VIC20/C64 Video Cable

[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.

[Carcenomy]

I could build you one?

[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.

[Carcenomy]

You have laid down the gauntlet, lemme see what I can do

[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!

[Carcenomy]

Five-pin is the story anyway, that way the cable will work on the VIC20 as well as the C64.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Carcenomy]

Tested the cable on Friday, works absolutely brilliant. I'll get it bundled up and ready to go out this week.