[Coco] Using Roy's vga adapter with other computers

Aaron Wolfe aawolfe at gmail.com
Sat Oct 24 23:10:14 EDT 2009


On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 11:05 PM, Bob Devries <devries.bob at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, Aaron.
>
> Isn't the Commodore 128's RGB port a digital one? That is, RGB-I instead of
> Analog RGB?
>

I really don't know, just had this idea.. probably should do some research :)


> I'd imagine that Roy's adaptor is designed for the analog RGB output, but
> Roy will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong.
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron Wolfe" <aawolfe at gmail.com>
> To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:58 PM
> Subject: [Coco] Using Roy's vga adapter with other computers
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>
>>
>> Hello,  i have one of Roy's adapters and it works perfectly on my cocos. I
>> have many other "classic" machines and wondered if it might be posible to
>> use it with them if i can build the right cable.  Many things seem to use
>> similar rgb sync etc.
>>
>> Anyone know or know where to start looking?  I have a few amigas (and a
>> vga adapter that works for some video modes now), and a commodore 128 with
>> "rgb" output ive never been able to use.  Been wanting to get one of the
>> older atari comps too.  I think i saw a post here where someone had success
>> with one of those.
>>
>> Thanks for any advice.  I do have a composite-vga convertor that works ok
>> so its not like i cant use these now, just thought maybe could expand the
>> capabilities of roys great box.
>>
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