c0op3r Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 SO I have been working on building an Amiga 600 I have collect a nice collection of parts and upgrade, but you know what is still missing from the picture? The Amiga 600! I did buy one and its on it way, but its killing me, I have so far for it: US Power Supply CF to IDE adapter 3.1 Install Floppies and 3.1 Kickstart Rom New Joystick PCMIA LED Kit Indivision ECS Scan Doubler GoTek Floppy Emu Indivision RAM Expansion with RTC PCMIA to CF adapter PCMIA Wifi Card ReCap Kit Furia Accelerator I will post more shows once I get a Machine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Nice. See you snagged an Indi ECS. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Nice. See you snagged an Indi ECS. Well done. Sure did it makes the whole project worth working on, I have no interest in Tube Monitors. I tried it out on my 500 and the picture quality is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayneb123 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 There was an A600 up on Ebay a few days ago with a buy it now price of $175, I have a couple of Amigas already so I didnt jump on it. I dont imagine it lasted very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I had just about the same A600 setup. I can tell you that the Furia accelerator is excellent. I am really surprised you don't hear more about it. I really wish he would make an A2000 compatible version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiman99 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I have ACA630 in my A600, 25MHz 030 with 32MB RAM is very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Nice! Funny though how there was a time "nobody" wanted an A600. Didn't seem that long ago really. I've had a couple throughout the years, didn't think much of them either and could barely unload for $100-$150 mint in the box. Then the accelerators came... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiman99 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I sold my first A600 for $100 15 or so years ago. It was so slow! Got fed up and sold it. Then I found one in Goodwill 10 years ago for $40, so I got it and kept it. Found a way to like it again. Got the ACA630 for $200 when it was released and never looked back. BUT then the CAPS started leaking making it unstable. I was able to replace them with much effort, traces were damaged, lifted, corroded etc. Final story, it still works. Tip to the OP: Get A600 that was recapped before the capacitors were leaking to save you some troubles in the future, it may cost more, but it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 These do have some crappy caps. They leak and smell like fish when they do. I had a few units like that. AmigaKit will do the recapping for you, or Acill (Paul) who is stateside and a great guy. I would definitely recommend it even if you don't think you need it. Odd stuff like lower sound and other issues will occur over time even if the caps appear to look "ok". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Tip to the OP: Get A600 that was recapped before the capacitors were leaking to save you some troubles in the future, it may cost more, but it's worth it. Yes the one I got was recapped by the seller, but I bought a recap kit. that is sitting here unused. Also I received that 600 today and got most of the parts installed and a basic setup running: looks like something was spilled inside at some point. after a good bit of cleanup RF Modulator Removed stupid warranty sticker removed completely, why do people leaves this on they look like shit. Accelerator, Indivision ECS Scan Doubler, Real Time Clock and Memory Expansion Installed Also switchable Kickstart Rom 1.3 and 3.1 3D Printed VGA cable mount installed on the board where the RF Module was before. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiman99 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 One more thing, watch out for the keyboard ribbon. Make sure you pull the tab out first before puling the keyboard ribbon out. It strips out very easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I like the 3-d print VGA port. Really nice work on this one. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 OK so the yellowing of the machine is killing me - so tomorrow its RetroBrite time. The machine is all pulled apart (again) and ready to get the treatment tomorrow. I will post after shots as soon as its done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 One more thing, watch out for the keyboard ribbon. Make sure you pull the tab out first before puling the keyboard ribbon out. It strips out very easily. A Pro-Tip to be sure! A1200's have the same miserable clip and connection too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 So here is the final results. the key did not come back as well as I wanted, but I was afraid to leave them in the Peroxide to much longer. The case came back nice. In this shot you can see the case came back to basically factory color, notice where the badge is/was is exactly the same color now. That was my control area. Almost all back together: Notice I removed the wording 'RF Modulator' - I will create a label a little later that says 'VGA Output' Over all I am much happier the Yellow color was killing me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiman99 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 The color will come back for sure, I learned the long and hard way, so I'm done "RetroBrite-ing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 The color will come back for sure, I learned the long and hard way, so I'm done "RetroBrite-ing". I have had pretty good luck with it, I have done all my Apple IIs and they turned out great. I know it will come back eventually, but its nice to have a clean brite finish for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I have had pretty good luck with it, I have done all my Apple IIs and they turned out great. I know it will come back eventually, but its nice to have a clean brite finish for now. I wonder if UV protection clear coating would help with that... http://www.krylon.com/products/uvresistant-clear-coating/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Really, really nice job! I'd be perfectly happy with those results. Curious how you removed the badge safely that's glued to the case... without denting, chipping or scratching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Really, really nice job! I'd be perfectly happy with those results. Curious how you removed the badge safely that's glued to the case... without denting, chipping or scratching? Its not hard, but takes a little patience. There is a hole through the case, so with the machine taken apart, put some Goo-Gone (not Goof-Off that stuff is nasty) in the hole and let it sit for a while. Then push on it slowly with a small blunt round tool. it will come right off. I then clean the rest of the old glue off and use a think coat of 3M spray glue to re attach it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Might try that next time. I removed my "Commodore 64C" badge using a heat gun and prying all around. The adhesive gives well before the plastic distorts but the metal badge is hot as a mother-*&%$#@! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) I wonder if UV protection clear coating would help with that... http://www.krylon.com/products/uvresistant-clear-coating/ It will indeed. However, the original plastic texture takes a hit. But yes, this coating will "seal the deal" so to speak on retrobright treated plastics. It might be the best idea in the long run as "re-retrobrighting" will simply weaken the plastic...each time you do it. I still prefer finding non-yellowed original goods as I can be pretty confident if they did not yellow by now there is little chance they will at least in my lifetime. Not all ABS plastics are created equal, that is for sure. But I will say the results on that A600 are fantasic. I see you put a whole lot of love into this...not something you commonly see in someone new to the Amiga. I salute you! Edited February 20, 2018 by eightbit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Might try that next time. I removed my "Commodore 64C" badge using a heat gun and prying all around. The adhesive gives well before the plastic distorts but the metal badge is hot as a mother-*&%$#@! Yes been there and done that, as I nothing even if you dont warp the plastic the texture changes and retrobriting does not have the same effect on that area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0op3r Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Got a modern replacement power supply: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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