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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: JohnnyM1969 on May 31, 2024, 09:53:42 PM

Title: Picasso II to HDMI converter solution needed
Post by: JohnnyM1969 on May 31, 2024, 09:53:42 PM

I have an A2K with a Flickerfixer in the video slot and a PII card I'm pulling out of mothballs, and want to use it on a modern display. 

I found an answer of sorts in an old thread, but I have the same issue.  The problem is the OP in the other post didn't share with us their solution, as in did they use a cable, converter, or combination to make the connection?  Was it homemade or branded/kit form items used?

I'll take any input on the subject, especially if it is an example of a known working real-world installation. 

I also have an A1200 I would like to hook up using HDMI, but that connection seems to have been covered by many others.

Thanks!

The original thread: https://forum.amiga.org/index.php?topic=74055.msg859491#new

Title: Re: Picasso II to HDMI converter solution needed
Post by: Tumbleweed on June 01, 2024, 08:38:40 PM

You could try one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Digital-Converter-Projector-Raspberry/dp/B094ZWPJFP/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oFXiI9P8JRMGWOjlpznkW28KBIqo16IOqolKd6ovT115L91M8b6r9mEj6xhTXRsEmkRxtKPHwqT7Qf-K53elV5917BtzaJz4-VqIDewKm5mK-3O3AaZvygv7C6e1w8S4P0fHVgEo12kgNQA6P0EqRMvL1ErPWM2wJSZgmn9PvRIms5BU3AuYQ8nOU55fGnVsodhyvF3_MwjX79imxrQABbquIpBCgphh7LTBMdcGAtQ.p-TCh31fWhTrPM_qCqiewwVjfDSNkBZWpI3oBJovHFs&dib_tag=se&keywords=vga+to+hdmi+converter&qid=1717270614&sr=8-4 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Digital-Converter-Projector-Raspberry/dp/B094ZWPJFP/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oFXiI9P8JRMGWOjlpznkW28KBIqo16IOqolKd6ovT115L91M8b6r9mEj6xhTXRsEmkRxtKPHwqT7Qf-K53elV5917BtzaJz4-VqIDewKm5mK-3O3AaZvygv7C6e1w8S4P0fHVgEo12kgNQA6P0EqRMvL1ErPWM2wJSZgmn9PvRIms5BU3AuYQ8nOU55fGnVsodhyvF3_MwjX79imxrQABbquIpBCgphh7LTBMdcGAtQ.p-TCh31fWhTrPM_qCqiewwVjfDSNkBZWpI3oBJovHFs&dib_tag=se&keywords=vga+to+hdmi+converter&qid=1717270614&sr=8-4)

Plug the VGA end into the PII.

Weed

Title: Re: Picasso II to HDMI converter solution needed
Post by: Castellen on June 01, 2024, 10:35:11 PM

I don't think that solution would work to adapt the VGA signal to the HDMI monitor.  From that Amazon link above:

"Important Note: it cannot transmit signals from vga to hdmi because it is NOT a bi-directional adapter cable."


While it's not what was requested, another possible option is to find a 'modern' monitor that can accept either the Amiga native 15kHz RGB video or the VGA video from the Picasso II.  This is a useful reference for finding such monitors:
http://15khz.wikidot.com/