Voltman3

Hey guys !! Ranger G, CPUWIZ, VGA and all !!!!!!! Well, I'm still around - kinda. I had a computer problem ALL summer, HD was/is still dying ! Being out of work and not a computer expert I couldnt fix it. She seems to be working now, for how long I dont know But everything is backed up to a new HD, whew ! Still need to finish installing it - later. I still dont have permanent residence either, so I'll be floating till then. I am also taking a road trip tomorrow [12/1] from AZ to FL. Gonna stop in Tx, Ms & Ga on the way. So I'll look in on things here, as I get a chance to hit the web. Most everything I have, has been in storage for the last 3-4 mos. I had to go get a few necessities: like my 5200 I couldnt take it any longer !!! and this clunker PC. Now I'm glad I did as I see there has been some interesting progress made on [5200] Donkey Kong ! I remember talking about that very thing- last year sometime ! Yah hoo.... Well, I ramble....... Anyway, thanks for the concern, it's nice to know I have friends that think about me on occassion. I'll also PM, as I need to update my email. Later dudes- Charles

Fortunately, I found 1 on the net for $35.00, 2 or 3 yrs ago. I haven't seen another out there. I don't know what they're worth but they seem to be pretty scarce in the wild ! I don't want to part with mine either, but you guys will be the first to know if I do. Good luck on your search, hope you find 1. Later V3

Digital only ?! This works too. IMO http://personal.riverusers.com/~clghog/52h...digitaldiag.jpg But you can't use the 2600/7800 JS unless you modify them. Using an 8-way self-centering JS with both N.O. & N.C. contacts will do the job much better tho'. Later -

My heres my .02cents- I have a 4port PS (11.5VDC) running my 2port with no problem. There are 2 differtent ratings on 5200 PSs and either will run both machines. I agree with Phil.. as I recall from a long time ago..... (theory has it) any elecrical circuit will only draw the amount of power it needs. So hooking up a higher amp PS should NOT hurt anything. If it is a fusable PS, maybe put in a 1 - 2 amp fuse (but, not of the slowblow variety) we still can't guar they'll blow fast enough! As far as voltage rating I would stay right @ 12VDC and no higher. Some of these items are not as finicky as we might imagine. Ex: The PS I use on my 2port is rated 11.5VDC, but it actually puts out 15VDC according to my DMMeter. If you keep your voltage 9VDC-12VDC & you should be ok. But Phil, it isnt very tough to get a 5200 PS, so go ahead & get 1 if your unit does work... I might suggest to anyone using a (wall wart) replacement PS for anything- be sure & note the output, many PS have an AC volt output- and it may work, but you are going to have a much lower DC output and most likely damage your unit with prolonged use. Vice versa applies as well- it may or maynot work, but sensitive components ca be damaged using the wrong type PS. (polarity + & - should be considered too) I say this because the other day- I almost used a DC PS (wallwart) when I need an AC output........ duh ! Luckily I noticed ! Lastly, some PS have caps in them to provide a smoother DC output. This is needed for some circuits, others dont care. It depends on the app. If I am off base on any of this go ahead & correct me, but that is what I can recall after brushing out a few cobwebs Later

Joey & Bob The CX52 pots are 500k most will read upto 600k, but it is designated as a 500k. If you could find some that would be cool. The most difficult thing I picture [in my mind] is having enough room for the springs ??? If the cx52 was a tad bigger inside it would be a lot easier to adapt something for self-centering. Good luck, I hope you find em'. Later-

Dougy 76- As far as I know everyone likes Jr Pac-man. It's a great game IMO. If you want 1- email or PM. I have Seans MC too and it is a great item MegaManFan- Hmmm.. I dont know of any broken links on my site- but I have a piss poor server, so it is very possible to encounter trouble I have a problem with '404 not found' many times when I visit a fav- Twin Galaxies site. Most times I have to backup and try again and then the links will work, but I have to do it alot to nav their site. Is that is what you got on my site ?? Heck, my site ain't that big- is it ? Uh, Maybe somebody is just being a smart-el-eck I get really lost here on AA...... heh heh CPUWIZ - I know you got my back- thanks brother..... (that's funny as hell tho') Later, Studs !!

I have a 2-port open at the moment- Checked it with a VOM & Mitch is right, R53 = 56 ohms Later

Hey guys I had trouble with 1 of my Wicos too. It wouldnt going down if I recall correctly. Anyway I found as Mitch says the pot was wearing out on one end. It didnt have enough resitance on the high side. All I had to do was add a 50k resistor to the end of the affected pot and it worked like a charm. I can't be sure this is your Wico's problem without looking at it myself, but if it is- thats the easy fix. If your Wico willnot center- it sounds as if the pot is registering less than 250k ohms. Approx 250k is needed to make it center. If your problem pot reads (less than 250k) you'll not benefit from my suggestion above. If the pot only reads 0-200k ohms, it (ship etc..) will never reach center......... you'll need another pot. In any case, WICO pots should register approx. (5k - 500k) ohms to have full analog directional control. I think mine was close to 500k but still wouldnt work right ! The additional 50k resistance did it tho. Hope this might help- Later

Wow, what a bunch of cool guys- Ranger G, Ben, Bob, Geo, Cafeman & Angus I too can go on about the many good Atarians I've met, here on the forums and in person ! And I hope to meet many more of you in person at CGE Thanks for the kind words, guys. IMO- The best part of our hobby, is that it brings people together to- "Just Have Fun" !! As long as it stays that way - I'll be a part of it. Later- Charles V3 PLAY ON !!!! All you Atari PSYCHOS & Stay COOL !

Look here- http://www.atarihq.com/5200/5200faq/index.html Read 4.14 - Later-

A MAX - Of all the 2 ports I've ever opened, they all have the same RCA Phono plug on both ends of the cable. Either replace the smashed end or buy a replacement cable, open the 5200 and slide it on- no prob ! Later-

Currently here are my favorites (in order): Joust - #1 Defender Pole Position Rescue on Fractalus (Crossbow, you are right about this 1) Awesome ! Zaxxon Gremlins - fun as hell ! Last Starfighter Frogger II Millipede Battlezone Track N Field - way better than Decathlon, IMO !!! Vanguard Gyruss - fun game, if you have a good cont'. Asteroids Games I never warmed up to- (not in order) Any of the RS titles Congo Bongo Countermeasure - Combat II was needed to fill this void ! Gorf James Bond 007 Choplifter - could have been alot better. Galaxian - Needed rapid fire. SW DSB - they could have atleast tried ! Megamania - boring Kangaroo ?? Kaboom - Insanely hard. Blue Print ?? Xevious - I was disappointed. Q for Roo - Lame Popeye - again boring Lastly, Space Dungeon, Robotron, Star Raiders might be ok games- but are overrated IMO- but that may be, because I suck at all 3 ! Maybe 1 day I will see what the fuss is about ? Later, V3

I got 1 of those suckers too - they are HUGE tho' !! Bought it from this guy: http://www.art-fool.com/atari5200.htm for $35.00 about 2 years ago, it's in great shape, but the 2 latches in front have some rust on them. Guess I could remove 'em and get them redipped, someday? If you see one out there you better grab it up fast. They only come by once in a great while. Later-

KA As far as simple Emu's go IMO. DL- VSS [EMU] and Reagle Beagle [FrontEnd]. Put the the EMU, FE, and the Roms all in the same folder. Open RB and D-click the rom and your playing ! It doesnt get any easier than that, I dont think. Later- have fun.

You see that ? Look at the time stamp ! Mitch sniped me on this post ! There was no reply yet, when I started mine. HA HA OK dude- It's on NOW Later