Atari 2600/7800: FFin1 - 255 games cartridge

 

Version: 30/09/2014

Few weeks after making the 256-in-1 cartridge, my friend ZX81 and I have decided to do something better.

We have made a new cartridge, containing up to 255 (Atari 2600) games or homebrews

Instead of using micro-switches to select the rom image, a bootloader and associated electronics have been added

The user power-up the console, highlights the game with the joystick and press fire to launch the game

 

Usage and restrictions

• This cartridge can handle 2KB and 4KB rom images only (Not banked),
• Only Atari 2600 rom images are supported,
• The board can be plugged-in Atari Jr and Atari 7800,
• Due to the form factor, the cartridge can not be inserted into the Atari 2600 slot without modification,
• Bootloader must be inserted at the beginning of the ROM.

Warning : The bootloader is not included into the package.

Please go to my friend ZX81 web site to get it: http://zx81.zx81.free.fr

Have fun  !

Buzz
  

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ZX81 Project : A ZX81 remake

 

 

Here is my ZX81 project : a remake of the famous ZX81 computer, based on the original schematics.

Warning : It has not been tested yet : it should be done in a couple of weeks.

Have fun !

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256-in-1 : 256 games cartridge for Atari 2600/7800

 

Version 07/05/2014

Few months ago, I finished a new cartridge for the Atari 2600/7800.

This piece of hardware can be seen as a huge cartridge, containing up to 256 (Atari 2600) games or homebrews. Originaly, this board was made just to show something to users during a retro-gaming day (AC 2014). Because I had only one month to do it before the show, I decided to do something very simple and cheap.

Usage and restrictions

• This cartridge can handle 2KB and 4KB rom images only (Not banked),
• Only Atari 2600 rom images are supported,
• The board can be plugged-in Atari 2600, Atari Jr and Atari 7800,
• User should select the rom image with the corresponding micro-switch position before power on.

Enjoy !

Buzz

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