Honestly, videos like these are the best. I don’t like slick videos that make things look too easy. This is how I often experience hobby-projects too, and it’s almost therapeutic to witness I’m not the only one with sh*t like this happening during a build 😊

respect for showing the reality of trying to DIY things 👍

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's not usually this fraught but no point being dishonest.

It looks OK to me. The labels on 2600 carts are supposed to be manky.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Well 10/10 it's on point then.

The socket being too tall was something I ran into when making an Atari cartridge for a convention's charity auction, but I didn't find it out until I got the EPROM in my hands the day before, which lead to me having to Amazon prime a desoldering kit to my hotel Good times

You’re way too hard on yourself, if I’d of produced that cart I would’ve emerged triumphantly from the garage followed by a stars in their eyes smoke screen and holding the cart in two hands above my head like it was the FA cup, proclaiming to my wife and 5 year old child “ I Am Atari Man “, I would then smuggle the respirator in to the bedroom for coitus at a later date…. Well done mark, it deserves praise😅

Great vid mark, always a good day to see you uploaded

Great to see another one of your videos! Always worth the wait.

Great how to, no worries about documenting the learning process. FYI, 3D resin shrinks 1 to 2% when curing, so you could scale up the cartridge a bit, and things should fit better

As someone who also grew up before 3D printers were a thing, I too feel like it's a sort of magic. The fact that you can just make a new cartridge for an old system is pretty cool. Home printing in metal is within our grasp as well these days and I'd love to give that a try. Exciting times are ahead if we can keep from destroying ourselves.

Your mileage may vary, but personally I use Lychee Slicer for all of my resin printing. The auto-supports have a number of variables you can tweak, such as the density of supports, and the weight of each. I find if I do ultra-dense but light supports, I can print any miniature without stress, and the supports don't even leave significant pockmarks, if you remove them with a bit of heat. Some people immerse the uncured model in hot water, but that will contaminate the water slightly. I prefer to put the model in a sandwich bag, and immerse THAT in hot water, and the supports peel away like bad velcro.

1:06 i need to get me one of those, i have a cheap one with two arms with a gator clip on each arm (which will only move certain ways, they also don't have anything over the metal teeth, i just used some shrink tubes to put over the teeth so that they won't dig into a PCB, which looks like what that manufacturer used on the gator clips on yours in the video) and a magnifying glass with a small but heavy base, i have made due with it for soldering wire, or for small PCBs, but for anything larger it doesn't really work too well.

I'd like to see the eprom programmer mod, if I stumble on one of those proms. Thanks for a great vid.

That "epoxy coming only from one side" can be fixed by breaking the push tab into two separate tabs. Just split them apart and treat them like two separate syringes

Love it! Seriously considering making myself some carts after seeing how good yours looks

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Go for it! Although FDM Printing might be a better option!

Awesome, specially because of the comments and the mistakes hehe 👏👏😎😎 Subscribed :)

Good see you back Mark I'll enjoy watching this right up my street

Sometimes everything just goes wrong lmao

I really would like to see the mod on the TL866 EPROM burner! Great video as always btw😊

Your adjustable arms to assist with soldering are interesting. I have had the ubiquitous Radio Shack "Helping Hands" version for a long long time and it does get used on occasion. However I find that I always end up using the much simpler method (as you did) of placing the PCB and component flat on a smooth work surface using gravity to keep the PCB and component together. I always keep small pieces of BluTack handy to hold things in place or level up the PCB. Keeping the PCB on the work surface also allows me to rest my forearms on the edge of the bench for stability.

Been through / done all that before... Project from hell.. BTW, the T48 (TL866-3G) solves the problem with the higher voltage EPROMS and printing anything non organically shaped like a box or a cylinder is a nightmare but you will get best results at an offset and 45 degree angle like it looks like you did... I stick with FDM for that stuff though.

Not bad for a first attempt, don't be too hard on yourself I think with the right parts you can make a better one, glad you posted the video!

Resin printers aren't great for large flat surfaces.

At 16:40, a bad solder joint is clearly visible on one of the capacitor legs. It really didn't hold on to the leg properly, hence the weird dip in the solder surface. And if you curve the pins of the logic ship inwards, it would help making the socket be flush with the board.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insights. I appreciate it :)

I think resin printers are unsurpassed for figurines & jewellry but they seem pretty useless for practical parts.

It went very well, as if I was doing it myself! :D Misery loves company, Mark. And I thank you for staying true and for another great video!

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

You're the best Edman!

For what a T48 programmer cost from Ali Express I did not think it worth doing the switch mod to the programmer because knowing me the switch would end up in the wrong position and it would all end in tears.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Fair comment but I already have this one!

The cartridge ended up quite fine! The really disappointing thing was the actual game, not your fault

The pezrfect game to play when the internet is down!

@MarkFixesStuff

6 ай бұрын

Yes... hahaha!

coding 6502 assembly not that hard for the 2600, honestly

Any reason you didn't use an eeprom?

@MarkFixesStuff

4 ай бұрын

Not really. I have both. These look cooler.

All the faff with getting the PCB into the cartridge reminds me of every time I build a computer. Great job putting it all together, then at the very end, once I've tested, got past the POST and put the case together fully, I pick up the I/O shield and realise I am now going to open the case back up, remove all the expansion cards, cables and motherboard just to put in a small piece of metal. It's at this point I remember all the Scottish phrases I learned from watching Rab C. Nesbit. Thankfully most motherboards have the I/O shield built in these days, but when there's an I/O shield, I do it every single time.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Soldering DIN cables. The finding the plug cover on the workbench... Same energy.

Thanks Mark great as always

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jonathan!

What could go wrong?! .. oh, I see, so so much 😁 I still think it turned out great!!

I really enjoyed this video, many thanks.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick. Hope you are well.

It's a great start! FYI One thing I do when printing labels is to run a marker pen against the edges of the label, to hide those white bits

Fine content as always Sir!

Love the dark side of the nerdy DIY ❤

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Honest is the best policy, I said... crying.

I think you can filter the parts wash bin IPA with coffee filters. Might save a bit on consumables. Awesome project!

Thanks for being honest; sometimes we need videos like this to keep our expectations in check. 🙂

How about on the atari 2600+

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Should work

@drewchaboo719

7 ай бұрын

@@MarkFixesStuff i wish i can have this to play on the atari 2600+ and that was epic work you did!

Your channel has the cleanest footage of soldering I've seen. I really admire your honesty showing the full build.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Sticker Mule would be good for this. The vinyl is quite thick though so you’d have to inset the label island on the cartridge by 0.5mm inwards. It’s cheap though when you just order samples.

Love the vid!!!

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Means a lot :)

You are far too modest!!!.. Great video man!

That video was still a lot of fun 😊

If you were to design your own ultimate dream Speccy retro computer you'd be the 8-Bit Guy's twin in the UK.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I have hair though

How do you rate the cricut maker 3?

What fume extractor do you use?

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

A Hakko 943 that I found new and cheap on ebay due to being in the UK and having a EU plug!

always excellent mark, 😉🙂

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

What are you doing up at 2am, Mark???

@MarkFixesStuff

15 күн бұрын

Editing!

We've all been there with projects like that... I did wonder when you socketed that IC, Atari carts are not that deep. I'd love to see a video of the mod to the EPROM burner, I have a version of the same and annoyingly it's no good for older ICs.

13:10 - The Ghostbusters chair scene?

Coitus, eh? Mrs Fixes Stuff sure is a lucky lady!

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

She agrees! Albeit in a sarcastic tone.

So what would you do differently for this? Buy ET carts and replace the labels and ROMs? ;)

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Not try and print the shell in resin. Use better label paper and stay away from ET.

Would love to see the mod you did to the programmer, keep up the good work.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

It's quite simple. Just a couple of wires, a resistor and a switch. Bit pokey inside though so I need to work out how to close it all up. It's on the list!

@montesmadness9303

7 ай бұрын

I do enjoy how you explain each step, thanks for adding it to the list.@@MarkFixesStuff

It looks like the guy is running away from the cartridge. This was great!

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

The AI made it look like he's simultaneously running away from and to the cart at the same time. Thanks for the kind words!

Perfect time to start a second channel, Mark F**** Up Stuff! If it makes you feel any better, resin printing in harder resin with the right supports works great but it's very brittle and breaks eventually anyway. :(

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I wonder if there's a middle ground? Mixing resins??

@RobeenaShepherd

7 ай бұрын

@@MarkFixesStuff That's an interesting idea, I'm sure I've seen people do that. It might just be that resin is too hard a substance and plastic is just right.

I hate those octopus holder things! the one I had was fighting me, I had enough and stuffed it in the bin.......

Looks like a knockoff pirate cartridge :D

My like was number 666... Carry on.

I got that stupid gorilla dual tube epoxy and it does the same to me as well 😂

The bigger label is upside down.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

You are correct.

Have used that epoxy glue before, smells real eggy!

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Really? Oh. I need to apologise to the cat for slander.

You've made a massive sticky mess, FNAARR. At least it worked matey.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

My whole desk was sticky Dave!

Mark Bolloxes Stuff 😂

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

In the words of Talking Heads... "Same as it ever was..."

amazing video, loving your channel so far, but, I am obligated to say: BOO to AI "art" 👎

@MarkFixesStuff

6 ай бұрын

Yeah. It's computer plaguarised sh!t.

What. It works, that's what counts.

Well, at least the game is worth it... :D Or not. This is like only one screen from Pitfall, which is also 4k :)

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Pitfall is a SUPER 4k game... but also not free to use and I can't stand the moaning hahahahah

Nevermind the typo... 😜

At least you didn’t cut your finger. Thanks for including the mistakes. We all make them.

Also was a kid born in the 70s and grew up in the 80s 😁👍

Amazing stuff people can do at home these days if youre handy like you are, sadly im not, i dont have a clue, back in the day i spent all my time playing Manic Miner and Chuckie egg and grew up a drunk old bum instead of being able to do technical stuff.

I blame Terry and Dave.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Shhh.. they are prone to violence.

Is it wrong that I was laughing through the video? I wasn't laughing at your misfortunes but at your comments of such misfortunes. 🤣 Seriously though, you made an Atari 2600 cartridge and while you may not think it looks good, I'll be damned if it doesn't! 😁

Can confirm. He does wear a mask any time we have coitus...

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

That would be a necessity.

22:43 ~ 😂😂😂😂😂😂

+1 always

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Massive thanks as always!

Dude I think that went well, not everything perfect

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's pretty bad though hahaha

No Smurf Poop?

Evenly uneven 😅

Dog barking, can't fly without umbrella.

You sound like you’ve trained people on printers before…..

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

You're either incredibly perceptive or we've met before in my previous occupation...

At lease you tried.

A shame shelf😂

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

My Shrink to Shonk.

@pwissink1

7 ай бұрын

@@MarkFixesStuff well it’s always a learning curve. I bet the next home made cartridges will look awesome. Cool to see that ppl can make their own cartridges nowadays which look almost original. That was unthinkable 30-40 years ago.

The screw holes go under the label. Not over. Next time, just sacrifice a cheap 2600 cart to sacrifice,

Looks like an awesome China made reproduction. Crap paper, crap case, crap game play. But... it does get the job done somehow....

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Fleamarket special!

oh yuck, AI artwork

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

You say yuck to that? That was the BEST ONE out of four attempts. One guy had three legs. At least, I think it was a third leg.

I personally bought a Silhouette cutter, as the software it comes with is slightly less terrible, and I think it's possible to maybe use third party stuff too?

Hey are you on Facebook any more? I’ve been trying to get in touch 😊

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Not since I was hacked. Facebook locked the account. They let me have it back and then locked it again the next day. Since then it's been under review and I can't get in. It's bugged and I've given up on it. Lost all my facebook groups and family memories.

@MarkFixesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I'm on Twatter X or you can get me on my Discord.