Atari 2600 AV mod

[sudoboy]

Hi to all! My first post here.

 

I got a couple of Atari 2600 that i'd like to modify so i can connect to my composite CRT tv. There are numerous tutorials online and i was just wondering what's the best method to do it from your experience? I know it's a simple circuit but i still want your inputs on this.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Spriggy]

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[sudoboy]

Yeah I know there numerous guides out there but was just wondering what's method work out best for everyone. 😊👍

[bradhig1]

Been looking to get an AV modded 2600 from ebay cause I don't have a drill to put holes in the case for the connectors.

[sudoboy]

I'm planning on using just a single 4 channel 3.mm headphone jack for AV for a single hole drill.

[MMarcoux66]

I've done 3 with the guides at

 

http://www.coolretroprojects.com/Atari_2600_AV_Mod_Installation_Guide.pdf

 

Drilling the holes was no big deal and I even learned how to solder . Bought the kits from ebay and everything was included. Costed about $10.

Edited September 1, 2018 by MMarcoux66

[Keatah]

I wonder how many people cut and destroy the RF modulator in this process?

[sudoboy]

I've done 3 with the guides at

 

http://www.coolretroprojects.com/Atari_2600_AV_Mod_Installation_Guide.pdf

 

Drilling the holes was no big deal and I even learned how to solder . Bought the kits from ebay and everything was included. Costed about $10.

Do you have a link for the kit you bought? So how was it?

[sudoboy]

I wonder how many people cut and destroy the RF modulator in this process?

I'm assuming it's necessary to remove it just as when you av mod a Famicom.

 

It's also mentioned in the PDF that mmarcoux66 linked to.

[MMarcoux66]

Do you have a link for the kit you bought? So how was it?

 

Sure. This one. Went really well and fairly simple. Yes, you have to remove the RF but for my purposes it was ok.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Composite-RCA-A-V-Audio-Video-Mod-Upgrade-Kit-FULLY-ASSEMBLED/311634197062?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D53209%26meid%3Dff3e6a22134042da820a8484d5a11732%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D311653998049%26itm%3D311634197062&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Edited September 1, 2018 by MMarcoux66

[sudoboy]

Sure. This one. Went really well and fairly simple. Yes, you have to remove the RF but for my purposes it was ok.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Composite-RCA-A-V-Audio-Video-Mod-Upgrade-Kit-FULLY-ASSEMBLED/311634197062?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D53209%26meid%3Dff3e6a22134042da820a8484d5a11732%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D311653998049%26itm%3D311634197062&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Thanks!

 

So how was your mod?

[MMarcoux66]

Thanks!

 

So how was your mod?

 

Went well for me. Here are a couple of pics. I did 2 Jrs and 1 Vader with no issues.

[sudoboy]

Went well for me. Here are a couple of pics. I did 2 Jrs and 1 Vader with no issues.

Wow that looks pretty clear! It looks way better than my current RF connection. Haha..

[MMarcoux66]

Wow that looks pretty clear! It looks way better than my current RF connection. Haha..

 

Yes, my TCL Roku TV looked awful on RF. That was the reason I did the first Jr. It was blurry and snowy. The colors were all over the place.

[Keatah]

I'm assuming it's necessary to remove it just as when you av mod a Famicom.

 

It's also mentioned in the PDF that mmarcoux66 linked to.

 

I'm sure. I would just remove it in a less destructive way. That's all..

[sudoboy]

Has anyone tried doing the av mod without removing the RF functionality?

[Keatah]

Don't know about putting two loads in there, the mod and the rf box. But, it could be made switchable and that would work.

[+-^CrossBow^-]

Don't know about putting two loads in there, the mod and the rf box. But, it could be made switchable and that would work.

 

I just cut the Vcc to the modulator to kill it but not remove it. Nothing a quick dob of solder can't fix if it needs to be put back into service.

[Osgeld]

yes I have done it, its fine if you kill the power, if you switch the signal you still get better than RF on the composite output ... but its got a noticeable amount of noise

[sudoboy]

yes I have done it, its fine if you kill the power, if you switch the signal you still get better than RF on the composite output ... but its got a noticeable amount of noise

Great, thanks!

[bradhig1]

Got a modded Atari 2600 jr today. There are black borders near the walls in Pacman. Can this be fixed?

[AtariLeaf]

Do you see any anomalies in other games?

[bradhig1]

Do you see any anomalies in other games?

same in other games. I think it is the TV. Maybe sharpness or contrast?

[bradhig1]

Same thing happens on my A/V modded Colecovision.