Cheez27 Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Okay, so I have this connector from an old tape drive and I'm wondering if I can use it to cartridge slot mod my Flashback 2. It has 34 pins. Here are some pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jferio Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I don't see why not, although you'll need to install something on either side to actuate the cart door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antron Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 The teeth on those line up perfectly with the fingerboards on Atari carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyder Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Those are old floppy cables. I can usually get my hands on them if anyone is having trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loconut Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) Those are old floppy cables. I can usually get my hands on them if anyone is having trouble. I have an Atari Lynx- will it work for that? I remember those cables. Do you have more of them? I'd like to paypal you or something. Also, how do you know which end is pin 1 (GND) and which is 34 (SWVCC)? Edited August 25, 2007 by loconut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyder Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Those are old floppy cables. I can usually get my hands on them if anyone is having trouble. I have an Atari Lynx- will it work for that? I remember those cables. Do you have more of them? I'd like to paypal you or something. Also, how do you know which end is pin 1 (GND) and which is 34 (SWVCC)? The Red line going down the cable is Pin 1. This cable is for making a cartridge reader for reading Atari 2600 Game Carts on the Flashback devices. So I don't think it will work for the lynx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Those floppy ribbons are awesome. Not only are they perfect for a 2600 cart slot, they are also perfect for a Jaguar A/V cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornpipe2 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) This is great! I was afraid I'd have to buy a real 2600 cart slot to do my Flashback mod. Lo and behold, an ancient 486 I was giving away had a super-long cable with three of these connectors on it! If anyone wants one, I'll swap it for a 2600 cart of any game not already on the FB2. I don't actually own any 2600 carts so the cart mod is useless without a game : ) You could even send me E.T. if you like. Edited October 11, 2007 by Hornpipe2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornpipe2 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 New question. I thought the 2600 cart and connector was 24 pins. This is 34. What gives? When you try plugging a 2600 cart into a floppy connector, does it really fit, and which pins on the connector are _actually_ used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antron Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 New question. I thought the 2600 cart and connector was 24 pins. This is 34. What gives? When you try plugging a 2600 cart into a floppy connector, does it really fit, and which pins on the connector are _actually_ used? The connector should be under some sort of slot you make above it. I also jammed some slivers of popsicle stick into the unused parts of the connector to make sure it aligns right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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