if your referring to the symbols inside the 74ls04- that is not a diode symbol, that's the symbol for a logic inverter.
my Official Samtron 6" monitor conversion kit FS thread
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if your referring to the symbols inside the 74ls04- that is not a diode symbol, that's the symbol for a logic inverter.
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Yeah I've never heard of any diode required.
Liteyear98 - can I have your permission to use your redrawn circut in my instruction guide?
I would credit you and CDjump of course as the guy that showed the use of this sync splitter in this circut.
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Thanks for the information
It looked familiar to me, I just couldnt remember what it was and took the easy way out instead of looking it up.
So I assume there are no errors on this drawing. Again let me know if there are.
It looked familiar to me, I just couldnt remember what it was and took the easy way out instead of looking it up.
So I assume there are no errors on this drawing. Again let me know if there are.
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Diagram
It wasnt mine I just cleaned up what cdjump had, but please use it however needed. It's nice to see a plan come together.
It wasnt mine I just cleaned up what cdjump had, but please use it however needed. It's nice to see a plan come together.
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I am thinking of having this made as a PCB so I decided to draw up a PCB layout. This would just be the PCB so you would need Prairied1ll0's kit of parts and this PCB.
Not sure on the cost, but I think I can get 10 made for $50.
Since this is my first ever PCB layout, I'm not sure if it is 100% accurate, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Feel free to use the design at your own risk. if someone can make these for cheaper, or if people are interested in making more then 10, let me know.
Not sure on the cost, but I think I can get 10 made for $50.
Since this is my first ever PCB layout, I'm not sure if it is 100% accurate, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Feel free to use the design at your own risk. if someone can make these for cheaper, or if people are interested in making more then 10, let me know.
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the drawing looks fine to me.
This is why I suggest buying a finished monitor actually.
Timeline and ordering these monitors can be a hassle.
You have to pack these very well. I lost one in shipment that I sold even though I felt I packed it well. I had to go even further: I stuffed the inside of the cardboard with peanuts to cushion the tube, then put a styrofoam sheet in front of the tube face then bubble wrapped the heck out of it and put that in an over-sized box with more peanuts all around it to ship.
Shipped three that way and no problems at all.
Bill
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here is my work in progress document.
It's about as granular as I want to go into detail because these kits are meant to be a parts kit for someone that generally can figure it out. Most of this is pulled from the other resources. I also followed the wiring diagram.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1znuJMDHeSmrlqiaPC6Crdtu0BwpXxLze8e_NlO0At8k/edit?hl=en_US
It's about as granular as I want to go into detail because these kits are meant to be a parts kit for someone that generally can figure it out. Most of this is pulled from the other resources. I also followed the wiring diagram.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1znuJMDHeSmrlqiaPC6Crdtu0BwpXxLze8e_NlO0At8k/edit?hl=en_US
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Now that is freaking awsome.... I neef to make me one of those!!!!!!
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So I just got a request for 2 of these monitors. I double checked my parts lists. I know I have at least 8 of these monitors still in inventory so I'll commit to building these again if anyone else wants them.
There'll be a wait list after the first two. I don't need a down payment as long as you give a KLOV gentleman's virtual handshake agreement that you'll go through with payment after your monitor is ready to ship.
I'm asking $100 for a finished and tested monitor shipped to you. I will take screenshots of each monitor that I build to show that I had it working on my test bench. The build will be just like these shown in this thread. I will test the monitors with at least 2 common boards.
I have a bunch of personal things going on but I can probably build these in my spare time to keep myself busy.
So I wanted to explain also why I'm charging $100 a pop.
My particular build is a daughter board, with a connector on the bottom to plug right on top of the 10 pin header on the board. This is a VERY elegant way of getting the conversion components on the chassis. This build takes a bit of skill to do. Here's a good shot of my build, including the wiring for RGB and Power. I end the wires to a standard JAMMA cab monitor connector. The 3 wires for power are also left ready to be hooked up. I am running alligator clips out of my test rig to test monitors easily.
Wires exiting the monitor:
There'll be a wait list after the first two. I don't need a down payment as long as you give a KLOV gentleman's virtual handshake agreement that you'll go through with payment after your monitor is ready to ship.
I'm asking $100 for a finished and tested monitor shipped to you. I will take screenshots of each monitor that I build to show that I had it working on my test bench. The build will be just like these shown in this thread. I will test the monitors with at least 2 common boards.
I have a bunch of personal things going on but I can probably build these in my spare time to keep myself busy.
So I wanted to explain also why I'm charging $100 a pop.
My particular build is a daughter board, with a connector on the bottom to plug right on top of the 10 pin header on the board. This is a VERY elegant way of getting the conversion components on the chassis. This build takes a bit of skill to do. Here's a good shot of my build, including the wiring for RGB and Power. I end the wires to a standard JAMMA cab monitor connector. The 3 wires for power are also left ready to be hooked up. I am running alligator clips out of my test rig to test monitors easily.
Wires exiting the monitor:
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Use this thread for updates on your order also.
OK, here's the current update.
I did find 3 hex inverter chips that I couldn't find before. I ordered another 12 so I'll have plenty of these chips. I think I have like 20 of the other ones. I am just missing a few local parts to make up the first batch of these.
Last night I was able to get this far on one board just to re-acquaint myself with these as it's been over a year since I built one. Once I get it tested (need a few parts) I'll start an assembly line of them.
I originally said 2-3 weeks but I bet I can beat that cause i'm still waiting on parts for my moped project. Most of next week I'll be in LA so I can't work on this then. I probably may get these all done by early next week. (sans Hex inverter chip) I can test boards/monitors by moving chips around however.
Here's the ORDER LIST so far:
PLEASE NOTE: I only have 10 monitors in inventory. I'm not sure if I will sell that last monitor however. There will be a wait list slot after 9 total up. After that I can sell finished conversion boards for $40 +shipping but I would prefer being able to test the board before shipping it to someone. That's why I should probably keep that last monitor. I know that there are these monitors out there still. If there is demand I can work toward ordering another batch of monitors to convert. If this list grows past 10 I'll put in the order for more monitors accepting that there is enough demand for converted monitors.
1. hisnice
2. hisnice
3. Phetishboy
4. Oryk Zinyo
5. joemagiera
6. timiskander
7. dlanson
8. Jumpman64
OK, here's the current update.
I did find 3 hex inverter chips that I couldn't find before. I ordered another 12 so I'll have plenty of these chips. I think I have like 20 of the other ones. I am just missing a few local parts to make up the first batch of these.
Last night I was able to get this far on one board just to re-acquaint myself with these as it's been over a year since I built one. Once I get it tested (need a few parts) I'll start an assembly line of them.
I originally said 2-3 weeks but I bet I can beat that cause i'm still waiting on parts for my moped project. Most of next week I'll be in LA so I can't work on this then. I probably may get these all done by early next week. (sans Hex inverter chip) I can test boards/monitors by moving chips around however.
Here's the ORDER LIST so far:
PLEASE NOTE: I only have 10 monitors in inventory. I'm not sure if I will sell that last monitor however. There will be a wait list slot after 9 total up. After that I can sell finished conversion boards for $40 +shipping but I would prefer being able to test the board before shipping it to someone. That's why I should probably keep that last monitor. I know that there are these monitors out there still. If there is demand I can work toward ordering another batch of monitors to convert. If this list grows past 10 I'll put in the order for more monitors accepting that there is enough demand for converted monitors.
1. hisnice
2. hisnice
3. Phetishboy
4. Oryk Zinyo
5. joemagiera
6. timiskander
7. dlanson
8. Jumpman64
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Now starting to ship these.
Shipping notification sent out for the first 3.
Monitors are marked by date codes. I will write that on the box housing for you to see the shots of the working monitors.
1. hisnice 6.10.13/paid/shipped
2. hisnice 6.11.13 /paid/shipped
3. Phetishboy 6.09.13/paid/shipped
4. Oryk Zinyo
5. joemagiera
6. timiskander
7. dlanson
8. Jumpman64
9. Brooklyn
The link to the album with shots of the tested monitors will be linked here:
https://plus.google.com/photos/116240987899050558082/albums/5886565614007098657
Shipping notification sent out for the first 3.
Monitors are marked by date codes. I will write that on the box housing for you to see the shots of the working monitors.
1. hisnice 6.10.13/paid/shipped
2. hisnice 6.11.13 /paid/shipped
3. Phetishboy 6.09.13/paid/shipped
4. Oryk Zinyo
5. joemagiera
6. timiskander
7. dlanson
8. Jumpman64
9. Brooklyn
The link to the album with shots of the tested monitors will be linked here:
https://plus.google.com/photos/116240987899050558082/albums/5886565614007098657
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What are you using for the pattern generator (especially this shot)?:
https://plus.google.com/photos/1162...5888484783979868978&oid=116240987899050558082
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Specifically CPS1 Street fighter 2's dot pattern grid and the color tuning bars.
The Capcom boards are all very awesome for doing this and I always have one handy for this reason. Even a bad board is usefull for its test mode.
The Capcom boards are all very awesome for doing this and I always have one handy for this reason. Even a bad board is usefull for its test mode.
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updated gallery of shots.
Gallery
https://plus.google.com/photos/116240987899050558082/albums/5886565614007098657
1. hisnice 6.10.13/paid/shipped
2. hisnice 6.11.13 /paid/shipped
3. Phetishboy 6.09.13/paid/shipped
4. Oryk Zinyo 6.17.13/paid/
5. joemagiera notice sent/building it tonight
6. timiskander
7. dlanson
8. Jumpman64
9. Brooklyn
10. GaryMcT
Gallery
https://plus.google.com/photos/116240987899050558082/albums/5886565614007098657
1. hisnice 6.10.13/paid/shipped
2. hisnice 6.11.13 /paid/shipped
3. Phetishboy 6.09.13/paid/shipped
4. Oryk Zinyo 6.17.13/paid/
5. joemagiera notice sent/building it tonight
6. timiskander
7. dlanson
8. Jumpman64
9. Brooklyn
10. GaryMcT
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So I just got a request for 2 of these monitors. I double checked my parts lists. I know I have at least 8 of these monitors still in inventory so I'll commit to building these again if anyone else wants them.
There'll be a wait list after the first two. I don't need a down payment as long as you give a KLOV gentleman's virtual handshake agreement that you'll go through with payment after your monitor is ready to ship.
I'm asking $100 for a finished and tested monitor shipped to you. I will take screenshots of each monitor that I build to show that I had it working on my test bench. The build will be just like these shown in this thread. I will test the monitors with at least 2 common boards.
I have a bunch of personal things going on but I can probably build these in my spare time to keep myself busy.
So I wanted to explain also why I'm charging $100 a pop.
My particular build is a daughter board, with a connector on the bottom to plug right on top of the 10 pin header on the board. This is a VERY elegant way of getting the conversion components on the chassis. This build takes a bit of skill to do. Here's a good shot of my build, including the wiring for RGB and Power. I end the wires to a standard JAMMA cab monitor connector. The 3 wires for power are also left ready to be hooked up. I am running alligator clips out of my test rig to test monitors easily.
Wires exiting the monitor:
Got mine, thanks. I have a few questions. I know the yellow wire is 12V and the black is Ground. Is the red wire coming off of the smaller board 5V? Also, can a frame be made for these? I assume this tagboard housing was for shipping? Man this is a cool ass little monitor and I cannot wait to hook it up to some of my tiny jamma boards.
