sonick Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Hello all, I have an 800xl that I play quite frequently, but I am still using the crumby RF output with a coax adapter to TV.. The poor signal is really starting to bother me, especially when i see the lovely pictures online from the s-video conversions. I long for clear display. I want to do an S-Video mod to my 800xl, but I am not proficient enough with an iron to assure a successful conversion; without murdering my beloved 800xl. I was wondering if there was anyone in the east valley, or phoenix in general, that has strong proficiencies in this area that would be willing to help for either $, trade, or whatever we could hash out ? Thanks for your time! J Edited August 20, 2008 by sonick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hello all, I have an 800xl that I play quite frequently, but I am still using the crumby RF output with a coax adapter to TV.. The poor signal is really starting to bother me, especially when i see the lovely pictures online from the s-video conversions. I long for clear display. I want to do an S-Video mod to my 800xl, but I am not proficient enough with an iron to assure a successful conversion; without murdering my beloved 800xl. I was wondering if there was anyone in the east valley, or phoenix in general, that has strong proficiencies in this area that would be willing to help for either $, trade, or whatever we could hash out ? Thanks for your time! J Hi, Do you have a monitor cable and a tv with s-video inputs. I'm in Casa Grande with several 800xl's that have very good video without the s-video modification. The 600xl has very good RF signal to the tv. I'm not good with a soldering iron anymore [age and failing vision]. I could come to Chandler and advise you on the setup that you have. If interested PM me your phone # and we can talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonick Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 pm sent. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a8maestro Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well first, I make cables to use the A8 with Svideo. My BOB brings out all of the lines. The two cables cheat, they jumper the composite signal for chroma to create an acceptable svideo for the A8, since most A8s past the 800 do not have chroma connected. Second, you can add the missing components to create a true chroma line on the 800xl, the pin is on the jack. Third, you can just run a jumper for chroma. Its acceptable. Rick D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Well first, I make cables to use the A8 with Svideo. My BOB brings out all of the lines. The two cables cheat, they jumper the composite signal for chroma to create an acceptable svideo for the A8, since most A8s past the 800 do not have chroma connected. Second, you can add the missing components to create a true chroma line on the 800xl, the pin is on the jack. Third, you can just run a jumper for chroma. Its acceptable. Rick D. Do you still have the A8 BOB available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a8maestro Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Well first, I make cables to use the A8 with Svideo. My BOB brings out all of the lines. The two cables cheat, they jumper the composite signal for chroma to create an acceptable svideo for the A8, since most A8s past the 800 do not have chroma connected. Second, you can add the missing components to create a true chroma line on the 800xl, the pin is on the jack. Third, you can just run a jumper for chroma. Its acceptable. Rick D. Do you still have the A8 BOB available? I make 58 things(so far), and keep them in stock for 1 day or 1 century till someone wants them, OR until I get so busy with work/traveling I just have no time for it. The A8 and Jaguar bobs are in stock. I am in the process of making more tube cases for them. Thanks, Rick D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krimdrac Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 And here I was thinking I was probably the only 8-bit enthusiast in Chandler! Glad to see that there are more enthusiasts in the local area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickbensema Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm in Tempe, and have an 800XL, and considering I've never hooked one up to anything but a TV before, I'm wondering how exactly to proceed here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'm in Tempe, and have an 800XL, and considering I've never hooked one up to anything but a TV before, I'm wondering how exactly to proceed here. Start by making/buying an AV cable evil bay link If you want the best picture quality from your 800XL 1-Do the Quick and Easy s-video mod (it is quick and easy 2-Buy an S-video cable another evil bay link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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