I know beggers can’t be choosers…but I’m wondering if it’s possible we’ll see the VideoOut module support 1024x768 in the future or is there possibly a way to upconvert VGA? I had big plans for a stand-alone Camera + VideoOut + Gadgeteer mainboard + projector to use to demo Gadgeteer projects with but the max 800x600 resolution has me hesitant since the native resolution of my projector is 1024x768 and anything less appears fuzzy. I’ll probably still do this for use in my office on a monitor but I suspect the quality isn’t going to be sufficient for using a projector to view tiny electronics.
Any suggestions for upconverting options? Unfortunately, my projector doesn’t support HDMI. So, using one of the HDMI converter cables isn’t an option.
Does anyone have any experience with the VideoOut module yet? Anything to report?
Also if i may suggest, it would a whole lot more useful if you would move the VGA,RCA Dip selector next to the VGA port making accessible from outside, in case one would enclose the module inside a case… ;), as it is now one would have to open the case change the selection of the port, close the case and plug the connector.
I have been playing with the video module. I am in the process of converting a famous video game to run on Gadgeteer.
I have found it great for developing for the Gadgeteer. I have the video module output connected to a second monitor. No longer do I have to switch glasses as I go from the LCD monitor to the T35 display. For this reason, I think the video module is a great tool for developing for the T35 display. Much easier to read on a large screen, and the code is identical.
Yes, the up-scaling of 800x600 output does degrade the image a bit.
I have no need for the RCA output, or access to the switch. If I wanted a PAL I would get a dog.
@ Mike: I have no need for the RCA output, or access to the switch. If I wanted a PAL I would get a dog.
LOL funny, but in international countries, PAL comes bundled with your TV. no need for a DOG ;D well actually you can get a DOG and make him your Buddy…
I personally would rather this be a soft switch that’s selected through code. Then you could add your own button wherever you like or even better switch it through a UI like most TVs do. Some way to autodetect if something is connected would really enhance the experience.
Gus, do you expect that to be possible with just driver upgrades or would a hardware revision be necessary? In other words, if I get the current version is it possible that it will some day get a software upgrade that will take it to 1024x768 w/o having to buy another VideoOut module?
Good to hear on the 1024x768 support - was hoping it would be a software upgrade and not a new hardware device.
I haven’t finished the code for the VGA adapter I received a few weeks back, but hope to have it going by MADExpo.
Adding an API call is a good idea, however it may be confusing if you have the switch set to VGA externally (on the switch) but internally (in the program) you are outputting RCA signal. To do this properly, I would suspect you need/want a third position on the switch to tell it to follow the program’s setting, especially if you move the DIP switch to be externally accessible when in a case. I’d prefer to make it software only and remove the switch itself…
Maybe even replace it with an LED that is RED for RCA and GREEN/BLUE for VGA or two LEDS, one for each (if it’s cheaper for two single color LEDs than a dual/tricolor)… just thinking out loud here…
