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RGB to component Conversion kits???
gamepimp:
--- Quote from: Howard_Casto on September 25, 2020, 02:33:40 pm ---If you are going to do rgb then you need to use scart. The whole rgb ecosystem is based around scart and it actually costs you more money to use any other kind of cable. You can get inexpensive scart cables for around 10 bucks off aliexpress and similar sites. They don't always have the best shielding, but if it messes with the picture (always check first.... sometimes it doesn't) take that free vga cable that came with a monitor, lop off the ends and replace the cabling in the scart cable with that.
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I use SCART on all my consoles that output RGB. However, I have some pretty long runs and had to have custom cables made by Retro Access using coax to ensure there was no interference. Many cost me close to what the Retrovision cables cost. I also have component cables in my setup for newer consoles like Wii, XBOX, PS2, etc. I have to have separate SCART and component switches because I have mixed cabling. Sometimes it's nice to have all the same type of connections so you only need one switch. I do agree that SCART is generally the most convenient and affordable if you can get away with less expensive cables. BTW is there a good site that shows you how to wire up SCART cables for the various consoles? I bought some coax and was going to try to "roll my own" cables for some of the consoles I have that don't already have them.
In regards to the GBS, there is a group that is manufacturing an "all in one" product that prevents you from having to piece a setup together. Here's a link to their site:
https://www.gbscaio.com/
nitrogen_widget:
--- Quote from: Howard_Casto on September 25, 2020, 02:33:40 pm ---If you are going to do rgb then you need to use scart. The whole rgb ecosystem is based around scart and it actually costs you more money to use any other kind of cable. You can get inexpensive scart cables for around 10 bucks off aliexpress and similar sites. They don't always have the best shielding, but if it messes with the picture (always check first.... sometimes it doesn't) take that free vga cable that came with a monitor, lop off the ends and replace the cabling in the scart cable with that.
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is this basically what those ebay scart to component boxes that go for $10 do?
Locke141:
My first ever Scarr converter they picked up on the trip only did the composite to HDMI port. I wonder if they send all the cables are just moving composite Signal to composite Wiring. I know that there are like $45 boxes that they’ll start to composite.
Howard_Casto:
No....... scart and component are different signals. The "G" in component is actually sync not green so colors are only passed via R and G, making for a signal better than s-video but worse than true rgb or hdmi. Also scart adapters on ebay usually aren't designed to handle 240p properly and treat it as 480i..... they work but you'll potentially get lag and other issues.
Locke141:
--- Quote from: Howard_Casto on September 26, 2020, 08:38:48 am ---No....... scart and component are different signals. The "G" in component is actually sync not green so colors are only passed via R and G, making for a signal better than s-video but worse than true rgb or hdmi. Also scart adapters on ebay usually aren't designed to handle 240p properly and treat it as 480i..... they work but you'll potentially get lag and other issues.
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Yeah I know the difference I'm just not typing very clearly these days, sorry. This is for my CRT TV. The real question is do I really want to open up and go through all the trouble to make it RGB right now? I plan on doing it eventually but right now I just wanna play around. And I know there's a real difference between RGB in component, but the same time it's a small differences between step up's between Single step upgrades in picture quality.
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