dew2050 Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Hi guys. A while ago I modified my Atari unit with a phono plug on the back. Using a soldering iron I melted a small hole on the back of the atari's case and used an electric screwdriver to drill the rest. I cut the original atari RF cable and fitted it to the hole with the phono plug. Now I use an RF box I got at Best Electronics to plug it directly to my atari. The image quality improved a bit (perhaps because the old cable was almost completely removed). Here is a pic of the finished job: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerthehun Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Now how will your Atari swing from trees? Nice job - good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 That is a great idea!! That would make the system easier to pack in my Atari carrying case. Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I always thought it was a little weird that Atari ran that cable straight into the console instead of just providing a jack... but it's not as stupid as having the controllers hardwired to the system like Mattel did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dew2050 Posted July 10, 2003 Author Share Posted July 10, 2003 That would make the system easier to pack in my Atari carrying case. That was what motivated me to do it. I wanted less cables to worry about. It also makes it easy to remove the atari board from the case (for whatever the reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijin Z Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Why not just put a coaxial plug in instead? Wouldn't be too hard to add the internals of a switchbox to the system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussexplorer Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I told my self if I run across another unit. I'll modify the freak out of it. Knowning my luck. The next system I'll end up getting is a jr. LOL Later, Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 That looks great! All it needs now is s-video and stereo left/right jacks.. ..Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 That looks great! All it needs now is s-video and stereo left/right jacks.. You forgot to add the Printer port & USB port. Imagine Missile Command with a mouse!! Mendon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 drew2050, just a thought, but have you thought of doing this for other members here for a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMila75 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I wish I had a clue about how to do that kind of work to mod a system. With the release of the 25-in-one INTV "system" and the upcoming 5 game Namco arcade TV game, I'm still holding out hope that someday Atari (Infogrames...or whatever!) will make something like a 150-in-one 2600 console, with or without a cart port, that includes AV output and stereo sound. Hey, I'm allowed to have my fantasies, right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 You forgot to add the Printer port & USB port. Imagine Missile Command with a mouse!! Not too hard to imagine actually, since a mouse is just a reverse trackball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dew2050 Posted July 10, 2003 Author Share Posted July 10, 2003 drew2050, just a thought, but have you thought of doing this for other members here for a price. No I haven't but it sure would be nice to have a web page repository of all the cool mods possible on the atari. Why not just put a coaxial plug in instead? Wouldn't be too hard to add the internals of a switchbox to the system... There is enough space inside the atari case to do what you suggest. I am not sure how it would affect the image quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 But this is the age of wireless! Just put a big antenna on it, so your neighbors can enjoy the Atari too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 But this is the age of wireless! Just put a big antenna on it, so your neighbors can enjoy the Atari too! YES! Share the love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijin Z Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 There is enough space inside the atari case to do what you suggest. I am not sure how it would affect the image quality. I forgot about the channel switch. Switch box not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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