My new, compact Atari -> VGA adapter.

[jonathanm]

1) Will this board allow me to connect my STE directly to any standard VGA monitor (like if I went out and bought one from a shop today)?
2) Will I be able to switch between ST Lo / Med and Hi (mono) with the switch, while connected to the same modern VGA monitor?
3) Are there any video or sound artefacts, e.g. ghosting, mouse trails, or similar?

I can solder but I'm not very good when it comes to electronics theory, so will only be able to build from easy to follow diagrams and components if they are available.

My previous efforts at getting such a video connection working only got as far as this thread: http://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=17153

1: no, it needs to be a monitot that cn display the STs low refresh rate. not all VGA monitors can do this.
2: yes, assuming you get a monitor that can do ST low. nearly all VGA monitors can do ST High
3: in my experience, no. I have one of the adapters and have used it with a few monitors, and it's exceptional quality

Ah, so this is not quite exactly what I was looking for, I'm looking for a modern replacement for my SC1435 (one that I can easily buy off the shelf, as it were, and replace when needed).

Besides the forum post I already linked to, does anyone know of a working solution that doesn't have any artefacts or ghosting etc for ST Low on any VGA monitor?

[olivierg]

I have found this list for 'modern' VGA 15khz:

http://15khz.wikidot.com/

but, i have launch research in distributor monitor =>17" max price 200 euro end user.
Not exist, i have check over 200 monitors type/model. the minimum is 24Khz.

Now the solution is use scan doubler. Any use this solution ?

Thanks
Olivier

[olivierg]

Hi,

I found why i have many problem of stability.
The 12V on DIN 13 it's very limited in current, in schematic of 1040STE the 12V is in serial with 1.2K resistor, the max current is 12/1200 = 10mA.
With led, the current is to big.

I have started this project because the assembly cable on web (eBay) is many cost expansible (normal, very long job to wiring the connector) and only Monochrome.

I simplify all, i remove AVR (and led) and replace by simple switch, i lost function of storage the last state, but is not important for my.

Thanks
Olivier

[ube]

With led, the current is to big.

I think I mentioned just that.

However, if you run it in 1MHz, with some changes to the detection, you’d probably be able to use the LEDs.

[ube]

BTW, if you remove the attiny you’ll lose the functionality of switching in software.

[olivierg]

but i replace the AVR by switch.

I move away from the original idea, but the result is the same in the end, I can go from color to monochrome.

[mpattonm]

but, i have launch research in distributor monitor =>17" max price 200 euro end user.
Not exist, i have check over 200 monitors type/model. the minimum is 24Khz.

Of course they exist. The problem is that manufacturers do not specifically mention 15kHz in their datasheets, because this frequency is out of VGA spec. So even those LCDs positively known to sync down to 15kHz (see http://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.ph ... 3&p=334426) simply do not declare this feature in their specifications.

but i replace the AVR by switch.
I move away from the original idea, but the result is the same in the end, I can go from color to monochrome.

you are reinventing the wheel here

[LevelFT]

BTW, if you remove the attiny you’ll lose the functionality of switching in software.

And how wonderful that is !

Are the new ones from you already available UBE ?

[ube]

Nah. Wating for a new revision. Ought to turn up next week. And after that one has been confirmed it’s another week for ordering a full batch plus components.

[olivierg]

you are reinventing the wheel here

Yes, but with less radius

[LevelFT]

Nah. Wating for a new revision. Ought to turn up next week. And after that one has been confirmed it’s another week for ordering a full batch plus components.

I'll wait patiently.....I'll order one as soon as they are available

[LevelFT]

Nah. Wating for a new revision. Ought to turn up next week. And after that one has been confirmed it’s another week for ordering a full batch plus components.

I'll wait patiently.....I'll order one as soon as they are available

[olivierg]

Hi,

today i have recieved the monitor DELL U2412Mc, i have other forum works in 15khz.
It's true, now i can display the medium and low resolution with the switch:

U2412Mc color.jpg

but the monochrome not supported (OSD message), it's first monitor not accept

U2412Mc-Mono.jpg

Thanks
Olivier

[ube]

That’s a new one. Hires is as close to VGA as one can get.

[dhedberg]

That’s a new one. Hires is as close to VGA as one can get.

I guess the monitor triggers on the higher vertical refresh rate? Kind of odd indeed, it's usually the opposite.

[ranix]

I have never in all my years seen a monitor that does that

you deserve a prize or something

I want to say the adapter is broken because this is so impossible

[olivierg]

I made other adapters:
Monochrome / color switch:

MCSwitch - LR.jpg

Monochrome only:

Monochrome Adapter - LR.jpg

and the problem is the same.
If I plug in another screen it works.

[ranix]

wow, that looks great! If you sell these I will definitely buy one

I wonder why the monitor can't recognize high res mode? Very strange

[edingacic]

When its done please I need one thanks!

[leech]

That looks absolutely great. It is kind of worrisome to me that some 3D printers have such a wide range of quality. Yours looks nice, some of the other ones I've seen, not so great. But then again part of it might be the way the model is designed, I'm sure 3D printing only handles certain methods very well at this point.

[olivierg]

I use Da Vinci 1.0A from XYZprinting. It's plug and play printer, no time to loose for assembly the printer.
It's not perfect printer, but a this price is good. Just the price of ABS cartridge, but sometime i found at lower price.
My brother as Ultimaker 3, the printing is very more good, but the price is 7x more.

For the test, I ordered an e10 from Anet, it's a pre-assembled machine, 325 euro in europe with 3kgr of PLA.
I waiting next week.

For resolve warping i use Dima 3D from Dimafix, it's perfect.

Thanks
Olivier

[Lando_C]

SO, I broke my ubeswitch, lifted the tracks while trying to solder in the third switch that broke (thanks ube for sending me 10 switches..). Where do I order two of the latest with software switching?

[waltermixxx]

I would love to purchase a couple of these interfaces, I just found out about them I dont mind building a kit form, or having it built.
please advise where it can be purchased, (if it's still being producted.)

Cheers.

[waltermixxx]

Double posted... sorry
not sure how to delete this post.

[ranix]

I didn't put in my order yet but Oliver's shop is http://www.gossuin.be/index.php/shop

It's going to be awesome to be able to get a better video cable