Tempest Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 I understand that not everyone has the tools to do SMT rework. So Iwill do the fix for anyone who returns the board to me. I will fix and return to board "no charge" within 72 hours of receipt. That's very nice of you. I was just looking at that board thinking "how the hell am I going to do this?" I have triedthe fix and it does provide more drive in both composite and svideo operation. However it does require some brightness adjustment in your TV. If you are satisified with the quality that you presently have than I wouldrecommend that you keep your board as-is. What do you mean? Does it fix the "darkness" problem I was talking about? Does it introduce more problems? Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Thank you Mike. Will the 8bitdomain site let us know when boards with this fix are for sale new? In other words if I was to order another for my 2nd 5200 today would I get a "fixed" board? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitdomain Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 All boards that are in process and all new orders will have the fix. Regards, Mike 8bitDomain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Is there a way to identify the revised board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I know this old post but has anyone try this fix and does it work? If so I have a A/V mod that going to be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I am wanting to get my 5200 modded . I thought there was a way to eliminate the 4 port rf box also. I am patiently waiting for a good av mod for one of my 5200s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I am wanting to get my 5200 modded . I thought there was a way to eliminate the 4 port rf box also. I am patiently waiting for a good av mod for one of my 5200s. Low_budget's board is the one to go for these days, although the mod in the 5200 FAQ isn't too shabby either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Low_budget's board is the one to go for these days, although the mod in the 5200 FAQ isn't too shabby either. Hmm, does it eliminate the rf box ? Sorry, I just dont know much about the 5200 mods. Im not big on s video either. Do you do these mods ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hmm, does it eliminate the rf box ? Sorry, I just dont know much about the 5200 mods. Im not big on s video either. Do you do these mods ? The RF box is a real pain to remove but once you do both an S-video and power jack mod (on a 4-port) it's essentially useless. I can do both mods for you and I can give you composite if you want instead of S-video. However, S-video looks really great on the 5200 and is a very nice step up from composite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Radioshack SUCKS! :razz: I've just stoped by Radioshack and they didn't have resistors I needed to fix this buggy 8bitdomain mod. :razz: Edited November 17, 2012 by walter_J64bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Radioshack SUCKS! :razz: I've just stoped by Radioshack and they didn't have resistors I needed to fix this buggy 8bitdomain mod. :razz: You mean you went there for something other than a cell phone? I was talking to a clerk the other day and he said they were supposed to start expanding their electronics section. The problem with places like The Shack is having people working there who know what they are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Radioshack SUCKS! :razz: I've just stoped by Radioshack and they didn't have resistors I needed to fix this buggy 8bitdomain mod. :razz: Do you have old mod that displays the Lucasfilm logo in ballblazer all wrong? I changed the resistors the way the designer said and I remember it sucked. It looked way bright, like too much gama and color was very dull. I changed it back. Besides for the Lucas logo I havent seen anything wrong in the 8 years since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) RadioShack use to be the bomb to get whatever little Electronic devices and equipment you needed. They were especially good for replacement parts and the small stuff . Now it's nothing, filled with damn People who have virtually no knowledge on anything. Half of the stores nothing but cell phone cases, And overpriced phone chargers! Edited November 18, 2012 by Atari the Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Radioshack SUCKS! :razz: I've just stoped by Radioshack and they didn't have resistors I needed to fix this buggy 8bitdomain mod. :razz: Yeah, it's hit and miss for Radio Shack whenever I need to go there for something (that something never being a cell phone or cell phone accessory). Fortunately, we have a Fry's Electronics, and they have a considerably larger selection of electronics. I usually try Radio Shack first, though (if it's something relatively common) as I'm not a big fan of Fry's. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Do you have old mod that displays the Lucasfilm logo in ballblazer all wrong? I changed the resistors the way the designer said and I remember it sucked. It looked way bright, like too much gama and color was very dull. I changed it back. Besides for the Lucas logo I havent seen anything wrong in the 8 years since. I got the missing space invaders thing going on I haven't tried the Lucas logo thing. Edited November 18, 2012 by walter_J64bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 We don't have Fry's Electronics here in Goldsboro, I'll just have to wait for my next day off and I'll hit the local electronics store, maybe I'll can get lucky and that 8bitdomain mod run like it should on the 4 port thing is I've only got like 5 hrs use on the mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I got the missing space invaders thing going on I haven't tried the Lucas logo thing. Does the Invader show if you turn up the brightness? I remember a few waves in there is a row of grey Invaders very hard to see if the screen is dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 We don't have Fry's Electronics here in Goldsboro, I'll just have to wait for my next day off and I'll hit the local electronics store, maybe I'll can get lucky and that 8bitdomain mod run like it should on the 4 port thing is I've only got like 5 hrs use on the mod. Have you tried Mouser or Digi-Key? Way better than either RadioShack or Fry's in that they're much cheaper and have a far greater selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Have you tried Mouser or Digi-Key? Way better than either RadioShack or Fry's in that they're much cheaper and have a far greater selection. Huh, I know Digikey used to have a fee if your order was under a certain amount, but it looks like they may have done away with that. I generally prefer Mouser, as they have a warehouse in Texas so I get everything the next day for just UPS Ground shipping. Because of shipping, if you just need one part, it's generally a better deal if you can pick it up locally. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Ok, I've got the mod installed, I had to run the A/V cables into my VCR, for some reason my TV won't run with the A/V cables going directly in to the TV but any way I can see the lost grey Invaders. Oh I didn't need to replace the resistors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Ok, I've got the mod installed, I had to run the A/V cables into my VCR, for some reason my TV won't run with the A/V cables going directly in to the TV but any way I can see the lost grey Invaders. Oh I didn't need to replace the resistors. This mod is definitely shitty in some respects. The designer admitted to designing it base on a wrong data sheet or something like this. I have a portable 7" RCA crt and it also will not display video from this mod via composite. Your VCR is doing some conversion of the signal so that is good. You can use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geotrick Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I saw this looking for some info on a problem I am having with my 5200 w/8bitdomain mod. I think (hope) it is just have a loose ground on my composite video out. I was playing my new Sinistar cart for a few minutes and the video went to nothing but artifacting. It is too late to work on it tonight. I will try again late this week. The video mod has been trouble free since I installed it in 2007. https://books.google.com/books?id=h_yJNav8tuMC&pg=PA446&lpg=PA446&dq=8bitdomain+5200&source=bl&ots=VoVmLVZaMz&sig=J7pM_v-4u3WqPSM-KW7Jd3DZ6bo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=fW0GVafyF4W9ggTNqYCQCA&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=8bitdomain%205200&f=false It is the Atari 5200 mod items in the Console hacking book. The book extract has other consoles as well. I thought I had a copy. I ended up ordering used off Amazon. I also was using a just completed 5200 RSI stick. It played very well with Ms.Pac-Man! 500K, 250K, and 1K 1/4w resistors. They were a little pricey but they eliminated some soldering. http://stores.ebay.com/World-Famous-Electronic-Component/RESISTORS-/_i.html?_nkw=MPR24&submit=Search&_fsub=4150044012&_sid=70170412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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