TangentAudio Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I picked up a Touch Tablet full package for pretty cheap on Ebay, and it came with everything including the AtariArtist cart. Unfortunately I can't seem to get any life out of it whatsoever. Cleaned the contacts with DeoxIT D5, reflowed every solder connection, checked continuity on all traces, and tried in a couple different computers... nothing. Computer basically behaves like there is no cart installed. I can boot to DOS and try 'run cartridge' and get "No cartridge" back. First time I've ever seen a cart failure like this, anyone else experienced this? I suppose it could have been used in an Atari with a failed power supply and the PROMs could be toast from over-volting, but I can't come up with many other likely scenarios. I was able to find AtariArtist in ATR form and test out the tablet, but I'd still like to have a working cart for my collection. If I got ambitious I suppose I could just make one with EPROMs, but I'm not sure I'm that motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Send me your address, I have a spare 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I picked up a Touch Tablet full package for pretty cheap on Ebay, and it came with everything including the AtariArtist cart. Unfortunately I can't seem to get any life out of it whatsoever. Cleaned the contacts with DeoxIT D5, reflowed every solder connection, checked continuity on all traces, and tried in a couple different computers... nothing. Computer basically behaves like there is no cart installed. I can boot to DOS and try 'run cartridge' and get "No cartridge" back. First time I've ever seen a cart failure like this, anyone else experienced this? I suppose it could have been used in an Atari with a failed power supply and the PROMs could be toast from over-volting, but I can't come up with many other likely scenarios. I was able to find AtariArtist in ATR form and test out the tablet, but I'd still like to have a working cart for my collection. If I got ambitious I suppose I could just make one with EPROMs, but I'm not sure I'm that motivated. That totally sucks! I don't have any dead A8 carts but I have one dead 2600 carts (out of nearly 200). ROMs just appear to have failed - microscopic corrosion or imperfection in the semiconductor crystals that grew over the years, I suppose. Send me your address, I have a spare And that's why this community is great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Too true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangentAudio Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Send me your address, I have a spare True to his word, he sent me a spare, free of charge. Thanks for making AtariAge great, TT! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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