Re: Another reason to build an X/Y monitor

are u going to let ppl DIY?? or are you going to sell the schematic /plans or is it going to be a complete kit ??????
thank man and keep up the good work!!!

---- Original message from: zonn@zonn.com ----
> Well it's about time I post an update on the status of the PC->VG board we're
> working on.
>
> Some direct links to some pictures are:
>
> www.zektor.com/images/Board.jpg (118k)
> www.zektor.com/images/ScreenDark.jpg (50k)
> www.zektor.com/images/ScreenLight.jpg (120k)
>
> Sorry about the sizes, but I'd tried to cut down as much as possible on the JPEG
> artifacts.
>
> The first picture is a picture of the evaluation board we've been using to test
> our ideas.
>
> The second picture is a close up of the X/Y monitor with the lights out.
>
> And the third picture is a close up of the X/Y monitor with the lights on.
>
> Currently only the Vector Generator is running. I've hooked up the HP X/Y
> monitor to key points in the signal path to display the image shown. Still to be
> tested are the pincushion correction and the edge bloom correction circuits, and
> all the level shift circuits used to drive the different X/Y monitors. But
> hopefully, that's the easy stuff!
>
> The image shown has been compiled into the firmware. When finished the board
> will be driven through a PC's parallel port, using the ECP mode. I'll probably
> start by getting Cinemu to drive it. From there, full emulation of other vector
> games will follow.
>
> I'm guessing that we're only about 50% done.
>
> The board you see is not the final product. (Note to those working with high
> speed analog: Ground planes are essential! :-) The finished board should be a
> bit smaller, with a few less pots.
>
> We're trying desperately to get something ready for the CGE in Vegas!
>
> For slightly more information go to: www.zektor.com and click on the ZVG link.
>
> -Zonn
>
> PS: So how's that new X/Y monitor coming along? ;-)
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