moorejh    Task: Purchase a Modern Atari Video Game Console Needed: Atari Video Game Console Time: mins Introduction I have previously posted about the capable Atari game console that righted some of the wrongs Atari made with the . I have also previously

moorejh    Task: Use a Multichannel Oscilloscope to Test Multiple Pins of an Integrated Circuit Simultaneously Needed: Multichannel Oscilloscope with Multiple Probes Time: mins Introduction I have previously posted about using an oscilloscope for testing and troubleshooting failed chips such as the ...

moorejh    Task: Label the CPU, ANTIC, GTIA, POKEY, and PIA Chips for Easier Troubleshooting Using a Multimeter or Oscilloscope Needed: Printed Pinouts and Double Sided Tape Time: mins Introduction I have previously posted about using a multimeter and oscilloscope for testing and troubleshooting...

moorejh    Task: Replace the Track Sensor on an Indus GT Floppy Disk Drive for the Atari Bit Computers Needed: Web browser, Indus GT, Track Sensor, Soldering Iron Time: minutes Introduction I have four Indus GT floppy disk drives that I have accumulated over

moorejh    Task: Test Integrated Circuits Using a TL Universal Programmer Needed: Web browser, TL Universal Programmer, Compatible IC to Test Time: minutes Introduction Troubleshooting a failed retrocomputer can often come down to determining whether any of the integrated circuits ICs have...

moorejh    Task: Purchase a SpectraVideo CompuMate to Extend the Functionality of Your Atari Game Console Needed: CompuMate SpectraVideo, Atari Time: mins Introduction The Atari was a pioneer in the early video game console market. Even though it was based on the

moorejh    Task: Purchase the Sys Check Device for Diagnostic Testing of the RAM and ROM of Atari XL XE Bit Computers Needed: Sys Check, Atari Bit Computer with PBI Slot Time: mins Introduction Troubleshooting an Atari bit computer that won’t boot is always a frustrating process. Fortunately, there

moorejh    Task: Fix an Atari Bit Computer Keyboard by Replacing the Mylar Membrane Needed: Screwdriver, mylar membrane Time: mins Introduction There were a variety of keyboard styles and technologies that were used in the entire Atari bit line of computers. Some are mechanical and some

moorejh    Task: Connect the Chroma Signal to the Din Video Jack of an Atari XL for S Video Output Needed: Soldering Iron, Solder, Atari XL, Cutters, Wire Time: mins Introduction It remains a mystery to me why Atari did not connect both the chroma and luma

moorejh    Task: Purchase a Smoke Absorber for Cleaning the Air While Soldering on Atari Bit Computer Circuit Boards Needed: Web browser Time: minutes Introduction As you can tell from my recent posts, I am doing much more soldering and desoldering to mod and repair precious