[Coco] [coco]I'm wanting a video converter for my CC3

[Barry Nelson]

You could wire the CoCo 3's RGB connector to an SCART video connector like I did and then get a SCART to HDMI for $40-$50. I did this and it works pretty good.

I wired the CoCo 3's RGB video lines from the connector on the bottom of the computer to the RGB lines in an SCART connector.
I connected the audio from the CoCo connector to the left and right audio on the SCART connector.
I connected the CoCo 3's composite video to the composite video/sync on the SCART connector.
I connected +5V to a 100 ohm resistor connected to the "fast switching" pin on the SCART connector.
I then plugged the SCART video connector into my SCART --> HDMI converter, which I plugged into my TV.
Viola! Perfect RGB video up scaled to 1080P.

Wiring
CoCo monitor out pins 1 + 2, ground, to SCART pins 4, 5, 9, 13, 17, and 18
CoCo monitor out pin 3, red video, to SCART pin 15
CoCo monitor out pin 4, green video, to SCART pin 11
CoCo monitor out pin 5, blue video, to SCART pin 7
CoCo monitor out pin 7, audio, to SCART pins 2 and 6
CoCo composite video out RCA connector center wire to SCART pin 20 composite/sync
+5V connected to a 100 ohm resistor to SCART pin 16

I used this SCART to HDMI converter. It costs $42.92. Other types and brands should work as well.

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> Date: Sun, 31 May 2015 21:57:24 -0500
> From: George Ramsower <georgera at gvtc.com>
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Subject: Re: [Coco] [coco]I'm wanting a video converter for my CC3
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> What a bumper! I've looked on the web and there are some for video 
> games but, I don't know if they might work for the CC3.
> George R


> On 5/31/2015 9:54 PM, Michael Brant wrote:
> I am also wondering the same thing. I know there are some in the works but
> not sure if anything currently available.
> On May 31, 2015 10:52 PM, "George Ramsower" <georgera at gvtc.com> wrote:
> >
> >>   I have two working CC3s and one of the monitors died. The CM8 was just
> >> marginal in quality but now, I'm thinking of upgrading to a new monitor.
> >>   So my question now is what adapter is available NOW to convert the RGB
> >> output of this CC3 to a new monitor?
> >>
> >>   I would probably buy the smallest monitor available as it will be in my
> >> face and large is not necessary.
> >> George R.
> >>
> >>
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