gscartsw: automatic 8:1 SCART-RGB switch

Hey SuperG, I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing before I order... ...would you happen to know if this cable would be appropriate for connecting directly from the framemeister to your switch? I tried messaging the seller, but I imagine that she's so swamped with orders that she isn't checking email much: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162058151450?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

Yes, that should be correct. SCART cables are directional and since that one says "from" a SCART device (in this case, a Toro) "to" the XRGB Mini, it'll work fine.

 

Thanks, RetroRGB. I ordered the coaxial version so it'll be super shielded. Excited!

 

Hey guys, I've been doing boatloads of research in an effort not to bother anyone, but there's one thing I'm not totally sure about: The sync stripper function.

My understanding is that a sync stripper is used to separate the composite sync (H + V) from other signals. So, if you're using luma sync, it separates the composite sync from the luminance data. Or, if you're using sync-from-composite-video, it separates the composite sync (H+V) from the composite video data (Chrominance/Luminance).

What I'm not totally sure about is if things will function correctly with this switch always turned to on. Will I need to turn it off for CSYNC-enabled systems like SNES/Genesis and on for a luma-sync system like N64? (i.e. will the sync stripper being on somehow interfere with CSYNC data?) CSYNC has its own pins so I figure it'd be fine, but I'm just curious and am always learning about this stuff. Thanks!