DhaemonX Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 (edited) Anyone have a step by step process on how to install this? I remember seeing it here somewhere a here but cannot locate it. Edited October 4 by DhaemonX 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5543711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 3 minutes ago, DhaemonX said: Anyone have a step by step process on how to install this? I remember seeing it here somewhere a her but cannot locate it. IIRC correctly @Fred_M made one, but after a quick search I can't find it 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5543714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 23 hours ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: Are they soldered by hand? Or how can this happen? These are leftover prototype boards Ben is giving away, so yes, it is entirely possible that particular one was soldered by hand. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5543715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 35 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: IIRC correctly @Fred_M made one, but after a quick search I can't find it Found it! https://forums.atariage.com/topic/358034-collecting-for-the-2600/?do=findComment&comment=5523860 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5543728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GcMcM Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Swapped the boards today. All good so far! New slot is definitely tighter. Requires noticeably more force to remove cartridges. While it was open, I also did the multi-color LED mod from this thread: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371567-let-there-be-more-atari-in-the-logo/ @Ben from Plaion I checked the dumper firmware and it did indeed need updating. Below is firmware version prior to updating. Thanks again! 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5543791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnInDenver Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Yeah, I had similar issues with the can capacitor at C5 fouling with the cart slot shroud. Got mine in today, fitted, updated the dumper, and all is good. If I have any issues from crushing the capacitor, I'm pretty sure I have spares for it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5543875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripweade Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 (edited) I tackled installing the new cart board tonight, which was an experience! It took a bit of flexing, but in the end, it's all back together. I hooked it up, placed in a cart, switched it on... Yay! Atari logo! The Firmware is still the latest. Loading game.... Blank screen. Ah, I need to flash the dumper! Flashed the dumper successfully. I also flashed the Firmware to be certain. Hooked it up... turned it on... Atari logo... Loading... Blank screen. I tried my Adventure and Asteroids carts, which I know are good because I played them recently. Sadly, it doesn't seem to be working in mine. EDIT: I put my original cartridge slot board back in and everything works fine. Edited October 5 by Ripweade 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5543888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susy Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 (edited) Il 03/10/2024 alle 15:57, Ben da Plaion ha detto: Questo è ciò che volevo sentirmi dire... Ciao Ben, Socket ricevuto oggi. Appena avrò un po' di tempo lo installerò. Mille grazie Edited October 5 by susy 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 5 Author Share Posted October 5 13 hours ago, GcMcM said: Swapped the boards today. All good so far! New slot is definitely tighter. Requires noticeably more force to remove cartridges. While it was open, I also did the multi-color LED mod from this thread: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371567-let-there-be-more-atari-in-the-logo/ @Ben from Plaion I checked the dumper firmware and it did indeed need updating. Below is firmware version prior to updating. Thanks again! Actually I'm pretty sure 02.00.00.00 is same as 00.00.00.03. 02.00.00.00 is is the 'official' version of experimental x.03 dumper. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 I'm about to perform the replacement. Dun dun dunnnnn... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 I can't get the board out. I followed the instructions and I ended up taking out 4 screws, not two. The instructions say nothing about how to get this part out next. Help Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 I took out the 4 screws below it now and I still can't get it out. The instructions just glaze over this part as if it was nothing. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnInDenver Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 13 minutes ago, DhaemonX said: I can't get the board out. I followed the instructions and I ended up taking out 4 screws, not two. The instructions say nothing about how to get this part out next. Help You're going to have to carefully deform the back of the casing where the ports come through to pop them free, and there's a capacitor near the cart slot pressing against the cartridge port shroud that limits movement. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 3 minutes ago, LynnInDenver said: You're going to have to carefully deform the back of the casing where the ports come through to pop them free, and there's a capacitor near the cart slot pressing against the cartridge port shroud that limits movement. I did and wow it took some uncomfortable force. But my new board looks backwards? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 2 minutes ago, DhaemonX said: I did and wow it took some uncomfortable force. But my new board looks backwards? That is how the newer board is setup. It will work, but it will also required you to put a twist in the ribbon cables so they will be seated properly on the original controller ports. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 So my frustration continues. My new cables won't lock in to those switch boards. I tried both sides, I locked it it and it easily slides out. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 And now the blue plastic cover for one of the new cables just fell off while trying to keep the cable locked into the port. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Ugh Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 36 minutes ago, DhaemonX said: I took out the 4 screws below it now and I still can't get it out. The instructions just glaze over this part as if it was nothing. Just to be clear for other people, this was stated below the part that you have to use some pressure to get the board out: "If you do not want to put some pressure at the plastic back, you can also remove all screws that are attached to the black plastic (some of them can be reached by using the holes in the PCBs). The complete front panel (where the cartridge slot and the switches are) will come loose and makes removing the Main Board and I/O board much easier." with "all screws that are attached to the back plastic" I mean that you have remove ALL screws, not just the ones that are attached to the PCB. Remove all screws that are attached to the back plastic. After doing that, the black front panel will come loose. Your IO board is different to the one I have, so my instructions are not complete right for your model. And just to be clear, I am just an Atari-fan, these are NOT "official" instructions. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 14 minutes ago, DhaemonX said: So my frustration continues. My new cables won't lock in to those switch boards. I tried both sides, I locked it it and it easily slides out. That small black strip you see at the right of the white connector must be pullled out or up just a millimeter (DON'T TEAR IT OFF!), insert the flat cable and push the small black strip back to lock the flat cable. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 3 minutes ago, Fred_M said: That small black strip you see at the right of the white connector must be pullled out or up just a millimeter (DON'T TEAR IT OFF!), insert the flat cable and push the small black strip back to lock the flat cable. I did, and it won't lock into place. I never tore off the black lever thing. What about the blue piece. Is that important or can I just toss it? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 1 minute ago, DhaemonX said: I did, and it won't lock into place. I never tore off the black lever thing. What about the blue piece. Is that important or can I just toss it? I have not received my new board yet, so sadly I cannot check it. But by gently pushing the black part back to its original position it should lock. The blue piece is reinforcement of the cable. It is possible that without the blue piece the cable is to thin to lock it (and can easily be damaged). You can try to carefuly put some scotch tape (or something similar) on the cable where the blue piece was and try to lock it in the connector. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 3 minutes ago, Fred_M said: I have not received my new board yet, so sadly I cannot check it. But by gently pushing the black part back to its original position it should lock. The blue piece is reinforcement of the cable. It is possible that without the blue piece the cable is to thin to lock it (and can easily be damaged). You can try to carefuly put some scotch tape (or something similar) on the cable where the blue piece was and try to lock it in the connector. Yeah the old ribbons lock no problem. The news ones don't. And because the new board, the short ribbons won't work to reach. Ive done this stuff back in the day and even with the blue piece it won't lock. It has to be the new ribbon being too thick or thin. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 You can see how the connector works here: So gently pull up the black lever, insert the cable and push the black lever back down. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 2 minutes ago, DhaemonX said: Yeah the old ribbons lock no problem. The news ones don't. And because the new board, the short ribbons won't work to reach. Ive done this stuff back in the day and even with the blue piece it won't lock. It has to be the new ribbon being too thick or thin. Ah, okay..... Maybe you find some thicker ribbon cables online? You can also try the scotch tape. Try to make the ribbon cable a bit ticker. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/12/#findComment-5544149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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