Atari Falcon Diagnostics

New Diagnostic and OS Replacer for the Atari Falcon

This is a limited quantity item and is built to order.

Easy Swap out to test different Operating Systems, either 40 pin DIP or PLCC.  Requiring (1 wire to solder) Shown with Diagnostic ROM.

1 Wire required for OS operation.

2 Wire needed for Diagbostic / Cartridge Port Function

Two Wires required for Diagnostic / Cartridge Port access.

This is a custom build to order.
You can buy the unpopulated PCB and build it yourself or purchase it assembled and tested.
That is entirely up to you. The skill level is moderate.

Diagnostic rom  is a 44 pin PLCC, we offer V1.27B V1.26 and V1.25 selectable through jumpers $15.00

V1.27b is the latest available version we have for a stock Falcon.

Bare PCB with BOM $14.00 Plus S/H 

ZIFF Socket $8.00

Cartridge Port Connector 90 degree stands upright. $10.00

Cartridge Port Connector right angle as shown in picture. $12.00 Very Limited Stock!

3 Pin Jumper Cable $4.00

Complete assembled and tested Board as shown  NO ROMS Included $70.00

Build time 1 week!

Please use the contact page if you wish to order.

Shipping and Handling will be determined when order is accepted.

Requires Surface mount skill with the smallest part being a 402.

This was designed to easily test Different OS builds without damaging the Falcon’s OS Socket, It will also enable you to choose either the PLCC or 40pin DIP. Since DIP eproms are inexpensive it may be a good choice for experimenters.

This board also includes a Diagnostic Rom socket as well as the ability to add a cartridge port connector Mirroring the one found on your Falcon.

All pins on the Falcon’s expansion connector are mirrored and are made available when using for diagnostic purposes, or adding yet another card.

We will sell the PCB only with a BOM, it is a 4 Layer PCB. Please be sure you can handle Surface mount technology, We will not offer support (troubleshooting)  if it doesn’t work because you assembled it wrong.

We will offer it with / without the ZIF socket

We will offer it with /without the additional cartridge port connector. 

When ordering a complete board you will receive a 3 pin wire harness needed for the full installation, along with enough jumpers to see it in action.

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