Gavin1968 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Does anyone know of a direct replacement for the interlock switch in the original Atari 800? Mine has been broken for a while and I would love to replace it. Thanks, Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff3125 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 What is the Atari 800 interlock switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I just put a blob of solder across the two pins of the switch. Quick, simple and doesn't cost anything but an inch of solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff3125 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Ah, cartridge door switch? Asking because I have parts laying around but sadly not that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, griff3125 said: What is the Atari 800 interlock switch? In-line with (external) main power-switch, and actioned by cartridge-compartment top-door. When the top-door is opened, it releases the auxiliary switch and power-downs the system immediately, for protection. Once you close the door, the system powers-up and resumes (without ever touching the main power switch, on the right-side panel). I swear to God I ordered (and got) one spare, but I can't find the damn switch (although I have full power-board replacement with its own switch installed...) Edited August 29, 2019 by Faicuai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 That interlock switch becomes a problem when you use tall carts, or cart stack(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Part of the Incognito install instructions was how to disable that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin1968 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 21 hours ago, griff3125 said: Ah, cartridge door switch? Asking because I have parts laying around but sadly not that. Yes, that is the interlock switch, under the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin1968 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 21 hours ago, Kyle22 said: I just put a blob of solder across the two pins of the switch. Quick, simple and doesn't cost anything but an inch of solder. Trying to keep this machine original and not hack it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin1968 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 15 hours ago, Frankie said: Part of the Incognito install instructions was how to disable that. Don't want to disable it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 IF you want to, it is easily reversible. Small solder blob across two pins, takes 5 seconds, and the removal is also a 5 second non destructive deal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urchlay Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Small solder blob across two pins, takes 5 seconds, and the removal is also a 5 second non destructive deal. Hm, been a while since I looked, but aren't the pins close enough together that you could just use a jumper from e.g. an old IDE hard drive? I can understand why the OP doesn't want to do this though. The cart door acting as a power switch was a feature. I remember swapping game carts and never having to touch the main power switch... very early form of "plug & play" I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelo29 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I made this switch 2-pins mod and now the RESET buton doesn't work (no response at all). Is it fault of that interlock switch mod I made or my RESET botton just died? Strange thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpeter Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The full power board is still available as a replacement from Best Electronics... ($16) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymanone Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Killswitch available on Ebay for 6,99$: ATARI 800 Killswitch Edited November 9, 2019 by andymanone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.