The Atari 2600 switch types

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Linkert
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The Atari 2600 switch types

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First question:

Power - DPDT Push off-(on)
TV Type - DPDT Push on-(on)
Game Select - DPDT Momentary off-(on)
Game Reset - DPDT Momentary off-(on)

Would that be the correct types of buttons?

Second question:

What other types would work to replace them? Could i maybe switch the switches out for SPDT switches?
Linkert
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Re: The Atari 2600 switch types

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So, i know i can use any simple SPST switch now. The only remaining question is, does this (below) seem correct? Mostly thinking of the select and reset ones. could they be on-(on)?

Power - off-(on)
TV Type - on-(on)
Game Select - off-(on)
Game Reset - off-(on)
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Re: The Atari 2600 switch types

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No one knows?
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