RGB sync to Component video questions

El Capitan

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Hello,

Would be great to get some advice from the tech guys here:

Ok, so my 2-slot is outputting RGB and sync from the jamma edge. I can easily handle this on my tv via SCART.... but I like a challenge.

So, is there a way to rig RGB+Sync to the "Component RGB" on the back of my TV? I think I read that the sync for this is sent through the "Y" cable somehow.

Or is there a really simple chip which would do this for me. JROK obviously would, but I'm happy buying and wiring a few chips.

Any help appreciated!
 
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El Capitan said:
Hello,

Would be great to get some advice from the tech guys here:

Ok, so my 2-slot is outputting RGB and sync from the jamma edge. I can easily handle this on my tv via SCART.... but I like a challenge.

So, is there a way to rig RGB+Sync to the "Component RGB" on the back of my TV? I think I read that the sync for this is sent through the "Y" cable somehow.

Or is there a really simple chip which would do this for me. JROK obviously would, but I'm happy buying and wiring a few chips.

Any help appreciated!
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Is the component RGB you're refering to like the US component. with the 3 rca jacks colored RGB?
 
shadowkn55

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You can use a jrok or neobitz component encoder. There are DIY solutions available but for the work that's required, you might as well buy a pre-built one.
 
Xian Xi

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Are you planning on making one with a perf board?

The components needed to make an RGB>Component Encoder costs about $30-40 depending on where you get them from plus shipping. Since you aren't buying in bulk you pay a bit more. You can buy a premade component only circuit from JROK or Neobitz for about $50-55.
 
El Capitan

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shadowkn55 said:
You can use a jrok or neobitz component encoder. There are DIY solutions available but for the work that's required, you might as well buy a pre-built one.
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That's what I expect, but as I'm in the UK, I'm hoping there's a workaround.
 
El Capitan

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Xian Xi said:
Are you planning on making one with a perf board?

The components needed to make an RGB>Component Encoder costs about $30-40 depending on where you get them from plus shipping. Since you aren't buying in bulk you pay a bit more. You can buy a premade component only circuit from JROK or Neobitz for about $50-55.
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Perf board or something similar.

I was hoping for a $25 solution, otherwise I guess I'll stick to scart :(
 
Xian Xi

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You can always get a scart to component converter but kinda pointless when you already have scart. RGB has a higher color bandwidth than component so you might see some picture quality loss. Not really worth it honestly. If you got $25 I suggest you pick up another game.
 
El Capitan

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Xian Xi said:
You can always get a scart to component converter but kinda pointless when you already have scart. RGB has a higher color bandwidth than component so you might see some picture quality loss. Not really worth it honestly. If you got $25 I suggest you pick up another game.
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Dammit!

The main thing I wanted was a beautiful row of phonos at the back of the system :(
 
lscolman

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When I get an MVS can I just take the output from R, G, B and Sync on the edge connector and wire these to the appropriate pins on Scart to get a picture.

I'm wondering if I need a Supergun at all. If I get an MVS board with joystick ports, and sound output, will that be all I would need to get it up and running?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers, Lee
 
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I'm in the UK too and you must be potty if you want to switch from RGB to component - horrible in comparison. If it is just a case of having a row of phonos on the back of your consolized MVS (if I understand correctly?) then jsut solder up a custom scart cable - standard scart plug on the TV end but just take the R/G/B, sync, switching and ground lines and terminate in phono plugs to mate up with sockets on your MVS - some can double up of course.
 
joe8

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Can someone please post some comparision shots of RGB vs. component? I'm still not convinced that RGB is that much better than component.
 
lscolman

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Hi,

Can you just take tap R, G, B, Sync and Ground to an RGB Scart cable, or does it need an encoder? I may attempt to make my own consolized system if it's that easy?

Cheers, Lee
 
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Hi Lee - replied in your other topic...no encoders etc needed for us lucky RGB UK folk. :)

And component/composite is way inferior to RGB although component beats composite but seriously nothing tops the purity of direct RGB on a classic Panasonic or Sony 4:3 CRT.
 
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