Post by ratty on Jun 4, 2017 3:15:00 GMT -5
Does anyone know anything about these pattern generatos? I have them both and would like to do some mods, but not sure whether I should proceed.
So the 5514V is a video only generator, it can output composite video, or RGB via BNC plugs. The 5515 on the other hand is a full-function generator, that can do everything from test patterns to RF and teletext output even, however the one I have doesn't have the RGB module installed.
What I would like to do is to remove the entire RGB board from the 5514, and install it into the 5515. If you know the system, you know it's a modular bus-system inside. The RGB module is a 'standard plug' card, so I am fairly certain electronically it is compatible, however, I am not sure how the module actually works. Whether it is addressed, and would need a change of system ROM, or if the system is supposed to auto-detect the installed boards at startup.
If anyone has any info on this, do let me know. I would not like to start swapping things unless I know I can make it work.
Thanks!
So the 5514V is a video only generator, it can output composite video, or RGB via BNC plugs. The 5515 on the other hand is a full-function generator, that can do everything from test patterns to RF and teletext output even, however the one I have doesn't have the RGB module installed.
What I would like to do is to remove the entire RGB board from the 5514, and install it into the 5515. If you know the system, you know it's a modular bus-system inside. The RGB module is a 'standard plug' card, so I am fairly certain electronically it is compatible, however, I am not sure how the module actually works. Whether it is addressed, and would need a change of system ROM, or if the system is supposed to auto-detect the installed boards at startup.
If anyone has any info on this, do let me know. I would not like to start swapping things unless I know I can make it work.
Thanks!
