My Atari 2600 Flashback 2 Mod

[jmetal88]

I'm modding my Atari Flashback 2 into a 2600 Jr., and decided to post some pictures for those of you who may be interested, and just to show off, as well.

I've gotten quite a way through the mod, but I'm not nearly done.

I have four pics so far, these are the thumbnails, to make it easier for dial-up users (full-size pics are ~ 300-500k PNGs):

The FB2 case and parts I'm not using, plus discarded solder:




The FB2 circuit board with certain parts removed, and cartridge slot attached:




The 2600 Jr. case:




The home-made "adapter board" (I guess you'd call it that) for proper component locations, inside the Jr.'s case:




I thought about taking a picture of the Jr.'s circuit board with the components removed, but decided not to, 'cause it's not that useful to see. Then again, I guess the picture of the FB2's removed components isn't that useful either, but ah well.

 

[Ando]

thats pretty cool, how hard was it to add the cart slot?

 

[jmetal88]

thats pretty cool, how hard was it to add the cart slot?

It wasn't that hard to add, but it did take quite a long time, and I had to be extremely careful not to blob up any solder. That said, I wouldn't say this is a beginner's project by any means. I think someone with enough experience to install a solder-in mod chip in any one of the current-gen consoles should be able to do it without much trouble.