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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: VEGNAcore on August 20, 2009, 11:46:45 AM

Title: A500 scart.
Post by: VEGNAcore on August 20, 2009, 11:46:45 AM

Hi just wondering if any one has any knowledge of a scart adaptor for the 500? Thanks

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: DrDekker on August 20, 2009, 12:50:37 PM

I found that the best way to make one was to buy an over-the-counter RGB scart lead and adapt it using the details found here -

http://pinouts.ru/VideoCables/AmigaScart_pinout.shtml

The only problem you may encounter is sourcing the 23-pin connector and hood, although a 25-pin connector can be hacked to suit.

The image quality using RGB to an LCD or plasma is very good.

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: wolfchild on August 20, 2009, 01:08:24 PM

This cable from Amigakit should work for you:
 
SCART TO AMIGA (RGB) CABLE WITH AUDIO
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_72&products_id=226
 
Cheers!
Edwin

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: Tajmaster on August 20, 2009, 01:22:12 PM

Is it just me that feels Amiga scart cables are too expensive?

I think there are people on eBay selling them close to £20 IIRC, thats far too expensive. I remember when the old catalogue Index here in the UK sold them for £5.99, which I had bought a load now! LOL

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: VEGNAcore on August 20, 2009, 03:25:51 PM

Excellent! I'll take a look at the link and get back to you thanks

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: xyzzy on August 20, 2009, 08:58:26 PM

I've bought one from this seller and it works fine. He doesn't have any for sale at the moment but if you send a message they'll let you know when they'll have some more:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390076625616

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: mikeymike on August 20, 2009, 11:39:48 PM

Good timing with this question, I just got my A1200 home from a long stay in my parents' loft and I was just wondering how to hook it up to my TV :)

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: alexh on August 21, 2009, 12:25:46 PM

Quote from: Tajmaster;520127

I remember when the old catalogue Index here in the UK sold them for £5.99, wish I had bought a load now! LOL

£5.99 was cheap, even for 1989. Take into account inflation since then and that raises todays price to about "£11".

http://www.whatsthecost.com/cpi.aspx

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: DrDekker on August 21, 2009, 12:43:16 PM

Mine cost around a fiver to make a couple of years ago!

1.5m RGB scart from Aldi @ £2 (surprisingly good quality)
Jack plugs and a little bit of shielded 2 core cable @ £1
23-pin connector & hood @ £2
Resistors @ 4p

Title: Re: A500 scart.
Post by: xyzzy on August 22, 2009, 02:00:22 AM

I wouldn't mind knowing where I can get a couple of 23 way D connectors and hoods... they are as rare as rocking horse poop nowadays :(