Is it possible to make a vga cable for the Amiga 1200 - Page 4

Lord Aga · 23 July 2012, 17:38

Can these GBS82X00s be set to output 50Hz ? Or is it always and only 60Hz ?
I Have a 50Hz screen, just need to get the 15KHz x 2 boost.

Methanoid · 30 July 2012, 22:11

A few potential numpty questions for owners and smart people

Spanner this is your chance to show me as a numpty!!!

1) Manual says it accepts 15-31 khz inputs... so presumably with an Amiga then all PAL modes get scandoubled but all other modes get passed through? Or is that incorrect?

2) Difference between 8200/8220 seems to be latter has 2 outputs.. what use?

3) Any way to have an Amiga and an ST plugged in and auto switch or avoid the need for continual plug and unplug

4) Anyone found any cheap BOXES and PSUs for this?

Specksynder · 30 July 2012, 22:27

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spanner · 31 July 2012, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methanoid

A few potential numpty questions for owners and smart people

Spanner this is your chance to show me as a numpty!!!

1) Manual says it accepts 15-31 khz inputs... so presumably with an Amiga then all PAL modes get scandoubled but all other modes get passed through? Or is that incorrect?

2) Difference between 8200/8220 seems to be latter has 2 outputs.. what use?

3) Any way to have an Amiga and an ST plugged in and auto switch or avoid the need for continual plug and unplug

4) Anyone found any cheap BOXES and PSUs for this?

4)You could put into a A500 case like me(all in one..

) You can use a cheap multi PSU that what i use and it works fine.

Methanoid · 01 August 2012, 09:34

Thanks Spanner, yes I did know that. What happens with yours if you set your A1200 to DblPAL mode for example? And did you think to take the 5V power direct from the Amiga?

spanner · 09 August 2012, 01:20

how do you put it into DblPAL mode..?

johnim · 09 August 2012, 01:33

its a driver stored in storage/monitors copy it to devs/monitors and reboot then it will appear in screenmode prefs

spanner · 11 August 2012, 16:08

i know this it abit off-topic but i have a A500 manual and it shows a commodore key where the left A key is,that model must be rare..??

I will be posting a pic of the video port in the manual for connections and stuff.

Methanoid · 23 August 2012, 16:46

Right, bought one of these and need to source PSU. 5v 2a centre positive but what size connections (outer/inner) - anyone know for SURE?

desiv · 24 August 2012, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methanoid

Right, bought one of these and need to source PSU. 5v 2a centre positive but what size connections (outer/inner) - anyone know for SURE?

The one I bought said on the website:

DC Plus Dimension: 5.5mm x 2.1mm

Inside positive " + " . Outside negative " - "

desiv

Methanoid · 27 August 2012, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiv

The one I bought said on the website:

DC Plus Dimension: 5.5mm x 2.1mm

Inside positive " + " . Outside negative " - "

desiv

Thats funny.. the seller told me 5.5x2.5 and that 2.1 wouldnt work... not to worry, I have ordered a 5.5x2.5 and we shall see

desiv · 27 August 2012, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methanoid

Thats funny.. the seller told me 5.5x2.5 and that 2.1 wouldnt work... not to worry, I have ordered a 5.5x2.5 and we shall see

Might be different for a different revision.
I've heard the newer models work up to 12V (labeled 5-12 or something???).
Maybe they changed it a bit??

Let us know! :-)

Good luck.

desiv

Methanoid · 27 August 2012, 22:10

yeah my seller said 12v was also fine and 1a was sufficent... but 5v 2a also fine

spanner · 27 September 2012, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methanoid

yeah my seller said 12v was also fine and 1a was sufficent... but 5v 2a also fine

Yeah 12v 2A is fine I have been using a psu on mine from a router and its ok,no probs but I would use when connecting the Amiga to it,use the component inputs cos if you use the RGB connetion you will get a picture with spots on it,you will see them in black areas of the screen. Oh one more thing the PS3 work fine on this too,I use it all the time on it with a component cable.

I know it been a while posting but what the hell,I thought I post this.

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23 July 2012, 17:38	#61
Lord Aga MI clan prevails Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 1,443	Can these GBS82X00s be set to output 50Hz ? Or is it always and only 60Hz ? I Have a 50Hz screen, just need to get the 15KHz x 2 boost.

30 July 2012, 22:11	#62
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,873	A few potential numpty questions for owners and smart people Spanner this is your chance to show me as a numpty!!! 1) Manual says it accepts 15-31 khz inputs... so presumably with an Amiga then all PAL modes get scandoubled but all other modes get passed through? Or is that incorrect? 2) Difference between 8200/8220 seems to be latter has 2 outputs.. what use? 3) Any way to have an Amiga and an ST plugged in and auto switch or avoid the need for continual plug and unplug 4) Anyone found any cheap BOXES and PSUs for this?

30 July 2012, 22:27	#63
Specksynder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italy Age: 47 Posts: 445	@Quagliarulo Best avatar ever, Maccio rules!

01 August 2012, 09:34	#65
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,873	Thanks Spanner, yes I did know that. What happens with yours if you set your A1200 to DblPAL mode for example? And did you think to take the 5V power direct from the Amiga?

09 August 2012, 01:20	#66
spanner none Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: None Posts: 322	how do you put it into DblPAL mode..?

09 August 2012, 01:33	#67
johnim Amibay Mod/Staff Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: birmingham uk Age: 48 Posts: 1,019	its a driver stored in storage/monitors copy it to devs/monitors and reboot then it will appear in screenmode prefs

11 August 2012, 16:08	#68
spanner none Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: None Posts: 322	i know this it abit off-topic but i have a A500 manual and it shows a commodore key where the left A key is,that model must be rare..?? I will be posting a pic of the video port in the manual for connections and stuff.

23 August 2012, 16:46	#69
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,873	Right, bought one of these and need to source PSU. 5v 2a centre positive but what size connections (outer/inner) - anyone know for SURE?

27 August 2012, 22:10	#73
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,873	yeah my seller said 12v was also fine and 1a was sufficent... but 5v 2a also fine

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