Atari 2600 Cartridge
About the Atari 2600 Cartridge PCB
Atari 2600 Cartridge is an open source PCB design by f1ac0, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 41.3 × 45.7 mm, with 10 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the SST39SF040 and 74LVC1G04. By type, the board carries 2 ICs, 2 capacitors, 2 resistors, 1 connector, 1 jumper and 1 switch.
From the project
Atari 2600 replacement parts and expansions
While waiting for the system to dry after a complete clean and rust removal I found the useful projects below to help me start with this system I didn't know anything about. - First I needed some game so I put together a ROM cartridge on a breadboard and created a PCB from it. - Then not a single TV receiver I had could tune the video and audio signals correctly, but a BT848 PCTV PCI card. The mod by Eddy Foucault worked perfectly, I made my own version with CMS components and 5v only. - At last I removed the regulator to power the console from a modern 5V power source.
Main components on the Atari 2600 Cartridge
Atari 2600 Cartridge bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SST39SF040 | DIP-32_W15.24mm | U1 |
| 1 | 74LVC1G04 | SOT-23-5 | U2 |
| 1 | Atari_2600_Cartridge_Port | Atari2600_Cartridge_2x12_P2.54mm | J1 |
| 1 | License | CC_BY_NC_SA_square_silkscreen | FID1 |
| 1 | 27C512 | SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Bridged12_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | SW_DIP_x07 | SW_DIP_SPSTx07_Slide_9.78x19.96mm_W7.62mm_P2.54mm | SW1 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2 |
| 2 | 10k | R_Array_Concave_4x0603 | RN1, RN2 |
Atari 2600 Cartridge design files
The KiCad project lives in the f1ac0/Atari2600 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Atari 2600 Cartridge: common questions
How big is the Atari 2600 Cartridge PCB?
The Atari 2600 Cartridge measures 41.3 × 45.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Atari 2600 Cartridge?
10 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Atari 2600 Cartridge design files?
From the f1ac0/Atari2600 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Atari 2600 Cartridge design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with f1ac0. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
