Add HDMI To Your Vintage Computers! - Part 1

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.

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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

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Link to part 2 -    • Add HDMI To Your Vintage Computers!  - Part 2  
Link to part 3 -    • Add HDMI To Your Vintage Computers!  Part ...  
Link to part 4 -    • Upgrading The Color Computer 3 --OR-- Add ...  

RGBtoHDMI GitHub Page
https://github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI

RGBtoHDMI Support Forum Post
https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtop...

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“P.H.A.Z.E.” by Eric Rottmayer
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“Ice Blast” and “Fakebit World” by Malmen
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