[atariparty] ATARI Party

[Bruce Newland]

Those both sound like easy fixes and we should be able to take care of
them, no problem. I'll check my stuff for a project box. What size do you
need? An altoid box, or smaller?
This one is 3.9" x 2.5" and I have a few empties.

Bruce


On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM, Bill Kendrick <nbs at sonic.net> wrote:

> On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 09:37:49AM -0700, Bruce Newland wrote:
> >    >     I would love to have you look at my SIO2PC and maybe also my
> 2600.
> >    :)
> >
> >    Is the SIO2PC through USB, arduino, serial? Can you bring a schemetic
> >    also? I will count on bringing my Hakko FX-951 and some extra
> components
> >    and gear. I think I have a few extra DB9 as well. Bring whatever you
> need
> >    looked over. I'd be happy to lend a second set of eyes. I have a tube
> of
> >    empty sockets too. As a guideline rule, I dont like to solder on chips
> >    themselves. I prefer to use sockets. Unless it is already done, then
> maybe
> >    just a little reflow ;).
>
> Oops!  I meant SIO2SD.  The connector that the SIO cable goes into
> (on the SIO2SD device end of the cable) has one loose wire.
> I convinced it to work again, but it really needs soldering.
> (Really, I need a damned case for the thing. :^/ )
>
> The 2600 has, in the past, had some issues with joystick directions not
> working, which confuses the heck out of people at these events. :)
>
> I don't know a lick about hardware, or repairing any of this stuff,
> so would love help.  (Of course, worst case, players can jiggle the
> joystick plug and it usually works fine :) )
>
> -bill!
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