[Coco] RGB2VGA PCB Change!

[David Ladd]

Kip,

Keep us posted on the prices.  :D  Thanks :D

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|David Ladd|
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On Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 4:08 AM, Kip Koon <computerdoc at sc.rr.com> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> Luis is designing a new pcb for the RGB2VGA Converter, so I will be waiting
> for the completed files before I order PCBs.  I will let you know what the
> change in price will be, but so I can get a handle on the orders please go
> ahead and let me know which fully assembled PCBs you wish to purchase - the
> RGB2VGA v2 Converter and/or the WordPak2+.  Some of the parts on the
> Wordpak2+ has to come from overseas so prices tend to fluctuate.  I am
> putting together a list of CURRENT prices on those kind of parts, so I will
> be making an announcement on the WortdPak2+ price for a fully assembled PCB
> shortly.
>
> I've asked Luis to prepare a comparison of the features between the WordPak
> 1 and the Wordpak2+ that I will pass along to all of you as soon as I know
> myself.  I have not looked at the files for the Wordpak 1 in a long while,
> but off hand, I can tell you that the WordPak2+ has 128Kbytes of video ram
> on board.
>
> I don't remember which video modes the V9958 has that can be used with this
> much video ram or which modes are currently supported in the NitrOS-9
> drivers for the WordPak2+.  At last report from Luis, only the WordPak 1
> video drivers were included in the NitrOS-9 repo if I remember correctly.
> There may have been updates since then.  I'll have to check with Luis on
> this and get back to you.  I will definitely be interested in what all
> people will be able to do with the Wordpak2+.
>
> One person asked me if the RGB2VGA converter is for the Coco 3.  Yes!  It
> has a 2x5 male header on the PCB to support the Coco 3 RGB output so the
> Coco 3 through the RGB2VGA converter has another choice for a VGA monitor!
> Also there is a Monochrome Video input into the green channel on this PCB
> as
> well.  Luis, how hard would it be to have a Color Composite Video Input as
> well?  Ideas, Comments, proposals, etc.
>
> The Wordpak2+ VGA Controller was originally designed to be used with the
> Coco 2 using NitrOS-9 L1, but I am going to use mine on either a Coco 1 or
> a
> Coco 2 with NitrOS-9 L1.  I'm wondering if the WordPak2+ drivers can be
> used
> on NitrOS-9 L2 as well.  Luis, if you are reading this, would you comment
> on
> this and put all the driver capabilities into your Features list as well?
> Thanks a bunch my friend.
>
> To all those individuals who are or will take advantage of this offer I
> have
> made, Thank you.  You have a very appreciative CoCo Buddy!  Remember,
> please
> get all your order requests in now or as soon as possible so I can get
> together all the orders for parts.  There is quite a bit for me to do to
> get
> going on this project.  I am looking forward to making some PCBs for all of
> you guys!  Thank you very much and take care my friends!
>
>
>
> Kip Koon
>
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