wildstar87 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 13 hours ago, scorpio_ny said: From the documentation, it seems that it doesn't support 15Khz RGB, only standard VGA. Strange, I thought that was why there was a specific RGB mode with interlace, since there is a specific VGA mode. @Simius can you chime in here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 22 minutes ago, wildstar87 said: Strange, I thought that was why there was a specific RGB mode with interlace, since there is a specific VGA mode. @Simius can you chime in here? Simius posted an update Sophia 2 manual a few weeks back: The original feature spec is here: Features: - 100% compatible GTIA replacement - PAL/NTSC encoding - Independent RGB/YPbPr/VGA and DVI outputs - eight selectable DVI modes - 15 loadable 18-bit color palettes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstar87 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Beeblebrox said: Simius posted an update Sophia 2 manual a few weeks back: The original feature spec is here: Features: - 100% compatible GTIA replacement - PAL/NTSC encoding - Independent RGB/YPbPr/VGA and DVI outputs - eight selectable DVI modes - 15 loadable 18-bit color palettes Unless I'm missing something, I thought RGB specifically referred to RGB 15Khz, otherwise I'm not sure what RGB standard we are talking about, because technically VGA is RGB, just at a specific frequency. YPBPr is component RGB, which again is also RGB (sorta) just based on a different standard from my understanding. https://thecablesland.com/ypbpr-vs-rgb/ If it doesn't support 15Khz RGB, to output to ST color monitors, or Commodore/Amiga monitors RGB, then that's a simple answer, but I just want to make sure that's the case. Edited September 12, 2023 by wildstar87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simius Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 Analog outputs of the Sophia 2 can be configured as 31kHz VGA mode, 15kHz RGB mode or 15kHz YPbPr mode. If you can get an image on your VGA monitor, the analog outputs are working. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinadan67 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) RGB 15khz works fine, i use a cheap DVI->VGA adapter + Lotharek's VGA->SCART cable to connect a Commodore 1084 monitor: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/98341-whats-the-latest-atari-related-things-youve-bought-on-ebay/page/201/#comment-4897729 Edited September 13, 2023 by Dinadan67 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstar87 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 17 hours ago, Simius said: Analog outputs of the Sophia 2 can be configured as 31kHz VGA mode, 15kHz RGB mode or 15kHz YPbPr mode. If you can get an image on your VGA monitor, the analog outputs are working. Thanks Simius, what would be the proper settings for 15Khz RGB in the Special features? RGB, Sync mode norm or interlace? and I assume Sync out to Csync? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstar87 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 9/13/2023 at 12:27 AM, Dinadan67 said: RGB 15khz works fine, i use a cheap DVI->VGA adapter + Lotharek's VGA->SCART cable to connect a Commodore 1084 monitor: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/98341-whats-the-latest-atari-related-things-youve-bought-on-ebay/page/201/#comment-4897729 Can you tell me what settings you used in the special features? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinadan67 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I just connected my Commodore 1084 monitor to check the settings: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstar87 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Thanks much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnseenSquid Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I'm also eagerly awaiting the next batch of boards! Got a lonely 5200 here I want to wire up into my setup. I'll bookmark the thread and check back every few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 3 hours ago, TheUnseenSquid said: I'm also eagerly awaiting the next batch of boards! Got a lonely 5200 here I want to wire up into my setup. I'll bookmark the thread and check back every few weeks. Register your interest here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnseenSquid Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 10/8/2023 at 10:32 PM, Beeblebrox said: Register your interest here: Done, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madgitty Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Not been here for some time but , is this still available and if so how can I get one thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantaipan Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I have been trying to get my Sophia 2 analog RGB to work on my Amiga 1080 monitor. I think the sync voltage is a little low for it. I am using one of those Console5 power supplies and wonder if it is not providing enough amperage for U1MB and Sophia. I am able to run the RGB into RT5X or into the 1080 via the RGB-2YC which still looks pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 19 hours ago, Dantaipan said: I have been trying to get my Sophia 2 analog RGB to work on my Amiga 1080 monitor. I think the sync voltage is a little low for it. I am using one of those Console5 power supplies and wonder if it is not providing enough amperage for U1MB and Sophia. I am able to run the RGB into RT5X or into the 1080 via the RGB-2YC which still looks pretty solid. 5v 2amps would be fine, so as long as you're console5 psu gives a clean power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snods Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 @Simius can you tell me how I can get on the paid list for two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 3 hours ago, snods said: @Simius can you tell me how I can get on the paid list for two? Just PM Simius with your details and pay him via PayPal. Hi ships really quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 11 hours ago, snods said: @Simius can you tell me how I can get on the paid list for two? Also as we don't know where you are located. The Brewing Academy has some on hand for sale for those of us here in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snods Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 I ordered the last in-stock Sophia 2 1 hour ago, -^CrossBow^- said: Also as we don't know where you are located. The Brewing Academy has some on hand for sale for those of us here in the US. from The Brewing Academy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle_jedi Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) Hey guys, Does anyone know the name (and possibly Mouser part no) of the low profile orange/brown connector for the Sophia 2? I'd like to output to an Atari SC1224 style connector, and figured it would be simplest to just make an alternative output board. I really don't want to try to hack a DVI style connector onto the back of the 1200XL, and am sort of hoping to gently increase the size of the RF jack to accommodate the SC1224 connector instead. Edited May 30 by oracle_jedi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle_jedi Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 And of course, having spent an hour trying to find this without success, a last google long shot yields: https://www.amazon.com/TE-Connectivity-Board-Board-Micro-Match/dp/B0CYBQ9BCT/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=19GA199YFF9SE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L2EhJAKxnitWimmBP8u6bAF3xIoPsuuGLZMDOA8IcWTe9zvEyQv6kRE6Kh_IqqwJ.rt2tBMwaUlvw8NdzDXj2hRs0t2lsiGu2ZIKq6SzFx2E&dib_tag=se&keywords=16%2Bpin%2Bmicromatch%2Bcomponent&qid=1717032901&sprefix=16%2Bpin%2Bmicromatch%2Bcomponen%2Caps%2C252&sr=8-1-fkmr0&th=1 Looks to be a "MicroMatch" connector. 16-pin. I want 1 or 2, looks like I have to buy 50. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle_jedi Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Mouser part no 571-8-215079-6 I think. Maybe I can just buy one or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woj Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 3 hours ago, oracle_jedi said: Mouser part no 571-8-215079-6 I think. Maybe I can just buy one or two. Well, when I ordered them (along with the male version and cable connectors) the part number on my invoice is 571-1-215079-6, but looking at both I honestly cannot tell what the (practical) difference is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) 5 hours ago, oracle_jedi said: Hey guys, Does anyone know the name (and possibly Mouser part no) of the low profile orange/brown connector for the Sophia 2? I'd like to output to an Atari SC1224 style connector, and figured it would be simplest to just make an alternative output board. I really don't want to try to hack a DVI style connector onto the back of the 1200XL, and am sort of hoping to gently increase the size of the RF jack to accommodate the SC1224 connector instead. There is this (designed by Scorpo-ny), which will utilise the rf hole on the 1200xl with no case modding. If you have access to a 3d printer it is a great option. I printed one out the other month: Edited May 30 by Beeblebrox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snods Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Digi-Key lets your order as many or few as you need. I ordered two and they delivered even though they state a pkg or taped quantity in the listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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