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Well, My first instructable.
I was planning on waiting to add this to Instructables until it was final, but I can't... for 2 reasons, 1: It's just too frigging awesome to keep in hiding any longer, and 2: The dead computer contest (It fits perfectly)
For those of you who are wondering what this exactly is, it's pretty simple.
I had a box of old laptops that Irescued from a dumpster, and I also had a pair of Atari 2600 VCS systems that I had also rescued from a dumpster (but a different dumpster though, so you aren't confused)
My Project is currently Incomplete, as I ran out of funding (I started with $0 for the project, and I'm sadly, still stuck there)
It's a pretty basic setup, One laptop, One Atari 2600 VCS, and one brain are basically all that's required, tools are usually extra, but handy.
the-pizzaboy192.co.cc/projects/atari_dell_mod/video.html << Youtube says my video is too long, so it's on my site instead. Enjoy
I was planning on waiting to add this to Instructables until it was final, but I can't... for 2 reasons, 1: It's just too frigging awesome to keep in hiding any longer, and 2: The dead computer contest (It fits perfectly)
For those of you who are wondering what this exactly is, it's pretty simple.
I had a box of old laptops that Irescued from a dumpster, and I also had a pair of Atari 2600 VCS systems that I had also rescued from a dumpster (but a different dumpster though, so you aren't confused)
My Project is currently Incomplete, as I ran out of funding (I started with $0 for the project, and I'm sadly, still stuck there)
It's a pretty basic setup, One laptop, One Atari 2600 VCS, and one brain are basically all that's required, tools are usually extra, but handy.
the-pizzaboy192.co.cc/projects/atari_dell_mod/video.html << Youtube says my video is too long, so it's on my site instead. Enjoy
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Signing UpStep 1Step 1: Gut the Atari
Gutting an Atari seemed fun... Until I started doing it.
This is the 6 switch, Woodgrain model, and It's pretty easy to take it apart.
Flip it over,
Locate the screws (There's about 6 of them, depending on your model, mine has 8, and a newer model of mine has only 5... so it's really iffy depending on the model)
Remove the screws. (A screwdriver is useful, or if you're feeling spiteful against the Atari, a nice, highspeed drill will take them out just fine, be careful, don't damage the case too much)
Once the screws are out, you'll be able to pull the top off the system, and you'll want to keep that intact. It'll be used later.
Once inside, you'll see a mainboard. just sitting there... (Or is it?)
It'll take a few more screws to remove the mainboard, but it'll come put pretty easy (Again, i'm not sure exactly how many it takes, as the models differ greatly over the years, mine had some holding it in from the underside) Taking out all the screws that you see underneath it will allow you to probably pull it out, if not, take out any others you see once it's open, and try to remove it (Mine came out in one piece)
You're now left with a nice, empty case.
This is the 6 switch, Woodgrain model, and It's pretty easy to take it apart.
Flip it over,
Locate the screws (There's about 6 of them, depending on your model, mine has 8, and a newer model of mine has only 5... so it's really iffy depending on the model)
Remove the screws. (A screwdriver is useful, or if you're feeling spiteful against the Atari, a nice, highspeed drill will take them out just fine, be careful, don't damage the case too much)
Once the screws are out, you'll be able to pull the top off the system, and you'll want to keep that intact. It'll be used later.
Once inside, you'll see a mainboard. just sitting there... (Or is it?)
It'll take a few more screws to remove the mainboard, but it'll come put pretty easy (Again, i'm not sure exactly how many it takes, as the models differ greatly over the years, mine had some holding it in from the underside) Taking out all the screws that you see underneath it will allow you to probably pull it out, if not, take out any others you see once it's open, and try to remove it (Mine came out in one piece)
You're now left with a nice, empty case.
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You might want to cut some vents for that cpu fan, unless i didn't see them.
Nice custom hardware tutorial :P
I've been looking into hacking this one into my PC (Along with some media buttons for my PC) for a "Side control" that I can strap to the arm-rest of the chair and use without needing to actually be at my desk. (Great for homework)