Retro Hack Shack | Add HDMI To Your Vintage Computers! - Part 1 @RetroHackShack | Uploaded November 2020 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
In this episode, I look at some of the options for getting VGA or HDMI output from retro computers. I also share some tips for SMD soldering as I work on a project which promises high-quality HDMI output using a Raspberry Pi Zero.

Update: You can now buy the RGBtoHDMI from the Retro Hack Shack Shop retrohackshack.com/product/rgbtohdmi

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - The Problem With CRTs
03:08 - Some Current Solutions
10:25 - A New Solution With RPi
15:01 - SMD Soldering Tools
19:00 - PCB Comparison
23:30 - Soldering The Components
37:47 - Wrap Up

Disclaimer: Some links to buy products are affiliate links so I can raise support for the channel. This doesn’t affect the price you pay.

Link to part 2 - youtu.be/xGO3N1ThHFA
Link to part 3 - youtu.be/Wm2eo4BEna4
Link to part 4 - youtu.be/pJgq_Wc5DgI

RGBtoHDMI GitHub Page
github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI

RGBtoHDMI Support Forum Post
stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14430

Music used by permission:
“P.H.A.Z.E.” by Eric Rottmayer
soundcloud.com/emil-rottmayer

“Ice Blast” and “Fakebit World” by Malmen
soundcloud.com/malmen

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