Joined: Dec 01, 2005 Posts: 540 Location: Somewhere south of Seattle
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject: VGA connected Xbox?
Has anyone thought about mounting a VGA connector, headphone jack and a ON/OFF switch in the back panel of an Xbox? How feasable would this be? Could this be done with wires and connectors or would I need other components too?
I'm looking to make an Xbox more portable, and I have 17" monitors and speakers everywhere I want to take it, but my portable TV is only a 9". _________________ I think I like fixing Boxes more than using them!
Naaaah!
-Lee
Takenover83 Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: The latest from xbox-hq
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:20 pm Post subject:
Ive never actually thought about mounting in to the xbox, but I have thought about picking up a VGA adapter. I here this is the best one.
LEE337 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: The latest from xbox-hq
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:31 am Post subject:
I just figured that if this will work, it's cheaper and one less thing to pack!
BTW: I'm talking about a hard-wired mod. _________________ I think I like fixing Boxes more than using them!
Naaaah!
-Lee
Takenover83 Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: The latest from xbox-hq
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:08 am Post subject:
What kinda hardware do you plan on using? Custom made vga adapter maybe? I know there are a few diagrams out there explaining how to get it done.
LEE337 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: The latest from xbox-hq
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:37 am Post subject:
I was thinking that (if it's possible) I would just solder wires between the connector (mounted in the back of the XBox) and the connection points on the mobo, then use a toggle switch to make the xbox think that there is a cable connected when I am going to connect a VGA monitor.
Does anyone think this is do-able?
(Please, please, PLEASE say yes.)
Maybe a mod chip or a TSOP flash is required? _________________ I think I like fixing Boxes more than using them!
Naaaah!
-Lee
LEE337 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: The latest from xbox-hq
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:25 pm Post subject:
Maybe this is too much "Hardware Talk" for this forum... Or maybe there is a member that can prove me wrong... Anyone?? _________________ I think I like fixing Boxes more than using them!
Naaaah!
-Lee
JackBear Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: 49LF020
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LEE337 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: 49LF020
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 4:42 am Post subject:
LEE337 wrote:
I just figured that if this will work, it's cheaper and one less thing to pack!
BTW: I'm talking about a hard-wired mod.
If I can get away with $0.50 in wire, $1.79 for a connector, and a couple hours of work...Hell, I'd re-invent the wheel at $47.70 a pop! _________________ I think I like fixing Boxes more than using them!
Naaaah!
-Lee
JackBear Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: 49LF020
My Grandson's XBox
XBox, Ver. 1.0, K:4034, D:4920
49LF020 Modchip & Evox V+3935
160 GB Hitachi HD
LEE337 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.0 Modded: 49LF020
Joined: Dec 01, 2005 Posts: 540 Location: Somewhere south of Seattle
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject:
Thanx, but I've found that one already. I appreciate the help though. I will deffinately post my results, but it will have to wait until I reflash my TSOP so it works again (time to make a 29 wire mod!)
I was looking to do it without a sync seperator. It seems that the Xbox should be able to send a VGA signal by it self! _________________ I think I like fixing Boxes more than using them!
Naaaah!
-Lee
deltaarmstrong2000 Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2005 Posts: 513 Location: OH Canada
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 5:27 am Post subject: Try this
Here is the link to TEXTBOOKS site on how to have three switches to change between hd,vga,and standard outputs.
Hope this is what your looking for.
Oh ya, even though some pictures over lap the text, just double click on the text to highlight it. It's all there.
This has been not proven by me....yet!
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