leolinden Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Well, I plugged in my 2600. Nothing. The led was on for like 2 seconds. Then just.... died. I don't know how to describe it. Is it an adapter problem? I'm going to try to get it working some more. I hope I don't need to buy another Atari. I just bought something pretty cool for it. Please help. Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yeah... nothing's working. I'm testing my AC adapter. I'm seeing if it will get hot. If it doesn't it's the AC adapter. Cheap replacement. If not, I'll have to either buy a new console or get it fixed. Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I've never had a Jr. model .... what power adapter did you use? is it "Atari Branded" ...if not what are the specs for it ? thinking it should be 9V DC 500mA center tip positive do you have a volt meter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 That stinks Leo, good luck, hopefully it's just the adapter. "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoAtari Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 They are the same as the 4 or 6 switchers. I might have an extra one around somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 After some testing, I've concluded that it is the adapter. I ordered a new one. Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoAtari Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Trying using a f type adaptator. They give you a better picture also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm about to make a new batch of 2600 power adapters. Let me know if you need one cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks RickR, I just ordered one though, but if I need one in the future, I know who to call! Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 hopefully that's all it is Leo Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I'm about to make a new batch of 2600 power adapters. Let me know if you need one cheap. Make one? RickR what do you do (I need to know more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Make one? RickR what do you do (I need to know more). I probably made it sound better than it really is. There are two brands of wireless phones that use a 9V, 500ma wall wart: Panasonic and Vtech. So basically, you go to Goodwill, find those wall warts, cut the connector off, and solder on a nice quality 1/8" mono plug. They work great, and are much higher quality than the ones Atari produced in the 70's and 80's. I'll have a batch of 3 done as soon as I get some motivation. If anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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