Hi #retrocomputing Fedi — I have a question. I recently acquired a couple of classics, a ZX81 and an Atari 2600 (both PAL). However, I've not been able to get them going, for the simple reason that the analogue tuner in my (relatively) modern TV can't pick up the RF signal.
While composite video mods are readily available for both, and I'll probably opt for that long term, I'd like to get them working in their original condition. Any suggestions? Would a simple RF amplifier help? #retro#atari
Game cover artwork and movie artwork used to be so great. Modern cover artwork or AI artwork is so uninspired in comparison… #retrogaming#atari#asteroids
Did you used to make computer games using STOS or AMOS?
I tried but I was too young to afford the resources I needed and ended up using copies pirated from friends. Even so it was a much better experience than the other development environments I was using at the time.
Ooo, CleanComp composite and svideo are much improved on the stock RF output. Composite is a little softer, but there’s a flicker on the SV … could be the PSU I’m using though.
I've created stub page with some information / pointers related to V4SA(+) fpga m68k computer, which was meant for Amiga, but turns out it can be repurposed for Atari TOS / FreeMiNT stuff. https://bus-error.nokturnal.pl/V4SA Probably I will be expanding it the more I will learn about it. Currently Atari support is evolving and looks promising. #atari#atarist#v4sa
Finally got around to looking at recapping (and other bits) on my 2600. But the kit I received is short a couple of capacitors, and I think I have a weird revision motherboard CA021906 so I'm not even sure which caps to replace.
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