sega saturn rgb

[phizzler1981]

so this method would go: saturn console - saturn scart cable - sync strike - vga cable - WGD9410 ?
is that right? would i need to mod any of the cables?

[bmoc]

so this method would go: saturn console - saturn scart cable - sync strike - vga cable - WGD9410 ?
is that right? would i need to mod any of the cables?

That should do it but if it turns out that you need external power to the Sync Strike then you will need to get a 5V ac adapter, cut off the end, and connect the exposed wires to the terminals on the Sync Strike. You will also need some composite cables to get audio out of the Sync Strike.

Also make sure that the scart cable you get is properly wired for RGB. Some scart cables will only transmit composite signal. The eBay seller that Anapan recommended would be a good place to get said RGB scart cable.

[phizzler1981]

saturn scart cables are cheaper than i thought. so, i can either run the scart to a vga dsub (cuttin the scart open and shit) or run that cable to the sync strike which is like 22 euro (no clue in USD). cost is kinda an issue cause i got rent, bills, 2 kids, etc.. an EU scart looks like a necessity regardless but thats ok. thanks all. i appriciate the promptness and the info.

[theclaw]

It seems you want an EU Scart that's wired for use with NTSC consoles.

[phizzler1981]

yeah cause if i do the scart and put a vga end on it i could use it with other monitors that have vga out

[ApolloBoy]

Actually the reason why you want a SCART cable specifically made for NTSC consoles is because the PAL Saturn has 9V where the sync signal should be.

[phizzler1981]

so i can use an NTSC scart cable (mod one end for 15pin Dsub) on my NTSC monitors or WGD9410? i dont wanna buy the wrong thing

[Anapan]

That depends on how you're going to try hooking it up.
As mentioned earlier, you will probably need to have a sync splitter circuit in the chain somewhere (with the LM1881 microchip). The wiring chart you linked for your model had both Horizontal and Vertical sync pins listed (the Saturn only outputs composite sync (H&V combined).

If you are going to use the Sync Strike from Arcadeforge, and avoid cutting and soldering anything, I think you'll need a European/PAL SCART RGB cable. I've only used European-wired SCART cables on my Sync Strike. I think the Japanese NTSC cable might burn it out or not work.

If you plan to try cutting the end off of the SCART cable and wiring the DB9/VGA cable directly to see of your monitor will accept the composite sync signal through it's DB9 port, it won't matter which SCART cable you get as long as it's got all the wires in it (RGB and not just Composite/S-Video). You'll need to use a circuit tester to match the wires to the correct pins as you connect them anyway, as well as a final check on both sides once it's done to make sure they're all correct before you hook it up. Once you've cut the SCART end off, it doesn't matter which configuration the SCART pins were wired at since you'd be throwing the SCART end away and just using the saturn plug & wires.

'course I've been awake for a couple of days chainsmoking and drinking green tea while working on computers, so my logic may be a little off at this point.

[phizzler1981]

right. but then i saw this shit...
http://nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=4236

[theclaw]

right. but then i saw this shit...
http://nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=4236

Blame Sega. One gen out of four made needlessly confusing.

They didn't make that particular change for Master System, Genesis, or Dreamcast.