Re: Hello from a new list member - couple questions

[Michael <macallan%netbsd.org@localhost>]

Hello,

On Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:03:15 +0000
Mike Begley <spam%hell.org@localhost> wrote:

> > Thanks for the info on the SCSI-1 timing. I ran into this type of
> > issue with an old Sun-1 Pizza box. The SCSI1/2 adapters are pretty
> > cheap, I'll let you know how they work out.
> > 
> > The 385 has VGA ! So that was a plus, but when I get around to
> > playing with my 310, I'll make up a sync on-green to VGA, pretty
> > easy to do.  
> 
> Hello!  I am interested in getting more info about building or buying
> a sync on green to VGA adapter (or DVI or HDMI).  Currently, I only
> have a gigantic/heavy 21" monitor to view my 340s, and I would like
> to replace it with an LCD, for all the obvious reasons.  I have found
> plenty of information on going the other way, but nothing really
> solid on BNC to VGA.  If anyone could point me to a product that's
> known to work, that would be really helpful.

Many LCD monitors support sync-on-green, although it probably isn't
advertised much. Looking into the specs before buying certainly helps.
For those a simple 3x or 5x BNC-to-VGA cable should do the trick.

have fun
Michael