Old site now useless? (how to's)

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 2:58 pm

I've compiled into post freindly formats (they include pics) all the old how-to's from the old site and all that is stopping me from posting is the format... Should I put them all in one thread or should I make few topics and then make a master list of them (which could be stickied or something)... I just want to know. Though I am certain that it is a pain to go back to the old site, and also, that the how to's are one of the only things that I worth keep going back to the old site for. Just want your input.

Post by **gannon** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 3:08 pm

Why don't you compile them into the format of this site, and have Ben upload them

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 3:10 pm

You mean HTML?

Post by **gannon** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 3:12 pm

or xhtml if you prefer

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 3:13 pm

I know html so ill do that.

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 4:11 pm

Here is how the main page looks. How do you like it? Anything I should change?

JackFrost22 · Post by **JackFrost22** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 4:37 pm

I like it but Bens doesn't work?

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 4:44 pm

There is no how to's on this site. Ben heasn't got around to moving them over to the new site.

JackFrost22 · Post by **JackFrost22** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 4:48 pm

Oh ok

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:23 pm

why not copy the code from the frame that has the proper info, along with all the pictures needed?

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:26 pm

Thats what im doing at the moment - and im almost done. It'll be done in maybe 30 min. Then Ill email the code to Ben, or maybe PM... Im not sure...

EDIT: Heres some code, save it as an html file and tell me what you think. Dont worry about pics, it uses the ones from the old site... Its "saving bandwidth"... (It also makes it esayer to code)

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            <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="5"><b>How do I cut down an
      Atari 2600 4-switch board to 4x4& and have it still work?</b></font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="5"><b>
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      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="5">Ok, this has been a
      much-sought-after topic and with the Rev 5 plans coming soon, something I
      need to explain!<br>
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      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">First, tear apart your Atari.
      Throw away the case or collect them and build a house.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">There's this worthless tin RF
      sheild around the middle of the board. Using needle-nosed pliers, twist
      the tabs to release the sheild. Jamming a flat head screwdriver under the
      sheild and prying it up is also sometimes necessary even after twisting
      the tabs as this thing was made during the first Reagan administration.</font></p>

      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Here is a front/back diagram of
      where to cut:</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img border="0" src="http://www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/Front%20Slice.jpg" width="400" height="241">&&&
      <img border="0" src="http://www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/Rear%20Slices.jpg" width="400" height="236"></font></p>
      <p align="center"><img border="0" src="http://www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/Top%20Slice.jpg" width="400" height="176">&</p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">All slices are just inside the
      metal square, except for the bottom part of the metal square which is left
      intact.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Now, you can use a band saw if you
      want, but it's actually almost easier (and we don't all have band saws) to
      use a utility knife and SCRAPE the PCB along the cut-lines. Scrape along
      each cut-line on both sides two or three times deeply and with lots of
      pressure. You can then bend the board and it should snap cleanly along
      those lines, much like scoring glass.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">NOTE: Even though it may seem
      easier to pull the knife TOWARDS you as you do this, try moving the knife
      OUTWARD instead. I cannot be responsible for any injury if you don't
      handle the knife properly, and besides, if you gash yourself and go to the
      hospital BEFORE you finish your portable Atari, what are you gonna do
      while waiting in the emergency room?</font></p>

      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">OK, so now your board looks like
      this:</font></p>
      <p align="center"><img border="0" src="http://www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/Reconnect%20Diagram.jpg" width="600" height="614"></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">In this current state it won't
      work, you need to jump a few connections first (much like gaining success
      in the music industry)</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">The secret fact of life is most
      everything in the universe seems to run off 5 volts (even the Sun!) The
      2600 is no exception. You'll need to apply the +5 volt current to spot
      &E& and also to spot &D&.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">It's good to keep your feet on the
      ground so the unit must be re-grounded. The metal stuff at the bottom
      &C& is all ground, so connect your battery ground to that. Then,
      connect this metal &ground bar& &C& to spot
      &B&, and connect spot &B& to spot &A&.</font></p>

      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Congratulations, the Atari will
      now run!</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">BUT, it's not enough. You need to
      attach a potentiometer that deals with the color of the unit. On your
      castaway Tom Hanks-esque boards, you should see this thing:</font></p>
      <p align="center"><img border="0" src="http://www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/Big%20white%20pot.jpg" width="150" height="147"></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Desolder that sucker&and pull
      it out. You'll need to reconnect it to the board.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Connect &A& on the
      potentiometer to spot &F& on the Atari board. Connect
      &B& to the Atari's ground. Finally, connect &C& to the
      UNREGULATED positive power supply.</font></p>

      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Typically you'll have a power
      supply with 7-9 volts coming out of it, such as a rechargeable battery or
      a wall adapter. The Atari only requires 5 volts, so you use a linear
      regulator to drop the voltage to 5 volts. This is usually done with a 7805
      linear regulator, which turns the excess voltage into heat.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">For the color to be correct on an
      Atari, the UNREGULATED power (again, typically 7-9 volts) is applied into
      spot &C& of the potentiometer pictured above. Sorry for the
      excess verbiage but I wanted to make it clear.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Ok! That should do it. You can now
      connect joysticks and what not as described in the other &How
      To& sections. OR! You can use this sliced-up board to build a Rev 5
      once I post the files and specs for that unit.</font></p>
      <p align="center"><font color="#FFFFFF">Have fun!</font></p>

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JackFrost22 · Post by **JackFrost22** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:28 pm

Why hasn't Ben moved it yet ya think

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:29 pm

Well, ill be done in 30 min...

JackFrost22 · Post by **JackFrost22** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:45 pm

has it ben 30minutes yet?

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 7:36 pm

More than that... I had to have dinner so its taking a bit longer. Should have them out to Ben in a bit.