Kokovec Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) Here's a link to my FB2 web site. It basically is a FB2 hacking tutorial I put together. I hope someone finds it useful. http://home.socal.rr.com/kokosplace/fb2/fb2_mod.htm Edited November 9, 2005 by Kokovec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Nice photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Very nicely done. Good photos, good description. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 excellent description & looks pretty darn simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famicoman Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 That site just influenced me to get a Flashback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpddytim Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 A bit OT but what are the dimensions of the PCB in the flacshback? I'm workin on a plan...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 This looks really good. If things don't work out for the Atari in the PC, I'll just mod one of these into my PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Nice hack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geosteve Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Great job! Awesome But I agree that you need a pic of it working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokovec Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 Great job! Awesome But I agree that you need a pic of it working 963175[/snapback] I added pic of it working. A bit OT but what are the dimensions of the PCB in the flacshback? I'm workin on a plan Next time I open up the FB2 I will try to get the dimensions of the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Next time I open up the FB2 I will try to get the dimensions of the board. 963253[/snapback] 2.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide and a chunk of the width could be cut down by soldering in your own controller jacks. I was quite hot to build a FB2 portable for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokovec Posted November 11, 2005 Author Share Posted November 11, 2005 Next time I open up the FB2 I will try to get the dimensions of the board. 963253[/snapback] 2.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide and a chunk of the width could be cut down by soldering in your own controller jacks. I was quite hot to build a FB2 portable for awhile. 963292[/snapback] Are you talking about the "Rev A" board or the new "Rev B" board? The "Rev B" board is smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Are you talking about the "Rev A" board or the new "Rev B" board?The "Rev B" board is smaller. 963458[/snapback] Rev A I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Atari King of Michigan Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Real fancy work, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoras Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 It looks like the Revision B board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipercub Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 How does the cart guide secure into the cabinet? How does the cart slot secure to the guide so that everything remains in place when you insert/remove carts? It is by far the cleanest one I have seen, nice work! If you could take some pics to better show the fitment of the cart guide and slot that would really help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokovec Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 (edited) How does the cart guide secure into the cabinet? How does the cart slot secure to the guide so that everything remains in place when you insert/remove carts? It is by far the cleanest one I have seen, nice work! If you could take some pics to better show the fitment of the cart guide and slot that would really help! 964697[/snapback] I made a template for the cart guide in order to help me cut out a hole in the FB2. I then used Loctite to secure the cart guide in place. Edited November 14, 2005 by Kokovec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I agree that this is the best mod I've seen thus far. I too was wondering about the stability of the cart slot, that is, do you have to 'baby' it? I'm not talking ramming carts in there on purpose, but how durable is it?...and is the other side of the cart slot in a tight position, connection wise? If this is solid, I'm totally going to try, doens't look to complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokovec Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 I agree that this is the best mod I've seen thus far. I too was wondering about the stability of the cart slot, that is, do you have to 'baby' it? I'm not talking ramming carts in there on purpose, but how durable is it?...and is the other side of the cart slot in a tight position, connection wise? If this is solid, I'm totally going to try, doens't look to complex. 965664[/snapback] I have been using the cart slot almost every day and so far no sign of loosening. If you carefully sand down the edges before you apply the Loctite it will help create a stronger bond. I am pretty forceful when i place the carts into the slot and I yank them out in the usual fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 ...where, if I may ask, did you get the cart slot and guide?..from an older VCS, or did you order from a company? I'd really like to try this project, cause if it comes out looking like yours and working well, that'd be great...but the soldering looks delicate, those are some small donuts! What was your official parts list, by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 @atarilovesyou: Both these places sell the cartridge slots & guides. B&C Atari Sales & Service - www.myatari.com "located in usa" Best Electronics - Atari Parts & Sales - www.best-electronics-ca.com "located in canada" atarimuseums fb2 mod pages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokovec Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 @atarilovesyou: Both these places sell the cartridge slots & guides. Best Electronics - Atari Parts & Sales - www.best-electronics-ca.com "located in canada" atarimuseums fb2 mod pages 966824[/snapback] I purchased my cart connectors and guide from Best Electronics (located in San Jose, CA, USA) You have to purchase them in pairs (2 connectors, 2 guides). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 @atarilovesyou: Both these places sell the cartridge slots & guides. Best Electronics - Atari Parts & Sales - www.best-electronics-ca.com "located in canada" atarimuseums fb2 mod pages 966824[/snapback] I purchased my cart connectors and guide from Best Electronics (located in San Jose, CA, USA) You have to purchase them in pairs (2 connectors, 2 guides). 966830[/snapback] thank you for the correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 ..so the connectors, guides..and that funky disk drive cable?....that's it for parts, I guess, plus the switch, which is double pole single throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokovec Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 ..so the connectors, guides..and that funky disk drive cable?....that's it for parts, I guess, plus the switch, which is double pole single throw? 966961[/snapback] That about sums it up except you'll need a DPDT switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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