Lapis SE/30 DPD to VGA/DB15

[robin-fo]

With my battery damaged SE/30, I received this Lapis DPD PDS card.



After seeing a few comments from @Bolle (https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?thr...al-page-video-card-for-macintosh-se-30.45538/), it appears to be possible to get VGA compatible signals out of this card.

The interesting this is that, although my SE/30 came with a 9-Pin ECL connector, the „Video Out“ pins on the board are fitted as well!

Is there a possibility that my card is already prepared for „VGA“ (or standard Mac video out) and I just need a matching cable?

 

[robin-fo]

It works! I admit the voltage divider PCB is very crude, but I can now attach a standard Mac monitor or standard VGA monitor to the video card!

 

[robin-fo]

If I‘d make a proper PCB, would anybody buy it?

 

[robin-fo]

My first self-designed PCB
I‘ll need to source the connectors now..

 

[cheesestraws]

Good stuff!

 

[robin-fo]

Good stuff!

Thanks

If anyone needs one, I‘d be happy to solder the SMD resistors and give the surplus PCBs away for the cost of shipping.

 

[erutlin]

Sorry for dusting this thread off, but is that offer for that PCB still on the table? I inherited a SE/30 that had this card, and I'd like to see if I can make use of it with a modern display.

 

[robin-fo]

I made a new PCB which I‘ll have to test first. Is now only has VGA output and needs the original bracket for the DE-9 connector.

 

[erutlin]

I made a new PCB which I‘ll have to test first. Is now only has VGA output and needs the original bracket for the DE-9 connector.

Nice! Looking forward to hearing more about your project!

 

[robin-fo]

The second revision of the VGA adapter bracket is now online: https://github.com/rofore/Lapis-DPD-VGA-Bracket