RE: Commodore to S-Video or HDMI video?

From: Raj Wurttemberg <rajaw_at_c64.us>
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:55:17 -0400
Message-ID: <004501d41e3a$61bf2400$253d6c00$@c64.us>
> C64 and C128 already has S-video output, but the name S-video wasn't
invented until later so it goes by other names in documentation written back
in the days.
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> .
> .
> Beware that on a broken CRT monitor (and a broken switch mode power supply
in general) there might be capacitors charged with rectified mains voltage
(about 170V DC in 120V countries, about 325V in 230V
> countries) that due to the fault won't get discharged.

> -------

Thanks for the e-mail Mia.   I used to repair CRTs on RS422 terminals a
loooong time ago so I am very familiar with the high voltages from the CRT
and the capacitors.  I have an improvised 'discharge' device I made last
year and it has served me well with many loud pops... going straight to
ground and NOT though me. hahaha!

No worries, I only use high quality capacitors on my Commodore equipment..
Panasonic, Vishay, TDK, Nichicon, etc.  Funny thing is that the last
capacitor that popped on my 1902 was a ceramic. I'm going to make that
circuit I linked in my previous e-mail and see how it goes. If it goes well,
I might just have a PCB made.  I just installed KiCad. :)   I was just
curious if any of you had done any work on a device to have the Commodore
equipment output HDMI.  Thanks again!

Thanks,
/Raj
Received on 2018-07-18 05:00:05

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