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Author Topic: Can you test a B/W vector monitor in a color game?  (Read 1208 times)

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Can you test a B/W vector monitor in a color game?
« on: December 09, 2004, 01:17:38 pm »

I'm working on my Asteroids Deluxe... while I'm waiting for the parts to come in, I'd like to test the monitor if I could.  What are the potential issues with taking this monitor and testing it out with my working Space Duel?  Is it a possibility?

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Re: Can you test a B/W vector monitor in a color game?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2004, 10:20:21 am »
I don't think so. I wouldn't do it.

There is only a couple of parts to change on on that thing if it does need work.

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Re: Can you test a B/W vector monitor in a color game?
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2004, 10:24:54 am »
No, I also do not think this is advisable to try.

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Re: Can you test a B/W vector monitor in a color game?
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2004, 01:54:03 pm »
Chad,

I found a doc here that says you can, but you have to make some mods:

http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/tech/bw_vector_monitor_faq.pdf

I'll quote it:
Using a Color vector monitor in place of a B&W vector monitor
If you have an extra Wells-Gardner 6100 color vector monitor (and who doesn
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Re: Can you test a B/W vector monitor in a color game?
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2004, 04:40:08 pm »
Unless I misunderstand, that is saying you can use a color monitor in a b/w game... I was wondering if you could use a b/w monitor in a color game.  I suppose that gives me enough info to make the decision on whether or not to try it, though.