Atari 2600 Problems And Issues

[gohmc]

I was wondering if anyone knows what is wrong when I tried to reset my atari 2600 with the reset switch on my Atari 2600 Jr it doesn't work but when I open up the console and jump the corresponding pin on the 6532 RIOT Chip I am able to reset and do the game select functions but If I plug in the ribbon cable into the motherboard that goes to the reset and game select buttons It doesn't do anything. I tried bridging it with wire but not effect the only thing It does when I do that it just stays in a constant reset loop like what would happen if you just held down the reset button. Any suggestions or idea would be much appreciated Thanks

 

 

[zylon]

You can try cleaning the contacts on the ribbon cable or replace it. This is common on Jr.'s. I don't have any cables left, but Best Electronics does.

 

Atari 2600Jr. Select and Reset Mylar Switch CB101198 $3.00 (cut from this page below)

 

http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/2600_Tech_Tips.htm#based

[gohmc]

I am working on an atari 2600 Jr and the console keeps resetting itself over and over again in a repaid succession like I was holding the reset button down but I don't even have the ribbon cable or anything plugged in for those functions at all.