Was the foam supplied with the mod components you boght? I'm just curious if there is any other way to fix this in place. I think there will be a lot of mechanical work if you plug the cable in and out very often.
Yes, those are some spare ET4000w32i PCBs. The foam pads were supplied with the kit. And they are okay if you don’t unplug the cable often. But indeed they are not the greatest solution to the problem. Maybe one could design a 3D printed holder that fits into the hole on the back…
If you look on eBay there are plenty of composite mods available. Also, try to reach out to Rod Hull of tfw8b. He is usually very responsive, maybe he can tell you if another batch of kits will be made available.
The Atari is literally old tech... The current 7805 one has lastet 30 years. But thanks for the suggestion! I will try them out during the next maintenance / repair if possible.
Anything on the web in general? Otherwise make sure to visit the AtariAge forums. I bet someone has done a mod before. Chances are there might be schematics for Rev E boards, so creating a mod should be possible.
Good stuff, as always, thanks!
You’re welcome!
Those capacitors are polystyrene. If they are still good, they are nice for guitar pedals.
Ah yes, I saw them once before I think but didn’t know what they are called. I don’t play guitar but will keep that in mind!
"It makes my pump sticky" I hate it when that happens :D
Are those the ET4000/W32 PCB on the shelf behind you? ;)
Was the foam supplied with the mod components you boght? I'm just curious if there is any other way to fix this in place. I think there will be a lot of mechanical work if you plug the cable in and out very often.
Yes, those are some spare ET4000w32i PCBs.
The foam pads were supplied with the kit. And they are okay if you don’t unplug the cable often. But indeed they are not the greatest solution to the problem. Maybe one could design a 3D printed holder that fits into the hole on the back…
@@root42 The idea is you're supposed to put a wire tie over the top and through the holes on the board and tie it down then it's rock solid....
Out of stock. Know any other kits like this?
If you look on eBay there are plenty of composite mods available. Also, try to reach out to Rod Hull of tfw8b. He is usually very responsive, maybe he can tell you if another batch of kits will be made available.
@@root42 I saw many. Just not what im after. I like the simple solution you used. And I may reach out to the person you mentioned
Also replace the 7805 with a TSR-1 2450 and the 4 film caps with new smaller TDK box film caps. .22uF, 100V each. $1.
Never heard of the 2450 before. Interesting alternative. But I guess the new 7805 will last a loooooong time.
@@root42 Old tech. Too hot. Burns out. No overvolt protection.
The Atari is literally old tech... The current 7805 one has lastet 30 years. But thanks for the suggestion! I will try them out during the next maintenance / repair if possible.
There is not a single tutorial for REV E board on whole TH-cam ffs :(
Anything on the web in general? Otherwise make sure to visit the AtariAge forums. I bet someone has done a mod before. Chances are there might be schematics for Rev E boards, so creating a mod should be possible.
Much better to just add the mod and do not remove any components