Author Topic: Super Cdrom2 RGB mod  (Read 570 times)

delucep

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Super Cdrom2 RGB mod
« on: February 18, 2024, 10:56:51 AM »
Hi all,

Is there a thread on how to change the 5 pin din to an 8 pin with an rbg mod and amp, also so there a recommended supplier to get the components from?

Thanks!

Keith Courage

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Re: Super Cdrom2 RGB mod
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2024, 02:39:34 AM »
Pretty much the same as a DUO as far as the DIN 8 port is concerned. But then you need to tap the video signals from the Expansion port pins.

Here is a diagram of the expansion port pins. 


Another thing of note is that the Din port on the super cd rom doesn't have 5V going to pin 4 like a DUO does. So you will have to solder a wire there and get 5V from somewhere. I just grab is straight from the 7805 voltage regulator but I'm sure there are other spots that can be used.

herr-g

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Re: Super Cdrom2 RGB mod
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2024, 09:17:57 AM »
There is an open solder jumper 'J1' on the PCB bottom near the DIN connector. If you bridge it, you have +5V on Pin4 as usual ^^
« Last Edit: March 19, 2024, 09:24:19 AM by herr-g »

delucep

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Re: Super Cdrom2 RGB mod
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2024, 11:57:23 AM »
Thanks both!  The picture looks a bit dark to me, all the colours are correct but the brightness/contrast looks "wrong", if that makes sense - any suggestions? Thanks again!

herr-g

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Re: Super Cdrom2 RGB mod
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2024, 05:38:39 PM »
You have to add a RGB amp, as with all PCE RGB mods.
I've done my own THS7374 amp a while ago, based on Voultar's schematic (Link). You can download the gerbers and find some installation pictures incl. a SCDROM
« Last Edit: March 24, 2024, 05:49:50 PM by herr-g »

delucep

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Re: Super Cdrom2 RGB mod
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2024, 02:39:46 PM »
There?s an Rgbamp added.  Rgb and 5v are all there, must be something I?m missing.
Thanks


delucep

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Re: Super Cdrom2 RGB mod
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2024, 10:04:59 AM »
It was down to the retrotink, put it through the tv and it looks stunning and not dark at all.

Thanks for you help and info both, really appreciated.