Making my Amiga 500 a running machine

[Plaz]

Is it possible to connect an AT power supply to the Amiga?

Yes, I did it many years ago but I don't have that info handy any more. Try a search on the net. Here is one link Amiga/PC PSU If I recall correctly, you can also use a C128 power supply for the A500. The power rating is lower, but as long as you don't connect expansions like external floppies and such, it will do the job for a basic A500.

possible to connect the RGB exit to a PC monitor

Not directly. You would have to buy a "scandoubler" to connect an A500 directly to a PC monitor. As a quick solution attach the composite video output to a VCR, then the VCR output to a TV. The picture resolution is poor of course, but it will do until you find a cheap "flicker fixer" or scandoubler. Check here Amiga Hardware and choose flicker fixers and doublers from the list to learn more about them and the different models. Then maybe you can find one for sale in a search.

And can I make a paralell / serial network with my Amiga <-> PC?

Try this utility from aminet Twin 1.1. You will have to make your own cable, but it allows file transfer between PC and Amiga. It's not realy a "network" share, just file swapping.

And if your handy building your own projects, you might have a look at this.... IDE for A500

Good Luck.

Plaz

[Plaz]

The DB23 to VGA adapters will let you connect Amigas that are capable of 31kh scan frequency, like the A1200 and A4000 to a VGA monitor as long as you select the correct screen mode. A stock A500 can't do 31kh. IF you have a multisync monitor equipted with a VGA connector that can do 15kh(native A500 freq) Then the DB23 adapter would be useful. Other wise a commodore compatible monitor(1084, 1942,1960, multisync...), the VCR trick, or scandoublers are some of your options.

Plaz

[Plaz]

Never heard of the scart connector here in the states, thanks for the info. Maybe it's a Netherlands, Euro exclusive.

Plaz