The Magical Component Video Box

EvilEvoIX · 03/16/2015, 06:27 PM

Quote from: technozombie on 03/16/2015, 12:54 PMThe US GameCube doesn't do RGB out and the component requires a special chip that is included with the cable. That is why GameCube component cables are so expensive now. The best option is to get a backwards compatible Wii and use the component cable for that. Since the Wii has all the actual GameCube hardware it is literally the same thing.

Roger that.

turbokon · 03/18/2015, 11:11 AM

This box should also work for an rgb modded nes as well. Got my rgb kit for my nes.

xcrement5x · 03/18/2015, 03:47 PM

Quote from: technozombie on 03/16/2015, 12:54 PMThe US GameCube doesn't do RGB out and the component requires a special chip that is included with the cable. That is why GameCube component cables are so expensive now. The best option is to get a backwards compatible Wii and use the component cable for that. Since the Wii has all the actual GameCube hardware it is literally the same thing.

Yeah, there is discussion on replicating the functions of that chip that have been outlined on another site. I'm just waiting for some manufacturer to start cranking them out.

CrackTiger · 03/18/2015, 05:12 PM

The Gamecube does VGA. Are those cables also rare and expensive because of a special chip?

turbokon · 03/21/2015, 11:26 AM

Update, I just built another box. Took me a few hours just to built one, that's not including making the custom cables for the snes and genni. So I will leave prices at $100 for the tg16/PCE only option and $25 additional for the snes and genesis model 1 cables. Add another $10 for the CDX/nomad cables.

synbiosfan · 03/21/2015, 02:05 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 03/21/2015, 11:26 AMUpdate, I just built another box. Took me a few hours just to built one, that's not including making the custom cables for the snes and genni. So I will leave prices at $100 for the tg16/PCE only option and $25 additional for the snes and genesis model 1 cables. Add another $10 for the CDX/nomad cables.

I still would like the "deluxe" package with everything

CrackTiger · 03/21/2015, 02:39 PM

I'm happy to pay more for however many types of consoles can be supported.

Gredler · 03/23/2015, 06:17 PM

On the duo if you replace din5 with din8, would it still work with RCA? So you can still use RCA cables, but have the option to use this box if desired?

turbokon · 03/25/2015, 02:50 PM

Quote from: Gredler on 03/23/2015, 06:17 PMOn the duo if you replace din5 with din8, would it still work with RCA? So you can still use RCA cables, but have the option to use this box if desired?

Yes, the composite and stereo RCA cables will still work with the din8.

turbokon · 04/24/2015, 06:27 PM

Just an update, we're still working to get theses mass produce. We plan on doing a kick starter on this project.

CrackTiger · 04/24/2015, 08:25 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 04/24/2015, 06:27 PMJust an update, we're still working to get theses mass produce. We plan on doing a kick starter on this project.

Great idea. They will be popular with SNES fans.

EvilEvoIX · 04/26/2015, 09:18 PM

That is a Nice project. How do you get the SNES to work properly? Doesn't the SNES Scart lead have internal capacitors to get the colors right?

turbokon · 04/26/2015, 09:45 PM

Ok guys, here is the kickstarter.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1845713947/the-component-video-box-for-classic-game-consoles.

For those five added to the list, I ask you to pledge and you guys will be the first to receive the box once it's ready.

synbiosfan · 04/27/2015, 09:21 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 04/26/2015, 09:45 PMFor those five added to the list, I ask you to pledge and you guys will be the first to receive the box once it's ready.

Backed!

CrackTiger · 04/28/2015, 03:06 PM

I backed/pledged/whatever the other day as well. In case you were curious as to how many so far are from this thread/forum.

NightWolve · 04/29/2015, 01:19 AM

"UH-OH, IT'S MAGIC!"

The Cars - Magic (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

aslbozz · 04/30/2015, 09:50 PM

I had the opportunity to see this live in action at MGC, it's completely freaking awesome!!!!!!

turbokon · 05/12/2015, 07:11 PM

Quote from: aslbozz on 04/30/2015, 09:50 PMI had the opportunity to see this live in action at MGC, it's completely freaking awesome!!!!!!

Thanks aslbozz. It's hard to convince people who never seen it in people on how awesome it looks. It's like trying to describe the colors to a person who is color blind.

esadajr · 06/01/2015, 11:35 AM

unsuccessful

Maybe you should extend the deadline. Like 6 months or something.

turbokon · 06/01/2015, 09:37 PM

Quote from: esadajr on 06/01/2015, 11:35 AMunsuccessful

Maybe you should extend the deadline. Like 6 months or something.

Esadajr, we're actually working on relaunching the kickstarter again sometime later this week or next's. This time we have put in a lot more effort and content on our campaign page and video's. To help get our message across, we are also trying to get big youtube names to give us a plug.

Check out this post for updates and head-ups on the new kickstarters.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=19144