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Atari 2600 Unocart

This project is based on Robin Hedwards' great "multicart" solution for the Atari 2600.
Al details about this open source solution here: https://github.com/robinhedwards/UnoCart-2600/

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This version is one of the most compact size available. It works out of the box. All you have to do it load some Atari 2600 ROMs into a microSD card and insert it into your Atari 2600.

 

A menu will list all the ROMs available. Go up or down with your joystick and press fire to select the game you want to play.  

Setup

 

 

1 - Copy the Atari 2600 game ROMs file into a microSD card (FAT32 formatted) using a PC.

Insert the microSD card into the card reader.

 

2 - Select the video mode (PAL, PAL60 or NTSC) best suited for you TV using the jumper. This is only impacting the menu. Try all 3 mode to see which one work best with your TV.


3 - Insert the Unocart into your Atari 2600. Make sure the words "THIS SIDE TOWARDS USER" is facing you. The microSD card is also facing you like so:

 

 

 

 

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4 - Turn on your Atari 2600. Wait few seconds. The Unocart is ready the microSD card. Then you should see the menu:

 

 

 

 

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5 - Use the joystick to select the game and fire load it.

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6 - The game should start. If not, just press reset on your Atari 2600

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7 - To load another game, switch your Atari 2600 off then back on

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3D Printed Case

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Coming Soon...

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FAQ

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Q: Where can I find games?
A: You can find games on the internet. Google is your is friends. Here are few resources:

Atari Mania: https://www.atarimania.com/pgemainsoft.awp?type=G&system=2

Planete Emulation: https://www.planetemu.net/roms/atari-2600

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Q: How can I upgrade the firmware? Is there a detailed documentation?

A: Yes, you can update the firmware. The open source project is available on GitHub.

Documentation: UnoCart-2600-Manual.pdf

GitHub: https://github.com/robinhedwards/UnoCart-2600/

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