Task: Diagnose and Repair a Faulty Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Signal on an Atari 8-Bit Computer Needed: Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Soldering Iron, Desoldering Iron, Hot Air Rework Station Time: 1-2 hours Disclosure: Note that as an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction
Read moreDiagnose and Repair the Crystal Clock Oscillator Circuit in an Atari 8-Bit Computer (1-2 hrs)
Task: Diagnose and Repair the Clock Oscillator Circuit in an Atari 8-Bit Computer Needed: oscilloscope, clock circuit components, soldering iron, desoldering iron, hot air rework station Time: 1-2 hours Disclosure: Note that as an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction
Read moreUse a Multichannel Oscilloscope to Test Multiple Pins of an Integrated Circuit Simultaneously (15-30 mins)
Task: Use a Multichannel Oscilloscope to Test Multiple Pins of an Integrated Circuit Simultaneously Needed: Multichannel Oscilloscope with Multiple Probes Time: 15-30 mins Disclosure: Note that as an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction I have previously posted about using
Read moreLabel the 6502 CPU, ANTIC, GTIA, POKEY, and PIA Chips for Easier Troubleshooting Using a Multimeter or Oscilloscope (10-15 mins)
Task: Label the 6502 CPU, ANTIC, GTIA, POKEY, and PIA Chips for Easier Troubleshooting Using a Multimeter or Oscilloscope Needed: Printed Pinouts and Double-Sided Tape Time: 10-15 mins Disclosure: Note that as an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction I
Read moreTroubleshoot the 6502 Processor on Your Atari 8-Bit Computer Circuit Board Using an Oscilloscope (15-30 mins)
Task: Troubleshoot the 6502 Processor on Your Atari 8-Bit Computer Circuit Board Using an Oscilloscope Needed: Atari 8-bit computer, oscilloscope Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction Nothing is more frustrating than a beloved Atari 8-bit computer that isn’t booting properly into Memo Pad on the 400/800 or
Read morePurchase an Oscilloscope for Troubleshooting Problematic Atari 8-Bit Computers (30-60 mins)
Task: Purchase an Oscilloscope for Troubleshooting Problematic Atari 8-Bit Computers Needed: An oscilloscope Time: 30-60 minutes Introduction As I reviewed in my previous post about multimeters, I have been learning how to troubleshoot and repair Atari 8-bit computers. Central to this effort is an oscilloscope
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