gscartsw: automatic 8:1 SCART-RGB switch

1. NES
2. SNES
3. Sega Genesis / Sega CD
   
4. Sega Saturn
5. Sega Dreamcast (Toro)
6. N64
7. PC Engine
8. PS2

Gamecube is still S-Video sadly.

 

Would I still need to use my Extron RGB 203 Rxi to get 480p with PS2, even if I have an OSSC? (Getting the OSSC in the mail soon)

 

No, you only have to change the sync mode on the OSSC to get 480p. The Extron makes that automatic.

 

SNES
Genesis
N64 Modded
Saturn Modded
PS2/PS1
Dreamcast Toro

 

I thought sooner or later somebody will be in this kind of situation where you already have one and need another one, sorry.
On a bright note once I'm done with this batch I will publish everything needed to manufacture JP21 version without me. It includes GERBER files to manufacture PCB, BOM (parts list), and case drawings. Maybe somebody knowledgeable will coordinate smaller batch, it's just I don't want to spend my time with that.

As of now, I've shipped some units today, tracking number are provided through paypal. Working on shipping the rest.

 

Quick question for Superg and others.

If i wanted to use the Gscart with a CRT so i can take advantage of RGB. How would i connect it to the CRT if it has no SCART input just component? Does a Scart male-Component male wire exist?

 

You should use an RGB to Component transcoder. See this post for more details.

 

I wonder if that device has the same compatibility problems as the HD Retrovision cables.

 

If you're referring to displaying a 240p signal on an HDTV then yes. It does nothing to change the resolution, so if your TV can't handle 240p you still need an OSSC or Framemeister. If you're using a CRT though then it should be no problem.

 

How does the sound work on this thing? I don't see the inputs for the sound cables.

 

Sound will come through your SCART cable that comes out of your switch, then the box breaks it out into L/R RCA connectors.

 

I thought the box only had a 3.5mm output for audio.

 

Sorry I was referring to the Shinybow Component converter linked above, not the gscartsw.

 

Oh sorry:/

 

Okay so i would need a scart male cable to go from the Gscart and it would need to have audio split out of it with red and white RCA cables to go into the transcoder? Does that wire even exist?

I am trying to find the best way to connect everything up.

I will have all my systems into the Gscart, and need them connected to both my CRT and also a monitor for recording purposes VIA the XRGB mini.

Anyone have any tips of an easy way to do this? I for some reason am having a hard time coming up with a practical solution.

 

No, the scart cable with audio and video goes into one side, and is split into video and audio RCA connectors on the other. Check out the pictures. The gscart has two outputs so one could go to the Component converter and another to your Framemeister.

 

Ahh i'm an idiot. I just noticed it has the output for all 5 color plugs.

As for the two ouputs. One is SCART and the other is VGA correct?

So i could output scart into the transcoder and into my CRT

But how would i go from VGA into my XRGB mini? Convert VGA to HDMI?

Thanks Btw, i appreciate it. I just worry with all these adapters i am gonna get signal loss, or lag, etc...

 

So the main scart output could easily go into the Component converter with just a normal male to male scart cable. The second output uses a VGA connector, but isn't actually VGA signal. You need someway to get from VGA connector to the XRGB mini-din. Maybe someone here knows a good solution? And no worries, you aren't adding any lag, this is all analog. Lag only comes from converting to digital like with Framemeister.

 

Awesome, thanks bud. I just need to find a way now to connect the VGA to the XRGB mini, which hopefully someone here has an idea.

Also i noticed it says the Gscart can do SCART and VGA output simultaneously? Does that mean i can output both at once to my HDTV and CRT, as in be able to play on the CRT while recording on the HDTV? If so that is awesome!!

Because for speed runs and such that i will be recording, playing on the CRT is the best you can get. On the XRGB mini it is good, but there is still a tiny tiny bit of lag. Recording on he CRT looks like garbage, so if i can play on the CRT while recording on the HDTV at the same time, i will be even more excited for the GSCART to arrive than i already was lol

 

No problem! And yes, dual screens! I was thinking maybe there's a VGA to Scart cable you could get. I had to build my own for my GroovyMame machine since I couldn't find a pre-made one that clearly matched the specs.

Do you already have a Framemeister? If not I think you can actually specify Euro-scart adapter with it now when you order so you don't have to buy a Euro-Scart to mini-din adapter.