Atari 2600 Field Service Manual

P.ADDLE CONTROLLER
tach game paddle consists of a 1 Megohm potentiometer that, when varied, causes
different values to
be seen and acted upon by the TIA. Also contained in the paddle is
a simple spring loaded push-to-make pushbutton switch. There are two game paddles
connected to each
I/O plug. Figure 7-3 illustrates the paddle controller assembly and
Figure
7-4 the paddle controller schematic.
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Figure 7-3. Paddle Controller
2600/2600A Domestic VCS

Atari 2600 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari, Inc.
Release Date	September 11, 1977
CPU	MOS Technology 6507
CPU Speed	1.19 MHz
RAM	128 bytes
Graphics	Television Interface Adaptor (TIA)
Media	ROM cartridge
Successor	Atari 5200
Colors	128
Sound	2 channels
ROM	4 KB
Controller Input	Joystick