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by GHiero
Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: JR to LCD monitor
Replies: 13
Views: 5049

Re: JR to LCD monitor

Those Gonbes units are not that great, they are rather noisy line doublers and require the CGA2RGB DAC. This is a superior solution : https://youtu.be/9SII7ujB3FY

The ideal solution for a modern LCD is the Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC) combined with the GCLabs CGA2RGB DAC.
by GHiero
Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: PCjr Software
Topic: Reliable source for Xircom PE3 driver?
Replies: 7
Views: 5467

Re: Reliable source for Xircom PE3 driver?

Here it is temporarily until Mike can get to it :

https://www.mediafire.com/file/tg91gh65 ... v.exe/file
by GHiero
Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: PCjr Software
Topic: Cartridge games on floppy!
Replies: 53
Views: 53294

Re: Cartridge games on floppy!

Hi gents, I was excited to find this disk image to test out on my new PCjr -- but upon trying to load any of the carts from the menu, the computer locks up after a few seconds of loading. (While still displaying the cartridge selection list.) My PCjr is a 128k Model B -- I wasn't able to find any m...
by GHiero
Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: PCJr PC-Sprint / PCXT PC-Sprint
Replies: 52
Views: 22263

Re: PCJr PC-Sprint / PCXT PC-Sprint

I will definitely buy one. Please add me to your list.
by GHiero
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: PCJR Sprint Upgrade ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1633

Re: PCJR Sprint Upgrade ?

Yes, I definitely think there would be a demand for a PCB that users could print out from OSH Park or PCB Way.
by GHiero
Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: Examples of benefits from bi-directional parallel port mod?
Replies: 3
Views: 1649

Re: Examples of benefits from bi-directional parallel port m

Ethernet receives a huge benefit from the mod. Most of the time, you will be adding stuff to your PC from another system. The transfer to the PCjr is almost twice as slower as the transfer from the PCjr. without the mod. A parallel port ethernet adapter like Xircom PE3-10BT works well with the PCjr'...
by GHiero
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: New breakout boards for PCjr available
Replies: 2
Views: 1437

Re: New breakout boards for PCjr available

He did : viewtopic.php?f=5&t=728

Cool looking boards. A part of me wishes he put some extra material on the ends so you could permanently mount them to the case using a drill and some screws :o
by GHiero
Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: PCjr Hardware
Topic: Tandy Video Mod
Replies: 31
Views: 25195

Re: Tandy Video Mod

I am wondering if anyone else has problems with their mod on some PCjr programs. Notably, I have noticed that Colorpaint doesn't display properly on my jr with the mod performed. Of course, there could always be an issue with the mod I did, but it seems that most everything else I've tried with it ...
by GHiero
Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: PCjr General Discussion
Topic: Best way to capture video/audio of the PCjr
Replies: 15
Views: 7409

Re: Best way to capture video/audio of the PCjr

IBM came out with an official adapter that converted the pins from the BERG-style row headers to a standard DE-9 female for the IBM 5153 PC Color Display and similar monitors.
by GHiero
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: PCjr General Discussion
Topic: Best way to capture video/audio of the PCjr
Replies: 15
Views: 7409

Re: Best way to capture video/audio of the PCjr

The ideal way to capture video from CGA, PCjr., Tandy or 200-line EGA would be to use a GCLabs digital RGBI to analog RGB converter, then an Open Source Scan Converter and finally an HDMI capture card capable of at least 720p/60fps.