TemplarXB Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 How have people run/mounted the RGB cables from the VBXE on an 800XL case? I didn't get one yet, but I'm thinking to just run it through the RF jack -I'd like to avoid cutting the case. If anyone can post any photos it would be helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Here's how I do it: The RF hole does need widening a bit, and I do that in a subsequent video. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I cut a hole in mine between RF mod and power socket for a DE15 plug - which I chose because I had an existing cable which suited the 1084. I believe some US people enlarge the channel select switch slot but that's not present on PAL machines, plus for NTSC users means getting rid of some stuff on the motherboard. Personally my feeling is you want a proper mount for a monitor socket - cables dangling out just invites an accident which potentially could pull the guts out of your machine. Another nice solution I've heard is people using the existing monitor jack, replacing with an ST type but the sockets are hard to come by, the work would be fiddly and not everyone uses an ST monitor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I'd advise leaving the existing monitor jack where it is, since if your FX core gets nuked you'll need to use the Y/C display to fix it with FC.COM. The DIN13 solution is used in the video above, but it's situated where the RF modulator used to be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Maybe if you let the cat, wife, the whole kit 'n kaboodle as well as the guitar back in the hardware/broadcast room. I think with a little life and music you'll be refreshed new, more rested and ready. Too much hardware repair/rework and not enough of your creative fun side can wear a 'cat down and then there's no fun and you can't rest/refresh.... it's beyond quiet these days. I miss the banter and the twinkle/ gleam in the eye with each victory.. You don't wanna go zombie mode like I've gone! Searchin' for brainz.... brainzzz..... baraaiinz! Edited January 12, 2018 by _The Doctor__ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Bad start to the year on a number of fronts I'm afraid, so who knows when cameras will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Bad start to the year on a number of fronts I'm afraid, so who knows when cameras will be back. I'm sorry to hear that. I've noticed the lack of videos lately. Was hoping you were just taking a break over the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 My spidey sense - tingling.... hope it all sort out in a good fashion... good people deserve better times..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 It's all my fault for coming up with the 1088XEL. The darn thing has infected Jon and he can't stop making improvements to the U1MB which is eating up all his free time. I'm afraid I'll have to do an intervention at some point . Seriously though when people see what Jon has done in this regard, they will truly be amazed. I dare say without Jon's effort and creativity, the 1088XEL would just be an alternative re-packaged motherboard and not much more, albeit one that is smaller and designed with hardware add-ons in mind. However combined with his new custom U1MB BIOS it really has become a next generation machine. If Atari had brought out something like this as a follow up to their aging design, it would have certainly been a game changer back in the 90's. Of course we can also thank Candle, Bryan, and Simius for their hardware contributions as well. Sorry for the off-topic chatter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemplarXB Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Here's how I do it: The RF hole does need widening a bit, and I do that in a subsequent video. Thanks. You do really top notch work. I like how you used acetone to smooth out the widened whole - that was exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Out of curiosity, it looks like you've tried just about every expansion for the 8 bits. Any in particular that you've found the most enjoyable? All I have so far is an SIO2SD with my 800XL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgr_inz_rafal Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I did it commando-style 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Not wishing to go back off-topic... I'm sorry to hear that. I've noticed the lack of videos lately. Was hoping you were just taking a break over the holidays. YouTube just gave a big middle finger to all smaller channels (with fewer than 4,000 hours of annual views OR fewer than 1,000 subscribers): https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/16/16899068/youtube-new-monetization-rules-announced-4000-hours Of course YouTube remains hands-down the best video hosting platform, but for those who've invested large amounts of time into their small, niche-interest channels in the hope that content creation might eventually become self-supporting via the attainment of key milestones... forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Google, Youtube, Facebook, pppfffffffft ... they can all f*ck off and get knackered.... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 You know what, twitter can p*ss off too 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Preach on brother doctor! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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