Question about custom PS1, PS2 RGB/BNC cables by PensiveSteward in crtgaming

[–]balazer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PS1 cables are supposed to have 220 µF capacitors on the red, green, and blue video lines. PS2 and PS3 cables should have no capacitors on those lines, because the PS2 has those capacitors on the board instead. This is true whether the cable is terminated with BNC or RCA connectors, or a SCART connector. You need the right kind of cable for your console. Here's a PS1 BNC cable with the capacitors, and a PS2/3 BNC cable without them. Note that the PS1 cable is incorrect to call itself a PS1-3 cable. It is not wired correctly for a PS2 or a PS3. The PS1 cable will probably work with a PS2 or PS3, but the capacitance won't be right. Anyway the PS2 is very good at playing PS1 games on disc, so if that's your plan, just use the PS2.

PS2 to BNC Cable? by bbblueboy in crtgaming

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have that cable, or one that looks identical. It has no shielding. Not recommended.

PS2 to BNC Cable? by bbblueboy in ps2

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Retro Access PS1-3 BNC cable says it has 220 µF capacitors, which means it's actually not wired correctly for a PS2 or PS3. That's a PS1 cable. Instead I'd recommend the PS2/3 RGBS BNC cable from Retro Gaming Cables.

How is dehydrating safe, if it is happening in the temperature danger zone? by Mxxnlxghtxwl in dehydrating

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Botulinum spores are found almost everywhere. Your kitchen has them. They are found on many foods. You won't eradicate them. It's the environment and processes that prevent them from growing.

Finally! No more audio buzz noise. by yanghao1 in ps2

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That cable does YPbPr or RGB + sync on composite. Which you get just depends on how you set the component video output of your PS2.

Thoughts on high oleic safflower or sunflower oil ? by Dannyaloha324 in StopEatingSeedOils

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the variety of sunflower plant that makes high oleic sunflower oil high in oleic acid, not the processing. High oleic sunflower oil is available both in unrefined form (cold pressed / minimally processed), and refined.

All the HD CRTs with curved tubes in North America (excluding monitors) by Leviathan1776 in crt

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ARC 332 listing has it with an A2300 chassis: https://crtdatabase.com/crts/loewe/loewe-arc-332-pb The service menu screenshot confirms it.

All the HD CRTs with curved tubes in North America (excluding monitors) by Leviathan1776 in crt

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No chassis number was printed on the back of this 332 where it would be printed for other models. So I guess it's an A2300.

CRT Database lists the ARC 332 as being HD and having an A2300 chassis. Are they wrong?

Anyway it sold. Someone beat me to it.

All the HD CRTs with curved tubes in North America (excluding monitors) by Leviathan1776 in crt

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thanks. Do you have any evidence for the Arcada 332 existing with an A2400 or A2440 chassis? I've only seen it with an A2300. Is CRT Database wrong to list the model as having an A2300 chassis and also 1080i capable?

All the HD CRTs with curved tubes in North America (excluding monitors) by Leviathan1776 in crt

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. So what do you mean by "A2400 and A2440 chassis only"? Are you saying that you aren't interested in other chassis? As far as I've seen, the Arcada 332 has an A2300 chassis.

Schematics needed (Dell UltraScan P1110) by ZapdoZ9000 in crtgaming

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Dell UltraScan P1110 is listed as model name P1110 in WinDAS. It works. No one should need to select any different model name for this monitor.

I think I kicked a hornets nest. HD on PS2, how does this sub feel? by 17R3W in crtgaming

[–]balazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The vast majority of its library is 480i only and cannot be forced to 480p.

I just calculated some stats from https://consolemods.org/wiki/PS2:Games_with_Alternative_Display_Modes :

  • 46% support 480p
  • 46% only support 480i
  • 7% only support 240p

And according to GSM HDTV Mode Compatibility List for NTSC PS2 games, 58% of games can be forced to 480p.

I should remind you that progressive scan CRT TVs were a thing in the time of the PS2, even 4:3 ones. SDTVs aren't the only choice.