Re: Let's pay a developer to make a VGA output card

["Henry" <apl2research(.a.t.)comcast.net>]

Sounds like a good idea.  My question is, assume someone is able to come up 
with a design.  Let's say it's a 'smart' external scan converter box.  In my 
opinion, that would be the best option since every Apple II or Game system 
could use it.  Make it composite and analog RGB ready.  By 'smart' I mean it 
has a CPU and is able to recognize what type of signal it's receiving and is 
able to reproduce with great clarity whatever Apple II video mode is needed 
on a VGA screen.  Also make it Game system compatible so it has as wide of a 
market as possible.

Now assume someone delivers a set of schematics and they work 100%.  Who 
will do what with the schematics?  If you donate money will you get a device 
at a discount or is your money just a 'gift'?  Who will be willing to put up 
would could be several more thousand dollars to just start production?  From 
where will the item be sold?  These are just a few ideas we should think 
about if someone is going to take us seriously.

Don't get me wrong, it sounds like a good idea to me and it's nice to see 
someone who wants to do something about it.  Maybe we should start a new 
thread about it so tracking responses and ideas will be easier since this 
thread is now a bit off topic?


-- 
Henry S. Courbis
www.GSE-Reactive.com
Apple II Series Legacy Hardware - Come take a look at what we have to offer!


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>> http://www.pledgebank.com/A2VGAOutput
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>> Cheers
>> Tim
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> Great idea! I just signed it. :)
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