Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Hey All, To help round out my Jaguar AV adapters, I'm working on a new product that will output 720p through HDMI called the Jag2HD. It's not a cheap project, so the initial batch will be small. I'm gauging interest to see if it's worth making more. Features: Plug and Play, no other adapters needed Analog RGB to Digital HDMI upscaled to 720p No external power source needed Low input lag HDMI comes out the side to accommodate the Jaguars length and shallow entertainment shelves Aspect Ratio: 4:3 or 16:9 (for you crazy people out there) Works with Jaguar GameDrive Custom designed 3D printed shell Competitively priced compared to multiple cables + scaler solutions (Above: Prototype may change, will most likely be printed in black) 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Yes Please! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Count me in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_JaguarVCS Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 If you’ll be able to ship it to the UK I’ll take one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Looks interesting - based upon the connectors above would you lose the ability to use say a Jaglink or anything like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, Goochman said: Looks interesting - based upon the connectors above would you lose the ability to use say a Jaglink or anything like that? Yes. Because this adapter needs the DSP side, you'd lose the ability to use a Jaglink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I'm in for up to 6 if possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 What ballpark price range would these be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Doomy Doomer said: Yes. Because this adapter needs the DSP side, you'd lose the ability to use a Jaglink. What is it used for? Digital audio? You could add a passthru connector to solve this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, Goochman said: What ballpark price range would these be? TBA for the time being but much like the Jag2Gen and Jag2SNES it will be affordable especially considering the alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Zerosquare said: What is it used for? Digital audio? You could add a passthru connector to solve this problem. For sure but for the time being it's not part of the design. If there's enough interest I'd consider it for future releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BitJag Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Literally see this the day after I got your Jag2Gen adapter and a Hyperkin HDMI adapter! I guess I picked the wrong week to start buying things. I'd be interested in it pending on pricepoint since I already bought the Jag 2 Gen and the Hyperkin (Basically $60 all in). I can return the Hyperkin HDMI adapter through Amazon but there is no way to do anything with the Jag2Gen I bought as it is from a vendor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, UHATEIT said: Literally see this the day after I got your Jag2Gen adapter and a Hyperkin HDMI adapter! I guess I picked the wrong week to start buying things. I'd be interested in it pending on pricepoint since I already bought the Jag 2 Gen and the Hyperkin (Basically $60 all in). I can return the Hyperkin HDMI adapter through Amazon but there is no way to do anything with the Jag2Gen I bought as it is from a vendor. I wouldn't stress it. The picture quality and features are on par with what you already have. Also, the Jag2GEN can open up using an OSSC or RetroTink 5x to get 1080P+ out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cubanismo Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Doomy Doomer said: 4 hours ago, Goochman said: Yes. Because this adapter needs the DSP side, you'd lose the ability to use a Jaglink. Yeah, I know it's probably me and 1 other guy, but this is a deal-killer for me. How about at least providing passthrough? Is it the power you need? The 9v from the vid connector isn't providing enough? If you need the power, I'd rather have the option of passthrough + external power, where external power is only needed if you also plug in a JagLink or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_reg Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Interested. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, cubanismo said: Yeah, I know it's probably me and 1 other guy, but this is a deal-killer for me. How about at least providing passthrough? Is it the power you need? The 9v from the vid connector isn't providing enough? If you need the power, I'd rather have the option of passthrough + external power, where external power is only needed if you also plug in a JagLink or something. Hey, no worries. This product will not be for everyone, which is why I also make the other adapters that don't use the DSP. As for the AV pwr, passthrough, etc - like most things, it isn't that simple. First, I'm fairly proficient with the Jaguar's DSP and AV outputs. I designed the Jag2GEN and Co-created the Jag2SNES with Helder, both of which use pin 11A and regulate it to 5v. The voltage has never been the problem with pin 11A though, it's the amperage. The current setup for the Jag2HD showed the best picture quality in this configuration without external power or AV pin 11A. But talk to me about pass through. Is that an RJ11 connector? I thought the DSP side of the JagLink when into a controller IC and then out to the RJ11 but it's been since the '90s since I've used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 30 minutes ago, Doomy Doomer said: But talk to me about pass through. Is that an RJ11 connector? I thought the DSP side of the JagLink when into a controller IC and then out to the RJ11 but it's been since the '90s since I've used one. That's correct. You can find some information about the JagLink here: http://mdgames.de/jaglink.htm The JagLink II (which allows connecting more than 2 consoles together) is different. So unless you want to incorporate the JagLink circuitry inside your product, the easiest way would be to replicate the DSP card edge connector, to let people plug in a standard JagLink or JagLink II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Oh, I'm all in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Zerosquare said: That's correct. You can find some information about the JagLink here: http://mdgames.de/jaglink.htm The JagLink II (which allows connecting more than 2 consoles together) is different. So unless you want to incorporate the JagLink circuitry inside your product, the easiest way would be to replicate the DSP card edge connector, to let people plug in a standard JagLink or JagLink II. Great info, thanks. I'd have to do testing to see if the DSP can power the JagLink and the Jag2HD at the same time without issue. Problem is, I don't own a JagLink or another Jag to test. Just so I'm not stringing anyone along here: For the moment this is not a planned feature but I'll support it if possible down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Hey All, I've add the Jag2HD product page to my store with a waitlist. Sign up to be notified when it's in sock https://www.humblebazooka.com/product/jag2hd-atari-jaguar-hdmi-adapter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Couple of questions (Sorry!) 1. Please define "low input lag" - because >1 frame can be a problem. 2. Is this using a custom FPGA, or some off the shelf HDMI chip (and if so, which one?) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, CyranoJ said: Couple of questions (Sorry!) 1. Please define "low input lag" - because >1 frame can be a problem. 2. Is this using a custom FPGA, or some off the shelf HDMI chip (and if so, which one?) Thanks! I would say it feels a little more latency than a RetroTink 2x but not enough to cause any issues while I've been testing it. I don't have a Time Sleuth or anything like that to really give you a number but if you're concerned then I'd stick with what you already have. I'm using both custom and off the shelf components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_JaguarVCS Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I’ve just signed up in the waiting list, hopefully your able to ship it to me when its in stock via eBay as I’m in the UK and with the full vat thing being an issue these days it’ll be easier on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomy Doomer Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, Atari_JaguarVCS said: I’ve just signed up in the waiting list, hopefully your able to ship it to me when its in stock via eBay as I’m in the UK and with the full vat thing being an issue these days it’ll be easier on eBay. Great! Yeah I'll throw a few up on eBay for that reason. It really sucks not being able to sell direct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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