stew Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 After a weekend back from my great aunt's in Montreal, I've been curious to see if my old CX2600 still works. I've done some research (thanks to this site) and I notice I will need to modify my system to the RCA cables. I've seem the scematics which were posted, but I'll be honest, I'm not that tech. capable to do the modification myself. My question is this. Is there a step-by-step approach on the web that will make the modification easier for me? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Why do you have to modify your system? You can use one of those RF Coaxial adapters that the AA store sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stew Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Ahh, I wasn't aware that there was an adaptor to make the system work on a modern TV. So it's off to Radio Shack for the "RF Coaxial adapters". Is there anything specific I should be asking for? Thanks again for a response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Ahh, I wasn't aware that there was an adaptor to make the system work on a modern TV. So it's off to Radio Shack for the "RF Coaxial adapters". Is there anything specific I should be asking for? Thanks again for a response. This is the part that you'll need: http://www.atariage.com/store/product_info...&products_id=42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stew Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Ohh man, the memories just came back. Thanks for your help. I'm using my old sega genesis controls, they work well. I touched up my paddles with some rubbing alcohol on the conectors, they are also working now. I've cleaned out the carts. with rubbing alcohol and the graphics are crystal clear. The only problem is with Kaboom. It doesn't want to work? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Does Kaboom power up? If not, try cleaning the end of it that goes into the 2600 with a tiny dab of rubbing alchol or use an eraser on the contacts. If it powers up and the paddles don't respond, could be the paddles themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stew Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 I shall try the eraser trick. The paddles worked fine up until recently, one side (right player paddle) isn't working. The mechanism turns smoothly but the corresponding player doesn't show up in the game? Maybe I'll try the eraser on the paddle connections too. Thanks guys. My freinds are loving this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhwolfman Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Just keep cleaning the conductors on the cart. It will work 99 percent chance. Activisions carts seem to always need a good cleaning . Do you get any picutre at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stew Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 No, I'm getting no picture at all. Usually just a few vertical lines down the left side of the screen. Sometimes the screen will be blue but mostly dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Well, it's good to hear you were able to get your system up and running. Kaboom is a pretty common title, so you should have no problem picking up a replacement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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