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Jan 21, 2024 · It now loads the rom file is sees in the PCUAE USB Drive\PCUAE-Atari-Games\Run_From_USB folder so they have to be named correctly so: Load Rom File from Run_From_USB folder ===== Atari VCS 2600 = Atari2600-1.bin Atari 7800 = Atari7800-1.bin
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I was surprised the cable wasn’t USB-C on both ends, but...
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Nov 17, 2023 · I was surprised the cable wasn’t USB-C on both ends, but this worked out better for me. Oh and a nice touch on the USB cable is the Atari Fuji logo replacing the USB trident - the pack-in HDMI cable similarly has the Fuji on it - pretty neat!
Jan 30, 2024 · With this you can load ROM Atari VCS 2600 and Atari 7800 ROM files on the Atari 2600 Plus via a USB Drive plugged in to it. ... ROM Atari VCS 2600 and Atari 7800 ROM ...
Aug 22, 2023 · Atari says it even supports both 2600 and later 7800 game cartridges and will work with the original joystick and paddle controllers. Aside from being a little smaller and gaining HDMI and USB-C ...
- Overview
- Running the loader tool
- mod-v1
This project makes it possible to load Atari 2600 and 7800 roms to the 2600+ using an USB to serial cable or module and a Python script. Modifications to the Atari 2600+ mainboard and I/O board are required and void your waranty.
Normally the Atari 2600+ dumper analizes the inserted cartridge and when it has detected the cart type, the dumper pulls the CAR_TEST pin high to tell the mainboard that a cartridge is detected and then sends the romdump over the serial link.
The 2600+ loader takes over the dumpers job but in order to do this the connection of the CAR_TEST and TX signals between the I/O board and mainboard must be severed. With mod v1 a switch is added to allow switching between normal 2600+ functionality and the loader mode. A future mod v2 will do the switching automatically.
To sever the connection of the CARD_TEST and two TX pins between the I/O board and mainboard, the pins can be cut off (the easy method) or pushed down into the header while heating up their respective solder pads (recommended method).
The loader tool is a python script. To run it, open a commandline window. When no Python is installed on your computer (or you don't know) enter:
or when Python is installed with pySerial on your computer, you can run the script directly by entering:
comport is the name of the serial port of the USB serial cable/m,odule. To find out which serial port is used, go to device manager and check under ports which com port is added when you connect the cable to the computer.
romfile is the filename of the Atari 2600 or 7800 romfile. For Atari 2600, the rom size must be 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K and 64K any other size is not supported (2600+ firmware v1.00). For Atari 7800 roms, the romsize may vary as long as the rom has a 128 byte header with the correct romsize.
For this mod an USB to serial cable or USB to serial module and a mechanical (DPDT) switch are needed.
The USB to Serial cable or module needs to have at least GND, RX, TX and RTS signals available. For the switch you need a DPDT switch meaning a switch with 2 rows of 3 contacts and that can be put in two positions.
Wires are soldered from the severed connections of both the I/O board and mainboard to the switch. The TX and RTS signals of the USB serial cable/module are also soldered tothe switch.
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Sep 29, 2023 · 137 posts. Location:Paris - France. Posted September 29, 2023. Hi all. This is a collaborative thread for listing verified and confirmed facts and features about the ATARI 2600+. It will later help Al in writing a complete FAQ. Everyone can provide one or more questions with answers that have been confirmed by Plaion/Albert.
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Aug 23, 2023 · The Atari 2600+is 80 percent the size of the original Atari 2600, works with original Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges, and supports modern TVs with HDMI and USB-C ports. ... you could probably play ...
