Paul Slocum Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 I've made a better diagnostic cart called Testcart. It's for testing out consoles and controllers. It test joysticks, paddles, keyboards, console switches, etc. It's got a text display so it's easy to use. I don't have time to make a whole lot of these, but I've got a couple extras right now. They're $30 (or equivalent trade) shipped, and they come with a printed label and instructions. If you're interested, check out my projects page at: http://www.mindspring.com/~paul-slocum/ -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 WoW! That sounds cool. Any chance you will mass produce them at some time? I don't have much use for one right now, but perhaps in the future. You've really created something, what a great tool. Well played old bean, Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Wow is what I have to say too. I also like your Atari 2600 Menu Multicart, on your web page. I hope you do get around to mass producing these items. Do you have anything else you are working on? Simply amazing.. Junie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted November 11, 2001 Author Share Posted November 11, 2001 I might eventually transfer the Testcart to Hozer if the demand gets to be more than I can handle. I'm not sure how many people trade or own enough 2600 hardware to want one. But I sure use mine a lot more than I thought I would. My latest project is an 8k/16k bankswitching multicart with 96 games. I got one partially working yesterday, but the 16k games are having some problems. I might sell a few of these at some point if I get the bugs ironed out. -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Hi Paul! Your Testcart looks pretty cool, I'd like to get one of them. Also, I noticed you're working on a game called Marble Craze. How's it coming along? I'd like to add it to our Games in Development page. A screenshot would be great. I especially like the idea of using both paddle controllers.. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genki Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Marble Craze? Paddle controllers? Sounds like that game might be a variation of the old game Labyrinth where you control 2 knobs to tild the board and try to get the ball to finish spot without losing the ball in the hole. I'd be interested in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Gill Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 I have found Paul's testcart indespensible. If you ever need to test large quantities of controllers, including keypads and paddles it's a real timesaver. I also have been using it to help adjust the color on my 2600's and test all the switches. It is a lot more user friendly than Atari's diagnostic cart. If you sell systems or controllers don't hesitate to get one. I give it 2 joysticks up. (This was an unsolicited endorsement) -Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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