Kjmann Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) After some careful thought and some trial and error, I have come up with a design for a Video Adapter for the Atari ST/TT systems that will provide S-Video and Composite Video for all Atari ST/TT systems that use the DIN 13 pin Video Port. This Unit Will Work Even if your ST/TT Does not Have an RF Modulator Built in. This Adapter not only provides a Beautiful S-video Signal and a Decent Composite Signal, but will only cost about $60 USD as a complete unit. (not just a board with components) It also fixes the problem with over Drivin signals coming from the RGB lines. So the Picture you get will be Bright and Crisp with no blurred Colors or that Grainy look. As an Atari ST User Of many years I have always taken note of the fact that not only is it expensive to buy a refurbished monitor (shipping etc.) but It is also very inconvenient to have an extra monitor set up in the house. This unit works in NTSC only (I'm Still working on a PAL version). The S-Video is so Good on this that I can't hardly tell the difference between the adapter and an Original SC1224 RGB monitor. I don't know how soon that I will have them available but I hoping to have them ready to ship to Video61 no later than Mid May. Here's a mock up of what the Unit will look like completed Edited April 13, 2009 by kjmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foster Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Count me in as very interested in this solution! Will this be an external device able to swap between different machines? Thanks, .. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 This is sweet! My SC1224 isn't as crisp as it used to be and the composite cable I have is barely better than RF. Neat stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Sign me up as well - I've got one of those scan convertors and it works...sort of... http://www.ambery.com/rgbcgatovgac.html but its blurry in ST-med and some of the letters "drop out" for want of a better description. Games look good enough though. Here is a shot of the folders in ST-Med: The 4 folders should read: CLPBOARD CPX EXTRACT HDDRIVER So put me on the list of buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellis Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Great news. I was just about to mod my 520FTfm for s-video out, but I think I'd rather use a unit like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Guitarman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Ditto. Would this work on pretty much any modern TV as the ST's rez wasnt that high - What about Mono mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjmann Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) ok, to answer some questions. =) Yes, It is a separate box to plug into any ST/TT/STe. It can be swapped between units. It also Does NOT require an RF to Be in the system (eg: STfm) Yes, it works on all modern TV's as long as they have a Composite Video (yellow video plug) or and S-video plug. No, Sorry It Won't work in Mono (High Res) Mode. That is a different type of signal. Hope that clarifies things for you. =) Edited April 14, 2009 by kjmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belboz Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 How legible is text in medium res? Any shots you can take of your screen for some low rez games and some medium res shots of the desktop and text in general in medium rez? Something like Darklord posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Ah you are the same fellow on Lemon Amiga with identical post/username on Lemon AMIGA, same concept but for the AMIGA computers huh? Well I hope this is legit and you do actually produce devices for both platforms because I would definitely be interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I see the S-Video plug and RCA jack video out - what about sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjmann Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) I see the S-Video plug and RCA jack video out - what about sound? Sorry about that. I forgot to mention that YES there will be 2 audio out RCA jacks on this unit for the atari Version (so that you can hook the audio to the left and right of your TV/stereo). Ah you are the same fellow on Lemon Amiga with identical post/username on Lemon AMIGA, same concept but for the AMIGA computers huh?Well I hope this is legit and you do actually produce devices for both platforms because I would definitely be interested! Yes I am the Same Guy and Yes this is legit. ask anyone here about atlantis games group in the atari 8-bit area. we know what we're doing. =) we two different versions (one for amiga and one for ST/TT) because of the major differences between the two in the RGB signal Strength. and also the fact thet the ST/TT version had to have circuitry for the video timing where the amiga didn't because it had it's own timing signal out from the video port. The ST/TT version is actually more complicated. I will Post video screen shots As soon as I can. Edited April 14, 2009 by kjmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Guitarman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Definitely legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 kj's legit. He was involved in the recent 8-bit cartridge release of Tempest Xtreem. Stephen Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foster Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I would be interested in a unit for the Atari ST and another unit for the Amiga. I've got several machines so the thought of an external device like this definitely appeals to me. .. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I would be interested in a unit for the Atari ST and another unit for the Amiga. I've got several machines so the thought of an external device like this definitely appeals to me. .. Steve I'd be interested in one for the ST and one for the Amiga as well. Maybe a slightly discounted package deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfernan Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) This Adapter not only provides a Beautiful S-video Signal and a Decent Composite Signal, but will only cost about $60 USD as a complete unit. (not just a board with components) I'm interested in a unit for the Atari ST. Please, me add to the list of buyers. Thank you. Erfel. Edited April 26, 2009 by cfernan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Also would be interested in ST and Amiga units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjmann Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ok guys, Some info for you all. =) If a person orders one of each type (1 amiga and 1 atari) then there will be a $5 discount on each unit. These units when they're ready will be sold through Video61 AKA: atarisales.com Phone number: 651-462-2500 USA I will let you know when they are in stock and lance is ready to take orders. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foster Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Awesome news kjmann. I will be looking forward to their availability. .. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I see the S-Video plug and RCA jack video out - what about sound? Sorry about that. I forgot to mention that YES there will be 2 audio out RCA jacks on this unit for the atari Version (so that you can hook the audio to the left and right of your TV/stereo). Ah you are the same fellow on Lemon Amiga with identical post/username on Lemon AMIGA, same concept but for the AMIGA computers huh?Well I hope this is legit and you do actually produce devices for both platforms because I would definitely be interested! Yes I am the Same Guy and Yes this is legit. ask anyone here about atlantis games group in the atari 8-bit area. we know what we're doing. =) we two different versions (one for amiga and one for ST/TT) because of the major differences between the two in the RGB signal Strength. and also the fact thet the ST/TT version had to have circuitry for the video timing where the amiga didn't because it had it's own timing signal out from the video port. The ST/TT version is actually more complicated. I will Post video screen shots As soon as I can. I'll be looking for the screen shots, I know one day my SC1435 is going need to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ok guys, Some info for you all. =) If a person orders one of each type (1 amiga and 1 atari) then there will be a $5 discount on each unit. These units when they're ready will be sold through Video61 AKA: atarisales.com Phone number: 651-462-2500 USA I will let you know when they are in stock and lance is ready to take orders. =) I've dealt with Lance at AtariSales before - great bunch. Can't wait. PS Just curious - how small can this unit be made if you took it out of the planned enclosure? Possibly looking at stuffing it inside a STacy. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjmann Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) Ok guys, Some info for you all. =) If a person orders one of each type (1 amiga and 1 atari) then there will be a $5 discount on each unit. These units when they're ready will be sold through Video61 AKA: atarisales.com Phone number: 651-462-2500 USA I will let you know when they are in stock and lance is ready to take orders. =) I've dealt with Lance at AtariSales before - great bunch. Can't wait. PS Just curious - how small can this unit be made if you took it out of the planned enclosure? Possibly looking at stuffing it inside a STacy. Thanks. Yeah I know. Lance has mentioned you before. he considers you one of his best customers. =) BTW thanks for the Tempest give away thing. Nice to get the publicity. the size should be something on the order of 3x2x1 but the board will be epoxy'd into the casing. sorry. =) Edited April 27, 2009 by kjmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yeah I know. Lance has mentioned you before. he considers you one of his best customers. =) BTW thanks for the Tempest give away thing. Nice to get the publicity. the size should be something on the order of 3x2x1 but the board will be epoxy'd into the casing. sorry. =) <lol> What a salesman, he's just trying to keep me coming back for more! (and I will)... No problem - thanks for such a great game. I think its just awesome that we still see development for our beloved Atari machines. We surely do appreciate it! Hmm, 3x2x1...I might be able to work that in. BTW, I don't remember it being mentioned elsewhere, so if it was, apologies - but is the unit going to require its own separate power supply? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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