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Upscalers, CRTs, PVMs & RGB: Retro gaming done right!
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Pancakes R Us
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The mod has been released already, there's a UK seller that's doing it for an arm and a leg.
It looks ugly though, don't want my console maimed like that.
elmalloc
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Yeah, I posted an image of what the UK modder did. If they don't want their work publicized like that, then they shouldn't do such a crap job. That is horrible.
So am I to guess it's only released in the UK? If you can email me a USA modder that is currently doing them, I would appreciate it. My USA modder will not do it in the current state. My Atomik Orange is not going to look like that, I'll just get a component cable.
So am I to guess it's only released in the UK? If you can email me a USA modder that is currently doing them, I would appreciate it. My USA modder will not do it in the current state. My Atomik Orange is not going to look like that, I'll just get a component cable.
speedlolita
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Lmfao. And that is why I mod stuff myself.
Really wish I knew more myself and had deep knowledge but it's not practical with work, everyday life, etc. This stuff takes up enough time just keeping it at fun hobby level.
I may have asked this before, but what's a good kit for soldering work and what do you practice on to become proficient before moving on to risky mods?
speedlolita
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Just learned by doing myself. Used a shit 40W iron for years. All in the technique.
Practise that steady hand. That's the most important thing. Don't use a shovel tip to do intricate work and use flux. Try and be sober and not smashed while soldering.. although that might help some people hahahaha.
Pancakes R Us
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Sorry, I'm based in the UK and that's the only one I'm aware of.
Same, at least if I did a horrible job like that nobody else would ever see it!
Even if you want to leave it open like that at least make it a nice and smooth and don't scratch it up. I would probably get a small black HDMI plate and set it into the system behind a clean cut rectangle. At least until I could get something 3D printed.
I honestly just use a $20 soldering kit from our local electronics shop. I'm on my second kit but they've lasted years each. Just practice on stuff that's already broken if you're worried.
speedlolita
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I did get a Hakko FX-888D eventually and it makes soldering all the more simple. You definitely don't need something so fancy to start off with though.
RadarScope1
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Bummer. There's TV thread here on GAF. I am not in the market for a new TV but I follow the thread and it seems there are no great new TVs out there right now. People don't think OLED is on par with what plasma used to offer.
Look for parts on ebay mate? Bound to be some thing that you can use to repair.
Shin Johnpv
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I don't know if this is allowed in here, but if you're interested I'm selling GC VGA cables in the BST thread (modded from the original Component cables) for a bit under what component cables are going for. You can get a VGA to component adapter for it, for just a few bucks off ebay.
Like Mega said, it won't be RGB only, the problem is it sounds like you're trying to plug composite into the RGB input.
On PVMs it's often just marked Line A/Line B instead of being labelled composite, if that helps.
Also hehe NOLA got the bug
Yeah thanks for that, you're right. It's a great looking display, can't wait to play some classics on it.
Sorry for the late reply. Yeah, of course you're right - I have ordered the adapters and also an RGB Scart cable for the Mega Drive 1. Just in the process of decorating the room out so I am itching to take a proper look when it is all set up.
drhankmccoyphd
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I just noticed a strange issue cropping up on my Genesis M1. The picture looks fine but it seems to "jump" and "shake" whenever you audio kicks in. I tried lowering the volume gauge, which does lessen the effect, but it still happens. None of my other consoles display the same effect. Could it be my SCART cable? This is on a PVM.
drhankmccoyphd
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I don't think so, i believe its from retrogamingcables.uk.co.
Is it composite video as sync or c-sync?
*incoming overload*
SNES mini modded for RGB or one of the good 1chip models + XRGB mini Upscaler + Any decent HDMI capture card
Or, if all that is too big a barrier for entry you could wait for: http://www.hdretrovision.com/snes/
Barring that, S-Video. Hope this helped!
If you want to go the RGB route, get a scart cable, Sync Strike and Startech PEXHDCAP.
That works too!
Thanks for the quick responses!
I actually have a scart cable and a component adapter that work with my CRT (and looks beautiful) but doesn't work with the Elgato, so I'm guessing the HD Retrovision won't work either. I'll do a bunch of research tomorrow in case these are just noob questions.
Thanks again!
It's the route I'm using since 2014 for youtube playthroughs.=p
Most capture cards don't accept 240p over component. Only the Startech/Micomsoft cards do and for some odd reason the Roxio HD Pro, though it reads it as 480i and it sucks so don't bother with that.
So I have a (maybe) stupid question. Say I get my hands on a Cinemateq Picture Optimizer Plus II, that according to http://retrogaming.hazard-city.de/ is a good alternative to the framemeister, at least for 240p signals:
It has Scart inputs, which makes it really easy to connect consoles to it. But it doesn't have audio routing. What would be the solution for audio? Would I need special RGB cables that split audio off and connect those to the TV directly? I'm kind of stumped how I would get audio with this thing.
It has Scart inputs, which makes it really easy to connect consoles to it. But it doesn't have audio routing. What would be the solution for audio? Would I need special RGB cables that split audio off and connect those to the TV directly? I'm kind of stumped how I would get audio with this thing.
Awesome, thanks for the help! What's your YouTube channel so I can check out that RGB goodness
Pancakes R Us
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Damn, that Retrovision component cable looks alright! I hope it comes soon.
Well, I did a little research (i.e. Googling) so I answered my own question. In case anybody's wondering, they can read the answer here.
Ivan Amiibo
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Has anyone tried using the firebrandx framemeister profiles on a 720p TV? He says theyre for 1080p.
Im in the mood to tinker with it today. Guess ill just take a shot and see how they look. If i can my microsd aka easiest thing in the world to lose.
Im in the mood to tinker with it today. Guess ill just take a shot and see how they look. If i can my microsd aka easiest thing in the world to lose.
Not worth it. They're crazy to ask that price in today's market.
Oh trust me I know that but I don't think I'm going to get them to go lower sadly and I'm obviously not willing to pay that much.
I asked them if they're willing to take offers and they asked what I was willing to pay. Not really sure what to say since I'm sure any offer will be turned down.
Would love to have it but it'll probably just sit there untouched like the majority of the equipment they have in. Pretty sure they source this stuff from local production studios for super cheap and then try to resell at a huge markup.
I asked them if they're willing to take offers and they asked what I was willing to pay. Not really sure what to say since I'm sure any offer will be turned down.
Would love to have it but it'll probably just sit there untouched like the majority of the equipment they have in. Pretty sure they source this stuff from local production studios for super cheap and then try to resell at a huge markup.
drhankmccoyphd
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C sync
It's the cable's fault it seems as my c-sync scart cable doesn't do that.
Gah, that sucks. They will probably keep it forever with no buyers, then junk it! Anyway I paid $265 for my BVM with 8k hours and before that $150 for a lower end BVM with 70k hours. I've seen them sell for significantly more than that but I think it's not worth it regardless of the pro monitor price increases in recent times. You can be patient and easily find better deals than 1000 pounds/usd, or search out cheaper alternatives that are just as good.
drhankmccoyphd
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Weird, I just tried it again and it worked fine.
Oh yeah, here's my channel. I banned composite from my channel, lol. Certain videos are in svideo, component and VGA for retro consoles though.
Seems like someone had a similar idea as I had, even doing it on a PVM.
You are right, the focsing pot is very exposed, good position, ideal to do
adjustments. BVM will be similar than, I guess.
Yeah right, much better that way!
IrishNinja
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heads-up, pixelpurist added more XRGB profiles!
there's a few new here, hard for me to tell which ones exactly since the update last year, but adding em anyway! sadly no saturn one yet, ive been using his PSX5X one in the meantime for that
there's a few new here, hard for me to tell which ones exactly since the update last year, but adding em anyway! sadly no saturn one yet, ive been using his PSX5X one in the meantime for that
What about PS3 via VGA (480p) then use a SLG on your LCD? Not for everything, but legacy content that suits scanlines...
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I wish Micomsoft would hurry up and announce a new XRGB. My XRGB-3 is toast, and I don't want the Framemeister because of the switching issues. But that's my only real option at this point.
Can't a motherfucker just get RGB SCART without any annoyances?
Can't a motherfucker just get RGB SCART without any annoyances?
So I gave them an offer and they shut me down, as expected.
It's not going anywhere so I'll check back in a few months and see if they're ready to take my offer again. They have 14" PVMs listed for £150-200 which have been there for months and their ebay pages never get bids so I'm sure I'll get another try at it again.
These guys are obviously interested in waiting out long term for desperate suckers. I would forget about them and find someone else willing to negotiate and sell at a reasonable price.
geniusbits
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Well yeah you can add scan lines to anything, I was responding to hooking up PS3 via component into a CRT.
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