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+ | ===== Adding +5v to SCART cable ===== | ||
+ | It's an unfortunate truth that not all hardware provides power on the video output. | ||
+ | This mod is a solution to the problem, and while the specifics may apply only to the X-RGB2 the theory is valid for any device that doesn' | ||
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+ | ==== The Solution ==== | ||
+ | I used a short length of cable with two [[japanese_rgb-15|DB15 connectors]] on it, one male and the other female, to create the shortest extension cable I've ever seen. On the output end I added a short little tail with a clip-on connector, connected inside to pins 7 and 8 (power and ground, respectively). | ||
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+ | You'll need a power supply of course. | ||
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+ | ==== Caveats ==== | ||
+ | * You'll want to ensure that each wire is securely soldered. | ||
+ | * I used a stress-relief + graphite lump from a GameCube component cable. | ||
+ | * If you're not using shielded cable (and even if you are!) keep the extension as short as possible. | ||
+ | * Use a reliable connector for the power, and use some wire that's thick enough to not break off or wear out during normal use. | ||
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+ | === Apologies === | ||
+ | I don't know what the connector is called that I used for power. | ||
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+ | == Alternative for Scart == | ||
+ | * A quick fix can be implemented by using a 9V battery (positive lead on Pin 8, negative lead on any of the grounds) and a 150 Ohms resistor between Pin 8 and Pin 16. | ||
+ | * Either three or four AA batteries can be used as well.(definitely use four if they' |
av/adding_5v_to_scart_lead.txt · Last modified: 2020/07/28 08:48 by NFG