Re: IIgs VGA challenge

["RedskullDC" <RDC@oz.org>]

Hi Adam,


"Adam Barr" <omashiroi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Waht would be needed to make a new card similar to the second sight
> card? What would be needed to make a card that just output the vga
> signal like the second sight? I don't think some of the extras is had
> like the new video mode would be needed. I would be willing to put a
> few hundred dollars into an escrow account for someone to design and
> build some of these cards. I think there is still a market for this
> type of thing. Maybe others would like to join in throwing a few
> dollars into development. Thanks!
>
> -Adam

Getting your 2GS outputting VGA signals is relatively easy, and not
particularly expensive.

I used an external Amiga screendoubler (which converts the Amiga's
15kHz output, same as the GS) to VGA.

Check out:
http://www.eyetech.co.uk/addbar.php?Address=/PRODUCT/PADVG/FIVEE001.HTM

I just made up a 15pin (GS) to 23pin (Amiga) patch lead.
Works fine.

Cheers,
Red