Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Sponsor message
01:40 VBXE adapter board correction
02:30 VBXE cores
03:05 RGB jack and cable routing on the 800
04:55 CSYNC changes for VGA
06:20 28MHz VBXE clock injection for VGA
09:04 Trying it out
10:25 Diagnosing video problems
14:07 Potential system clock fix
17:22 Testing fix #1
18:56 The actual problem
21:08 Converting the machine from PAL to NTSC
22:03 Testing the system clock fix
23:14 The VGA cable
24:38 Flashing the VGA core(s)
29:17 Double facepalm moment
29:57 Testing VGA output
30:15 Evaluating video quality
32:45 NTSC palette for VBXE
35:07 VBXE harware eighty column text
35:52 More on video quality
37:22 Trying a few demos
40:44 Conclusion and acknowledgements
Soldering and test equipment:
● Hakko FX-951 T12 soldering station: uk.farnell.com/hakko/fx951-64/soldering-station-75w-230vac/dp/3367978
● Best BST-863 hot air rework station: banggood.com/BEST-BST-863-1200W-220V-or-110V-Intelligent-LCD-Touch-Screen-Heat-Air-SMD-Rework-Station-p-1431173.html
● Anesty (Duratool) ZD-915 thru-hole desoldering station: cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00672/desoldering-station-uk-eu-plug/dp/SD01384
● Hanmatek DOS1102 dual-channel oscilloscope: amazon.co.uk/DOS1102-oscilloscope-Professional-Oscilloscope-Bandwidth/dp/B0833X3RFK
● Amtech NC-559 Tacky Flux: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/amtech-nc-559-v2-30-cc-16160.html
● Goot Wick Desoldering Braid: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/ab20-gootwick-1-5.html
● Cynel Sn60Pb38Cu2 Tin/Lead Solder Wire: https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/lc60m2-0.7_1.0/solders-wires/cynel/
● SysCheck v.2.2 by tf_hh: abbuc.de/component/jshopping/hardware/syc
Equipment and software used for video production:
● Open Broadcaster Studio: obsproject.com
● 2x Logitech Brio webcams: amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Gaming-Webcam-Streaming-Compatible/dp/B0748NCPN5
● USB AV/s-video capture dongle: amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro-Grabber-Editor-capture-Windows/dp/B001HB9C1O
● 135W Photography Studio Softbox Light: ebay.co.uk/itm/135W-Photography-Studio-Softbox-Continuous-Lighting-Soft-Box-Light-Stand-Kit-Set-/142645098730?hash=item21364f78ea
● Final Cut Pro
● Apple Motion
● 15" mid-2015 Apple Retina MacBook Pro
#atari 800
#incognito
#vbxe
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▶Donations: paypal.me/flashjazzcat
▶Tip or donate: ko-fi.com/flashjazzcat
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▶Website: atari8.co.uk
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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Sponsor message
01:40 VBXE adapter board correction
02:30 VBXE cores
03:05 RGB jack and cable routing on the 800
04:55 CSYNC changes for VGA
06:20 28MHz VBXE clock injection for VGA
09:04 Trying it out
10:25 Diagnosing video problems
14:07 Potential system clock fix
17:22 Testing fix #1
18:56 The actual problem
21:08 Converting the machine from PAL to NTSC
22:03 Testing the system clock fix
23:14 The VGA cable
24:38 Flashing the VGA core(s)
29:17 Double facepalm moment
29:57 Testing VGA output
30:15 Evaluating video quality
32:45 NTSC palette for VBXE
35:07 VBXE harware eighty column text
35:52 More on video quality
37:22 Trying a few demos
40:44 Conclusion and acknowledgements
Soldering and test equipment:
● Hakko FX-951 T12 soldering station: uk.farnell.com/hakko/fx951-64/soldering-station-75w-230vac/dp/3367978
● Best BST-863 hot air rework station: banggood.com/BEST-BST-863-1200W-220V-or-110V-Intelligent-LCD-Touch-Screen-Heat-Air-SMD-Rework-Station-p-1431173.html
● Anesty (Duratool) ZD-915 thru-hole desoldering station: cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00672/desoldering-station-uk-eu-plug/dp/SD01384
● Hanmatek DOS1102 dual-channel oscilloscope: amazon.co.uk/DOS1102-oscilloscope-Professional-Oscilloscope-Bandwidth/dp/B0833X3RFK
● Amtech NC-559 Tacky Flux: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/amtech-nc-559-v2-30-cc-16160.html
● Goot Wick Desoldering Braid: store.rossmanngroup.com/index.php/ab20-gootwick-1-5.html
● Cynel Sn60Pb38Cu2 Tin/Lead Solder Wire: https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/lc60m2-0.7_1.0/solders-wires/cynel/
● SysCheck v.2.2 by tf_hh: abbuc.de/component/jshopping/hardware/syc
Equipment and software used for video production:
● Open Broadcaster Studio: obsproject.com
● 2x Logitech Brio webcams: amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Gaming-Webcam-Streaming-Compatible/dp/B0748NCPN5
● USB AV/s-video capture dongle: amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro-Grabber-Editor-capture-Windows/dp/B001HB9C1O
● 135W Photography Studio Softbox Light: ebay.co.uk/itm/135W-Photography-Studio-Softbox-Continuous-Lighting-Soft-Box-Light-Stand-Kit-Set-/142645098730?hash=item21364f78ea
● Final Cut Pro
● Apple Motion
● 15" mid-2015 Apple Retina MacBook Pro
#atari 800
#incognito
#vbxe
