gscartsw: automatic 8:1 SCART-RGB switch

How can I obtain one of the sweet devices? Since there is no pre-order....

 

You can't. You'll have to wait for the next pre-orders like the rest of us. No idea when that is yet though.

 

Last I read before the site went down there was a JP21 version of this switch in the works. Did it get cancelled?

 

I don't see the connection between a web site down and JP21 version cancellation. If you'll read my last replies in this topic you'll get an answer to your question.

 

Sorry but I could not find that reply when I looked here. I was not trying to offend anyone.

 

Updates will be posted here once JP21 batch will be delivered.

 

Edit: Sold out

 

Thanks RetroRGB and of course superg !!!

 

Wow, all sold out already. Thanks everyone for all the support! Superg put an unbelievable amount of time and effort into this project and while I didn't spend a fraction of the time he did, I put a lot into this as well. We'll try to get stock back in as soon as possible, but (and I mean this in the nicest way possible), please try not to ask about when more will be available. I promise we'll post once we have real news and flooding this thread with "where can I get one" emails won't help anyone.

So far, feedback has been great, but post any thoughts after you've tested your for awhile. Once again, thank you for the support!

 

KHAAAAAAAAAAN!!!

Damn it. I suppose it's too early to inquire about the next batch?

 

Man I almost had a heart attack. For a moment there, I thought I had missed the next batch of pre-orders. I would have been pissed! lol

 

Holy crap. I've been watching this thread for like a year, and it looks like I'm going to have to be faster than 35 minutes! :O
Still, I can't believe how dedicated to this superg is and really respect all the hard work on it. Looking forward to the next batch!

 

While I didn't get one myself, I've gotta tip my cap to Superg and RetroRGB for making this happen, and also dealing with people bitching and moaning on occasion. This must've been a titanic undertaking for a few people doing all of the work by themselves, and I look forward to you taking my money when the next batch rolls around. Hopefully you can get someone to start mass-producing it and save yourselves some time. Thanks guys!

 

Just give me some time, first I wanna get those JP21 units here

 

The Panasonic one came in. It turned on for about a second, and then shut off, which I suppose means that either the adapter is faulty or 350mA isn't enough. I ordered one of these as a result. Thanks for posting about it again. Maybe we should sticky it or add it to the OP?

 

Or... it's dead?
Russian roulette!

 

Damn, that was quick. Had money set aside for this ever since I missed my notification in the first round of pre-orders.

Oh well, I'm glad that you guys were so successful with these. Back to the waiting game for me.

 

Aaaaah!
Let's hope not, eh? I've seen this happen before with faulty PSUs, without any ultimately negative effect on the device being powered. Also, I have faith in your engineering

 

Please do

 

Superg, I have to say thank you for making these. This device has clearly set the new standard for retro hookups to the point of being considered disruptive as nothing on the market compares.

Since I've been too slow to order each time I'm going to take a more bold action and attempt to build my own, because I have been unable to finish building the wall in my game room for the last year or so. Would you be willing to offer a schematic (unlikely and I understand if you won't) or at the very least any tips or 'lessons learned' before jumping in? I've done some simple PCB projects before, but nothing this fancy.

Also, as a likely naive secondary question, for the JP21 connectors, what's your thought on adding toggle switches between EuroScart and JP21 next to each plug? Looks like the only difference is the pinout but 18 of the 20 pins need to shift, so I can see why that may be a messy trace. Though, what if the toggle was at the base itself for output, which would force the whole device between EuroScart and JP21 mode? Curious if this is something you've already looked at. Only thing that jumps out at me on that one is that the 15v energy trace would be coming from a different pin, but that could be offset by the adapter.