Post by: leeloo5 on July 18, 2005, 02:49:00 PM
It took me a while to find various information about vga mods here. people were very helpful, but the tutorials were slightly old and some of the diagrams confusing. also, i only knew about hex editing after stumbling upon it.
To make it easier for someone to get into making a VGA mod to play xbox games on their PC monitors, i've brought together much of this information from the xs forums. I made my own diagrams i thought were more clear, and tried to make it all as simple as possible. Although i tried to keep it simple, i wanted to introduce someone with no information to the terms assosiated with doing the mod so that they could easily search this forum for relevant information.
Includes:
-HD vs s-video comparison with screenshots
-Guide with diagrams on wiring a vga cable
-Quick guide to hex editing the MS Dashboard and other non-HD games to work in 480p
-A list of games with the green-tint problem
This post has been edited by xboxgamer733: Apr 6 2007, 06:20 AM
Post by: EverestX on July 18, 2005, 03:10:00 PM
-EvX-
Post by: dethbox on July 18, 2005, 10:34:00 PM
Post by: leeloo5 on July 19, 2005, 06:39:00 AM
do people have this problem with SOG monitors? also, does anyone know if the x2vga+ has this, i heard its better and maybe the LM1881 is just a crappy sync seperator and these games throw out a weird sync signal.
I was also wondering why the x2vga people even made the 480i Easyview mode. They say its for displaying the MS Dashboard, but you could just as easily hold both triggers and hit both thumbsticks and display the whole image on the screen in 480p. Or is it because they wanted to give people a chance to initially enable HD on their xboxs?
Post by: dr_oldschool on July 19, 2005, 08:00:00 AM
QUOTE(dethbox @ Jul 19 2005, 07:45 AM)
Splinter Cell (the first one) also does the green wash. I wonder why these games in particular all do this?!
There are instances when video mode is switched without resetting gpu. In these cases code that sets gpu output to RGB is not called hence it's outputting YCbCr.
Also see my sig for thread with my nkpatcher vga code.
It can patch the retail bios on the fly with vga support and also auto patch 480i only games/applications to output progressive video i.e. no hex patching. It does things a bit differently than all VGA bioses - iND, JunkMonkey, etc that basically use the same Pixel8 vga code.
I have never had any green tint issues with my code in games including Jade Empire and Spliter Cell series.
Of course this is on my 1.4 focus chip, but theoretically it should run even on 1.6 xcalibur boxes.
Only not much people seem to be interested in trying this...
Post by: grimlock on July 19, 2005, 07:34:00 AM
Second, maybe you should post it here, as a seperate tutorial.
And now for a question: The photos you have comparing S-video to VGA are taken on the same display?
Post by: dethbox on July 19, 2005, 10:37:00 AM
Post by: leeloo5 on July 19, 2005, 12:36:00 PM
QUOTE
Second, maybe you should post it here, as a seperate tutorial.
I cant post the pics here since i dont have a host that supports hot-linking.
QUOTE
The photos you have comparing S-video to VGA are taken on the same display?
Yes, they are all taken with a nikon digital camera set up on a tripod. The actual image is produced from my 800x600 digital projector (epson 51c). The images were taken one after another so lighting and everything was the same. All of the digital photos were then corrected for contrast using photoshops autolevel feature. Its hard to take a picture of a computer monitor as you might know, and the results were similar to what i've experienced on my PC monitor, however in reality, HD looks a little better and s-video through the upconverter that i had looks a little worse. actually a lot worse, it had discoloration and other artifacts.
QUOTE
Only not much people seem to be interested in trying this...
I'm checking this out right now. As i said, when i see things like nkpatcher, i dont connect it to vga, so i never knew about this. I'll have to try it out.
Post by: spinr34 on July 19, 2005, 01:32:00 PM
Post by: leeloo5 on July 19, 2005, 01:46:00 PM
i sent you a PM asking about your method. I couldn't find any precompiled files at the usual places. If it would be possible for you to put one up somehow for all of us windows people, that would be great. If not, as i said in my pm, any help would be apreciated.
Post by: dr_oldschool on July 20, 2005, 05:46:00 AM
Post by: --DANNY-- on July 20, 2005, 03:25:00 PM
QUOTE
A version 1.0-1.3 xbox with a modchip or similar mod
Why is a v1.0-1.3 xbox required? Why wouldn't this cable work for a v1.6 xbox?
Post by: leeloo5 on July 20, 2005, 04:35:00 PM
if anyone else has any info that would be great, i have only a version 1.0 xbox, so i cant test any of this info.
Post by: --DANNY-- on July 20, 2005, 04:44:00 PM
So is there any VGA compatible bios that supports the Xcalibur video encoder?
Thanks,
-Danny
Post by: leeloo5 on July 20, 2005, 04:54:00 PM
I've posted a request for someone to incorperate dr oldschools code into a bios since its supposedly better than the ind-bios, so if this is done it might support your xbox, but then i'm not sure about that either.
Post by: Jameson42 on July 20, 2005, 05:47:00 PM
Post by: scabbsss jr on July 20, 2005, 06:52:00 PM
i wanna do it and put it in my car with my 17inch flat screen monitor for road trips
Post by: HSDEMONZ on August 03, 2005, 06:30:00 AM
Post by: leeloo5 on August 03, 2005, 07:40:00 AM
Post by: leeloo5 on August 09, 2005, 10:57:00 AM
If you have a PAL xbox, you'll need to switch your xbox to NTSC by using a mod chip or enigmas video mode switcher. Note, I DO NOT HAVE A PAL XBOX so i take no responsability for things going wrong. I have not tried any of this switching, but others have tried these methods. PAL xbox's have HD modes disabled, and you can only enable them with NTSC xbox's.
Once you do that, or even if you have a NTSC xbox, you'll need to enable 480p. To do this without having another component cable, you'll need to hook up your VGA adapter, then enable the 480p blindly as follows:
When at the MS dashboard do this:
Down 5 times, Hit A
Down 3 times, Hit A
Down 1 time, Hit A
Left 1 time, Hit A
Hit B 3 times to go back to main menu.
Reboot
After you do this, you should be able to connect the cable to the PC monitor and it should work great.
Post by: Boba_Fett on August 28, 2005, 12:48:00 PM
Post by: leeloo5 on August 28, 2005, 02:50:00 PM
Post by: Boba_Fett on August 28, 2005, 08:32:00 PM
QUOTE(Boba_Fett @ Aug 28 2005, 08:23 PM)
Does anyone know how much of a difference there is (if any) between using VGA and component?
That's what I was thinking. Someone was trying to tell me the other day that 480p (what the vast majority of xbox games use for above standard resolution) looks better through VGA than component. Guess not :x
Post by: grimlock on August 29, 2005, 09:24:00 AM
Primarily the quality of the image depends on your display device (monitor, projector, etc). The specifications for YPbPr (progressive component signal) and RGB (VGA-like) are not so different to justify significant differences.
However a specific projector could output a better image with RBG input, while another with YPbPr...
Also (IIRC), YPbPr has a marginally larger theoretical colorspace, but it's useless for practical purposes.
Post by: Pandoriaantje on October 04, 2005, 11:49:00 AM
I already have a VGA mod but i used 74HC14 Hex inverting Schmitt trigger to 'buffer' the sync signals straight from the conexant chip (pin 35-36).
Now, i was wondering if one would be better then the other.
Since using the 74HC14 you get the signals straight from the chip, but when using the LM1881 they are extracted/sepperated right?
*edit*
Here's the diagram: http://members.lycos.nl/pandoriaantje/file...itung_07_12.pdf (page 8)
This post has been edited by Pandoriaantje: Oct 4 2005, 06:51 PM
Post by: grimlock on October 04, 2005, 02:39:00 PM
1. The LM1881 is 10x more expensive ($1.5 compared to $0.15) -kidding :P
2. The 74HC14 maybe a "cleaner" solution, but I am worried that there could be timing issues -the sync signal could be faster or slower than the video signal, due to the buffer. Also, is somewhat more difficult to solder on so small pins...
3. What about focus video encoders? (only saw conexant there)
All in all, this pdf is an inspired resource, worthy of mention. I would recommend trying out the buffer solution if you're up for it -you certainly have nothing to lose. :beer:
Post by: Pandoriaantje on October 05, 2005, 08:14:00 AM
QUOTE(grimlock @ Oct 4 2005, 09:14 PM)
...
I would recommend trying out the buffer solution if you're up for it -you certainly have nothing to lose. :beer:
I would recommend trying out the buffer solution if you're up for it -you certainly have nothing to lose. :beer:
I already did the mod some time ago. (back then i found a thread wich had alternative soldering points for the conexant, on this forum).
I just havent used it yet :D
But since i'm going to redo the whole output (I will be desoldering the original xbox connector and use a custom backplate) i was wondering if i should go with a LM or stick to the 74HC mod.
This post has been edited by Pandoriaantje: Oct 5 2005, 03:22 PM
Post by: Helios on October 09, 2005, 02:02:00 AM
Post by: Spectrobozo on October 25, 2005, 03:18:00 PM
is not working here!
Post by: leeloo5 on October 25, 2005, 06:20:00 PM
Post by: angerynewb on November 07, 2005, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: leeloo5 on November 07, 2005, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: angerynewb on November 07, 2005, 10:51:00 PM
BTW I ran into this: http://photobucket.com/albums/v205/xboxexp...Def_AV_Pack.gif
Will this do the job or is it flawed?
----edit--------
Just noticed something about bios. Do I have to tamper with it in this case?
This post has been edited by angerynewb: Nov 8 2005, 06:53 AM
Post by: angerynewb on November 08, 2005, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: leeloo5 on November 08, 2005, 11:18:00 PM
if you want to run a vga (to pc monitor) cable, you will need to solder together a circuit in a audio/video cable.
then you will need to install a vga bios on your modchip. this outputs the video signal in the correct colors RGB.
dl the bios from the usual places, thats the only place to get it.
i should really just say to read, i'm not answering any more questions that are contained in the begining of this thread.
Post by: angerynewb on November 09, 2005, 12:18:00 AM
Post by: angerynewb on November 09, 2005, 01:32:00 AM
BTW make sure to answer those PMs and is TATX_Debug_Dual_VGA_LameOne_beta trust worthy? I have 1.0 Should I go with that diagram I showed ya? :rolleyes:
This post has been edited by angerynewb: Nov 9 2005, 09:33 AM
Post by: Jameson42 on November 09, 2005, 11:12:00 AM
Post by: angerynewb on November 09, 2005, 05:43:00 PM
BTW: If I somehow screw it up, how to I go about recovering it. For my PC its a jumper change and floppy recovery. If the bios screws up what will happen. Also I've been hearing thing about some chips being """clones""'' and that they can't be flashed properly. I have a Duo X2. Or are clones not that big of a deal.
Post by: angerynewb on November 09, 2005, 05:36:00 PM
...... hmmmm.. I only downloaded three files...... >>>Anyway is it considered more than one penalty if I try to reconnect.<<<< It took me some time to realize I was banned. This is first time to do this.
Post by: ephesith on November 21, 2005, 12:02:00 PM
Radio Shack, nor the local computer store has them. Can I use a larger resistor or will that screw things up? I know NOTHING about circuitry.
Post by: leeloo5 on November 21, 2005, 10:50:00 PM
Post by: deadparrot on December 01, 2005, 03:05:00 PM
Post by: life-less on December 05, 2005, 03:20:00 PM
so are the schematics still the same, or are they backwards too???
please help.... thank you
This post has been edited by life-less: Dec 5 2005, 11:22 PM
Post by: X_Gamer7 on December 31, 2005, 12:16:00 PM
Post by: leeloo5 on January 01, 2006, 01:35:00 PM
1. I live in the US, and we don't use SCART from what i understand. I looked on the internet, and SCART is nothing i've ever seen before, it doesn't look like anything i see on the xbox either. The xbox in the US might have this, but if it does, it looks very different.
2. Since my connections look nothing like this, i'm not going to try and figure out this mess, if other people want to, feel free.
3. I made these drawings with the cable in front of me and i'm pretty sure that's what mine looked like, maybe they make them different ways, it shouldn't really matter.
therefore, this guide should work for people who live in the US. as far as the cable goes, who knows, maybe they made a totally different system for those in the UK or wherever this SCART business is used.
Post by: goldstar0011 on January 26, 2006, 08:54:00 AM
Anyways,
If I make this cable but want to be able to choose to use TV or monitor, my DuoX2 has 2 banks, I flash one normally and another with the the VGA bios?
Post by: NHJ on February 03, 2006, 02:57:00 PM
thanks
Post by: Chad N. on March 11, 2006, 08:51:00 AM
On the Xbox 360, the VGA cable displays games "lighter" than with the component cables.
By darker, I am refering to something known as crushed blacks in the video world, where details in dark areas are lost.
Here is an example:
click thumbnail to view full size
original image (as it looks on a television)
same image with crushed blacks (as it looks on a PC monitor)
Post by: leeloo5 on March 15, 2006, 01:43:00 PM
2. There will always be the green tint for those games unless you use the softmod version which supposedly fixes the problem (i dont have a softmod so i dont know), I think for some people HD mode doesn't work so they use VGA mode, I don't and never have so dont know how that works.
3. if a monitor can support 720p it will be fine. Here are my various experiences (never cropping). one monitor displayed fine, awesome!!!!, one monitor wouldn't display at all, flickering in and out or not at all. The other will display fine but tear the very top of the image in a weird way, so I just used 480p.
4. My games dont seem darker, I have an xbox v1.0. You could adjust the contrast / brightness i suppose. I also noticed that many computer monitors wont display bright enough in general, maybe that's your problem.
Hope all of these answers help, I haven't been to the board in a while.
note: its funny, I dont like any of the non-working green tint games except KOTOR and Jade Empire, but i've already beaten both a couple times. its as if they dont want me to play them.
Post by: Mooner2 on April 11, 2006, 07:44:00 PM
Post by: africamagical on April 18, 2006, 12:39:00 AM
Post by: leeloo5 on April 30, 2006, 11:12:00 PM
unleash x: no idea. If you want to use this as a perminant solution and you like unleash x, i dont know what to do. if you just want it for certain situations, you could use XBMC those times.
Post by: timo1023 on June 13, 2006, 09:46:00 AM
Post by: No.1 G on June 20, 2006, 12:53:00 PM
Post by: veeper on June 20, 2006, 06:30:00 PM
QUOTE(timo1023 @ Jun 13 2006, 05:53 PM) 
Can someone tell me why this won't work on a v1.6b? Also, this mod can't go up to 720p?
Please read rhough the whole thread! Anyways, until now nobody figured out how to manipulate the gpu/ video encoder in order to output RGB instead of YCbCr. For the resolution, there is of course no limitation except for your monitor, assuming you are using a cable in HDTV-mode.
Maybe one day there is someone who can make a hack/bios which will output resolutions like 640x480 and 1080x720 or 960x720?
Post by: No.1 G on June 25, 2006, 01:31:00 PM
Whats the problem?
Post by: TheIrishLad on July 18, 2006, 10:02:00 AM
Edit* And X2-5035 I saw somewhere was said to have worked.
Post by: leeloo5 on July 28, 2006, 07:21:00 AM
2. I also have a 1.0 with Xenium ice and i use the Ind bios 5001 vga patched 06.
3. Any capacitors should work, but i'm not perfectly sure about that. I picked some standard ones up from Radioshack. the cheap ones should be fine, but more expensive ones just allow for higher voltages (which should not occur anyway).
4. I don't know why your games would be green and your dash fine. Unless your games are on the non-working list, there should be no problem. for example Halo 1 and Halo 2 work great for me.
5. For any display problems, it might be good to unplug the monitor cable and replug it in after the game / dash has loaded. this way the monitor is recieving a steady signal that doesn't change around. some monitors are pretty picky.
Note: I'm only someone who sifted through many tutorials I felt were vague and unclear. I only have one setup, a US xbox 1.0 with a Xenium Ice and I can only test so many monitors. I wrote the guide to give people another perspective with what i think are clearer images. I'm sorry if I can't solve your problems, I hope you guys understand and good luck.
Post by: notonxbox on July 30, 2006, 07:28:00 AM
I'm assured I'm getting the best pic I can with my setup. hd pack with the components to a component - vga cable. high res options enabled using enigma. I can see an improvement when I use a 720p game.
So my question is - why make the vga mod? Is the mod cheaper? Or does it give you something that my setup won't? Will something like x2vga give me anything i don't have now?
Post by: leeloo5 on August 08, 2006, 08:37:00 AM
Post by: Textbook on August 08, 2006, 09:34:00 AM
QUOTE(leeloo5 @ Aug 8 2006, 10:44 AM)
you have SoG (sync on green).... YAY. so no, you can use your setup fine, no difference. I dont have any monitors with SoG, so i need to incorperate a sync splitter circuit. Only benefit to x2vga is that you can play some games like Jade Empire without the green tint.
I wouldn't say that's the only benefit. I think there are a couple other major benefits of the X2VGA. First, it doesn't need a hacked BIOS so that means you can still play on Live / unmodded just fine. I think another advantage it has is the great 720p, 1080i support. Many (not all) monitors will give a purple tint with homemade cables and a VGA BIOS.
This post has been edited by Textbook: Aug 8 2006, 04:35 PM
Post by: jippie on August 28, 2006, 10:31:00 AM
Can someone tell me how to make a SOG cable without the LM1881 chip??
I really did look though this guide but saw nothing on just a cable!!!
EDIT...
found what I needed here
http://www.360mods.net/News/article/sid=32.html
sorry again.
jippie
This post has been edited by jippie: Aug 28 2006, 05:35 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on August 28, 2006, 11:22:00 AM
Post by: drukenslob on October 26, 2006, 01:37:00 PM
Im trying todo the vga mod but I find the information scattered and sometimes un-useful
I did this diagram:
(IMG:http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l280/drukenslob/vgapinout.jpg)
Along with this tutorial
http://www.360mods.net/News/article/sid=37.html
It should make the mod easier and less of a pain.
Please feel free to use, distribute in your tutorials, post etc
Feel free to comment on the above, thanks.
Post by: rogerlike on October 31, 2006, 10:57:00 AM
This post has been edited by rogerlike: Oct 31 2006, 07:07 PM
Post by: rogerlike on October 31, 2006, 03:41:00 PM
Post by: circusmonki on November 24, 2006, 07:00:00 PM
QUOTE
So my question is - why make the vga mod? Is the mod cheaper? Or does it give you something that my setup won't? Will something like x2vga give me anything i don't have now?
My complete cable with the sync splitter cost around AU$13. The annoying thing is the LM1881N cost me AU$12
. But some people rekon you can get the LM1881N for about $3 so that I think would make it a hell of a lot cheaper then your setup.Also I would recommend the NKPatcher vga method even for people with chips. have your xbox activate the softmod when you switch the chip off i think
I wanna thank leeloo5 and especially FrostyTheSnowman for this perfect picture
XBMC in 720p on a 19" Polyview V396 lcd monitor. Just beautiful
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on November 25, 2006, 12:55:00 PM
Now you know why i'm such a big supporter of VGA on the XBOX.
Nice picture by the way.
Post by: leeloo5 on December 05, 2006, 12:02:00 PM
QUOTE(drukenslob @ Oct 26 2006, 03:37 PM)
Hey,
Im trying todo the vga mod but I find the information scattered and sometimes un-useful
I did this diagram:
....
Your VGA plug only has 14 pins
. anyways, I like my diagram since it visually draws each pin to each pin. color coded too, anyways as long as you get it working its all good.QUOTE(circusmonki @ Nov 24 2006, 10:07 PM)
thanks leeloo this cable works perfect. with the help of FrostyTheSnowman i was able to get the NKPatcher10-vga10 working (for softmods).
My complete cable with the sync splitter cost around AU$13. The annoying thing is the LM1881N cost me AU$12
. But some people rekon you can get the LM1881N for about $3 so that I think would make it a hell of a lot cheaper then your setup.Also I would recommend the NKPatcher vga method even for people with chips. have your xbox activate the softmod when you switch the chip off i think
I wanna thank leeloo5 and especially FrostyTheSnowman for this perfect picture
....
XBMC in 720p on a 19" Polyview V396 lcd monitor. Just beautiful
1. Happy it works
2. Prices all pretty much depend on ebay at the time for me, since that's where I got the parts, for me it was about $20 total.
3. My modchip does not like softmoding plus I like being able to use the dashboard. I know I can use UIX (which I setup for my friends softmods), but I like the MS dash for 480p enabling and just to have it.
4. exams are often crappy.
edit: images removed
Post by: losman on December 07, 2006, 03:50:00 PM
(IMG:http://www.picantemedia.com/ebay/images/xbox8.jpg)
Unfortunately for me - I am selling my system:
System on eBay
Post by: joesnose on December 14, 2006, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: quickline on January 13, 2007, 01:36:00 PM
I just have one question - I built the cable with all of the components (lm1881, capacitors, resistors) and it works fine on my 19" LCD, but I get a green tint on my 19" CRT - what does this mean?
Which supports SOG, which doesn't?
What can I do to fix it?
Thanks
Post by: beenieman4355 on March 12, 2007, 02:40:00 PM
Are there any commercial product that use the LM1881.
I was thinking of desoldering it if it comes in a popular electronic I might have knocking around.
This post has been edited by beenieman4355: Mar 12 2007, 09:44 PM
Post by: brilliantdonkey on April 02, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
Post by: bobsupercow on June 21, 2007, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: proverclocker on August 26, 2007, 07:29:00 AM
Hey guys,
after reading these interesting threads about the whole VGA thing, I just decided to build such a cable and try it by my own. So now after a long time of soldering its done, but I can't get no picture on one of my 3 screens except the flubber animation. I used the LM1881N and the other standart parts as in the guide...
The only way to get a picture is at the moment to switch the cable to standart VGA mode and after the flubber animation with a green tint its over...black screen. All other switch positions like HD or AV didn't work at all...
So please help me... I'm lost...
greetings from germany!
P.S. You are the best here, great work so far!
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on August 26, 2007, 02:38:00 PM
2. Switch your mode setting on your VGA cable to HDTV (2+3 Mode)
3. Enable 480p in your Microsoft Dashboard using an HDTV cable (or blindly using your VGA cable...)
4. Boot your XBOX with a VGA BIOS and your VGA cable, and you're set.
Post by: Essenar on August 28, 2007, 06:17:00 PM
There's 1/4 watt, 1 watt, etc etc and NO search doesn't come up with results on which is best.
Post by: proverclocker on August 29, 2007, 07:49:00 AM
Thanks Frosty, my Pal xbox V 1.1 runs now properly at 2 of my 3 screens. You've done a very awesome work!
The only problem is with my IBM G74 screen. There are many dropouts (the screens goes blank very often). And the whole picture is very bright, when I have a picture (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). I can't even go to the screen settings menu because the picture goes blank when I try to do this. Could the resistor I used be the trigger of this failures? I took a 470kΩ resistor.
Thanks for the support!
Greetings from germany
Proverclocker
P.S. Sorry when my english is a bit strange (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Is it?
Post by: lostboyz on November 12, 2007, 03:07:00 PM
I didnt have the exact componoents on hand, I used a 470kO and a 220kO in series for the 680k, and for the .1uF caps I used 2 .047uF in parallel. I think that part should be fine
I flashed my second bank on my duox2 with frostys x2 5035
Problem is i dont get anything on screen when i boot from either bios, on either of my monitors.
Do i have to enable 480p/720p/1080i before anything shows up? if so whats the easiest way to do so (I dont have a tv with component imputs around)
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on November 12, 2007, 07:59:00 PM
What mode setting are you using on your cable? (some guides use Mode 1+3 which does not work with my X2 5035)
Follow this guide to build a cable that is compatible with my X2 5035:
http://www.360mods.net/News/article/sid=32.html
This post has been edited by FrostyTheSnowman: Nov 13 2007, 04:01 AM
Post by: lostboyz on November 14, 2007, 12:07:00 AM
used the guide you pointed to, wired perfectly, but I suppose the 1881 may have been damaged (doubtful), but I will try some things
Is there a site that says whether my monitor is SOG or not?
Post by: smoke_screen_uk on November 16, 2007, 01:29:00 PM
VGA Mod Tutorial on 360Mods.net
PS2-Linux Monitor Sync-on-Green Compatibility List
Post by: richards30004 on August 02, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
i would like to get this moniter working so any help that i can get on this will hopefully help
thanks so much
QUOTE(leeloo5 @ Jul 18 2005, 05:25 PM)
http://antibeat.host.sk/vgaguide/
It took me a while to find various information about vga mods here. people were very helpful, but the tutorials were slightly old and some of the diagrams confusing. also, i only knew about hex editing after stumbling upon it.
To make it easier for someone to get into making a VGA mod to play xbox games on their PC monitors, i've brought together much of this information from the xs forums. I made my own diagrams i thought were more clear, and tried to make it all as simple as possible. Although i tried to keep it simple, i wanted to introduce someone with no information to the terms assosiated with doing the mod so that they could easily search this forum for relevant information.
Includes:
-HD vs s-video comparison with screenshots
-Guide with diagrams on wiring a vga cable
-Quick guide to hex editing the MS Dashboard and other non-HD games to work in 480p
-A list of games with the green-tint problem
Post by: ldotsfan on August 02, 2008, 09:08:00 PM
QUOTE(richards30004 @ Aug 3 2008, 11:35 AM)
on the moniter cables there is a round thing about 3 to 5 inches away from the end what is that and does it need to be there or not i dont know if it is doing anything or just a straight throw thing
Ferrite core, http://en.wikipedia....ki/Ferrite_bead
Post by: jakejm79 on October 01, 2008, 08:57:00 AM
Post by: obcd on September 18, 2009, 02:41:00 AM
For europe, there are 2 postorder companies specialised in electronic components. Farnell In One and RS components.
They work together with american companies doing the same thing. You can find the name of that company on their website.
In some cities, you have component shops that sell integrated circuits for repair purposes. A phonecall is usually all it takes to know if they can find that component for you.
regards.
Post by: xoramos on September 18, 2009, 03:33:00 PM
Aiight, I'll ring spam my local computer stores.
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