MAKE IT.
MAKING THE
ATARI 2600PC

BEFORE YOU START>>

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
SWITCHES

Before getting started, let’s take a look at the four switches on the top of the Atari. They’ll be used for the functions described below.

Number 1 2 3 4 Original Type Toggle Toggle Momentary Momentary Original Function Power on/off TV type: Color/BW Game select Game reset New Type Momentary — Toggle New Function Power on/off Unused Unused Wireless mouse/key- Notes Replace with switch 3 — Replace with switch 1 board

(momentary) to work (toggle) with motherboard

Now, let’s take a look at the back panel of the system. This explains their original functions, and how they’ll be changed:

Number 1 Type Slide Original Function Channel: 2/3 New Function Unused Notes

3
Slide
Right difficulty: A/B
Unused

5
Slide
Left difficulty: A/B
Unused

1

2

3

45

6

Number 2

Type DB-9

Original Function Right controller New Function Player 2 controller Notes Interface with

Stelladaptor

4 Jack Power Power Replace with proper PC power supply jack

6
DB-9
Left controller
Player 1 controller
Interface with Stelladaptor

References:

http://www.makezine.com/02/atari

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