Hello. I was wondering if there was any interest in a fork of the OpenTendo-TopLoader project that uses an SNES AV Multi-Out connector in lieu of the RF modulator that the NES-101 (Top Loader) originally used. I figured with this amazing project existing to aid in the repair of broken NES-101 consoles whose circuit boards would otherwise be impossible to source replacements for, why not take it a step further by creating a fork of it that has an SNES Multi-Out connector in place of the RF modulator to provide Composite video and dual mono audio output as well as a convenient place to wire connections for additional AV output methods for NESRGB (if you chose to install such a mod)?
Given the vast majority of retro gamers have already moved on from RF in favor of higher quality options, it seemed inevitable that these consoles would eventually be modified to output Composite video, if not RGB. By modifying the OpenTendo-TopLoader PCB to accommodate the Nintendo AV Multi-Out (either salvaged from a dead SNES console PCB or made using this 3D printed replica by The Real Phoenix), we can have a more factory-looking AV mod for NES-101 consoles (ideally for ones in need of repair - to avoid needlessly replacing the PCB on a fully functional console as well as to resurrect dead hardware) with the AV Multi-Out mounted on the PCB instead of on a 3D printed rear panel replacement.
For what it's worth, the grey bottom shell piece from the NES-101 is exactly the same as the one for the AV Famicom (which used the SNES Multi-Out) to the point where it even has the screw posts to hold the Multi-Out intact. Nintendo also made a revision of the NES Top Loader with a factory AV Multi-Out (link to video showcasing it), but those are rarer than hen's teeth due to the fact that this revision was made extremely late in the console's lifespan to the point where there aren't many in circulation. A theoretical OpenTendo-TopLoader AV fork in conjunction with the parts needed to build one could make one convincing replica of this rare revision.
The biggest hurdle to overcome would be redoing the video circuitry to reduce the infamous jailbars that the NES-101 is known for having, as the OpenTendo replica is also prone to this issue according to Long Island Retro Gaming's video of the project. Since the AV Famicom (and presumably the rare late revisions NES-101s) used a 4-layer PCB, it may be necessary to rework the OpenTendo to a 4-layer PCB to combat this.
What are your thoughts on this idea?
OpenTendo-TopLoader Fork with SNES AV Multi-Out?
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