I just picked one up on eBay after my 1chip took a nose dive. I COULD do it myself... but, I would rather pay someone else to make it look better than my crap skills. I am looking for both the S-Video enable and the addition of component out. I asked Jason over at Game-Tech. But, he told he that he is currently only doing NES mods. I think he is backed up. So, any takers?
Don't think you could mod a snes mini for component,only thing would be to rgb mod it then get a rgb to component converter.
https://forum.speeddemosarchive.com/post/sold_for_sale__componentsvideo_out_snes_mini.html Yes, you can.
Not necessarily, you need to have a SNES with the right video encoder (S-ENC B, BA6594AF). Some quick Googling suggests using the RGB output and an RGB to SCART transcoder if you want component video out of your SNES. The bonus is that anything else outputting RGB can also be used on the same device. Some feedback suggests it's a bit tricky tweaking the circuit to get the colours perfect on component video as well. Anywho, that's my recommendation. I'm current using a transcoder on my SMS1, SMD/MCD/32X and RGB-modded Duo-R - works very nicely. I'll be adding RGB out from my SNES and probably PS1 as well soon, the more the merrier!!
You can just put one of those encoders into the console. It only takes rgb in and outputs rgb or component etc anyway.
Oh, absolutely you do have to have the right encoder. But, the benefit is that ALL the SNES mini/jr had a BA6594AF in them (as well as the 1chip SNS-001). So, they all can do component out. Yeah, I will tell you. I have done similar mods in the past. But, this time around... I would really like to pay a "professional" to. I hope someone is willing. If they do not want to do the component. I would take just an s-video mod and maybe even an power LED add-on. If no one wants to, I will wind up just doing it myself. Thanks, man. EDIT: I may be wrong about that. I was under the impression this was true. But, I am getting conflicting reports when I research a little more.
Actually, the encoder in early consoles can do component with a small mod the video encoder supports component out. If you have a SNES without the correct encoder, you can just put one in. I have a few if someone wants one. The later snes and the Snes jr use the S-rgb or s-rgb A chip, which doesn't do component out. But like I said, add in one of the encoders from the older consoles then it will work.
Yup. I stand corrected. http://console5.com/wiki/SNES#SNN-CPU-01_.281997.29_.28Mini.29 But, yeah... I would be happy to have the encoder switched.
There's also this which doesn't involve an encoder swap: http://www.digitpress.com/forum/sho...-For-Sale!!!!-For-Turbografx-PCE-Genesis-SNES
You don't need to swap the encoder, can install side by side with original. Which would basically give you the same as that PCB. Though the circuit for the extra encoder is simple enough, a PCB will look tidier.
Screw it. I am gonna do just the S-Video mod myself. I bought the appropriate resistors, capacitors..etc. I was trying to be lazy... but, guess I can't. Thanks for the info though guys. Was educational.
If you have an rgb compatible display you should just rgb mod it. Otherwise yeah s video is a step up from composite.
No only the original model SNES units do. The mini/Jr is more desirable for its video output quality when modded though.
I would have to convert it to Component or replace the encoder and I am really not in the mindset to do that.
I'd just future proof it then. Putting RGB to its original SNES state will let you use an external encoder later.
Welp... I tried and screwed up the soldering. So, now pin 17 and 18 on the encoder chip are soldered together and I have been unable to fix it. So, I guess that is that. The system is now unusable... it powers on, but the video is completely scrambled. I will be honest... I knew I sucked at soldering and I should not have done it.
Just use desoldering braid, no biggie. Hopefully nothing was permanently damaged. If you want I can tackle the S-vid and RGB mods for you.
