Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 We've been working on an update of the cart socket. Its a bespoke, newly-tooled socket with pin design same as the original 2600 / 7800 machines. The thinking is that the new socket will in future manufacture runs replace the off the shelf edge connector currently use in the 2600+ I have 5 spare PCBs and if anyone has a lot of carts and would like one to test out, it would be great to receive feedback on its performance. Thanks 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Count me in, I have almost 400 carts. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 @JetmanUK and @CPUWIZ have claimed two Three left. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 If there's one going, I'm happy to throw my various carts at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) Edited May 7 by JetmanUK Removed joke post as it was not helpful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 @JetmanUK , @CPUWIZ , @Dr Karnov have claimed three Two left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Don't worry @JetmanUK, I'll be testing my custom Turmoil cart, and I'll keep everyone up to date 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanner Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I like to test one, I only have 28 carts so not big lot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstick Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: I have 5 spare PCBs and if anyone has a lot of carts and would like one to test out, it would be great to receive feedback on its performance. I've got about 240 carts and would be happy to test this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudografx Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 If the new sockets prove to be notably better than the current ones, will there be an option for existing owners to upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 37 minutes ago, Spanner said: I like to test one, I only have 28 carts so not big lot.. Lol, you need more carts bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 19 minutes ago, Jstick said: I've got about 240 carts and would be happy to test this out ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanner Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanner Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 minute ago, Ben from Plaion said: Lol, you need more carts bro! OK, thats fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjames_s_2000 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I only have pretty mainstream cartridges from back in the day, so not worth it for me to be a tester. Just wanted to say though how glad I am to see refinements like this being done! I will certainly consider buying a second unit down the road. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 4 minutes ago, pseudografx said: If the new sockets prove to be notably better than the current ones, will there be an option for existing owners to upgrade? Yes. If it all works out I'll list them online somewhere for sale and probably get a hundred or so to give away. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 One PCB left, need an American with lots of carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 8 minutes ago, kjames_s_2000 said: I only have pretty mainstream cartridges from back in the day, so not worth it for me to be a tester. Just wanted to say though how glad I am to see refinements like this being done! I will certainly consider buying a second unit down the road. The IO board itself that the socket sits on is most likely also be getting a design revision as well, changing up the MCUs and some tracing re-routing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5200 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 if not too late, I am in the USA and have 300+ carts (both 2600 and 7800). Be glad to help test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 As I was just telling Ben, I will be putting this under a microscope, next to an original NOS 7800 connector. I'll let you guys know my findings, but I have already seen the "teeth" and I am super optimistic. 🤙 EDIT: I am not talking about a toy microscope either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 33 minutes ago, chad5200 said: if not too late, I am in the USA and have 300+ carts (both 2600 and 7800). Be glad to help test. @chad5200 come on down the price is right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 25 minutes ago, CPUWIZ said: As I was just telling Ben, I will be putting this under a microscope, next to an original NOS 7800 connector. I'll let you guys know my findings, but I have already seen the "teeth" and I am super optimistic. 🤙 EDIT: I am not talking about a toy microscope either. I think I've made a big mistake 😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Looks like I missed the boat to test this, but I have about 1,100 carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 24 minutes ago, Atari_Warlord said: Looks like I missed the boat to test this, but I have about 1,100 carts. 823 of them are Combat. 😜 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microjak Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 If these work out please count me in for 1 or 2 when they become available for sale(thinking of getting a second console as a spare) Very interested to see how they handle Activision carts👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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