2600 jr Composite mod recommendations?

[7800 Emucoder]

So I'm now the proud owner of a functioning 2600 jr "small rainbow" console. I really do like the slick styling if the Junior, especially the small rainbow version. Never really liked the old 70's porno font/wood paneling/radiator grille models.

 

Anyway, I'm wondering which DIY composite mods folks would recommend here. I've searched a bit, but most threads on this subject are inconclusive or have links to no longer existing external web links.

 

I'm not interested in S-Video mods of any kind, because none if my 3 televisions support s-video. And I'm not planning on getting one that does.

 

Also, I prefer the true DIY projects where I build it myself, as opposed to the $30 eBay boards pre-populated with >$5 worth of parts.

 

Thanks

[7800 Emucoder]

Also: NTSC only, thanks.

[snstay]

If you have the board already this one is the easiest to follow. But it dose have s-video. But its easy enough to do just for future proofing if you do get a tv that supports s-video. I have a modded 70s porno version and the s-video picture is alot better than just composite.

Hope you get it going.

 

Scott

 

http://longhornengineer.com/diy/atarivideomods/2600-junior-ntsc/

[PSW]

I would recommend the composite mod sold by vintagegamingandmore.com. I've used them to upgrade my 7800 to composite out, and it works great. Their order page only has a selection for preassembled boards, but in the description they mention that you can purchase an unassembled board.

[7800 Emucoder]

I would recommend the composite mod sold by vintagegamingandmore.com. I've used them to upgrade my 7800 to composite out, and it works great. Their order page only has a selection for preassembled boards, but in the description they mention that you can purchase an unassembled board.

I used this circuit in my new 2600. It's the same as the "easier 7800 Composite mod" from the thread in the 7800 forum. Unfortuantely as-is it produces less than stellar results in the 2600. I needed to adjust the Luma Resistor values to get the overall brightness levels anywhere near passable. Edited January 14, 2013 by 7800 Emucoder