GameCube HDMI Mod

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FULL SOLDERING WALKTHROUGH: • Behind the Scenes - Ga...
FULL DOCUMENTATION: docs.google.com/document/d/1F...
Today the GameCube's 480i analog output is looking very dated, luckily there is an HDMI mod to make it fit in with your modern TV.
Purchase:
www.knjn.com/ShopBoards_RS232_...
PLEASE NOTE, that you must purchase Item#6117, Pluto-IIx XC3S200 HDMI, pre-programmed for GCVideo DVI.
Original GitHub Guide + Menu Instructions:
github.com/ikorb/gcvideo/blob...
Music Credit:
'Dawn' Pt. 2, Mr.SuicideSheep - • 'Dawn' Pt. 2 (An Ambie...
(I really wish I hadn't used that music)
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Sam Campbell or "The Modding Room" makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or legality of the activities, techniques or modifications shown in this video or the results to be obtained therefrom. If you choose to engage in any activities described in this video, you could potentially void any warranty you may have on the equipment or software you use. Your actions could also be in violation of certain provisions of the agreements you have with the manufacturer(s) of the equipment or software you use. You are solely responsible for adhering to any intellectual property laws and usage restrictions applicable to such products and any other products you may use.
Under no circumstances will Sam Campbell or "The Modding Room" be responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury or death, that may result from your engagement in the activities demonstrated in this video. You also assume all risk and liability that may result from your engagement in such activities

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@slayerofgoats 7 лет назад

That was the most intensive warm up of a soldering iron I've ever seen.

@hppypandax5454 4 года назад

Haha I read this comment before the ad finished and cracked up the whole intro

@STE7ELEGGPRODUCTIONS 7 лет назад

that was the best way to get all ur headphone users angry right from the start

@chileanguyfleegman1908 3 года назад

pumped*

@jevansturner 8 лет назад

Give your HDMI mod twice as many lines of detail to work with: You need to hold B button when starting the game to enable progressive scan 480p!

@techblade837 8 лет назад

Finally I couldn't find dam near any info on this a few months ago. Thank you!!

@jse07 7 лет назад

Great production value Sam, Nice to see you still making videos :)

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Thanks! Same to you!

@theburntcrumpet8371 7 лет назад

Thank you so much you brilliant, brilliant man. Just sent off for the Pluto board, pre-programmed with gcvideo

@RealMarkarama 6 лет назад

This was a fantastic tutorial I used to get my GameCube modded! I've had my GameCube HDMI modded for about a year and it's a great solution if you don't wanna find official GameCube component cables.

@chileanguyfleegman1908 3 года назад

How's the resolution? what is you general experience?

@RealMarkarama 3 года назад

@@chileanguyfleegman1908 It outputs 720 x 480p I believe, just like it would if you are using the gamecube component cables. You should be able to check the resolution output in the options menu that comes with the chip. I've been using my modded gamecube for a couple years now and it's been working great! The picture quality is as good as it gets I believe without using an emulator or external upscaleres such as the framemeister or the osc.

@john005_ 5 лет назад

I hope that this gentleman is still actove 2 years later. Happy Canada Day Mr Campbell.

@SamCampbell 5 лет назад

Thanks! I am working on new videos it's just become a slow process because of many other things going on at the moment

@john005_ 5 лет назад

Sam Campbell alright. I did send you a form true google. I am canadian too. Probly want next month

@o0julek0o 7 лет назад

Good music choice. Quiet nights is quite the tune.

@NotOrdinaryInGames 7 лет назад

Might as well ask. How does real-time deinterlacing of 480i or 576i signals work? My TV does it SOMEHOW, and does it very well, but I want to know HOW.

@kyledavis7481 7 лет назад

Cheers mate! This looks like a promising option.

@pugthugdabaccino1462 2 года назад

I really like your guidance on this you got a good flow as a teach

@jevansturner 6 лет назад

10:35 "Input: 660x448i 60" The overwhelming majority of Gamecube games support native 480p output! Hold B when starting the game, and then set the game to generate native 480p output. This way the mod won't need to *convert* 480i to 480p. I believe it even saves your preference somehow. It might be a system-wide setting, or maybe only remembers your preference when the game has a save on the memory card (I'd have to experiment again to be sure). I owned component cables that I had purchased directly from Nintendo back in the day. I finally sold it last year since I plan to add HDMI.

@Bubsy_Mods 3 года назад

Great tutorial! Thank you for this 👍

@WiltshireTutorials 7 лет назад

Hey Sam! I just completed this mod myself, except there is one small issue. I cannot get the 480p Progressive prompt to appear while holding the B button on boot up! I have tested it on multiple progress scan compatible games. Do you think it is a solder point that could cause the Gamecube to not recognize that HDMI mod as a component cable?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Interesting. A couple of things to check first would be: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GameCube_games_with_alternate_display_modes Although you did say that the games were progressive compatible, so that probably doesn't help. Note that PAL doesn't support progressive scan. Natively the GameCube's component cable contained a DAC to convert the signals to the 4:2:2 YCrCb component out, and the analog a/v port would be used for sound, it seems strange that there isn't any prompt as the fact that there is a signal through the HDMI should allow for enabling progressive mode. The best I can suggest is to check pin 1s connection on the GameCube to pin 20 on the Pluto Board. Another thing I can suggest is within the "Other Settings" menu make sure both "Enhanced DVI" and "Allow 480p" are on.

@zebular 7 лет назад

I think the fix is either going to be it's up to us to reprogram the board when a new version is released or have them ship out a new board.

@ballisticsavage5092 8 лет назад

This was a great video man. Is there any other really cool mods like this that can improve the gaming experience

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

The only other thing I can think of at the moment, which isn't even a mod at all, is the SD Media Launcher.

@ballisticsavage5092 8 лет назад

True..

@oEnder0 7 лет назад

Are there any showing the D101 mod keeping the digital and analog ports in place?

@tacoconch7678 7 лет назад

Did you have to program your board? Mine didn't come with the white serial connector like yours. I think maybe they sent me the wrong board as I double checked all my connections and I'm still not getting a signal.

@audiogear474 7 лет назад

Does this make a big difference visually to just using a gamecube or wii and upscaling 480i through tv (if it supports upscaling) or through a upscaling receiver?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Yes, it does

@josarxevil7281 7 лет назад

I just installed one and I don't get sound without the DVI enhanced feature on. I'm going to rewire it again. Did you encounter any issues with the audio?

@RestorationRelaxation 8 лет назад

Great video. I have a quick question though. Did you use the 30 gauge wire for the points from the digital port? I have extremely thin wire lying around but I'm not sure what gauge it is...it looks about the same to what you have in the video, but would it cause any problems if it's not the exact same size? I ordered an FPGA but they're back ordered right now :( I appreciate your help!

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Yep I used a very thin 30 gauge wire for all of the digital port points

@WellBeSerious12 5 лет назад

There are 5 boards listed. Which ones are required for DOL-001?

@SamCampbell 5 лет назад

Item#6117

@emmettturner9452 6 лет назад

Did you skip the part where you connected the wire for controller polling?

@landmind666 7 лет назад

does the newer cubes that didn't come with that port still have the points to solider the board into. i know some modding of the case would be needed.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

The new GameCubes (DOL-101) with only one video out port cannot have HDMI output, however they can be modified to support component cables/VGA natively with the analog mod from badassconsoles.com

@c0ntras 7 лет назад

What brand wire did you use? the ones I ordered felt cheap. I completed the soldering. The cube turned on but Hdmi display wasn't working. The cube still boots an plays fine with composite output.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

I used something like: www.amazon.com/Breadboard-B-30-1000-Plated-Copper-Wrapping/dp/B008AGUAII/ref=sr_1_2?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1488762980&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A6426179011

@john005_ 5 лет назад

@Sam Campbell can the hdmi image be upscale and sharp within reason or will I see a small square on my 1080p 50 inch telly

@SamCampbell 5 лет назад

Well GameCube games were originally 480p or 480i. This device will upscale to 1080p and more prodomenantly 720p. That being said the vast majority of GameCube games were 4:3, there is simply no way around that fact that games took up a square portion of space on the screen at that time. So yes it will be a nice HD square that fills 70% of your screen. The only option you truly have is to stretch the image in your TVs settings but this will look poor , since the games were not designed for this

@john005_ 5 лет назад

Sam Campbell therefore will i have a band on the left and the right but top and bottom will touch. Or will inhave even less than that. I ought to watch the full video however would you bace a visual example to show?

@jay9058 4 года назад

I’ve done a few GameCube mods since watching your video. Now I wonder if it’s possible to use a JST connector in order to avoid the solder work

@SamCampbell 4 года назад

I have optimized my installs to use a ribbon cable but I I have yet to find a connector that I can easily install on the GameCube motherboard. I would love to find a compatible connector so if you have found one let me know!

@chu8444 8 лет назад

So with this mod, progressive scan will be automatically disabled? Because when I noticed when you started the GameCube, it didn't ask for you to display 480p.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

I believe it gives the prompt on certain games that support 480p

@quietgunnerpro1130 8 лет назад

Great video! Really helpful, I'm going to try this within the next month hopefully. I would like to ask you a few questions though. In what order did you solder the other wires not shown? First to the GC mother board then to the HDMI chip or the reverse of that? Did you do one wire at a time or all of them to the board then to the chip? Last did you keep all the wires the same size or just the shortest you could?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

I wired all of them to the board then the chip, soldering one wire to the board checking the length it would require to get to the chip once it was connected. Stripping and tinning that wire, then moving on to the next. Once all of the wires were soldered into the board and measured, I just pushed the tinned ends through the corresponding holes in the chip, and soldered them in. In terms of size I always like to give a little extra for movement.

@quietgunnerpro1130 8 лет назад

Thanks, that's how I envisioned doing it.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

No problem, good luck! Let me know if you have any issues

@Alienman51 6 лет назад

If I have a question would it be possible to change the game cube digital output with a wii output by doing the same method?

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

Ah, see the Wii outout in what is described as a "Multi AV" out. Meaning that the cable contained composite, component, and I believe S-Video signals within the cable. The GameCube had the option of a Digital AV out. To put it simply, these signals were completely digital. You could think of it like vaguely the same way that HDMI is. So inside of the GameCube component cable there is actually a DAC (MXB012355) that converts the digital signals to component ones. Hope that helps.

@DeansterOfficial 7 лет назад

Is it just me, or does the narrator sound as if he was preparing for an ASMR video?

@bringmepieskm 7 лет назад

Wow! Great video! I've been on the fence about modding a gamecube, but you showing how easy the installation is convinced me. I'll just have to figure out the programming. Do you have a video on installing a region switch for the gamecube?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

There's a pre-programmed version in the description that you can purchase. As for a region switch the only thing I have is the XenoGC which makes the cube region free, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FimxP5iX9y8.html

@bringmepieskm 7 лет назад

Sam Campbell just ordered the circuit board :) I found a tutorial using just a switch and some gauge wire soldered to a few parts for a region free mod.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

bringmepieskm Sounds good! Good luck

@Triscuit113 3 года назад

Just finished soldering mine up, and even with DVI mode enabled I'm getting no audio from my tv. Is there something I'm missing?

@Triscuit113 3 года назад

Found the problem JUST after I commented. The most miniscule short between 22 and 20 on the underside of the board.

@DeathMetalJedi 2 года назад

Is this mod possible with a gamecube that only had AV out? Does the board still have the solder points?

@SamCampbell 2 года назад

No it does not sadly

@DeathMetalJedi 2 года назад

@@SamCampbell Man Nintendo can be so frustrating sometimes lol they're lucky their games are good

@RedSubaru1 8 лет назад

i know you probbley bought the pre flashed version but can you by any chance show how to flash the fpga because it has been a big question for me

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

I couldn't tell you sorry! You'll have to look for another tutorial

@yehudi1751 7 лет назад

Great video!

@Xenethra 7 лет назад

I got the 3d printed mount from Colingall, can't wait to do this mod ;D

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Good luck!

@harrisontashjian752 4 года назад

Is it possible to do this in a way that keeps the digital port working with the same mod chip

@VihenpoBob 4 года назад

technically yes because the points you solder on are the ones of the port, practically no because you'll need a male connector and the wiring will be quite awfull.

@Andrey_L. 7 лет назад

Hello Sam! I made this mod, but I dont have sound and controller signal. What can be the reason of this problems?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Best to double check the controller connection first: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bZlykzgYJTE.htmlm59s

@ethanblackwood2638 2 года назад

can you do this on a gambecube that only has analog av out???? please let me know asap

@whiteboyz45 7 лет назад

Alright, I can't be the only one to have thought of this, but when implementing the HDMI mod, wouldn't it be much simpler to create an adapter that connects to the DIGITAL OUT port on the game-cube with HDMI out on the other end?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

No you are not the only one, but this mod was basically an open-source prototype made by Ingo Korb that was designed to be used on a simple FPGA board. It could be done but there are simply no manufacturers for it. Sorry I do recall now, that one site is working on it, but I'm not sure on a release: www.badassconsoles.com/gcvideo-faq/

@cerealswimming4309 7 лет назад

is there one of these for the wii? and is there any guides on soldering gamecube parts onto a wii thats missing gc components such as mc and controller ports?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

I believe if you search for Wii HDMI adapters you'll find a few. I don't know of any guides for adding GC components to a Wii, sorry

@cerealswimming4309 7 лет назад

i found this. but the link is dead hackaday.com/2012/05/24/grab-your-iron-and-add-gamecube-back-to-the-wii/ the link inside there is dead. i only read a few lines from this. i guess this is the guide to add gc components to the black wii. it's a mess so i will look into later. was just hoping there was a version of the hdmi port for wii or that the same is compatible. anyways thanks for this vid. i will try this later. have a good day mate! :)

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

00098LL Thanks, and good luck!

@ciggeslifts 7 лет назад

Can this be done if my gamecube i only has the analog av out port? I have a grey one if that matters.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Currently looking into that at the moment, I'll keep you posted

@ciggeslifts 7 лет назад

Sam Campbell Thanks, please let me know if you get any news.

@nerdyneedsalife8315 6 лет назад

This is an old thread but I think the PDF shows how to do it. www.badassconsoles.com/product_images/manuals/GCVideo-InstallationGuide-BadAssConsoles.pdf

@pppgggr 8 лет назад

Is this a PAL-only mod, or will it work with NTSC region Gamecubes? And does it require any other mod-chips to be pre-installed? I'm custom-modding and painting a gamecube for my sister for her 21st birthday and I want to know if it's possible before I begin ordering this stuff.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

The one I used in the video is actually an NTSC GameCube, however it should work for all regions. No other mod-chips are required, just what's in the description. That sounds like a neat gift, good luck!

@pppgggr 8 лет назад

Alright, awesome. Thank you.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

No problem, let me know if you have any other question later

@philthevibe 7 лет назад

Can this be done on a non-USA unit? GC sold outside of the US don't have a digital output!

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

This particular method does not work with the Game Cubes that do not have a digital output

@belisariel 6 лет назад

Dunno if anyone can help but just installed a Pluto II card in my gamecube and I get about one second of video before blank screen. My monitor recognizes it's getting the signal but does not display anything? Also I only have this one computer monitor to test on (It's an LG widescreen)

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

What is the LED on the Pluto board indicating. As well, when you say that the monitor is getting signal but doesn't display it do you mean that its telling you that its out of range, or is the screen simply blank?

@dohwuri9068 7 лет назад

Hello can you help point me in the right direction, I want this doing to my GameCube either sent off to be done by someone or buy the parts and solder it in myself. Can anyone help please?

@NoahTehArc 7 лет назад

honestly LOVED the intro lol

@SamCampbell 3 года назад

Glad you liked it. Personally I think it's the worst intro I've ever done.

@danielsimon669 7 лет назад

I would love to have the component cables, but the RGB cable puts out a quite impressive quality signal. No need for that.

@RestorationRelaxation 7 лет назад

After a million and a half problems, I finally have my board installed. Pretty psyched! It looks great. I just got really unlucky with a bad firmware on the first board, then the second board didn't work at all. Managed to mess up two GameCube mainboards because of my inexperience. But the final product is pretty dang cool.

@tacoconch7678 7 лет назад

How did you figure out there was a problem with the board? Were you able to get a free replacement? I installed mine and can't get a signal. I've rechecked the connections multiple times and everything's correct.

@RestorationRelaxation 7 лет назад

I don't remember specifically but I know I did some troubleshooting. Do you have the correct capacitor installed? Also what are the lights on the board doing?

@tacoconch7678 7 лет назад

Patrick Day I used the 100 ohm resistor. There's one red light that stays on and is numbered 29.

@RestorationRelaxation 7 лет назад

The solid red light is basically an error message, it should be blinking. Are you ABSOLUTELY sure there aren't any shorts anywhere?

@tacoconch7678 7 лет назад

Patrick Day I didn't notice any shorts. I'll just have to redo it this weekend. Hopefully I didn't ruin any of the boards as it could ultimately be a waste of time.

@KRaKn8 7 лет назад

Hi everyone, I did this mod but i ruined the controller soldering so i can't access the menu and configure the sound output and stuff. i read somewhere that i can use an IR remote but i can't find info on what to buy and what to solder where. If anyone could provide help, that would be great.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

I believe you can solder onto the red highlighted pin of the player 1 controller port marked in this image: i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/MNDOGYDUDE105/gamecubecontrollerboardnd0.jpg

@robertoperezjr.1119 6 лет назад

Could this hdmi mod be done if the Gamecube doesn't have the digital av out?

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

In reality, no. However there was supposed to be a development for the analog GameCubes over at: www.badassconsoles.com/gcvideo-1/ However, all production and stock has come to a halt for the foreseeable future.

@s1jer2 7 лет назад

I have the same monitor how do you make the speakers work on yours

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

I just held a headphone up to the mic, there are no speakers

@landmind666 7 лет назад

is this only for the cubes with the digital port or can it be done with later models that did not have them

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Only for Cubes with the digital port

@RestorationRelaxation 7 лет назад

Badass consoles offers an option for the later models. You can restore the digital functionality.

@umfadegams8548 6 лет назад

So sad that i live in Brazil, would be very expensive to send it to you, cause my NGC needs that, since it is the one with the regular analog out. Or doesn't work in those models?

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

This only works with DOL-001, or GameCubes that do have a Digital AV out

@umfadegams8548 6 лет назад

Sam Campbell oh got it... That sucks, there is no way to play the regular analog gamecube, only if you have a CRT TV, with a S-Video cable

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

There was a mediocre solution for analog-only GameCubes from BadAssConsoles, but like the N64 HDMI mod, production seems to have died.

@thejamz19 7 лет назад

Do you think the quality difference is worth the hassle of disassembling the gamecube doing the wiring and soldering then reassembling it?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Yes, personally

@thejamz19 7 лет назад

Ok I'm looking for a hdmi mod for my wii but know nothing about modding consoles

@car1it05WAY 5 лет назад

Do you have a link and list of the items you used

@smithcommajohn3545 7 лет назад

Hello. I just installed this mod, but I can't get the GC to output to 480p. Games that require 'B' to be pressed do not respond to the command. Games that allow you to choose progressive in the menus have it greyed out. Any thoughts?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Interesting, I'm not sure what to suggest, sorry. Does your output say 480i, perhaps it's already in 480p (although that seems unlikely)? Of course you can always ask questions on: www.gc-forever.com/forums/index.php

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Actually, one other thing I can suggest is to double check pin 20 on the FPGA to pin 1 on the GC. Also in the menu, I believe there is a enable 480p mode option, if I recall correctly. Hope that helps

@smithcommajohn3545 7 лет назад

Thanks Sam. A few others said to check the same things. Will let you know for future reference. Thanks !

@smithcommajohn3545 7 лет назад

seems I lifted a trace when taking off the digital port, so I had to jump it with a bit of wire. working great now. so mad at myself for doing that😒

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Krebstar Ah, done it myself numerous times. De-solder braid can be a bit of a pain to use.

@hbsupermage 5 лет назад

is there any way to do the hdmi mode to a DOL 001 gamecube?

@bear5016 4 года назад

Thats the only one that it can be done to. The gamecube has to have the digital out for this to work. DOL 101 doesnt have it.

@MrFireBracker 7 лет назад

now I've watched a lot of videos on this , but I'm curious can u mod this on a analog only gamecube ??

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

I've heard things about this chip: www.badassconsoles.com/gcvideo-1/

@Edguy15 7 лет назад

If the game is progressive scan compatible will you get the option popup for it?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Not always, sometimes you have to hold down B

@Reinfallt 8 лет назад

Is it possible to just make an adapter that you plug into the digital port instead of modding the gamecube? I guess it would need a separate power supply and buttons to control the OSD.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Yeah, you're pretty much describing what the chip your installing is.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Actually, I thought about this again, and it would be possible for someone to make a consumer version using a nice boxed enclosure that just plugs into the digital port and only requires like 3 solder points. That would be interesting if someone got on that.

@Pjk110 8 лет назад

Is the image quality as good as the component cables? I have them but would sell them and switch to this if it's as good lol

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

It's as good, yes.

@Brandon78B 7 лет назад

Why does your board have that white connector at the side?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

It was one of the earlier versions of the flashing process, when they kept the pins in, but now they use them anymore (from what I've seen). It shouldn't make a difference

@frankynakamoto2308 8 лет назад

I wonder if an adapter would work for 1080 or 720p, I mean one that can be place outside just like the one they made for ps2 and the wii.Does this mod allows to play backups?We don't see when you solder the chip, we just see the wire at the end being solder, is that the only one needed to be solder? Is it that simple.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

I've discussed the idea of an adapter with someone else, and it would be a great idea, only power would need to be soldered. The only hold back for an adapter is someone to manufacture the enclosure. This is not a mod chip, it simply upscale the GameCube image. It isn't that simple, the diagram is in the description for all of the soldering points: docs.google.com/document/d/1FOQi2EyKnDFoHLZ-CW4AgzqSwIgCRNXVBuhimMKxcMc/edit#heading=h.k9gib7gumrna

@frankynakamoto2308 8 лет назад

+Sam Campbell I really like to see how you solder the HD card, because I want to upgrade my GameCube and I don't see how you solder it, I just see when you solder onr cable, but there are other cables. if they could make an adapter like the one for the wii with HD output and an intrrnal chip would be nice, is also cheaper.

@frankynakamoto2308 8 лет назад

Sam Campbell would an adapter do the same as the mod chip? What about a soft mod in the memory card, can that help improve quality? I would definitely want a memory card modded with the GameBoyPlayer disc information inside, so we wouldn't need the disc in order to play Gameboy games in the GBP. Also they can mod the memory card to allow imports and backups. Maybe even translation.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

***** You'd need something like the WASP Fusion to get SD card support, etc. Then once you added the inclusion of up-scaling, etc, you would be remaking the GameCube looking something like this: s25.postimg.io/ej42qs7ov/Megadrive_v3_And_Wasp_Fusion_1.jpg

@frankynakamoto2308 8 лет назад

Sam Campbell NICE! I am sure they can make the hdmi adapter in a better shape to easily come to the back. Also would be better with SD card support, we could play the GameBoy SD games through it, many good games on SD. Maybe they can do a mod cover with that integrated and have the sd on front, also the mod cover can have the DVD cover to input and play DVD's would also be another enhancement for rhe GameCube. If they could mod the two memory card ports into a single USB would be awesome. But they would need to integrate 3memory cards inside for the storage of games, I mean if you add 3 memory cards with much memory capacity inside the GC, there would be enough safe space thst wouldn't require any memory card at all, so they could mod it to a USB maybe.

@Phi24 7 лет назад

is the background music Lemmino?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

It's in the description, and it doesn't look like it's one of the tracks on the full song

@shadowfaxnl 7 лет назад

Hi Sam, i tried the mod awesome video of the soldering! Not really satisfied yet, i think the picture could be better than it is now. Stil bit blurry around edges is this normal? I did see an mod without getting rid of the digital port by soldering the cables onto the pins of the port. Would you advise against this? And last question what wire did you put into the controller pin, i think i burned the board there. Any advise? Again awesome videos really helped a newby at solderding.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Soldering onto the pins of the port may seem easier, but then you'll need a way to route all of the wires onto the topside of the PCB (If I understand what your saying). Here's an alternative controller point if you need it: i.imgur.com/My2iZAK.png As for any jagged lines you see, that is just simply the sheer limit of the textures in the GameCube! There was only so much it could render. Good luck on the mod!

@shadowfaxnl 7 лет назад

Thank you for your answer, did not know about the alternative port!:) Do you think this could help for people who like me cannot get it right with the controller port: www.conrad.nl/nl/schnepp-fk-2000-lamellenstekker-stekker-recht-stift-o-2-mm-blauw-1-stuks-731305.html I read about banana plugs, would make life a lot easier:)

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

It might, but it may need to be even smaller, like 1mm. Good idea though!

@shadowfaxnl 7 лет назад

The Alt Controller point worked, thank you! Just added some solder on the point and streched it out upwards. Then put some solder on the wire and soldered it together. Added some hot glue around and Voila! Ill advise anyone who has difficulty with the regular controller port to use it this way. JUST BE SURE YOU DON'T HIT THE BOARD WITH THE IRON.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Glad to hear it worked

@TheTanglyHen1026 8 лет назад

Three things to say/ask 1. is there input lag with this? 2. Can i also use composite without unpluggin hdmi constantly so i can competitively play melee on a crt

@TheTanglyHen1026 8 лет назад

2 things not 3 sorry

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

It seems to project both outputs at the same time. I had both HDMI and Composite plugged in, and switching between inputs on the TV showed they were both operating. In terms of lag, I couldn't answer your question, sorry.

@TheTanglyHen1026 8 лет назад

+Sam Campbell ok thank you

@rafaelvarela7922 7 лет назад

Sam Campbell

@pointnet281 7 лет назад

hi Sam. I did the mod. I have an issue... I don't have any sound through hdmi. I check mute setting is off. any idea ?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

By "checked that the mute setting is off" do you mean you checked that "Enhanced DVI" is on?

@pointnet281 7 лет назад

Many thanks ! Next time I'll watch your videos till the end :p

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Point Net Good to hear it works!

@nickbrick21 8 лет назад

When everything is together does the HDMI port output audio, or do you still have to use the original RCA cable for sound?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Nope it outputs audio, just turn on Enhanced DVI mode.

@nickbrick21 8 лет назад

darn, i thought so, I have the board installed, and its not putting out sound even with enhanced mode on....

@nickbrick21 8 лет назад

I give up..... It seems as though the sound problem may be from the HDMI connection as it seems to work if the hdmi is torqued to the left really hard..... I guess I'll settle for just using the RCA cable for Audio..... :(

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Ach! That's a real shame, all I can suggest is checking all the connections, perhaps jolting it to the left is bridging a cold solder joint

@nickbrick21 8 лет назад

Got it working! Opened it up one more time and resoldered some of the joints that looked a little under done..... Thanks for the tutorial and replies! This was my first MOD work of all time and actually my first time really soldering too!!!

@JackCardiac 8 лет назад

Nice intro bro

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Thanks

@TSyoyo 7 лет назад

Im debating on trying this.. I have some soldering experience but not much. How difficult would you say this is? Probably tedious Im sure but I can be patient and work through it

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

It's very tedious. However I would say it is not too difficult. Just take your time, if things aren't working right take a break from it. It doesn't have to be done in one sitting.

@TSyoyo 7 лет назад

Sam Campbell what worries me is that little tiny spot with traces all around it.. but what the hell, I think I'll give it shot. Thank you!

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Jacob Scarberry Good luck! Let me know if you have any issues

@TSyoyo 6 месяцев назад

@@SamCampbellWell I’m 7 years late to respond to this but, that initial attempt was a disaster lol. You really should not try this unless youve got some decent experience. Its really easy to burn off that pad for the controller input. But, Im so glad that I tried it because it really got me into this hobby and I now do all kinds things like this. I’ve modded a lot of my consoles now and a lot for my friends as well. Thank you for posting this video dude! Cheers ✌🏼

@aidanstubblebine2197 7 лет назад

i like his music choices

@tsukimaru131 3 года назад

your intro gave me a legit panic attack lol

@ApemanMonkey 8 лет назад

Why didn't you press B during startup to select progressive scan mode?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Honestly forgot in the anticipation of the moment. I'll update the guide document to remind people.

@ApemanMonkey 8 лет назад

Does it make a difference in picture quality to select progressive scan mode, when this mod is installed? Or does the mod do excellent de-interlacing on its own?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

It does make the picture quality a bit clearer, you'll also notice that there isn't any flickering on objects like text

@kyledavis7481 7 лет назад

So this mod is the better choice to achieve 480p quality games for alot cheaper over the component cables?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Generally, yes.

@dougjones2296 7 лет назад

softmod a wii u

@kyledavis7481 7 лет назад

Wii U can't play all models of Gameboy games and the Wavebird controllers are awesome. So.... Gamecube wins with the Gameboy player base.

@paulnolack297 5 лет назад

Will this work with any GameCube, or just ones with the digital out port?

@SamCampbell 5 лет назад

Only ones with a digital out, DOL-001

@paulnolack297 5 лет назад

Sam Campbell dang I have a dol-101.

@bear5016 4 года назад

@@paulnolack297 DOL 001 are like $25 on eBay.

@gambitgambitgambit 8 лет назад

Thanks man

@starwarsguy1231 6 лет назад

Was the HDMI port already attached to the bord from knjn? Or do you have to order the HDMI port seperately with the pluto bord from them?

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

Item#6117 (Pluto-IIx XC3S200 HDMI), pre-programmed with GCVideo from KNJN will have the HDMI port already attached

@starwarsguy1231 6 лет назад

Sam Campbell thank you for the response! Also i was wondering does this mod work with a 4K TV? Does it pick up the signal no problem that you know of?

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

I believe it would work no problem. Feel free to ask any other questions!

@starwarsguy1231 6 лет назад

Sam Campbell Thanks for the response really apprreciate it!

@starwarsguy1231 6 лет назад

Sam Campbell i installed the puto board and did the mod. However i am getting no signal on my TV. I checked if i installed a 100 ohm resistor and i did but no signal. The pluto board is also pulsating with a red LED, then stops and then pulsates again and continues like this. Any idea what is the problem?

@zebular 8 лет назад

Alright so I actually just bought this and installed it last night. Fired it up and yay! HDMI worked right off... but wait, no audio... I ended up searching through what little info I could find and supposedly I have to enable the DVI audio through the OSD. Yay! again... nope... I made absolutely sure that my controller connection to the via on the bottom of the board was getting continuity to the HDMI kit but to no avail can I get into the on screen display to alter my settings... The input combo to bring it up is supposed to be L+R+X+Y, tried that over and over and over again, nothing. Any help would be great, having to also hook up cables to the multi-out and running those to external speakers for audio isn't ideal at all.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

There are many points around the area where the controller soldering spot is supposed to be. raw.githubusercontent.com/ikorb/gcvideo/master/HDL/gcvideo_dvi/doc/gc-controller.jpg Make sure that it is connected correctly. Way to think of it is one column to the right of C226, and one point down. Than make sure you soldered that wire to pin 94. The sound should work once your able to get to the menus and enable Enhanced DVI Mode.

@zebular 8 лет назад

I will check again now that I've had some sleep but I'm certain I've checked the location at least 10x. Going to be pissed if it's something to do with my actual controller board not recognizing one of the button inputs.

@zebular 8 лет назад

Well this is certainly aggravating. Staring at the board pictures and at my own board C226 is printed on the board differently. The cap is in the same spot but the writing is marked off to the side differently, I wonder if I don't have the slightest board revision making this not the correct via to connect to.

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Could you send a picture in of the board? I'm curious what it looks like

@RestorationRelaxation 7 лет назад

Hey Jake. I'm having the EXACT same issue. I'm pretty confident there isn't a short or anything. After trying to troubleshoot, my port 1 doesn't work at all. I ordered a replacement front board to see if something's going on with the ribbon cable that can explain the controller problem. The controller used to work, just not the input combo for the OSD, now it doesn't work at all while controllers 2, 3, and 4 work fine.

@RollOfTheDice77 4 года назад

Would this work on a DOL-101?

@SamCampbell 4 года назад

No. That's as simple as I can put it

@killerkreuz4634 Год назад

I’m confused, what’s the benefit to doing this instead of getting a getting a RCA to HDMI adapter?

@SamCampbell Год назад

The simplest difference is in the signal chain. With the GameCube HDMI mod the signal chain is as follows: GameCube internal digital signal to HDMI digital signal to television. With an RCA adapter the signal chain is: GameCube internal digital signal to analog composite (RCA) signal to digital HDMI signal to television. There is a significant loss of information when moving from the GameCube internal digital signal the analog composite (RCA) signal which makes for poor picture quality. By using an adapter at this stage in the signal chain you are converting a signal with lost information back into a different digital format.

@killerkreuz4634 Год назад

@@SamCampbell Thank you for the informative answer.

@pepijn_m 7 лет назад

why is there not just a plug in one for hdmi? if you desolder and solder something elkse on wouldnt that be easyer

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

The only problem with making an external adapter is power would still need to be soldered, but yes that would be a good idea, unfortunately nobody manufactures this board in an easy GameCube adapter enclosure. It was more of a DIY project that someone made for a Pluto board

@BMathiesen 3 года назад

Gotta love those harbor freight wire srripper!! Hahaha

@prodf 7 лет назад

I have the component cables, 480p is so seet on the Cube.

@RestorationRelaxation 7 лет назад

Jealous!

@EA40 7 лет назад

Lucky you!

@rileyk5228 7 лет назад

Fanático ditto. got em for 10 bucks lol

@udeadinaflash 6 лет назад

I have them too, glad I do. I was still questioning doing this mod to another GameCube and doing a comparison video but idk

@jay9058 5 лет назад

Can you use 26 AWG wire for the mod?

@SamCampbell 5 лет назад

Most likely. I usually use a ribbon cable for most installs I do

@294ongaurd 8 лет назад

i like how you started the video

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Thanks! I didn't know whether it would be seen as annoying or interesting

@Cl0ne66 7 лет назад

How much would you charge if i was to send you a cube with a digital port to mod it for me? The mod and how much for labor?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

As much as I'd like to do it, I simply don't have the time or method of transaction setup to do mods for people. Sorry!

@brianwalker7771 7 лет назад

I see several boards in the link. witch did you use?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Item#6117 (Pluto-IIx XC3S200 HDMI) (pre-programmed with GCVideo for Gamecube), not to be insulting but it is posted under the link to buy

@brianwalker7771 7 лет назад

Thanks for the response .Sorry I completely missed that the item number was listed.

@MarioRamirez-661 8 лет назад

does it only works for gamecubes with the composite output?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Yes only GameCube with a Digital output are compatible with this

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

***** It should

@MarioRamirez-661 8 лет назад

sorry i meant with only the component output

@IronKyo 8 лет назад

you are a godsend for this tutorial. thankyou

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Glad to help! Let me know if you have any questions

@IronKyo 8 лет назад

Word. The pin numbering on the board with the numbers "1", "2" on the left side and "21", "22" on the right side. What would the pattern be for the numbers 3, 4 and 20, 19? For example, would I assume 3 would be to the right of 1 or 2?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

It's a zig zag like pattern so 1, 2 above 1. One column to the left, 3, 4 above 3. Next column 5, 6 above 5. etc. I'll update the diagram for clarification to others

@IronKyo 8 лет назад

Hey, I was able to install it. but I have no audio or sound even with Enhanced DVI mode on. What could be the prob?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

I only have two suggestions for this problem, the first one is to double check all the solder joints, make sure none of them are cold, etc. And secondly, there should be a 100Ohm resistor between DDC +5v and VUNREG, check the resistance to make sure that it is in fact a 100Ohm resistor, and if it is then try a direct connection instead

@david123847 7 лет назад

So do you have a mod service for this really want this done to my GameCube

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Right now I am not, sorry. But I do know that you can use this site: www.videogameperfection.com/product-cat/console-modsrepairs/nintendo-gamecube-modsrepairs/

@WaynesWorld999 8 лет назад

Since the Digital port is just a plug soldered to the board, is there a reason that an external unit could not be made? A cable with a Digital Port plug and a 5v power supply and you'd be in business.

@jtr159 7 лет назад

While we're on the subject, why are there no aftermarket GC component cables in existence? Surely if the official cables go for $200+ someone could copy the pinout and manufacture them in China. Sell for $50, still turn a huge profit.

@Sebastian-xy3xk 7 лет назад

The problem is that making such a cable would be extremely difficult to make. The Gamecube Component Cables have inside of them a special chip called a DAC or Digital to Analog Converter Chip, this chip is a very Unique one Nintendo made that also has a lock-out function meaning that it has a secutity protection code that prevents 3rd Party Companies from making a Component Cable. When the Gamecube turns on it looks for anything in the Digital AV Port, if it detects any cable it checks the security code inside the Cable. If the code doesn't match or if there is no code, the Gamecube will not enable the Digital AV Port therefore giving no picture. The code is a special secret code that, only Nintendo knows and can control on an unmodified console. I'm not sure how this HDMI mod works, but it should bypass the whole security video lock code and just get into the internal Digital Signals of the Gamecube.

@deleyandrew 7 лет назад

Helloz World component isn't digital, it is analogue. I have a madcatz cable that works for PS2 GameCube and Xbox and outputs svideo rca and component. All analogue.

@nerdyneedsalife8315 6 лет назад

Andrew Deley Component as we know it, YPbPr, is analog. However the signal in the Gamecube is digital. The chip in the GC component cable converts the digital signal from the Gamecube into an analog signal.

@Mugiwara1 7 лет назад

Can I get the Pluto EP1K10 model? Please tell me there no difference. I need to buy a really cheap one my budget pretty low.

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

Unfortunately only the Pluto-IIx XC3S200 series will work

@Mugiwara1 7 лет назад

Sam Campbell Damn.. Alright thanks! Then what even is the Pluto EP1K10 model?

@SamCampbell 7 лет назад

They're all just FPGAs (meaning field-programmable gate-arrays), so the rough comparison would be to a programmable micro-controller like PIC. Someone has simply written a program that interprets the GameCube digital data and translates it to the HDMI interface

@showmanproducoes 7 лет назад

Are be able to do a hdmi por on original xbox? Its a dream!

@wazzzuuuppp2158 6 лет назад

HELP!!! I rewired everything multiple times i have a blinking light but no signal

@SamCampbell 6 лет назад

The pulsing light is a good sign. This will sound odd but did you connect the HDMI cable properly, it clicks in farther than you think

@JoseGonzalez-rt5fk 7 лет назад

I haven't done any mod before. This looks easy as hell. And if I say it is easy than chances are that it is incredibly easy...

@EnfenyxGaming 5 лет назад

I was going to do this to my game cube but realized that you just sliced off a piece of purple shell...I'm not doing that to an Team Xecuter IcedCube shell. They need to make a more versatile chip to have the same functions and fit without insane case cutting... (sigh)

@SamCampbell 5 лет назад

It is a small leg at the back that adds support the the closed lid signal, but this support is reinforced by the Pluto board once it is in place. I understand your concern when it comes to an exclusive case though. I suppose the only option is one of the external adapters on eBay

@car1it05WAY 8 лет назад

8:21 do you solder only one wire? And what specific wires do you use?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Take a look at the diagram in the description: docs.google.com/document/d/1FOQi2EyKnDFoHLZ-CW4AgzqSwIgCRNXVBuhimMKxcMc In this situation I ended up using 30 gauge wire, however you can choose a slightly thicker wire if you want

@car1it05WAY 8 лет назад

+Sam Campbell 8:55 what's that black thing on top of the chip?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

Electrical tape, just for added protection once it's back together

@car1it05WAY 8 лет назад

+Sam Campbell awesome. Idk if you stated it in the video, but does this mod allow region switching?

@SamCampbell 8 лет назад

No it doesn't, that would be modchip something like a XenoGC