Thank you again for the complement! Perhaps I've been lucky but most of the consoles I receive in for services are in pretty clean and decent cared for condition. I don't clean the consoles until after the service work is completed with the exception of the case shells as those are washed and dried before any holes have be drilled if needed, but then are wiped out again afterwards.
@@IvoryTowerCollections I know I try my best specifying making sure cleaning the inside console from dust particles and electronics corrosion even with isopropyl alcohol.
Thanks Ruggers! This video took me longer than most to put together but hopefully it is helpful for those wanting to install one of these into their own Intellivision system.
No problem at all! You might also include the link for the PDF install guide that is in the video description as well if you think that would help also?
Just a standard 10µf 16v cap that I've got a lot of on hand. It is overkill for this, but does the job well. Many don't even include it because you already have the small disc cap that you are feeding off the audio from anyway.
I've modified 2 PAL intellivisions with this card. Never got composite color to work. The image is extremely stable in composite but only black and white. However, RGB (Scart) is wonderful. Never seen a better image. I'm only really interested in Scart output anyway so not going to complaint. I spent a week with The Crayon King trying different things getting it to work in composite but alas, no go. Great guy, great support! A couple of months later I ordered the second kit and the same thing with that one. Have not even tried S-Video. Not an option when you are in a Scart country IMO =)
That is interesting to know? I don't service PAL systems as I'm in North America and don't have equipment for proper PAL testing anyway. So this isn't something I was aware of. That said, I could have sworn that at least his earlier RGB boards were tested and confirmed working on PAL consoles. But that was before the composite and s-video stuff was added in. So I'm not sure if one of his older boards with the add on composite and s-video would work?
Is there anyone in the UK modding Intellivision for RGB? I've tried Google without success. Seems like some RGB kits existed a few years ago. And then they stopped. Would love to add an Intellivision into my collection. So RGB would be really handy.
I buy the 9pin mini dins from Console5. But I'm sure they can be purchased from other places as well. But yeah..just search for them. The specific ones you see are the only type I know you can get easily being PCB mount style. The breakout boards I use to solder my wiring onto however, I order from a PCB manufacturer.
@@IvoryTowerCollections Thanks for the reply, I guess what I am really looking for are the break out boards. Know any places to find them at? I know they arent needed but sure would make it easier to install. thanks
Again I designed my own for 8-pin mini din installs, but if you search places like Oshpark, PCBWay... I know there are projects that have these breakouts done that you can then order to have made up. I only did my own 8-pin boards because the ones I found initially didn't have all the pins wired up that I needed. Not sure of anyone selling already done PCBs.
@@IvoryTowerCollections Yeah.. I know what you did, I do not have the skill however to make my own boards , etc. Was just inquiring if you knew anyplace that had already made boards, but looks like im out of luck. Thanks anyway, nice day to you.
Here is a link for a 9-pin breakout that looks similar to the ones I have made only I have all of the pads on the same side and this one has audio on the bottom side. oshpark.com/shared_projects/uaeoK4Fa">
Yes you can! But you have to remove the RF Modulator to do this. If you remove the RF modulator, then the second wire connection from the RF modulator going from the top down (Video connection begin top) is the one to connect to. It is also just right of the electrolytic cap that is there between the channel select and the RF modulator. The video trace runs between the cap and the via in question. Use a meter of course to verify this. You can't use it with the RF attached because normally there would be +5v off that via to switch to channel 4 mode and that would be bad. But with the RF removed, that +5v connection gets broken. But basically it is the exact same as what is done on the Intellivision II. If you need more info, just got to my about me info and go through the loops to send me an Email etc.
I've installed quite a number of these now and I'm still surprised when I power the systems on the first time for testing and see the clarity from the image this kit produces. You should be quite pleased with the results.
I think the best source for the 8pin din SCART RGB cables are those from Retro Gaming Cables in the UK. That is where I ordered my 8pin cable for testing stuff with and it is great.
@@Alex13mod Your options will be more limited as you went with the 8pin vs the 9pin. You are correct in that SCART wasn't a standard here. But it is common in RGB use if you are wanting to use the RGB from the 8pin setup. I use 9pin because then I can use other cables like the Rad2x, HDRetrovision cables, or even the inexpensive Hyperkin Genesis 2 HDMI cable will work with this console although it doesn't give the best results. So to the best of my knowledge if you have to use the 8-pin, you are likely going to have to go with a SCART RGB cable for that, and then another converter in the mix that can take the signals from the SCART and output to another method from there. Exactly what are your options for connecting it to the display you plan to use it with? Maybe it would be better to just install the s-video and audio and then get something like a Retrotink5x Pro, or one of the Tink2x devices second hand if you can find one. With the Tink5x you can use the SCART RGB and get HDMI output, or with a Tink2x series you can use the s-video for the highest support quality signal from this upgrade kit and have it convert that out to HDMI.
My apologies, I've been without power and internet services for the past week so I'm playing catchup on this. Did you also reach out via email about this? I could possible send one your way as they are very small PCBs just used to lift the minidin up high enough so I don't have to modify the case shell when installing in the RF opening.
doing this mod right now and watching your video. thank you so much for making it!
That is a great audio video mod you did!
Thank you again for the complement! Perhaps I've been lucky but most of the consoles I receive in for services are in pretty clean and decent cared for condition. I don't clean the consoles until after the service work is completed with the exception of the case shells as those are washed and dried before any holes have be drilled if needed, but then are wiped out again afterwards.
@@IvoryTowerCollections I know I try my best specifying making sure cleaning the inside console from dust particles and electronics corrosion even with isopropyl alcohol.
Excellent video!
Thanks Ruggers! This video took me longer than most to put together but hopefully it is helpful for those wanting to install one of these into their own Intellivision system.
I am assuming you don't have a problem with it, but just letting you know I embedded this video on the ebay listing.
No problem at all! You might also include the link for the PDF install guide that is in the video description as well if you think that would help also?
@@IvoryTowerCollections Ebay is really picky about foreign links. TH-cam is allowed but idk about PDFs.
What capacitor are you using for the audio? Great video!
Just a standard 10µf 16v cap that I've got a lot of on hand. It is overkill for this, but does the job well. Many don't even include it because you already have the small disc cap that you are feeding off the audio from anyway.
I've modified 2 PAL intellivisions with this card. Never got composite color to work. The image is extremely stable in composite but only black and white.
However, RGB (Scart) is wonderful. Never seen a better image. I'm only really interested in Scart output anyway so not going to complaint.
I spent a week with The Crayon King trying different things getting it to work in composite but alas, no go. Great guy, great support!
A couple of months later I ordered the second kit and the same thing with that one.
Have not even tried S-Video. Not an option when you are in a Scart country IMO =)
That is interesting to know? I don't service PAL systems as I'm in North America and don't have equipment for proper PAL testing anyway. So this isn't something I was aware of. That said, I could have sworn that at least his earlier RGB boards were tested and confirmed working on PAL consoles. But that was before the composite and s-video stuff was added in. So I'm not sure if one of his older boards with the add on composite and s-video would work?
Is there anyone in the UK modding Intellivision for RGB?
I've tried Google without success. Seems like some RGB kits existed a few years ago. And then they stopped.
Would love to add an Intellivision into my collection. So RGB would be really handy.
Love these videos, I want to use the same 9 pin mini din that you did. Is there a link or something to get those at? Thanks!
I buy the 9pin mini dins from Console5. But I'm sure they can be purchased from other places as well. But yeah..just search for them. The specific ones you see are the only type I know you can get easily being PCB mount style. The breakout boards I use to solder my wiring onto however, I order from a PCB manufacturer.
@@IvoryTowerCollections Thanks for the reply, I guess what I am really looking for are the break out boards. Know any places to find them at? I know they arent needed but sure would make it easier to install. thanks
Again I designed my own for 8-pin mini din installs, but if you search places like Oshpark, PCBWay... I know there are projects that have these breakouts done that you can then order to have made up. I only did my own 8-pin boards because the ones I found initially didn't have all the pins wired up that I needed. Not sure of anyone selling already done PCBs.
@@IvoryTowerCollections Yeah.. I know what you did, I do not have the skill however to make my own boards , etc. Was just inquiring if you knew anyplace that had already made boards, but looks like im out of luck. Thanks anyway, nice day to you.
Here is a link for a 9-pin breakout that looks similar to the ones I have made only I have all of the pads on the same side and this one has audio on the bottom side.
oshpark.com/shared_projects/uaeoK4Fa">
Where can I get the 9pin din and board with riser?
For the pallet switch, can I use the channel switch like the INTV II mod. If so, where would I connect to?
Yes you can! But you have to remove the RF Modulator to do this. If you remove the RF modulator, then the second wire connection from the RF modulator going from the top down (Video connection begin top) is the one to connect to. It is also just right of the electrolytic cap that is there between the channel select and the RF modulator. The video trace runs between the cap and the via in question. Use a meter of course to verify this. You can't use it with the RF attached because normally there would be +5v off that via to switch to channel 4 mode and that would be bad. But with the RF removed, that +5v connection gets broken. But basically it is the exact same as what is done on the Intellivision II. If you need more info, just got to my about me info and go through the loops to send me an Email etc.
I bought this mod recently and am Dying to get it done!
I've installed quite a number of these now and I'm still surprised when I power the systems on the first time for testing and see the clarity from the image this kit produces. You should be quite pleased with the results.
I dod the 8pin mini din where can I find cables for this?
I think the best source for the 8pin din SCART RGB cables are those from Retro Gaming Cables in the UK. That is where I ordered my 8pin cable for testing stuff with and it is great.
@IvoryTowerCollections I'm in the US. I don't use scart.
@@Alex13mod Your options will be more limited as you went with the 8pin vs the 9pin. You are correct in that SCART wasn't a standard here. But it is common in RGB use if you are wanting to use the RGB from the 8pin setup. I use 9pin because then I can use other cables like the Rad2x, HDRetrovision cables, or even the inexpensive Hyperkin Genesis 2 HDMI cable will work with this console although it doesn't give the best results. So to the best of my knowledge if you have to use the 8-pin, you are likely going to have to go with a SCART RGB cable for that, and then another converter in the mix that can take the signals from the SCART and output to another method from there. Exactly what are your options for connecting it to the display you plan to use it with? Maybe it would be better to just install the s-video and audio and then get something like a Retrotink5x Pro, or one of the Tink2x devices second hand if you can find one. With the Tink5x you can use the SCART RGB and get HDMI output, or with a Tink2x series you can use the s-video for the highest support quality signal from this upgrade kit and have it convert that out to HDMI.
@IvoryTowerCollections I built this for a friend. I wasn't aware of the 9 pin mod
Is there a source for the pcb "riser" used to elevate the din socket (to purchase or have made)?
Not that I've publicly released. But I do have some on hand if you'd like to contact me for more information.
@@IvoryTowerCollectionsim interested in a few of those risers if you still have some. how do i contact you?
I need your mount board.
My apologies, I've been without power and internet services for the past week so I'm playing catchup on this. Did you also reach out via email about this? I could possible send one your way as they are very small PCBs just used to lift the minidin up high enough so I don't have to modify the case shell when installing in the RF opening.