GBS 8200 scandoubler USD$5 Free post

[LoadWB]

Thanks!

While I did get one of the 8200s with a lot of problems, in general I have had good results from Gonbes.  The 8220s for ~$5 are worth stocking up.

[LoadWB]

The 8220 is a dual-output board, the 8200 is single.  For my purposes, and for $5.98, it doesn't really matter to me.

[LoadWB]

Thats a pretty good offer. I dont like the lag it has and the artefact generated around moving objects. Has anyone connected his Amiga to a projector which can display native 15 khz screens?

Interesting.  I had not noticed that problem.  I will have to check that out.

My projector has S-Video and composite inputs, so it is possible it will sync down to 15kHz but I have never tried.  Probably because I also do not have a DB23 to DB15 adapter to try. Bummer.

[LoadWB]

Nope.  I'll wait until the 23rd and get eBay to refund me.

[LoadWB]

nothing here either but I don't mind waiting unless there's a time limit to get money back ??

If you don't receive it from the seller you can file a claim against him and eBay will investigate.

If I click on the "I didn't receive it" not and I get this:

"It looks like your item is on its way and should arrive by Dec 22, 2017. If you don’t receive it by then, please contact the seller or come back to us so we can help you."

[LoadWB]

Yeah, I noticed it's been relisted something like every other day, as well, up to about a couple of weeks ago.

I'm disappointed that it might be a scam.  Well, if something seems too good to be true...

[LoadWB]

Submitted my demand for refund today.

"If you don't hear back by Jan. 2, or if there's a problem, you can ask us to step in and help on that day."

Bummer. Ah, well.  I'll be able to put that $24 to other uses

[LoadWB]

Today from eBay:

"Unfortunately, we didn't receive valid tracking information from the seller. We're sorry you had a problem with your purchase.

We issued you a full refund of US $23.92 on Jan 2, 2018 to your PayPal account. The refund includes the purchase price plus original shipping."

[LoadWB]

Nice on that second link, thank you!

Good bit from that article:

"The GBS-8200 board drew a maximum of 0.4A"

Means it can be USB powered from a good USB power source.

[LoadWB]

Big problem with USB power sources is even at 400mA some will drop voltage.  I have seen ones rated for 5V 1A which go down to 3.75V at 700mA.

I have a few well-built ones which will provide 5.01V or better at 1500mA draw.  I use these for power sources, with appropriate barrel connectors, for various things around: Sega Genesis HD, CF7+ and nanoPEB (TI,) Atari 130XE, etc.

[LoadWB]

Damn shame but a risk worth taking, IMHO