CompuServe Thread

#Halfbrite/Genlock

7 messages in this thread
#114559From: roger thomasMar 19, 1988 1:05 PM
Don, a while back I came across a discussion you had with a member about HALFBRITE. I have determined that my A1000 does not have it; not a great handicap but I do wonder whether it would be possible to retrofit my machine with HALFBRITE (a bit of software now is coming out using HALFBRITE). Also, if you have used Commodore GENLOCK for A1000, you have noticed that the unit being mounted in the back and under the CPU makes it difficult to operate its controls and check the cabling. I wonder if it would be possible to simply bring the unit from its invonvenient location by using and extension cable (from REDMONT cables for example)?? Tank you -Roger
#114599From: GreG Tsadilas/SYSOPMar 19, 1988 4:08 PM
Roger, any Amiga Service center should have the Denise chip. The Halfbrite Denise chip is standard replacement stock. GreG
#114772From: roger thomasMar 20, 1988 12:25 PM
Thanks, GreG, I think I will check into it since a number of software developersare making the effort to better use the unique features of the AMIGA.
#114676From: Don Curtis/SYSOPMar 19, 1988 11:14 PM
Roger, Yes, you can replace one chip (Denise I think) with a rev 6 or higher chip and it will have HALFBRITE. Be aware thou….last I saw, the chip with installation was going for $70. I see no problem with using extension cables with GenLock, but haven't tried it. Don
#114694From: ViacomMar 20, 1988 12:16 AM
We've used a short (1 foot) extension cable with Genlock, with no problems. j
#114695From: Don Curtis/SYSOPMar 20, 1988 12:20 AM
Joan, Thanks! I thought it would work, but wasn't 100% positive. Don
#114696From: ViacomMar 20, 1988 12:22 AM
Not only did it work, but most of the wires were 24-gauge unshielded, and no visible problems (though I don't recommend unshielded wires for any length to speak of).