I'm calling Willy out! SuperVidel info!

[mzry]

Hey there,

I've recently been on a quest to get the schematic and pcb information for the Supervidel from Nature, so that another hardware designer can produce them for the community (I'll leave that person anonymous for now) I have been given permission to pass the project along, but ONLY if Willy can confirm that he is not going to produce them.

Message to Willy: Everyone is super grateful with all the hard work you put into the ct60e, the project was a great success. But since then (about a year now) all of your customers have been waiting patiently for the new SV production that you spoke about. We have had zero communication, either on forums, PM's or e-mails. Please Willy, could you give us an update? If you cannot go ahead with the project, please let us know, this way we can move forward. Thank you!

Message to the community: If anyone has any special access to communicating with Willy, please let him know, please let him see this.

[viking272]

I forwarded a link to Willy via email, hopefully he can post a response.

[mzry]

I forwarded a link to Willy via email, hopefully he can post a response.

Thank you

[willy]

Hi.

So, yes.
I'am working on SuperVidel. The whole idea is to be able to close case with CT60e and SuperVidel on top of it.
Actually i got stucked on some mechanical idea around moving DVI conector to the backside/outside - using same pcb kit.

I need to rethink that once again, or just make 2 different kits:
- One for them who don't want to modify case (no additional holes etc)
- And another one for those who may accept some holes.

Status for today: stalled

[1st1]

Very good news! I prefer the version without additional holes.

[Rustynutt]

Nice update Willy. and thanks for the CT63e's as well

Personally, haven't had any luck at all getting a "board" member to design and / or build a few of my own small, very small projects.

Building a "SuperVidel" would be quite the undertaking for anyone.

[mzry]

Hey Willy!

Thank you so much for giving us an update, even though you're stalled that is still excellent information. I personally will modify my case, having a DVI output on the back will still look very good.

Thanks,

ps - Please keep us in the loop! We love to follow your progress, perhaps you might consider making a small blog we could follow?

[joska]

I need to rethink that once again, or just make 2 different kits:
- One for them who don't want to modify case (no additional holes etc)
- And another one for those who may accept some holes.

Why not have the DVI connector on a separate board, with a cable to a simple header on the SV? Then the user can decide for himself where to mount the connector.

Personally I would not consider a solution that requires a molested case.

[willy]

Why not have the DVI connector on a separate board, with a cable to a simple header on the SV? Then the user can decide for himself where to mount the connector.

Personally I would not consider a solution that requires a molested case.

Thats the main ponit.

It can be done within 1-2 hours.
But, I want to do that smart, and fulfill requirements of them who Do Not Want make any holes in falcon case, and them who did it already, and doesn't care about few more holes.
Smart - means also that will not be a pcb that is flapping on the breeze ...

[1st1]

Maybe you find a smart idea to get it out by the power supply and/or power switch hole if the falcon chassis, ideally together with the new power switch, turbo switch and power connector.

[joska]

But, I want to do that smart, and fulfill requirements of them who Do Not Want make any holes in falcon case, and them who did it already, and doesn't care about few more holes.

The only way to avoid hacking the case is to reuse the holes for the powersocket and switch. Neither is big enough for a standard DVI connector. My suggestion is to...

a) Drop the DVI socket on the SV itself, replace it with a simple pin-header.
b) Create a sub-PCB with a mini-DVI socket and a 12V inlet for the PicoPSU that fits the old powersocket hole, and one with two pushbuttons (power and 030/060-mode) that fits the powerswitch hole.
c) Offer a 3D-printed bracket for this through Shapeways or similar service.

The bracket should double as support for the CT60e too, since the back of the CT60e is very poorly supported

[jvas]

Can't the DVI be replaced by HDMI? Lot smaller.

[christos]

Can't the DVI be replaced by HDMI? Lot smaller.

I think hdmi needs a licence to be purchased. You cant just add it.

[joska]

HDMI does not carry the VGA signals. So no possibility for dual-screen with HDMI.

[dbsys]

Can't the DVI be replaced by HDMI? Lot smaller.

HDMI is "digital" only, there are no analog VGA signals any more. DVI instead supports analog and digital signals.

[jvas]

Yes I know, but do we really need analog video and/or dual monitor? I think, it would be a fair compromise.

[joska]

I would be seriously disappointed if that feature was left out.

[Trixster]

This is good news. I would definitely like to be on a list for an 'un-modded' case solution.

[troed]

... I'll order a SuperVidel immediately it's available. Right after that CT60e I still desperately need from a second run?

[Dal]

A nice engineering challenge. One other approach to put out there is a breakout box that clips into the hole left by the mains inlet. No case hacking - sure there would be a slight protrusion from the back to house the DVI Connector, but you could also allow room for the svethlana connector as well?

Just a thought to throw in the mix.

[paul92706]

This is good news! Thank's willy for keeping us updated, and good luck!!

[leech]

I ended up getting the Rack mount case so I don't have to cut up the original. Still haven't gotten around to putting the Falcon in there, since I also have to mod the board for internal SCSI for the Cosmosex!

Awesome that there will be a new run after I forked out way too much for one. At least I managed to get one, sounds like it still might be awhile for the new ones to be released.

[willy]

I will disappoint you, but simple pin header will not work
It's enough for VGA but not for high speed differential digital signals like DVI/HDMI.

About HDMI - it would be better ... but it's not possible because of royalties.
As long as fees themselves for hardware are acceptable (flat $1 for every piece of HDMI hardware for small manufacturers) then adoptor annual fee cost $5000 ... It's not worth that.

I think we'll try to find the right solution the 8.12 in Gdansk (SV) tasting whisky

[leech]

I thought I read that DisplayPort wasn't encumbered with royalties? Micro DP would be a bit less painful to find a spot for as well.

[willy]

There is another problem with DisplayPort - implementation is f*****g complicated in comparison to DVI/HDMI