Description
A few years ago, Eddy Foucault invented a video converter for Atari 2600 SECAM version, which adds an RGB video output with a Scart socket to the console. This video adapter allows you to connect your Atari 2600 console to a modern TV set (LCD flat screen TV or recent video projector). If your TV or projector does not have a SCART socket but only HDMI, you will need a SCART to HDMI converter.
You can find his very well documented project on his blog (in French), which I recommend.
With his authorization, I had the PCB made. Thank you Mr Eddy!
Warning: This video converter works for Atari 2600 SECAM versions, but also PAL and potentially NTSC. But using this mod on a PAL console, such as the Atari 2600 Jr, you will only get a 8 color palette. Indeed, the Atari 2600 SECAM can only display 8 colors, against 104 for the PAL version and 128 for the NTSC version, hence "fluorescent" colors with the SECAM version. For more information read here: Atari VCS – Idées libres sur la console et ses variantes (Atari 2600, Junior, Jr, 7800, etc.)
The PCB is provided with the components already assembled. You will also need to solder wires between the converter and the motherboard of your Atari 2600 console. This operation is delicate and not recommended for beginners in electronics (the first Atari 2600 on which I tried it still remembers).
You will also need a SCART cable and socket for this assembly (not supplied).
Assembly instructions are provided after purchase.
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PCB assembly video by CabriDIY (French)
Thúy Thái Nguyên (Verified client) –
This modification kit works very well.
CHRISTOPHE DELBECQUE (Verified client) –
Excellent product. Fast delivery and, of course, it works perfectly with the 200%. Thank you for this interface. My SECAM Atari 2600 is running better than ever. Thank you, thank you and thank you. Christoff
Klyde (store manager) –
Thank you Christophe for this kind message.
Michael (Verified client) –
Successfully added a SCART socket to my ATARI 2600 SECAM «Darth Vader» with this MOD, following the video on the site and the method (and patience). Many thanks to the seller for the specific delivery and the document for the modification, in addition to the video. It's very emotional to play again with this first console of my childhood (mid-life crisis perhaps) on a 36cm CRT TV. Onwards to the next stage: buying a SCART/HDMI converter to use on modern TVs. I had already spotted a converter very similar to the one recommended on the site by looking at reviews on other sites, but I chose the same one as on the site to ensure the quality would be there.
Happy retro gaming 😉
Jean-Baptiste C. (Verified client) –
Everything is perfect, the service and the item! 🙂 Good communication and fast delivery, I recommend
Quentin R. (Verified client) –
A huge thank you, I've just brought my Atari 2600 back to life, as its old aerial socket wasn't working on any screen (I even thought the console was dead)… The instructions are clear, the support is top-notch… and it works!
Arnaud (Verified client) –
Jose De Sousa (Verified client) –