Revenge From Mars
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Likely its a ducksan monitor and it needs a new flyback( which are made of unobtainium), best bet is to convert to lcd. Rob Anthony of lock when lit has the correct converter and LCD bracket. I've read the off the shelf VGA converters don't work without a custom cable.
Quoted from lurch:LOL, but man those adapter are not cheap! $130? Ouch
How is this version different from one i can pick up on amazon? ($40)
amazon.com link »
Or this identical ultra cheap version from ali-express? ($20)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Arrival-CGA-TO-VGA-Converter-CGA-EGA-YUA-to-VGA-PCB-one-VGA-Output-game/32296774456.html
I think the board itself is the same but the VGA output needs to have some of thei wires flipped around
Quoted from lurch:Just needs 5v supply. Either wire it as detailed in this link with the included wiring connectors:
http://www.jammaboards.com/faq/article/cga-to-vga-video-converter-gbs-8220-pcb-basic-setup-13.html
(i suggest getting one of these for cleaner installation, no cutting required)
ebay.com link » Like
Or buy a power adapter and plug it into the service plug in the cabinet
amazon.com link »
Have you used one of these in a Pin2K? It requires a special cable (that you can make) to invert one or more of the signals, you cannot plug a VGA cable directly from the converter board to the LCD and have it work. see other quote below.
Quoted from Nexyss:You just need a VGA cable and an inverter IC (7804, I think). It only takes a few minutes to hack the cable together.
Quoted from Jean-Luc-Picard:I did not hear a hissing noise. The light just slowly died as I wiggled it. When I felt it this morning, it felt like rubber. aka, hot glue. But I could be wrong.
If the tube is bad and you go LCD, can you sell me the display board? I have a recapped ducksan CRT in my attic just waiting for a flyback
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