mojoatomic Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 I didn't either, didn't know it was needed but I didn't do the install, a local game store owner did. Do I need to take it back to him? It's use is implied to pros, I'm sure he used some. Aww... I ordered too early to get the heat sink compound. I just reused what was there. Hasn't exploded yet. I'll send you some if you need it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 It's use is implied to pros, I'm sure he used some. I'll send you some if you need it :-) Thanks for offering - but I think there was enough left that I scraped off the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 It's use is implied to pros, I'm sure he used some. I'll send you some if you need it :-) I'm pretty sure he used some. There's some white gunk on the used parts in the baggie when he gave me the baggie back, like it was on his fingers when he grabbed the used caps and put them back in the bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'm pretty sure he used some. There's some white gunk on the used parts in the baggie when he gave me the baggie back, like it was on his fingers when he grabbed the used caps and put them back in the bag Or it could've just been mayonnaise left over from lunch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+Spriggy Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Just received my 'Mojo Kit' , down here in Oz. Sturdy package. Excellent communication with Mojo. Very helpful indeed! Thx Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamrodHare Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Mojo, I have a question. My 4 switch 2600 board is a revision 12, with a basic AV upgrade kit from Atariguy1021 (Sean). I'm about to purchase a Harmony Cart and I wasn't sure if I needed this kit or not. So far my VCS plays all 60+ games I have with no issues, but I understand that these parts are old and do wear out. I've also heard that the Harmony Cart may be more sensitive to out of spec caps than the old game carts. Should I go ahead and replace them now to avoid issues later on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 So I've had this kit since March and I've finally worked up the nerve to install it in my 6-switch Atari(I'm not that savvy on the hardware side).I've replaced these parts, and my Atari still works:However, I don't know where these parts go:I think I know where the blue ones go, one on the switch board just below the right difficulty switch, the other inside the RF shield, but the new parts are a different design. I suspect the 0>0> mark along with its corresponding short leg is important for orientation.Likewise the dark green ones appear to have a leg that is slightly shorter, though not as pronounced as the blue ones, so I suspect there's an orientation to be concerned with for them as well. Photos on where these go would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 So I've had this kit since March and I've finally worked up the nerve to install it in my 6-switch Atari(I'm not that savvy on the hardware side). I've replaced these parts, and my Atari still works: IMG_8797.jpg However, I don't know where these parts go: IMG_8798.jpg I think I know where the blue ones go, one on the switch board just below the right difficulty switch, the other inside the RF shield, but the new parts are a different design. I suspect the 0>0> mark along with its corresponding short leg is important for orientation. Likewise the dark green ones appear to have a leg that is slightly shorter, though not as pronounced as the blue ones, so I suspect there's an orientation to be concerned with for them as well. Photos on where these go would be greatly appreciated, thanks! On the green chicklet caps, orientation doesn't matter. On radial electrolytic caps, it does. The marking is usually a white arrow which it is in your case. The arrow points to the ground (e.g., points in the direction of current flow, from the positive lead through the component to the ground lead. Also, on radial caps, the longer lead is positive. Hope this helps! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hope this helps! I think that helps - assuming I've identified the correct parts to replace, the 0>0> legs would be installed going through the holes pointed at in these photos. Now to figure out where green ones go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I think that helps - assuming I've identified the correct parts to replace, the 0>0> legs would be installed going through the holes pointed at in these photos. IMG_8799.jpg IMG_8800.jpg Now to figure out where green ones go Those caps on the Sixers are axial, not radial. I'm surprised someone would put together a capacitor replacement kit for Sixers and use radials to replace axials. It shouldn't matter but you'll have to fold them down against the board after installation for clearance reasons, probably. At least, for the one on the switchboard. Not sure where the chicklets are intended, though. On a 4-Switch board, there's one down near the voltage regulator that generally goes out if the voltage regulator goes bad, and four others up near the controller ports in back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Those caps on the Sixers are axial, not radial. I'm surprised someone would put together a capacitor replacement kit for Sixers and use radials to replace axials. The kit's from mojoatomic, who posted this on page 1: In all cases, the 4.7uf caps will be radial. The supply for 4.7uf axial caps in the needed range is drying up, and the only ones I can find are nearly 10 year old stock or older - which makes them worthless. Rest assured, radials are electrically identical and work perfectly fine. Not sure where the chicklets are intended, though. On a 4-Switch board, there's one down near the voltage regulator that generally goes out if the voltage regulator goes bad, and four others up near the controller ports in back. I see 6, 1 on the switchboard (a bit larger than the new ones): 1 by TIA: and 4 below the cartridge port(2 on either side): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Mojo disappeared from the forums a while ago. He went on a trip to Europe, and never returned to the forums. I was supposed to get a restored 2600 from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 He posted instructions here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/262206-cap-and-vr-kit-specifications-replacement-locations-for-the-2600-variants/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 He posted instructions here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/262206-cap-and-vr-kit-specifications-replacement-locations-for-the-2600-variants/ Thanks! Aha - the light sixer only needs 1 of the green ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 It shouldn't matter but you'll have to fold them down against the board after installation for clearance reasons, probably. At least, for the one on the switchboard. I gently bent the legs. Standing up it's still shorter than the red things next to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks! Aha - the light sixer only needs 1 of the green ones. I think my kit for my light sixer had the extra green one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I gently bent the legs. Standing up it's still shorter than the red things next to it. IMG_8804.jpg Fantastic. So, have you reassembled it? If so, how's it working? And if I might ask, what inspired you to replace the caps in the first place? I have 5 x 2600's and 2 x 7800's; the only caps I've had to replace on any of them were the chicklet caps (and voltage regulator) on a troublesome Vader I picked up for cheap; the RIOT was bad on that machine when I got it too (player 1 difficulty switch wouldn't register). I had to remove the old chip, installed a socket and replaced the chip. The picture was static-y and color would fade after about 10 minutes as well. Replaced the 7805 and nearby chicklet cap and voila. But that's the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Yes, it's back together and seems to be working better. Been having an off-color issue when first powered up for a half year or so now. Once it warmed up the colors would be OK. I'd been putting off installing the kit, as I've been busy working on CDF and Draconian, but this weekend the color issue got worse so I decided I didn't want to put it off any longer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 The most important green "chicklet" capacitor is the one pictured, next to the voltage regulator. That's the one that will cause "snow" immediately, or after a warm-up. The other one at the top I've replaced, but noticed no difference. If the bottom one was bad, then the top probably is also. The older systems had .1uF, but I recently read somewhere to always use .22uF, but both values will work. The same part, but "newer", looks like a beige rectangle box. I've used these without problem from this pictured "kit". Until mojo returns, get all pictured below, plus thermal paste for $9.95 US. Lost a spring in Reset or Select? Quick temporary fix! (Not my system, but cool nonetheless.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbitwhit Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 It looks like the OP has gone MIA and hasn't been on the forum for 2+ years, so is there another member that is offering these refresh" by chance? Thank you! I didn't realize that "Console5.com" was a thing, as the picture being watermarked just didn't immediately look legit to me. I dug around on their site and found links to their kits, posted below: 4-switch/Juniors - https://console5.com/store/atari-2600-junior-refresh-cap-kit-new-capacitors-and-more.html Total refresh kit - https://console5.com/store/atari-2600-total-refresh-kit-new-capacitors.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, eightbitwhit said: It looks like the OP has gone MIA and hasn't been on the forum for 2+ years, so is there another member that is offering these refresh" by chance? Thank you! https://console5.com/store/kits.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbitwhit Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, save2600 said: https://console5.com/store/kits.html Thank you very much - I inadvertently answered my own question shortly after posting (see above). I should have looked a few minutes longer before hopping on the reply train... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpnbnanamn Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Never mind.. Read that he's long since left. Edited December 7, 2020 by cpnbnanamn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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