Atari the Jedi Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 So I have been putting together a 5200 with several games in a couple of controllers to give away for Christmas unfortunately it appears with many games that the pokey is not adjusted properly. I do not have a diagnostic or test cartridge for this. Is there another way that I can be able to adjust the pokey? Or are there reproductions of the diagnostic cart? I will admit I have relearned a lot of things by cracking out my 5200 these past few months, however, I've never done anything like this before, And I really want to work for Christmas for my brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Pokey is a custom chip. There is no adjustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 So I have been putting together a 5200 with several games in a couple of controllers to give away for Christmas unfortunately it appears with many games that the pokey is not adjusted properly. I do not have a diagnostic or test cartridge for this. Is there another way that I can be able to adjust the pokey? Or are there reproductions of the diagnostic cart? I will admit I have relearned a lot of things by cracking out my 5200 these past few months, however, I've never done anything like this before, And I really want to work for Christmas for my brother. If you have pitfall! You can adjust the knob until harry is able to climb up and down ladders. Of course this assumes the controller itself is in proper order. I really do recommend the AtariMax SD cart. It might be a bunch of cash to lay out at once but in the end it is worth it, giving you access to the entire 5200 library. Including the diagnostic ROM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Adjust the knob! LOL! If you have pitfall! You can adjust the knob until harry is able to climb up and down ladders. Of course this assumes the controller itself is in proper order. I really do recommend the AtariMax SD cart. It might be a bunch of cash to lay out at once but in the end it is worth it, giving you access to the entire 5200 library. Including the diagnostic ROM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I had pretty good luck once by using a Missile Command cart. You center the stick as best as possible. Then you start up Missile Command. Turn the Pokey adjust knob to get the cursor as close to the center of the screen as possible. After you've done so, move the stick and make sure your cursor can move to every spot on the screen. Also, since I have a two port, and I don't believe Pitfall works with that model, I use Congo Bongo for the digital style UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT test of the stick. That game is hard to find, though. And it's not worth wasting money on. That said, you seem to be buying a lot of stuff lately. I'd strongly recommend taking the plunge and buying an AtariMax SD cart. It is worth the investment. Once you have one, you can load Pete's Test Cart the PAM Diagnostics cart or whatever rom you can find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I will look into the atari max, the ad cart w better deal than the 128-1 cart? Also I tried different carts even Missle command but it appears that I can move cursor freely except for about 20% of both the bottom and right side. Pitfall I cannot move right or down at all. Many of the games my charector immediately moved left once the game starts. If I do get a multi-cart do I have to adjust it frequently? I am sending the machine to my brother for Christmas so I won't be able to adjust the machine with any regularity. Though I like the thrill of finding and collecting the old carts may be time to move up to the land if Atarimax. That is just going to be a few weeks before I can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Is there's menu in the test cart to adjust the pokey knob. Or it is just for "testing"? Thank:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 No, there's no capability in the test cart to adjust the Pokey setting. It's purely informational returning readings and ranges. I find that the PAM Diagnostics is the best to set the values, while the Pete's Test Cart is the best way to check the controller response. The only way to adjust the Pokey is to open up the 5200 and twist the knob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Gabe where is the knob? I will do that, gonna be a while before I can buy the Atarimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I got in to the diagnostic rom with my kiosk and was able to adjust the pokey and get the controls working, so yeah... what the other guy said. Worth it for that alone... and then the rest of what you can do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 So I had my coming with Jesus I am going to buy an Atarimax cart for 5200. . I did some reading and it appears that the SD cart is a newer deal than the 128- in one Atarimax cart? Does anyone have any thoughts on which cart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 So I had my coming with Jesus I am going to buy an Atarimax cart for 5200. . I did some reading and it appears that the SD cart is a newer deal than the 128- in one Atarimax cart? Does anyone have any thoughts on which cart? They are both great. The SD is a little more slick since it can run bigger games like Bounty Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Gabe where is the knob? I will do that, gonna be a while before I can buy the Atarimax It's to the lower left of the power button stud. There's an image someone uploaded to the forums showing it's location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 So I had my coming with Jesus I am going to buy an Atarimax cart for 5200. . I did some reading and it appears that the SD cart is a newer deal than the 128- in one Atarimax cart? Does anyone have any thoughts on which cart? get the SD version. The 128 in 1 is nice because of the menu. However you are limited to 128. You also have to install software and a driver on your computer to update it. The SD cart you just put roms on a SD card and use it in the cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Gabe I adjusted it thought it was flickary and I'm not sure it will Nesscarly stay I turned knob and pressed firm to get a reaction. I'm thinking of putting a paperclip on the knob and board because it seems to hold it better in place. Next is to get an Atarimax. Also I found the color knob and I just did that to a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 I think I am going to get the SD cart but gonna be next pay check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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