Cody2000 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 (edited) are any still available? would love to have one and can provide a picture if needed some of my cartridges dont load unless you jiggle it around and insert the cartridge in a very specific way usually the ones that do it are some of the 20th century fox ones i.e deadly duck and worm war 1 another that sometimes does it is space chase unless i insert it at a angle it will not load no matter what Edited October 16 by Cody2000 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5549671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 I’m curious when these will be at retail. Will they be labeled differently on Amazon or on the official Atari site? I missed this thread to participate in the giveaway, but would love to have the latest rev once they are available, and am ok with ordering one so long as I was assured of getting the new rev. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5549688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2600PAL Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 4 hours ago, atwwong said: Me too. 😊 Me too Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5549709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2600PAL Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 Duplicate deleted Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5549710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 16 Author Share Posted October 16 13 hours ago, MikeM_ said: I’m curious when these will be at retail. Will they be labeled differently on Amazon or on the official Atari site? I missed this thread to participate in the giveaway, but would love to have the latest rev once they are available, and am ok with ordering one so long as I was assured of getting the new rev. There is a R2 next to the SKU number above the barcode that denotes upto date software and new cart socket. However I doubt Amazon or Atari have the means to inform you whether what you are ordering would be that version as they both are likely to have some residual stock around of the launch version. 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Bone Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 (edited) Just swapped my socket out. It took more talent than I expected. Im happy with the results. I thought it started up more confident the the other board. That could be in my head and all. none of the games I tried made me take them out and put them back in. Im super happy @Ben from Plaion YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I didn't need the ribbon cables. I know someone had issues with their cables not fitting right. Im willing to donate my extras to the cause!! Edited October 16 by T.Bone 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 16 Author Share Posted October 16 Bringing 2600+ owners happiness gives me joy! Hope it serves you well for many years. 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Board swapped in Switzerland too! 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksterwixter Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 19 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: There is a R2 next to the SKU number above the barcode that denotes upto date software and new cart socket. However I doubt Amazon or Atari have the means to inform you whether what you are ordering would be that version as they both are likely to have some residual stock around of the launch version. I did end up reaching out to Atari.com regarding the R2, and they replied saying that they "don't have exact information on this" but that they "forwarded my query to the appropriate team" and they would follow up with me once they receive a response. That's more or less what I was expecting them to say. I'm not holding my breath, but I'll update back here if I do hear anything 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiller Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 (edited) On 10/16/2024 at 2:34 PM, T.Bone said: Just swapped my socket out. It took more talent than I expected. Im happy with the results. I thought it started up more confident the the other board. That could be in my head and all. none of the games I tried made me take them out and put them back in. Im super happy @Ben from Plaion YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I didn't need the ribbon cables. I know someone had issues with their cables not fitting right. Im willing to donate my extras to the cause!! How was it difficult? I received mine and plan to install it this weekend. I can be an idiot doing this stuff. I would love to help create a guide if it could help others. Edited October 17 by swiller Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 1 hour ago, swiller said: How was it difficult? I received mine and plan to install it this weekend. I can be an idiot doing this stuff. I would love to help create a guide if it could help others. @Fred_M post here provides some guidance with captures: I personally had to... Quote ...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. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Bone Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Oh I just had to flex the back to get the board out. it took a lot more force then expected. it was an easy install aside from that. Just made me nervous 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiller Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Thanks guys! It does look like more than expected. I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_813 Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Just got done swapping mine. Of course I broke off the capacitor. Fortunately, I have plenty here so it was a quick fix. Pitfall II now works, although it did not work on the first couple of tries. Dud I read somewhere here that there is no need to flash the dumper with the new boards? 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susy Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 6 hours ago, Alex_813 said: Ho appena finito di sostituire il mio. Ovviamente ho rotto il condensatore. Fortunatamente, ne ho un sacco qui, quindi è stata una soluzione rapida. Luckily you are experienced and capable of carrying out repairs. However, the advice is to remove every single screw, in order to avoid similar incidents. I confirm, the dumper is already updated. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5550984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 On 10/13/2024 at 1:11 AM, Fred_M said: Me too 😟 Last time Ben sent me something I received an email from our local postal services to pay the VAT (import outside of the EU) within a few days, but sadly no parcel or email yet. Fingers crossed 🤞 Mine will finally be delivered tomorrow. Just in time for my vacation, can't wait 😀 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Wow, it was more work than I thought... Thank you @Ben from Plaion! The new cartridge port is great! @Trebor Can you please change the instructions I made a long time ago? It has been over a month so I cannot change them myself. The part about getting out the IO board with some force must be deleted. Somehow using a bit of force was enough to take my old IO board out, but it almost destroyed my new IO board. The capacitor near the cartridge port took too much damage, luckily I was able to repair the traces on the IO board. People should not try to use force, they really have to take all screws out. Also for some models the ribbon cables must be twisted. 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 7 hours ago, Fred_M said: @Trebor Can you please change the instructions I made a long time ago? It has been over a month so I cannot change them myself. The part about getting out the IO board with some force must be deleted. Somehow using a bit of force was enough to take my old IO board out, but it almost destroyed my new IO board. The capacitor near the cartridge port took too much damage, luckily I was able to repair the traces on the IO board. People should not try to use force, they really have to take all screws out. Also for some models the ribbon cables must be twisted. Agreed and modifications to the instructions were performed. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 8 hours ago, Fred_M said: Also for some models the ribbon cables must be twisted. This is where I am confused, how do you know if your model requires twisted cables or not? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susy Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 (edited) 6 ore fa, MrChickenz ha detto: Ecco dove mi confondo: come fai a sapere se il tuo modello richiede cavi intrecciati o no? Lo notate perché nella nuova scheda le connessioni dei cavi piatti sono posizionate all'estremità della scheda stessa (nella vecchia scheda erano posizionate al centro). Inoltre, queste connessioni, come potete vedere dalla foto, sono invertite... ecco perché è necessario attorcigliare i cavi piatti. Nella fotografia la scheda IO in alto è quella nuova. Mi scuso per il mio inglese. Edited October 20 by susy Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 (edited) 2 hours ago, susy said: Lo notate perché nella nuova scheda le connessioni dei cavi piatti sono posizionate all'estremità della scheda stessa (nella vecchia scheda erano posizionate al centro). Inoltre, queste connessioni, come potete vedere dalla foto, sono invertite... ecco perché è necessario attorcigliare i cavi piatti. Nella fotografia la scheda IO in alto è quella nuova. Mi scuso per il mio inglese. Ok, now I understand thank you susy. Edited October 20 by MrChickenz 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 8 hours ago, MrChickenz said: This is where I am confused, how do you know if your model requires twisted cables or not? At first I did not twist the ribbon cables and the power button was inverted 😂 I remembered reading that other people also needed to twist the cables so when I did that the power button worked correctly again. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 1 minute ago, Fred_M said: At first I did not twist the ribbon cables and the power button was inverted 😂 I remembered reading that other people also needed to twist the cables so when I did that the power button worked correctly again. Thank you Fred_M. Your instructions on replacing the IO Board is very detailed and easy to follow. So when mine arrives it should be a smooth process. Now I understand why the longer cables and having to twist them. And I will be removing the additional screws after reading some of the posts on here seems like the best approach. Thanks again! 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 21 minutes ago, MrChickenz said: Thank you Fred_M. Your instructions on replacing the IO Board is very detailed and easy to follow. So when mine arrives it should be a smooth process. Now I understand why the longer cables and having to twist them. And I will be removing the additional screws after reading some of the posts on here seems like the best approach. Thanks again! Thank you @MrChickenz☺️ It is a fiddly job when you take off all the screws but it is the safest way. What helped for me after I removed all screws is to put in the IO board, then attach the front plate again and secure the front plate with a few screws (not all of them). I did not secure the IO board with screws yet, so I had some more wiggle room to put the 2 smaller boards with switches back into their place. After that I put every screw back. A magnetic screwdriver is very helpful when you put back the screws that have to pass the holes in the boards. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 15 minutes ago, Fred_M said: What helped for me after I removed all screws is to put in the IO board, then attach the front plate again and secure the front plate with a few screws (not all of them). I did not secure the IO board with screws yet, so I had some more wiggle room to put the 2 smaller boards with switches back into their place. After that I put every screw back. A magnetic screwdriver is very helpful when you put back the screws that have to pass the holes in the boards. Added: Quote PRO TIP: After removing all screws to put in the IO board, reattach the front plate again and secure the front plate with a few screws, though not all of them. Do not secure the IO board with screws yet, as it provides some more flexibility to align the two smaller boards containing the console switches back into their respective place. After that, put every screw back. A magnetic screwdriver is very helpful when reinserting the screws that have to pass through the holes in the boards. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371614-updated-cartridge-socket-giveaway/page/15/#findComment-5551972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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