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I'm just throwing out a thank you to all involved with the MX (and the projects leading to it). I'm waiting on all the components and board needed to build one. I hadn't even considered an Aquarius until stumbling on to the Aquarius MX project (I'm also waiting on an original Aquarius). From that rabbit hole, I also spotted the awesome Aquarius Draw ... Just the fact that so many resources have been made available to allow the home, semi-proficient DIY user to assemble what seems to be a VERY impressive enhancement / expansion for this extra-underdog(under-under-dog?), is completely amazing. I'll also mention the availability of DIY versions of the composite mod and a basic controller stand-in. This is a massive relief in the world of crazy shipping costs or complexity, escalating component prices, commercial/marketplace gouging etc. All going well (it might take a little while to determine this), I'll be looking hard at the Aquarius+ instead of my usual "get a second old *insert vintage computer/console name here* as a spare". I've committed to a couple of commercially available Aquarius items and so far, one excellent new game (looking at you Dungeon Quest). This little 8bitter and its enthusiastic and accessible community, really deserve more attention. Maybe not so-much attention that jacks the prices up for us non-US types trying to get into the Aquarius scene however 😏

Excellent news! Are you guys considering adding in Aquarius coverage at all?

Just stumbling around looking at Apple II stuff and spotted this, Wizardry Fan Page by Snafaru (zimlab.com) Apologies if someone has already posted this somewhere, I did a quick search prior.

Indicating interest in a board once they are tested up. I have an ntsc light sixer that that I'd love to get composite and s-video from

I recently signed up at videopac.nl. I managed to get a O2 and some games ( just need to find the time to do the repairs and composite mod ). I'd endure using another discord server for O2 / Videopac content

@Vorticon this will also help -> COMIX-35 Assembly Resources | Hackaday.io

I think half the fun is chasing down IC's (and playing the "Patience" game as you wait for the IC pack to be delivered, via carrier turtle, from China). .... also, this is part of a playlist from an Aussie who's got an OG COMX-35 and has built a COMiX-35

i'll just leave this here in case you hadn't stumbled across the project yet (apologies for necro-posting) https://github.com/schlae/comix-35

Ahh, apologies on that recommendation, I incorrectly assumed Coco1 and 2, it was just 2.

I'm in a similar predicament. There's an excellent Modulator replacement (from 3rd party accounts), offered up by Ed Snider at TheZippsterZone Unfortunately it's out of stock for the variant I need and I've yet to hear back on availability. It feels like chip/tech shortage/price gouging, plus increasing demand on these very talented people, might be taking its toll.

If you're looking at option on ACTUAL Atari hardware, this has potential (7800 targeted, but I think the pinout for the 7800 still works for 2600, just not registering the other button independently). C64-JoyKEY/adapters/Atari 7800 at main · tebl/C64-JoyKEY · GitHub

thank you @tf_hh - this additional info is excellent. Gotta keep these Jr's alive and performing well.

Finally got to ordering a Basic board..... shipping is killing me ?

just ordered..... aaaand now I wait

....CD4050 reinstalled, continuity from TIA checked - everything as expected, per your info @alex_79 (thank you again!). I've tried some removal of header / jumper pins from my existing UAV (Plug in) with no decent progress for the effort (i only have braid, i'm also concerned with the heat i'm pouring into a tiny board). I'm going to order a basic UAV and continue work with that i think.