Tag: composite video

Current composite and S-Video cable options for compatible Commodore computers, with a five-pin composite branch that also serves selected Atari systems.

The two five-pin products exposed Add to cart controls, while the eight-pin product exposed current priced options on 2026-07-30. The five-pin cable and adapter carry composite video and two audio connectors; those connectors do not create an independent stereo source in a stock mono computer. The eight-pin S-Video branch requires a host that supplies separate luma and chroma. Its stereo option requires a compatible second audio source on the designated extra pin. Match the connector, resistor, audio wiring, display input, and regional video standard before ordering.

Combines a new custom Atari 8-bit motherboard, 576 KB of memory, UGV II video, and a refurbished original Atari 130XE case and keyboard.

The exact product page reported sold out on 2026-07-27. The broader collection page disagreed, so check the exact listing for a restock.

A current 1.5-meter five-pin DIN to SCART cable for several Commodore computer families.

The product page exposed a current Add to Cart path on 2026-07-30. The cable is 1.5 meters long and terminates in a five-pin DIN plug, so it does not carry the separate luma and chroma signals used for S-Video. Confirm that the intended display accepts composite video through SCART and that its regional video standard matches the computer.

Breaks compatible Atari and Commodore monitor-port signals out to S-video, composite video, and bridged mono audio connectors.

The current product data and catalog reported the assembled breakout in stock on 2026-07-27. Cables and any required computer modification are not documented as included.

Combines the Commodore 128's separate 40-column analog and 80-column RGBI outputs into a switch-selectable SCART connection.

Retro-Updates marked revision 5.1 sold out and soon available again on 2026-07-30. The official project page still describes direct email ordering at an older EUR 22 price, but its order news is from 2021; confirm current production, price, revision, case choice, and shipping before paying. This adapter does not scan-convert the original video timing. A SCART display must accept the signals directly, or a separate SCART-to-HDMI converter is required and may produce variable results.

A passive buildable adapter that converts C128 80-column RGBI to 15 kHz analog RGB and adds monochrome composite output.

The repository publishes KiCad schematic and board files plus Gerbers. This is not a scan doubler or scaler, so the connected display must accept 15 kHz analog RGB with separate 5 V horizontal and vertical sync. The design has no CGA brown fix, does not provide VGA identification or communication signals, and will not work with a downstream converter that requires composite sync. The maker reports a successful Dell 27-inch monitor test but calls the test computer a 'C128cr'; do not infer separate C128D or C128DCR testing from that ambiguous label.

Combines a Commodore 128's 40-column and 80-column video paths in one switchable external adapter.

Pyrofer's Projects lists the NTSC board and its separate C128DCR mounting tab as out of stock. The normal package uses tabs for the flat C128 and standard C128D; the differently spaced C128DCR requires the separate tab. Although the board has a PAL/NTSC selection, the seller says changing format also requires a different oscillator IC, and the listed package includes the NTSC oscillator.

Open, through-hole RF-modulator replacement with adjustable C64 luma and chroma output levels.

The repository supplies KiCad sources, Gerbers, a schematic, a BOM, and assembly and adjustment instructions. Components were estimated at about $12 when documented, excluding PCBs and shipping. Building the board requires through-hole assembly; installing it requires safely desoldering the original RF can and selecting the correct jumper configuration. Using the shortboard setting on a longboard can feed the wrong voltage and damage the VIC-II.

Open RF-modulator replacement that improves the C64's original luma, chroma, and composite video signals.

Retro Electronics listed one board in stock on 2026-07-25. Installation is an irreversible soldering job that removes the original RF modulator, adds two headers, and solders a ground wire.

Current switched cable variants for using the C128's 40-column analog video and 80-column RGBI output with one display setup.

Both Tindie pages exposed current prices and ordering controls on 2026-07-30; the premium version explicitly reported three units left. Shipping depends on the selected destination, and no rate was shown during extraction. The seller documents a shielded cable, an onboard micro PCB, and an operating LED. No scan conversion is documented, so confirm that the intended display accepts the cable's original-timing composite, S-Video, and SCART RGB signals.

Provides an RCA color-composite output from the Apple III family's 15-pin color-video connector.

JCM showed 14 units in stock on 2026-07-24. A PAL Apple III still produces monochrome video through this adapter; Colorizer 3 does not convert PAL timing to NTSC color. JCM recommends the separate Phase 3 modification for more accurate NTSC color.

Breaks a compatible Commodore A/V port out to S-Video, composite video, stereo SID audio, and a stereo mini-jack.

The maker showed four V2 units in stock with a working cart path on 2026-07-29. Early C64 Assy 326298 machines use a five-pin video socket: composite output works, but S-Video does not. The optional SID-ground noise-reduction jumper must not be enabled on an Ultimate 64 board.

Host-specific passive A/V adapters for the VIC-20, C128 family, Plus/4, and Ultimate64 replacement mainboards.

Commodore4ever exposed active Add to cart controls for all four variants on 2026-07-30. The Ultimate64 board uses a different A/V pinout from an original C64; do not use that adapter on a stock C64 or assume compatibility with the newer Commodore 64 Ultimate. The C128 variant handles the 40-column analog output, not the separate 80-column RGBI port.

Adds an ESP32 coprocessor with switchable composite video, 8-bit audio, and microSD-backed software to slot-bearing Apple II systems.

The MacEffects Apple II collection said Sold out on 2026-07-24. The card is not bootable: it needs a Disk II or SmartPort storage emulator, another supported block-storage card, or a physical floppy drive and blank disk. MacEffects was only the distributor and offered no technical support or warranty.

Provides MDA and CGA-compatible display modes with 31 kHz VGA output for modern monitors and capture devices.

This is a self-assembly project. The maker advises checking for shorts between each power rail and ground before installation; the oscillator configuration also affects CGA composite color accuracy.

Automatically selects among five, eight, or sixteen powered SCART sources, with expandable Hydra2 variants providing as many as 24 inputs.

The Hydra2, W-Hydra2, W-Hydra, both Mini Hydra cases, and HEADS pages exposed login-or-register-to-buy paths on 2026-07-27. Mini Hydra cannot use HEADS. Hydra2 and W-Hydra2 can reach 24 inputs; W-Hydra can reach 24 inputs but has one output. Use simple correctly attenuated 75-ohm source cables. Do not feed TTL-level sync into an analog input, and never connect or disconnect SCART while the switcher or source is powered because the seller warns that hot-plugging can damage the video-switch IC. Power hardware is separate: most Hydra2 variants accept 5 V Micro-USB, selected variants also accept the separately sold 9 V PWR4, and the older W-Hydra page specifies 5 V Micro-USB.

Recreates the Jupiter Ace as a complete soldering kit with revised video, reset, keyboard, and expansion hardware.

A2Heaven marked the kit out of stock on 2026-07-27. The historical package included the three PCBs, active and passive components, pre-mounted SMD parts, placement and schematic diagrams, documentation, and source material. No separate public fabrication download or current alternative seller was verified.

Breaks a compatible Atari five-pin monitor output into S-Video, composite video, and audio connections.

All three variants exposed login-or-register-to-buy paths on 2026-07-28. Human review established that the Atari 800, 800XL, and 1200XL have the required stock five-pin DIN connector. The Atari 400 and 600XL do not, so they are deliberately excluded. Atari 65XE and 130XE support is banked until those targets enter the catalog. Confirm that the exact regional motherboard exposes the desired luma and chroma signals before buying for S-Video use.

Breaks a compatible C64 video socket out to S-Video, composite video, and RCA audio.

The product exposed a login-or-register-to-buy path on 2026-07-28. Human review says it works only with C64 units having the compatible six-pin video socket, so it is not presented as universal across C64 revisions. Check the computer's physical socket against the seller photographs before ordering. The page's AUDIO_IN header description is garbled and is not treated as usable documentation.

Converts composite, S-Video, RGB, RGBI, and VGA-family retro signals to simultaneous digital and analog DVI-I output.

The European SCART and Japanese JP21 Revision B pages exposed login-or-register-to-buy paths on 2026-07-27. Never connect an EU SCART cable to the JP21 version: the seller says the different pinout can damage the device. The newest dated hardware announcement says units made since June 2025 have a larger OLED and USB-C power, but an older section still says Micro-USB. Human review found no package clarification, so confirm the connector, power requirement, and included USB items with the seller. A DVI-to-HDMI cable and source-system cables are sold separately. Medusa line-doubles when needed but does not change vertical refresh rate, so the destination display must accept the resulting 50 or 60 Hz signal and may blank briefly when the source changes resolution. Install only firmware matching the hardware revision.

Replaces a failed Commodore PET motherboard with a modern 32 KB board supporting selectable 40- and 80-column modes, several BASIC versions, and original PET interfaces.

Tynemouth Software's active Tindie listing offered revision 1.84B as either a through-hole self-assembly kit or a built and tested board on 2026-07-27. International buyers are instructed to contact the seller for a shipping quote.

Sharpens video on some PAL or NTSC Atari 600XL and 800XL boards by disconnecting one filter capacitor.

The recovered 2017 discussion says to lift or cut one capacitor leg, making later restoration possible, and the author tested PAL and NTSC machines only. SECAM compatibility is unresolved. Several commenters report that later Revision D 800XL boards omit C56 or use a different layout, so identify the exact board revision and component before changing anything. The quoted 80 percent improvement is the author's subjective estimate, not a measured specification; more complete video upgrades may produce better output.

Open internal video-overlay module that displays expansion status and other configured messages over C64 composite or S-Video output.

The maker offered assembly kits by email for 25 EUR including regular worldwide mail on 2026-07-30, with a limit of two per person. Stock is kept when practical, but prepaid production batches can take several weeks. The kit includes the PCB, a preprogrammed ATmega, and board components, but not the computer-specific wiring. C64 installation is an advanced internal modification: use amplified luma from A/V pin 1 for S-Video or composite from pin 4, never the unamplified VIC-II luma signal. Driving both outputs requires an expert RF-modulator connection, and excessive overlay brightness can disrupt sync.

Corrects the color-phase error in the Apple III family's NTSC composite-video signal.

JCM showed 75 units in stock on 2026-07-24. Phase 3 affects only the NTSC-compatible color-composite signal on the 15-pin video connector. It does not add color to the rear black-and-white jack, alter RGB output, or work on PAL-coded systems.

Converts composite or S-Video from a C64 or C128 to selectable-resolution analog VGA output.

The exact Portta scaler was documented in a 2016 hands-on review, but no current maker product page or stable new-stock source was verified in 2026. The unit includes a short USB-A power cable but no power supply or computer-specific video cable. Results varied by computer: the reviewed flat C128 looked excellent over S-Video, a C64C showed vertical banding and a rainbow border, and a C128DCR produced poor S-Video but good composite output.

Recreates the 1986 Soviet Radio-86RK home computer on one board with an Intel 8080A, 32 KB of SRAM, integrated keyboard, monochrome composite video, cassette, serial, and parallel interfaces.

The GPL-3.0 repository provides Version 1.4 KiCad files, Gerbers, a bill of materials, monitor and font ROM images, project notes, and archived original magazine material. Weird Electronics' bare-PCB listing was temporarily unavailable while the seller takes a break through August 20, 2026; when active, it includes only the main PCB and two ROM-cartridge PCBs. This is a large through-hole build requiring several vintage Intel 8xxx or compatible chips, 67 key switches, programmed ROMs, and regulated power. The Tindie heading incorrectly calls it an Intel 8088 computer; its own detailed specifications and the project repository correctly identify an Intel 8080A.

Converts NTSC composite video and analog audio from an Apple II or Apple III to an HDMI display.

The adapter was in stock and backorderable for $45 on 2026-07-30. It was not tested or intended for PAL systems. Simultaneously connecting a CRT and this adapter requires a composite impedance-matched switch box or video may degrade or disappear. The package includes generic composite, HDMI, audio-adapter, and power cables, but not a computer-specific Commodore A/V cable.

Recreates the Apple-1 as a buildable 6502 computer with composite video, modern power, and PS/2, adapted USB, or ASCII keyboard input.

ReActiveMicro exposed assembled and kit selectors plus an Add to cart control on 2026-07-27. Supply a 1 A Micro USB power source, composite display, and compatible keyboard; USB keyboards require an adapter. The kit is intended for builders with intermediate soldering knowledge. Some systems powered by supplies with isolated grounds can suffer recurring slash characters and line feeds; the support wiki documents grounding, firmware, resistor, and capacitor remedies.

Current handmade composite, S-Video, SCART, and luma/chroma cable choices for compatible Commodore computers.

AMI64 exposed current priced choices on 2026-07-30. The eight-pin S-Video branch includes a 300-ohm chroma resistor. Connector, signal, and display requirements differ between variants: select a five-pin composite lead for an early C64 or VIC-20, and use the eight-pin luma/chroma branches only with a computer and display that expose those separate signals. The seller describes PAL and NTSC use, but the connected display must still accept the computer's regional video standard.

Line-doubles standard-definition composite, S-Video, or component video for modern digital displays with no added latency.

The original RetroTINK-2X is a retired predecessor; the current 2X Pro was orderable for $139.99 on 2026-07-30. It accepts only 240p, 288p, 480i, and 576i and does not accept 480p or higher input. Supply the correct source-system cable, a digital video cable, and a 5 V / 1 A USB power source; a Micro-USB cable is included. RetroTINK warns that composite sources can produce low output and recommends S-Video or component when available.

Replaces the RF modulator in supported C64 and C128 systems to improve composite and S-Video output and add configurable rear connections.

The Lectronz page showed four units in stock at USD 34.17 on 2026-07-27. Machine-specific versions and optional luma-bypass parts are selected before ordering. The seller also reported that shipping to the European Union was temporarily unavailable while Australia Post updated its duty systems.

Replaces the C64 RF modulator with composite, optional S-Video, and mono or dual-SID audio connections.

The official store listed RFOUT! at 22 EUR but out of stock on 2026-07-30. It provides a composite socket, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and solder points for an optional S-Video connector; stereo output requires a dual-SID source and the SJ1 setting. Installation requires desoldering the original modulator. Measure the motherboard supply before installation: boards carrying 12 VDC or 9 VAC on pin 1 require that pin to be removed and a separate 5 VDC connection supplied to RFOUT!. Confirm the footprint, voltage, extension-board fit, and case height before soldering.

A buildable C128 and IBM CGA digital-to-analog video adapter with RGBS, RGBHV, and Commodore A/V pass-through options.

The repository publishes KiCad sources, Gerbers, a BOM, and printable cases for revision 1.3. The maker tested RGBI, composite, S-Video, audio, and GBS-Control output; revision 1.3 corrects the earlier monochrome pass-through error. This is not a scan converter. Use a compatible 15 kHz path such as GBS-Control or a suitable SCART converter. Never connect the C128 A/V power input and the external barrel power input at the same time. The maker found an ordinary SCART-to-HDMI box unstable in one 80-column game while GBS-Control remained stable.

Current passive adapters that expose S-Video, composite video, and stereo audio connections from a SCART path.

Lotharek exposed a login-or-register-to-buy path on 2026-07-27, and AMI64 exposed an Add to Cart path on 2026-07-30. The AMI64 adapter has an input/output switch but permits S-Video only in the input direction. Neither passive adapter converts signal formats or scan rates. Verify direction, wiring, connector gender, and signal support against both connected devices before use.

Replaces the C64 RF-modulator circuitry while retaining composite and S-Video through the computer's A/V port.

The current maker page remains online but exposes no price, stock state, or order control. Human inspection recovered a maker compatibility list naming PAL and NTSC Assy 250407 C64 boards and all C128 board revisions; Tavily did not render those list values. A 2020 independent review also tested a SixtyClone Assy 250466, where both composite and S-Video worked. Removing the original modulator and installing Shuriken requires desoldering and soldering. RF output is removed.

Host-specific C64 and C128 breakouts with open eight-pin designs plus an assembled five-pin option for early C64 boards.

Retro Rewind listed the assembled eight-pin C64 version, while Commodore4ever listed both eight-pin and early five-pin C64 versions on 2026-07-30. The open eight-pin C64 and dedicated C128 variants remain buildable from board, BOM, and case files. The standard C64 board physically blocks the IEC port on a C128, so use the dedicated C128 layout there. Optional two-channel output requires a second SID or similar source wired to pin 7; otherwise both output channels carry the computer's mono audio.

Adds NTSC composite video to tested RF-only vintage computers with a small internal solder-in board.

The JCM page offered kit and assembled two-packs with an Add to Cart path on 2026-07-24. Documentation is for North American NTSC hardware. The 600XL procedure cuts one side of the RF-output resistor and can restore RF only by resoldering it; the installer must verify all connections against the host schematic.

Adds clean composite and S-Video output circuitry to supported Atari 8-bit computers.

The Atari 8-bit Rev. D page said Now shipping on 2026-07-24 and offered plug-in, basic, kit, and 1088 variants. Installation still requires soldering, output jacks, and the ability to follow a schematic. The vendor calls its large manual a starting collection and warns that not every machine has explicit or fully current instructions. The separate 600XL monitor port and BOBby audio/video breakout are installation accessories, not standalone upgrades.

Improves Atari 8-bit analog video and corrects overscan for modern displays.

The Brewing Academy configurations were sold out on 2026-07-24. MyTek publishes the current UGV-II schematic, bill of materials, PIC firmware, and Gerbers. The 0.8 mm main board requires assembly and PIC programming. A normal installation is nearly solderless at the GTIA, but routing video to the stock DIN connector can require a few motherboard solder points.

Adds an 80-column text display to Atari 8-bit computers, with composite output and an optional HDMI conversion path.

The Brewing Academy collection marked XEP80-II sold out on 2026-07-24 even though its product description still called the units build-to-order. The listed DIY option supplies a bare main board with a tested NS405; assembled and cased options were also described. A separate listing offers programmed OS and character EEPROMs for DIY builders. The HDMI converter needs separate Micro-USB power. Unlike Atari's original XEP80, XEP80-II has no parallel printer port.