Atari Portable

Former Member over 11 years ago

I was trying to create the Atari Portable with an Atari Flashback4 and I cant figure out how to hook up the LCD.

Please Help!

kidiccurus over 11 years ago

If your LCD uses a regular phono jack for video then you can plug in the flashback the normal way to test. You then can test the places where the wires connect to the Atari and LCD boards with a multimeter. Then just solder shorter wires between the points that are connected. As for power it depends on the screen and battery. If the screen uses a lower voltage than you battery's you need a switching regulator to reduce the voltage, look for one in the store. If it uses a higher voltage then try running it from your battery. If it works, great, if not you need a DC to DC boost regulator. Again try the store.
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to kidiccurus

Thank you, but i tried that already. I couldn't find an LCD with a phono jack online anywhere. would i have to buy a phono jack and attach it to the lcd? how would i go about doing that?
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

I think I found one. Will this work?http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045IIZKU/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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kidiccurus over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

I recommend either a psone screen or car reversing monitor like this Enjoydeal Mini 3.5" inch TFT LCD Foldable Monitor Car: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics . I haven't used either of them though so you should check out reviews if possible. Adding av in to a screen is usually not an option (see episode 100 of the Ben heck show). Please post a picture of the screen and I will try and help.
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kidiccurus over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

That should be fine, I think Ben heck used this on for his raspberry pi portable so I recommend you watch that for some tips for hacking it.
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

Ya

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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

I watched the video. it seems pretty self explanatory. thanks!
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kidiccurus over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

Great, glad I could help. Just comment here if you need any more help.
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to kidiccurus

i just made a new topic right before you responded. opps. http://www.element14.com/community/thread/35825/l/joystick-question-atari-portable
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