you! Happy to be here!!

Pre-order email sent...OH and this is my first post. Glad to be aboard!