gamer1682 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) Im currently looking at an Atari 400, the seller knows it works but doesn't know what how much memory it has on it. I know it's hard to expand due to the fact you have to take the entire case off then SOLDER the freaking 48k on. This is scaring me right now. Does anyone have any previous experience with this? Does anyone know where the expansion port for it is? Any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED! -gamer1682. Edited February 2, 2008 by gamer1682 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream And Fly Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) It's extremely easy. You just plug the 48K RAM board in and just a few points need to be soldered. 15 minute upgrade. If possible, get the Atari OEM 48K upgrade kit (I have two of them). Edited February 2, 2008 by Scream And Fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer1682 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 how many is few? (lol) Before this I was attempting to mod my flashback 2, which had about 20 or so points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Guitarman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 how many is few? (lol) Before this I was attempting to mod my flashback 2, which had about 20 or so points. If I remember, there are only about 3 or 4 jumper wires to be added to the bottom of the main board. Very easy mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) 3 or 4 sounds right, and the solder points are bigger and easier to find than on a FB2 link to Guitarmans original post Another option would be to replace the 16K ram board with a 32k one, no soldering involved. If the 400 works and he has a basic cart, just type PRINT FRE(0) and hit return, it will give the available RAM Edited February 2, 2008 by mimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyranthraxus Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Unless you have a nostalgic connection (or a need to own every Atari 8-bit machine) why bother with a 400 and its awful keyboard? The 800 would be a better choice, my own favorite Atari computer is the 800XL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Ive been on the lookout for a cheap 400 - just to complete my collection - I never owned one and would like to damage my fingers with the keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Unless you have a nostalgic connection (or a need to own every Atari 8-bit machine) why bother with a 400 and its awful keyboard?The 800 would be a better choice, my own favorite Atari computer is the 800XL. Because the 400 keyboard is a thing of beauty, and unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream And Fly Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I love the 400! Here's a rare find - a new, never used Atari 400 and the OEM Atari 48K upgrade kit, sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+warerat Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ive been on the lookout for a cheap 400 - just to complete my collection - I never owned one and would like to damage my fingers with the keyboard If you're in the 'States I have a few in great working and cosmetic condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbalion Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Ok, what does that 'DOM' sticker mean on the computer? I have a parts 800 with two of those stickers on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream And Fly Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Ok, what does that 'DOM' sticker mean on the computer? I have a parts 800 with two of those stickers on it. I think it means "domestic" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClausB Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I love the 400! Here's a rare find - a new, never used Atari 400 and the OEM Atari 48K upgrade kit, sealed. Oh, you tease! Any pictures of an UNsealed 48K upgrade kit? Or docs? Or schematics? Or links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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