Gamecube HDMI video adapter now here

Started by Bebop, August 04, 2017, 09:41:48 am

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I see, yeah well maybe it is some kind of weird hybrid.

Pikkon

Yours could be a launch system that was showing before it went to public.

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It COULD, but I'd be very surprised.  Sorry for all the intrigue, it'll all become clearer with a thorough test...
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Update!

Looks like version 2.0 has a flaw that may short-circuit and fry your Gamecube if it's bumped too hard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvd-73clV6E

However if you order one now you will get the upcoming 3.0 which will supposedly be more firm and not be able to be moved around even if bumped. But people that already got the 2.0 one (or 1.0 which is probably even worse) might want to be careful.

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Yeah I saw that - strange that it could impact an entire console like that?  I'd still like one, but I might hold off until the V3's more proven in that case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvd-73clV6E

I have component cables as well handily so I was thinking I don't exactly need it right now as such.  But it would be good to have one as a backup...
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Probably not everything breaks, but if something breaks it could be enough to make the console not to start.

When a short-circuit happen, it means the current is able to take a short-cut, skipping the rest of the circuit. That means resistance becomes much less than it's supposed to which in turn increases voltage to dangerous levels (according to Ohm's law). There are probably a lot of components that can fail from too high voltage or in worst case it could cause a fire. :fire:

QuoteI have component cables as well handily so I was thinking I don't exactly need it right now as such.  But it would be good to have one as a backup...
Oh lucky you! No need to rush in that case. :)

Pikkon

The plug in play hdmi has a bad flaw as the connector is not a proper fit which caused the 12v line on the digital port to short out the gamecube.

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Yeah and he is going to make 3.0 a tighter fit to prevent this short-circuiting from being possible. Apparently he's going to 3D-print it, I guess he need a good 3D-printer though, or it would be even more wiggly.

They said you could glue your 2.0 to your Gamecube to prevent it from moving if bumped, but that isn't a very attractive solution.

MasterDisk

Quote from: Pikkon on August 31, 2017, 01:55:37 am
The plug in play hdmi has a bad flaw as the connector is not a proper fit which caused the 12v line on the digital port to short out the gamecube.


The guy should not be trusted, when making the thing he asked a lot of questions on forums regarding hacking & mods, most people pointed this issue out and he always ignored it. The fix will likely be something that does not solve the main issue with the pins of the connector. Also the build quality was pointed out as well, a short could be coming from the inside over time, pcbs being sandwiched in the box.
I recommend people to wait for a proper solution.

Pikkon

I heard that as well.

Who ever makes a new one should disable the 12v(maybe ground it out) as it's only used on d-terminal so this never happens again.

Bebop

Now you can buy GCPlug, a low cost GCVideo HDMI adapter for Gamecube's Digital AV port from China for US $39 to play games in 480p,
GCVideo are used in the more expensive HDMI adapters as GCHD MKII and CARBY.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpRjxQI4rLA

You can buy it here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000180220492.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.45423c00ykswgp&mp=1