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Post by the light works on Jun 6, 2016 14:23:14 GMT
Thanks all... problem with one though, the raspberry Pi is hdmi output?... And if the connectors are SMT, surface mount, than I may have a problem,, I never could get them right when I did hand soldering... but worth a try. We are now trying to contact the manufacturers for that separate board as you suggested.... maybe thats a better workround after all. But as you say, the TV is free, and free is free until it costs more than replacing the whole thing. Yes, the Raspberry Pi's video is HDMI out. So I don't see how that is a solution to your problem. Besides, do you want to program a computer or watch TV? Sometimes C64 gets lost in the overkill. But then, he is a German engineer. as my brother used to say, "that sounds like a high tech solution to a low tech problem"
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Post by silverdragon on Jun 7, 2016 5:05:47 GMT
Thanks all... problem with one though, the raspberry Pi is hdmi output?... And if the connectors are SMT, surface mount, than I may have a problem,, I never could get them right when I did hand soldering... but worth a try. We are now trying to contact the manufacturers for that separate board as you suggested.... maybe thats a better workround after all. But as you say, the TV is free, and free is free until it costs more than replacing the whole thing. Yes, the Raspberry Pi's video is HDMI out. So I don't see how that is a solution to your problem. Besides, do you want to program a computer or watch TV? Sometimes C64 gets lost in the overkill. But then, he is a German engineer. Actually he has a point there, the Pi has existing programs that can turn any TV into a "smart" tv, as it can be used as a tuner via internet, or one of those dongles that convert the tv areal signal or cable signal to usb... And its not that bad either. Cept as you point out (and I had to turn mine over to check the exact..) its HDMI with separate sound output. However, also, he probably is also right, and this I was wondering, is there an add-on dongle from the PI group that can plug in and change it to RGB or VGA... the box does have an internal long plug socket marked plainly "Display", so I suggest there is a screen option, more than the ribbon cable for a 7inch or so flat screen tablet sized screen?.. has anyone managed to make that display out work on larger screen... I must try and find out. But that is a separate issue... I have HDMI input from say either a cable box or games machine and no socket....
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Post by GTCGreg on Jun 7, 2016 13:03:27 GMT
That's the great thing about the Respberry. You can get add on boards to control just about anything that can be controlled. My son needed to control some theatrical lighting for a museum exhibit. Sure enough, there is a nine dollar board that gives DMX out.
Another option you may consider for your broken connector on the TV is to get an HDMI extension cable with a female plug on one end. Cut the end off and solder the wires directly to the circuit board. You can then let the small "pigtail" come out the back of the TV.
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Post by c64 on Jun 7, 2016 15:21:55 GMT
Thanks all... problem with one though, the raspberry Pi is hdmi output?... And if the connectors are SMT, surface mount, than I may have a problem,, I never could get them right when I did hand soldering... but worth a try. We are now trying to contact the manufacturers for that separate board as you suggested.... maybe thats a better workround after all. But as you say, the TV is free, and free is free until it costs more than replacing the whole thing. The Pi is HDMI (except for the version with the additional composite output). You need a HDMI→VGA converter. The trouble using a random HDMI device and such a converter is that you have no control about the resolution. With the Pi running Kodi, you can generate a VGA which perfectly matches the physical TV screen so you have less losses in upscaling and downscaling processes. The PI then adapts the picture to your TVs needs so you always get the best result possible no matter which source you have (DVB/DVD/Bluray/Internet/NAS/USBkey)
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