tim@mcrware.UUCP (Tim Harris) (12/08/89)
Has anyone out there ever tried to build an RGB->composite converter for an Amiga similar to the box that Commodore sells for the 500 for about $70.00, I forget the number of the thing. I have plans for a genlock someday but am trying to raise the cash. I used a friends A2000 with a composite out card on it to do some titling and found it to be acceptable for a while but don't have easy access to the machine any more. I figured if Commodore sold the converter box for $70.00 it couldn't be too complex and shouldn't cost too much to build one at home if you knew what you were doing. Basically what is needed is a black box that connnects to the RGB port and pumps out composite video on an RCA jack, it would be nice if the RGB was passed through too. If anyone has tried this please e-mail any schematics or info you may have. Thanks in advance. Tim Harris (...!sun!mcrware!tim)
jn15+@andrew.cmu.edu (Jerome Lamont Napson) (12/09/89)
The name of the component you mentioned that can be used to hook up a composite color monitor or television to an Amiga 500 is the Amiga 520. SPRITE TECHNOLOGY sells them for $40.00 -if anyone cares Jerome