[net.micro.cbm] Composite video cable for C-64

ericj@athena.UUCP (Eric Johnson) (10/01/84)

[ Bug Chow ]

  I just recently joined the ranks of C-64 owners, and so have followed
this group for just the last few weeks.  This is in response to various
comments/questions recently posted.
  I did not buy a 1702 monitor, because I wanted to save the money by
using my Sanyo 13" color monitor, which has composite video input only.
I found the easiest, quickest solution to be a cable that mixes the
chroma and luminance signals together correctly for such a monitor (for
a monochrome monitor, the luminance only is needed).  I paid $9.95 for
it at Creative Computers in the Beaverton Mall (near Portland, Oregon).
It uses a 5-pin DIN connector which works fine on my 8-pin C-64 and will
also work on the older, 5-pin models.  I have not worked with the 1702,
but I'm sure it's picture quality would be a little better.  The cable
also has the audio brought out to a separate RCA plug.

  I have not dissected the cable yet but if there is enough interest, I
will post details on the internals for those who cannot find one already
built or who want to do it themselves.

Keep on Hackin'
Eric Johnson
tektronix!teklds!ericj