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Javatari v4.0 (Atari 2600 emulator)

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Javatari is a multiplayer Atari 2600 emulator written in pure Java with no external libs.

Features:

  • Client-Server multiplayer mode. Runs great in low-latency networks such as LANs.
  • Drag&Drop and Copy&Paste of ROM files or URLs. Very easy to try ROMs from websites!
  • Scanlines and TV screen emulation modes.
  • Real Atari console user interface.

Changelog;

  • Full support for the upcoming Java security requirements.
  • Both all-permissions and sandboxed deployment options.

Download: Javatari JAR v4.0 (Needs Java 6 or greater) (1040)

source: javatari.org

Repaired a Sinclair ZX-80 that has certainly seen better days

December 16th, 2013 1 comment
Sinclair ZX-80 that has certainly seen better days

Gallery of repair and cleaning:

This computer is arrived for a repair from a friend. The defect is the classic Black Screen of Death and also the PCB has certainly seen better days.

Defects found:

  • Short circuits.
  • Tracks interrupted or broken.
  • Tracks partially raised.
  • Jumpers with flying leads.
  • Some components are partially unsoldered and soldered to other components.

Repair:

  • Rebuild all the tracks interrupted or partially raised.
  • Arrangement of all components removed or partially unsoldered.
  • Removing flying jumpers
  • Replaced CPU Zilog Z80
  • Replaced a RAM 2114
  • Replaced a Multiplexer 74LS157
  • Replaced the ZX-81 Rom with a Eprom 2532 with programmed the ZX-80 Rom.

Mod:

  • Composite video output (simple version without Transistor). It was made only to make easiest the repair.

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