Atari 2600SP+ completed!

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Atari 2600SP+ completed!

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Attn Gamelver: I would recommend that you do NOT see this. If you do, you may blow up enough to destroy the world.

Ok, sorry to brag, but I think that this turned out wonderfully. Anyway, at 9:45PM CST on Sunday, November 14th, after 2 months, 3 days, 8 hours. and 18 minutes, I have finished my Atari 2600SP+


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It may seem as though the color is off quite a bit from side to side, but that's because of the camera flash. (it's hard to get a good picture with that camera) The whole thing turned out pretty good overall. Because there is not screen, you plug it into the TV using this laser engraved plate I made:

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As you can see, it is not color-coded. It is, however, when turned on

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There is also a mono/stereo switch, as you can see here:

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In my old 2600, I forgot to put in the joystick ports. Not this time!

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While it may be pretty on the outside (IMO) the insides pretty ugly:

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While it took a while to build, I'm incredibly happy with the results. With my last one I rushed to make it get done as soon as possible. This time, I'm took my time and made it look good, since that's what I would want more in 20 years, assuming I still have it (I don't see why not...)

I'm already considering my next project... and woudn't mind doing it since the mobo is smaller than I thought... I guess you'll have to wait and see what it is.

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Post by HK-47 »

Cant see the pics but im sure they're very cool!
Ill use a proxy... Then I will comment.
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Post by HK-47 »

:shock: :shock: :shock:
Thats awesome!!!
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Edit: How didi you do the lights behind the av ports? Did you just hot glue leds behind it?
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Post by JackFrost22 »

That is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool.
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Post by Gamelver »

*blows up and destroys universe* (but saves the new Atari SP) wow, that looks great, I love the LEDs on the av ports!!!!!!! congratulations on finally finishing it!!!! (you're right, it DOES have a Heckendorn style......
Spongebuell wrote:I think that this turned out wonderfully.
so do I.........
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Well, I guess it would, but it would be a lot less fun!!!!!!!

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Post by gannon »

looks nice, I think that the leds are a nice touch too, although they're mostly a novelty since you won't be able to see them when the cords are plugged in. :wink:
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HK-47 wrote:Edit: How didi you do the lights behind the av ports? Did you just hot glue leds behind it?
epoxy, actually.


Glad you guys like it
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Post by z16bitsega »

Wow, that came out NICE. Good work.
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Post by s3ptic »

It looks great, excellent job SpongeBuell. The wood finish and metal A/V plate really give it a professional look. I can't wait to see what you next project is.
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Post by HK-47 »

I like this shot from AA.
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Post by The Zydeco King »

Man, that looks good. Nice Work.
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Re: Atari 2600SP+ completed!

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SpongeBuell wrote:Attn Gamelver: I would recommend that you do NOT see this. If you do, you may blow up enough to destroy the world.

Ok, sorry to brag, but I think that this turned out wonderfully. Anyway, at 9:45PM CST on Sunday, November 14th, after 2 months, 3 days, 8 hours. and 18 minutes, I have finished my Atari 2600SP+


Image

It may seem as though the color is off quite a bit from side to side, but that's because of the camera flash. (it's hard to get a good picture with that camera) The whole thing turned out pretty good overall. Because there is not screen, you plug it into the TV using this laser engraved plate I made:

Image

As you can see, it is not color-coded. It is, however, when turned on

Image

There is also a mono/stereo switch, as you can see here:

Image

In my old 2600, I forgot to put in the joystick ports. Not this time!

Image

While it may be pretty on the outside (IMO) the insides pretty ugly:

Image

While it took a while to build, I'm incredibly happy with the results. With my last one I rushed to make it get done as soon as possible. This time, I'm took my time and made it look good, since that's what I would want more in 20 years, assuming I still have it (I don't see why not...)

I'm already considering my next project... and woudn't mind doing it since the mobo is smaller than I thought... I guess you'll have to wait and see what it is.

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Post by JackFrost22 »

What the copulate does that have to do with anything?
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Post by NewRaider »

Nothing really.
I just thought it was interesting.
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Post by HK-47 »

All the pics are of the same portable.
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