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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 11:22
by PhilC
In the meantime, this arrived a couple of days ago.
PXL_20250207_111719476.jpg
It seems to be in reasonable condition and so far runs basic. I had to tweak the UHF modulator inductor to get a stable image on the TV but other than that it seems pretty good and the case although removed in this pic, is in a reasonable condition.
Not sure if I'll keep it yet or not as I already have a pimped out Atari 800 already.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 11:41
by JezC
When I first bought my Beeb, the only other computer in the frame that I was considering as an alternative was the 800...
Did I miss any posts on your 800?
I feel the need to see some pictures please!
:D
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 12:14
by PhilC
Well I spoke too soon, the UHF modulator is playing up on the Atari 400, so I think I'll probably just do a composite mod on it and be done with it.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 12:15
by PhilC
Well I spoke too soon, the UHF modulator is playing up on the Atari 400, so I think I'll probably just do a composite mod on it and be done with it.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 12:51
by PhilC
PhilC wrote: 07 Feb 2025 12:15
Well I spoke too soon, the UHF modulator is playing up on the Atari 400, so I think I'll probably just do a composite mod on it and be done with it.
I was a bit more patient with the modulator and after a few tweaks it now works much better. If I keep the 400 I'll probably fit a Spectre AV mod to it but since they are over 30 quid and I might not keep it, I'll use it like this for now. That and the composite mod looks like a pain in the bum to do.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 15:07
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 07 Feb 2025 11:22
In the meantime, this arrived a couple of days ago.
PXL_20250207_111719476.jpg
It seems to be in reasonable condition and so far runs basic. I had to tweak the UHF modulator inductor to get a stable image on the TV but other than that it seems pretty good and the case although removed in this pic, is in a reasonable condition.
Not sure if I'll keep it yet or not as I already have a pimped out Atari 800 already.
Oooh, nice :) I really want an 800 but they are few and far between...
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 15:11
by PhilC
@rubber_jonnie I like my slightly battered 800 which doesn't get used enough but will do once I make the room for it. 800's are really expensive these days but I do have a 400 you could buy? :P
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 16:09
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 07 Feb 2025 15:11
@rubber_jonnie I like my slightly battered 800 which doesn't get used enough but will do once I make the room for it. 800's are really expensive these days but I do have a 400 you could buy? :P
Yeah I wouldn't mind a 400, but I'd be thinking all the time of an 800...
I do have a 400 Mini :)
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 17:43
by PhilC
rubber_jonnie wrote: 07 Feb 2025 16:09
Yeah I wouldn't mind a 400, but I'd be thinking all the time of an 800...
Wasn't that a play on words from Red Dwarf, Betty and Wilma?
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 07 Feb 2025 17:49
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 07 Feb 2025 17:43
rubber_jonnie wrote: 07 Feb 2025 16:09
Yeah I wouldn't mind a 400, but I'd be thinking all the time of an 800...
Wasn't that a play on words from Red Dwarf, Betty and Wilma?
If it was then it was done completely subconsciously, unlike my calculator thread, which I stole blatantly from Red Dwarf.