RGB to VGA converter

shmuppyLove · Post by **shmuppyLove** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:16 am

I've seen these mentioned before I think:

http://www.jammaboards.com/store/cga-eg ... -8220.html

Want to be able to connect a VGA monitor (LCD PC monitor) for use with PCBs, price is pretty reasonable.

Should I also be able to use it with an LCD HDTV with VGA input?

RGB32E · Post by **RGB32E** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:26 am

I have one of these. Should work just fine on a HDTV with VGA input. However, the picture quality is lacking compared to a XRGB (get what you pay for).

matrigs · Post by **matrigs** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:23 am

it looks alright paired with a slg, but is pretty ghastly without imho.

moh · Post by **moh** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:05 pm

matrigs wrote:it looks alright paired with a slg, but is pretty ghastly without imho.

I'll agree with this. The SLG realllllly cleans the image up. without it, its a bit ugly. Not unplayably ugly, but not too great.
that being said, its AMAZING for the price. I personally use this paired with an slg in my supergun.

shmuppyLove · Post by **shmuppyLove** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:18 pm

Alright, how much is and where and I pick up an SLG?

matrigs · Post by **matrigs** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:07 pm

well, you can buy the original:

http://www.arcadeforge.de/product_info. ... 3iguieemn5

the toodle scanline generator, in case it will be avaiable:

http://godlikecontrols.com/

or you can do one cheaply by yourself, or ask a friend with soldering skills:

http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/other ... nlines.htm

the toodles generator uses the exact same components as the diy one. the slg3000 is more sophisticated.

i have made a few diy ones myself with minimum soldering skills and i am pretty pleased with them.

Fudoh · Post by **Fudoh** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:13 pm

If you don't need adjustable scanlines, $19 incl. shipping to Canada gets you the MiniSLG
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.p ... msg1322612

Muchi Muchi Spork · Post by **Muchi Muchi Spork** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:25 pm

A cheap RGB converter that converts to S-Video going into an old CRT tv looks more authentic than this stuff and will have less lag and be cheaper. My 2 cents.

theclaw · Post by **theclaw** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:24 pm

Yeah component SD CRTs were a late introduction, not remotely as many of them I'm sure.
But format wise the closest potential quality to SCART that mainstream sets had.

shmuppyLove · Post by **shmuppyLove** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:05 pm

Fudoh wrote:If you don't need adjustable scanlines, $19 incl. shipping to Canada gets you the MiniSLG
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.p ... msg1322612

That looks pretty good, I think I'll go with this combo. Thanks muchly!

It's a good point about the SD CRT, I did have one before with component input, but the s-video conversion from my Vogatek wasn't very good.

The advantage here is that I have a 19" VGA LCD with a rotating stand that I can use instead of using s-video into my 46" HD LCDTV, and the pics posted in that forum thread look really good for such a simple device.

theclaw · Post by **theclaw** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:34 pm

You bought an s-video converter for a tv with component input? Kind of defeats the purpose...

shmuppyLove · Post by **shmuppyLove** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:38 pm

theclaw wrote:You bought an s-video converter for a tv with component input? Kind of defeats the purpose...

No the s-video output was built into the supergun.

ckong · Post by **ckong** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:14 pm

Fudoh wrote:If you don't need adjustable scanlines, $19 incl. shipping to Canada gets you the MiniSLG
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.p ... msg1322612

yes, but watch out. The mini SLG doesn´t seem to work with my LCD monitor. I have 3 of them, and none work with my Samsung Syncmaster MW225 (digital). I did tests with them using a PC signal and a XBOX 360 signal, with the correct resolution of 640x480. The only result is a black screen with a ´floating´ message to check the video cable connection.
The mini SLG´s do work properly though with my 31K Hantarex CRT monitor, with an input resolution of 640x480 (XBOX 360). And my SLG 3000 also works fine with both monitors. So there is definitely a compatibility issue with my LCD and the mini SLG.

Aaron, the builder of the mini SLG is aware of this, I gave him the details, just this evening.

Crafty+Mech · Post by **Crafty+Mech** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:26 am

ckong wrote:
Fudoh wrote:If you don't need adjustable scanlines, $19 incl. shipping to Canada gets you the MiniSLG
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.p ... msg1322612
yes, but watch out. The mini SLG doesn´t seem to work with any LCD monitor.

Just to clarify, the mini SLG doesn't work with CKong's LCD monitor in particular. I have 35+ other users who have had no issues with other LCDs. I'm hoping I can get my hands on CKong's Samsung Model so I can determine the problem, keeping an eye on eBay

ckong · Post by **ckong** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:30 am

Crafty+Mech wrote:
ckong wrote:
Fudoh wrote:If you don't need adjustable scanlines, $19 incl. shipping to Canada gets you the MiniSLG
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.p ... msg1322612
yes, but watch out. The mini SLG doesn´t seem to work with any LCD monitor.
Just to clarify, the mini SLG doesn't work with CKong's LCD monitor in particular. I have 35+ other users who have had no issues with other LCDs. I'm hoping I can get my hands on CKong's Samsung Model so I can determine the problem, keeping an eye on eBay

yep, that is what I said.

It does not seem to be compatible with my Samsung monitor.

Ed Oscuro · Post by **Ed Oscuro** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:17 am

ckong wrote:The mini SLG doesn´t seem to work with any LCD monitor.

Careful what you write, sir!

ckong · Post by **ckong** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:19 am

Ed Oscuro wrote:
ckong wrote:The mini SLG doesn´t seem to work with any LCD monitor.
Careful what you write, sir!

Oeps, you are right, that is typo error from me.

I meant to write my LCD monitor, instead of any. I will correct it. Fortunately later on I also mentioned that there is a compatibility issue with my Samsung monitor.

In general LCD monitors are likely to have no issue, but there might be some specific types that don't work properly with the mini SLG.

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