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VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:16 pm
by SpidersWeb
I wondered if you guys had one laying around for which I could exchange currency?
5 pin DIN -> RCA
My soldering iron hasn't arrived my China yet (my Saike iron got crushed in the move) so I can't make my own.
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:35 pm
by Carcenomy
I could build you one?
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:43 am
by SpidersWeb
If you have time that would be great, just let me know the costs?
I was just going to splice a keyboard cable and RCA leads together.
If you still have a spare LC motherboard available I can buy that as well. I have beeps and a boop, but still no bong.
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:26 am
by Carcenomy
You have laid down the gauntlet, lemme see what I can do

Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:25 pm
by arjoll
I see Jaycar to the 8 pin DIN connectors

although it looks like a 5 pin will do - so if you know anyone with DIN-RCA cables from 70's stereo gear you'll be able to just use one of those!
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:54 pm
by Carcenomy
Five-pin is the story anyway, that way the cable will work on the VIC20 as well as the C64.
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:25 am
by SpidersWeb
Yeah needs to be 5 pin, the video cable from my C64C doesn't fit. I can get (and actually can find at home) the bits, but need to sort out my soldering situation - I may need to order another iron, it's been a while.
Thanks Carcenomy - let me know

Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:36 am
by Carcenomy
Cable's all built, I'll test it tonight. My only concern is VIC20 compatibility, I can't test that since mine is on the fritz and I haven't had time to investigate.
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 3:02 pm
by SpidersWeb
Awesome! Thanks a lot for that

If it works on a C64 it should be fine on the VIC.
You don't have a 41464 chip lying around by any chance (4bitx64K)? I ordered some off ebay, they arrived, then I moved house - sigh.
The 64C had random characters ages ago and then started working, it then got it's new keyboard and I plugged it in last weekend to find a black screen of death - further investigation lead me to a very hot RAM chip!
I have 41256, 414256, 4164 etc but can't find my 41464's (unless I sacrifice a working ISA video card that is). I can always order more, just being impatient.
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:46 am
by SpidersWeb
Carc - send me a PM with some costs

don't worry about testing if you're busy
In other news, it turns out my replacement Saike soldering iron has been sitting at the post office since the 8th of March - I just never got the Card to Call - arghhhh.
Re: VIC20/C64 Video Cable
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:44 am
by Carcenomy
Tested the cable on Friday, works absolutely brilliant. I'll get it bundled up and ready to go out this week.