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|Picture =  
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|Release Year =1983  
|Release Year =1983  
|Mounting Technology =all through-hole, plus socketed outputs (to Atari 2600)
|Mounting Technology =all through-hole, has output cables
|Capacitor Types =electrolytics, ceramic
|Capacitor Types =few electrolytics, few ceramics, many poly film
|Batteries = receiver uses no batteries, wireless joystick controllers use standard 9V batteries (1ea.)
|Batteries = receiver uses no batteries, wireless joystick controllers use standard 9V batteries (1ea.)
|Destructive Entry = No
|Destructive Entry = No
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== Known Issues ==
== Known Issues ==


===Symptom or Problem Encountered===
===Symptom(s) and/or Problem(s) to be Encountered===
====Causes====
====Causes====
*natural wear or aging, hi/lo temp. cycles, decades of humidity changes, attic/basement/outdoors natural and artificial factors
*natural wear, ageing, hi/lo temp. cycles, decades of humidity changes, attic/basement/outdoors, artificial factors, vibratory track damage, a few caps optionally supply thus rely upon the power rail in the [optionally-powered] Atari console (when/if applicable, used as designed: as power pass-through and not just for the controller signals)
====Solutions====
====Solutions====
*replace for chemistry, preventative, or damages  
*replace for chemistry, preventative, or damages


== Disassembly Notes ==
== Disassembly Notes ==
[[File:20240504 222554 CX-42receiver 083223.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:20240504 222554 CX-42receiver 083223.jpg|thumb]]
screws, case/shell is 2 halves (a top, a bottom) plus a front plate with cosmetic model info & a back plate with telescoping antenna mount
screws, case/shell is 2 halves (a top, a bottom) plus a front plate with cosmetic model info & a back plate with telescoping antenna, ⅛in. (3.5mm) power input jack/output cable,
small NEC 78L05 adjacent to 9V input jack regulates 5V for this receiver circuit.
== Original Parts ==
== Original Parts ==
=== Basic PCB Name ===
=== Main PCB (marked DSGR-303B) list of original caps, other caps TBD ===


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|100V
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|jade green
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|dipped
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''If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the [[#Original_Parts|Original Parts]] section to perform a parametric search.''
''If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the [[#Original_Parts|Original Parts]] section to perform a parametric search.''
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https://mcurrent.name/atari-8-bit/faq.txt ctrl-F for CX42, details presented as/in text
https://mcurrent.name/atari-8-bit/faq.txt ctrl-F for CX42, details presented as/in text
↑Archive-name: atari-8-bit/faq
Last-modified: January 29, 2024
== References ==
== References ==
<references group="same old same old, rebranded, #OEM, etc." />
<references group="etc." />


same old same old, rebranded, #OEM, etc. Made in Korea by Cynex for Atari
same old same old, rebranded, #OEM, etc. Made in Korea by Cynex for Atari, Cynex's controllers
'Game Mate 2'
are called 'Game Mate 2'


•receiver requires 9V DC as supplied by the Atari power [pass-thru power] via power adapter or equivalent.  The receiver handles/supplies 9V DC for the 2600. each RF/wireless joystick controller requires a similar 9V DC, in battery form.
•receiver requires 9V DC as supplied by the Atari power [pass-thru power] via power adapter or equivalent.  The receiver handles/supplies 9V DC for the 2600. each RF/wireless joystick controller requires a similar 9V DC, in battery form.
[[Category:Game Console]]
[[Category:Game Console]]
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Latest revision as of 04:39, 25 May 2024

Atari 2600 CX42 wireless joysticks receiver
Preliminary Information
Release Year 1983
Batteries receiver uses no batteries, wireless joystick controllers use standard 9V batteries (1ea.)
Mounting Technology all through-hole, has output cables
Capacitor Types few electrolytics, few ceramics, many poly film
Destructive Entry No


Known Issues

Symptom(s) and/or Problem(s) to be Encountered

Causes

  • natural wear, ageing, hi/lo temp. cycles, decades of humidity changes, attic/basement/outdoors, artificial factors, vibratory track damage, a few caps optionally supply thus rely upon the power rail in the [optionally-powered] Atari console (when/if applicable, used as designed: as power pass-through and not just for the controller signals)

Solutions

  • replace for chemistry, preventative, or damages

Disassembly Notes

screws, case/shell is 2 halves (a top, a bottom) plus a front plate with cosmetic model info & a back plate with telescoping antenna, ⅛in. (3.5mm) power input jack/output cable, small NEC 78L05 adjacent to 9V input jack regulates 5V for this receiver circuit.

Original Parts

Main PCB (marked DSGR-303B) list of original caps, other caps TBD

RefDes Qty Capacitance Voltage Mount Diameter/Size Height Lead Spacing Temp Type Brand Series
10 183K pF 18nF 100V poly film generic jade green
10 223K pF 22nF 100V poly film basic jade green
6 104K pF 10nF 100V poly film dipped jade green
C43,C44 2 10 uF 25V 85c alum.lytic CE grey
C5x 2 100 uF 16V 85c alum.lytic CE grey
C28,C29,more n discs TBD ceramic

Replacement Parts

Basic PCB Name

Capacitors
RefDes Qty Compatible Part Number Order Links
n many []

If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.

Related Links

https://modelrail.otenko.com/retro/repairing-atari-2600-original-wireless-controllers describes replacing receiver's green-caps, includes suggestion of utilizing goot solder wick and jaycar

https://mcurrent.name/atari-8-bit/faq.txt ctrl-F for CX42, details presented as/in text

↑Archive-name: atari-8-bit/faq Last-modified: January 29, 2024

References


same old same old, rebranded, #OEM, etc. Made in Korea by Cynex for Atari, Cynex's controllers are called 'Game Mate 2'

•receiver requires 9V DC as supplied by the Atari power [pass-thru power] via power adapter or equivalent. The receiver handles/supplies 9V DC for the 2600. each RF/wireless joystick controller requires a similar 9V DC, in battery form.

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