Pixels Past projects provide resources and accessories for retro gaming enthusiasts.
All designs are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license. No technical support will be provided for the information herein.
Build your own video game cartridges using these custom PCBs. Designed to fit the console's standard cartridge housing. Originally manufactured and distributed by AtariAge.
Atari 2600 2K/4K
Atari 2600 2K/4K (Activision)
Atari 2600 8K/16K/32K Bankswitch
- Assembly Instructions
- Schematic
- Gerber Plots and OSH Park
- PLD Code, F8 (8K): 20V8 and 22V10
- PLD Code, F6 (16K): 20V8 and 22V10
- PLD Code, F4 (32K): 20V8 and 22V10
Atari 2600 8K/16K/32K Bankswitch (Activision)
- Assembly Instructions
- Gerber Plots and OSH Park
- PLD Code, F8 (8K): 20V8 and 22V10
- PLD Code, F6 (16K): 20V8 and 22V10
- PLD Code, F4 (32K): 20V8 and 22V10
Atari 2600 64K Bankswitch
- Schematic
- Gerber Plots and OSH Park
- PLD Code: 22V10
Atari 5200
- Assembly Instructions
- Schematic
- Gerber Plots and OSH Park
- Modification Instructions: 32KB (27256) to 16KB (27128)
Atari 8-bit Computer (400/800/XL/XE)
ColecoVision
Atari 2600 Cartridge Housing
Cartridge housing design for the Atari 2600/VCS that simplifies manufacturing (injection molding or 3D printing) and assembly. Co-created with tool. in 2002.
- STL Files (Thingiverse)
Game Genie to NES Top Loader Adapter
Interface board to allow proper connection from the Game Genie to the NES Top Loader. Provides the necessary 1.2mm (0.047") PCB thickness to prevent damage to the console. Requires a harvested Game Genie cartridge connector.
- Gerber Plots and PCBWay