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Title: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Waaaghinator on June 27, 2016, 02:47:32 pm: Hello all.

I am collecting parts to build a simple supergun for a couple of jamma boards I have at the house.

In all of my research on the topic I have found references to two specific video encoders, the jrok and the neobitz. I can find neither available anywhere for purchase.

What I can find, however, are cards that convert RGB to VGA. I have a couple of these cards available. Thinking of using one in the supergun.

Anyone have a solution to convert that VGA signal to Composite? Anyone making jrok type encoders currently?
Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Nephasth on June 27, 2016, 04:39:48 pm: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Arcade-RGB-CGA-to-TV-and-Video-Composite-converting-board-accessories-/201604601682?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/Arcade-RGB-CGA-to-TV-and-Video-Composite-converting-board-accessories-/201604601682?nav=SEARCH)
Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Slippyblade on June 27, 2016, 07:23:07 pm: Why would you want to convert from RGB->VGA->composite? The more steps in the conversion chain, the crappier the picture is gonna be.
Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Waaaghinator on June 27, 2016, 08:59:21 pm: I don't *want* to. I was just unable to locate a RGB>Composite encoder because the ones continually referenced in my research are no longer available.

Nephasth linked to one from China on ebay that I may order eventually, but... China. EBay.

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Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Nephasth on June 28, 2016, 09:35:04 am: ---fudgesicle--- you're picky. You should try using Google.
Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: pbj on June 28, 2016, 09:55:55 am: Let him pay more for the same exact niche product from a US seller.
Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Malenko on June 28, 2016, 10:01:09 am: Quote from: Waaaghinator on June 27, 2016, 08:59:21 pm
Nephasth linked to one from China on ebay that I may order eventually, but... China. EBay.

Ive had more issues with American and Canadian sellers on eBay than I ever have with Chinese sellers.
Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Waaaghinator on June 28, 2016, 10:01:33 am: Haha. I have googled, but can't corner this beast for some reason. Like I said, I keep coming back to the two cards and neither seem to be stocked in 2016.

I'll probably end up ordering one like the one you posted, though. I've just had bad experiences with China ebay before.

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Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Waaaghinator on June 28, 2016, 10:03:10 am: That's interesting, Malenko, and is good to know.

My previous hobby purchases from China (war gaming miniatures) have been bad experiences. Glad to know that is not the case in this hobby.

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Title: Re: Supergun Video Encoders
Post by: Waaaghinator on June 28, 2016, 10:15:37 am: Quote from: Nephasth on June 27, 2016, 04:39:48 pm
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Arcade-RGB-CGA-to-TV-and-Video-Composite-converting-board-accessories-/201604601682?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/Arcade-RGB-CGA-to-TV-and-Video-Composite-converting-board-accessories-/201604601682?nav=SEARCH)
Thanks for this. I used it to tweak my search terms and found several for sale on ebay, all from China. And with this forum's assurances that such purchases are not to be feared, I'm pulling the trigger.

Thanks for the help, everyone!