Scart to Component????
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SuperDeadite
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Is this for the Sigma? You could always use my method, just get a Jrok or NeoBitz and put the wires directly into the Sigma's RGB out jack. It's not pretty, but it works, and then you don't even need the RGB cable.
Also remember the Sigma is Japanese 21pin RGB its wired differently from a Euro SCART cable. You will need to get some kind of J21pin-->SCART adapter, or rewire the cable manually.
Also remember the Sigma is Japanese 21pin RGB its wired differently from a Euro SCART cable. You will need to get some kind of J21pin-->SCART adapter, or rewire the cable manually.
I have a Scart RGB cable for my AES.
I bought a simple Scart adaptor with 4 RCA outuput connections, which allow you to connect to a TV this way, as long as it supports it, using for the Neo side the RGB scart cable.
I don't know if this could work for you, but it is very cheap to try.
I bought a simple Scart adaptor with 4 RCA outuput connections, which allow you to connect to a TV this way, as long as it supports it, using for the Neo side the RGB scart cable.
I don't know if this could work for you, but it is very cheap to try.
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Yea, Its for the sigma. I saw your youtube review and although the Jrok does the job I'm looking for a cleaner approach.
I guess I'm going to need to get that xrgb after all.
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I'll check it out. I don't need sound, I just need picture.
incrediblehark
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I had one of THESE for scart to component, they work really well, and were only about $50 new on ebay about a year ago when i bought mine. you do need to modify it slightly if you want audio, but is very easy to do.
if you have a japanese 21 pin rgb and need to convert it to scart for the transcoder, you need to rewire these pins:
Japanese rgb -> Scart
1 -> 6 (Audio Left)
5 -> 2 (Audio Right)
9 -> 20 (Sync)
19 -> 11 (Green)
20 -> 7 (Blue)
if you have a japanese 21 pin rgb and need to convert it to scart for the transcoder, you need to rewire these pins:
Japanese rgb -> Scart
1 -> 6 (Audio Left)
5 -> 2 (Audio Right)
9 -> 20 (Sync)
19 -> 11 (Green)
20 -> 7 (Blue)
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Seconded...
But note that Japanese RGB is different although it uses the same connector.
I will be coming out with a very high quality but low cost SCART to component converter in about a month that I will sell for about $40. It will have both SCART and DSUB15 (from a computer monitor) input and will output both video and audio from the SCART connector. It also takes in either DC or AC coupled RGB video.
I have a question for those who would be interested in such a product.
1. Right now I have only the option for the 21 pin japanese rgb connector, would you be interested if I added the option to change between japanese scart and european scart? To do this I would need to add a mux (at increased cost, about $5) or another scart connector (at increased area but lower cost, about an additional $1).
2. Would you also be interested in having both component and s-video/composite output? This would increase the cost by about $3 and increase area slightly.
Just looking for some feedback about what customers would like. I know people are looking for low cost so I left 1) and 2) out for the important functions.
I have a question for those who would be interested in such a product.
1. Right now I have only the option for the 21 pin japanese rgb connector, would you be interested if I added the option to change between japanese scart and european scart? To do this I would need to add a mux (at increased cost, about $5) or another scart connector (at increased area but lower cost, about an additional $1).
2. Would you also be interested in having both component and s-video/composite output? This would increase the cost by about $3 and increase area slightly.
Just looking for some feedback about what customers would like. I know people are looking for low cost so I left 1) and 2) out for the important functions.
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I would be interested in converter that would change 21 pin japanese to component to use on U.S T.V's. I really don't need the s-video. Let me know dude.
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Wow, that sounds great.
In my opinion, Composite & S-video output is a must, as is supporting SCART.
Not trying to nit pick here, but there is no such thing as Japanese SCART connector, that's an erroneous term. SCART refers to Euroconnector/Peritel only.
You could always sell two versions of the PCB, a Component only one and a Component, Composite & S-video one like JROK does.
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Thanks for the suggestion guys!
I think I'll have two versions of the board, the minimal/low cost one that only has 21 pin japanese rgb, and one fully equip board that allows you to switch between japanese rgb/scart and provides s-video and composite output. I also won't worry about the bandwidth issue to much since I don't think there is much interest for it.
Thanks again and I'll update you guys and others that are interested with an estimated release date soon.
I think I'll have two versions of the board, the minimal/low cost one that only has 21 pin japanese rgb, and one fully equip board that allows you to switch between japanese rgb/scart and provides s-video and composite output. I also won't worry about the bandwidth issue to much since I don't think there is much interest for it.
Thanks again and I'll update you guys and others that are interested with an estimated release date soon.
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excuse my noobness but uhh what would be the difference between these two converters:
http://www.svideo.com/scartrgb.html
vs.
http://www.cables.com/Products/ATLONA-SCART-TO-COMPONENT-VIDEO-CONVERTER__AT-SCART-COMP.aspx
http://www.svideo.com/scartrgb.html
vs.
http://www.cables.com/Products/ATLONA-SCART-TO-COMPONENT-VIDEO-CONVERTER__AT-SCART-COMP.aspx
incrediblehark
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I second the japanese rgb -> euro scart switch, mainly because its so much easier to find scart cables. I would love to see the finished product so keep us posted!
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I've been trying to find a Jap 21 pin RGB "SCART" --> Euro SCART converter but I haven't seen one anywhere. Why is that? Is it because you can crack open the scart connector and just reset the pins?
I have a european TV with RGB SCART input and a Jap 21 pin RGB will not work as I have understood it.
I have a european TV with RGB SCART input and a Jap 21 pin RGB will not work as I have understood it.
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handsome_raksha
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I am very excited about getting one of these! Me first!
I have the boards in. Going to be testing for the next few days.
Update on the specs:
1. S-Video/Composite is out. I don't see the justification for the increased costs.
2. SCART/RGB21 switching is in.
3. Very small board.
4. There is going to be another version with less components, decreased cost and will be slightly smaller.
Update on the specs:
1. S-Video/Composite is out. I don't see the justification for the increased costs.
2. SCART/RGB21 switching is in.
3. Very small board.
4. There is going to be another version with less components, decreased cost and will be slightly smaller.
ETA early next week.
Those who buy my first version will get a 50% discount on the 2nd version if they want to upgrade.
I am interested also. It will be nice to get SCART cables for SS, Gen, AES, PS1, etc, a SCART switcher and plug it into 1 component jack on the CRT. A clean output on MegaDrive and AES without modding the machine is my dream. Unfortunate that there isn't S-Video or Composite... An 'all-in-one' box would have been much more flexible and I would pay a few extra bucks for it.
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As someone who is in the market for an HDTV and loathes the absence of S-Video inputs on cheaper available models, this SCART to Component deal has me intrigued.
Feel free to correct me, but I'm assuming that it would be as simple as:
(Console, say SNES) + SCART Cable -> SCART to Component box -> Component cables -> HDTV?
In any case, I'm excited, and would probably pay around 40 bucks for such a piece, and then hunt for a Nintendo SCART cable.
That, and if I can be selfish, some before and after pictures would be kind of cool to see.
Feel free to correct me, but I'm assuming that it would be as simple as:
(Console, say SNES) + SCART Cable -> SCART to Component box -> Component cables -> HDTV?
In any case, I'm excited, and would probably pay around 40 bucks for such a piece, and then hunt for a Nintendo SCART cable.
That, and if I can be selfish, some before and after pictures would be kind of cool to see.