Improve the Video from the Nintendo 64 Using Voultar's RGB Mod Kit & HD Retrovision Component Cables 

That's awesome, I have heard very good things about Tim's kit as well. I do know his is more Universal but also more in-depth to install and more expensive is it not? But I'm glad to hear that you got a system that works for you!

Thanks! N64RGB isn't that expensive, certainly far cheaper and easier to install than an HDMI upgrade, although installation is still not for the feint of heart. Nothing at all against Voultar's fine work of course - I'm a huge fan of his, and his kit is great for someone that wants an economical RGB solution with an easy install and reasonable price, as long as their N64 is one that has the analog RGB signal available on the board and they're OK with the N64's video quality.

@@gregdunlap7538 I just recklessly bought Tim's kit for 2 of my N64 consoles without thinking of this one cuz' its cheaper. Why not spend less for the same goal? Well i'm not sure if it'll work on my system cuz' like you said, it may not take the mod. Idk for sure but just in case, I bought Tim's kit cuz' 2 of my N64 consoles are not only later models, but one is the golden Toys-R-Us exclusive and the other is a Pikachu one. So I reckon I made the right call?

Some modders also remove the lower RF Shield entirely. I just folded the shield back around where it would have hit the chip if left unmodified.

use conformal coating or a piece of silicone tape on the chip. dont bent stuff

You are very welcome, I am glad we could help!

Maynard, how about an intro to basic console missing panel at MoGameCon next year? Can you help make that happen, I'd love to do it!

For the equipment I solder, mainly RC car/truck motors, brushes, wires, ESCs, connectors, etc, flux just makes a HUGE mess.

@@RoXolid I've soldered a few drones together and I also did not use flux for awhile. Until I found out about amtech flux syringe. First flux i used was RadioShack and it was messy garbage

It looks solid, I need the OSSC mainly for streaming and connecting to my capture card.

Retro tink 2x pro is a cheaper solution than OSSC but not as good but still great

I actually now prefer my RetroTink 2x Pro over the OSSC for Nintendo systems. I don't get frame drops like I do with the OSSC

@@RoXolid I’m glad you enjoy the 2x pro. It’s a great way to capture video plus it also upscales the image even for those who don’t care about video capture. I really like the retro tink 2x 👍🏻

@@1upgamez353 100% spot on!

Thanks man!

Thanks for checking it out!

Only the Tim Worthington board supports the Deblur ( But it is only a Part-deblur ) not like the deblur the UltraHDMI has.

I would recommend using the Insurrection Industries SCART Cables, they are exceptional quality and what I used.

@@RoXolid I'm afraid you skipped over what mostly made my question, which was do I need C-Sync or could I just not connect C-sync and use Sync on Luma. I already know I need a SCART cable, just needed to know what kind. Thanks anyway.

I didn't know if the top of my head of the Induction cables were Csync or Sync on Luna, I just know that work. Upon looking on their site their cables are Csync. Hopefully that explains why I originally answered as I did.

In many ways it is, in terms of 3d graphics architecture it absolutely destroys the PS1. The downside is that the graphics are very much designed to take advantage of CRT displays, so getting them to look right is a bit difficult. In the case of the few good 480i games such as Infernal Machine it may even be impossible without a lot of processing lag.

@@ozzyp97 I always play n64 on a crt

hey bro, i wreckleslly bought 2 of these without checking my serial number. i have ns2 with 03 boards.. am i screwed?

This mod would not. I believe there's a guy by the name of Tim Worthington who has a different mod that would work, however I have never used it

It will not, you'll need Tim Worthington's mod instead

You are correct, but somewhat splitting hairs. The point is more that it supports RGB Component CABLES out of the box, along with SCART RGB cables. However, the SNES Jr and N64 both require RGB Mod Kits to unlock that capability.

Thank you so much, I appreciate the support and hope you enjoy what we have coming in the future.

You can still use the original cables but this also allows you to use HD Retrovision Component Cables or RGB SCART cables for better video quality.

I have heard that some N64s have issues with Game Shark, specifically that it can damage the ssystem.

Thanks! They have similar boards for the SNES Jr too!

hey bro, i wreckleslly bought 2 of these without checking my serial number. i have ns2 with 03 boards.. am i screwed?

Here you go. They are out of stock currently however: castlemaniagames.com/products/hd-retrovision-snes-ypbpr-component-cable-for-the-super-nintendo?ref=RoXolid

Good equipment compensates for shaky hands but yes, a steady hand makes it MUCH easier!

Died not work with Ns2 systems, sorry

True, but I have heard those tend to have more deadband and be less accurate than OEM controllers. I would recommend checking out Nintendrew's video on N64 controllers, he does a great job and features that mod as well.

I don't believe the HD Retrovision cables use C-Sync so I think you can omit that. I did initially and it worked, but then it started having problems. I did eventually connect it but I don't think that was a good at all for anything.

I've never had that issue. Are you going straight into the TV?

It will work with other RGB SCART or Component cables. I've used the Insurrection Industries SCART Cables and it also looks very good.

Did you solder up the S-Video part? I did not show that in this video as I was going straight to RGB/HDRetroVision Component cables and wasn't going to use S-Video

@@RoXolid So is possible to have the RGB and S-VIdeo working at the same time? Picture this, one SCart RGB cable and SVideo cable 2 in 1 , but the S-video signal is only on the S-Video Cable, and the RGB signal only on the Scart. I Plus The Video Signal to a CRT and the Scart cable to my DVD Recorder that converts RGB to HDMI and then goes to ELGATO game capture. with a setup like this I could play normally on a crt and No lag, and at the sam etime have the best quality on a video capture right? of course if you confirm the console can output RGB and S-Video atd the same time whitout issues.

While it theoretically will, you'd need to split the output from the N64 which you really can't do

@@RoXolid You know I tought before that cant be done with any console, but as an example I own a Playstation 2 cable that is actually 3 cables at once. I mean, from the PS2 multiout plug , 3 cables merge, One for Composite with sound, 1 for S-Video and one for Component, if I plug that cable to my crt tv or Dvd recorder, all the 3 video signals are displayed at each corresponding input. Whitout any interferences.

@@juanjoserivasgarcia2336 The complication is that there aren't S video & component video cables that are 2 in 1.

It supports 480i, which is not the same.

I generally use 3x line tripling with my OSSC, which yields 720P. Even with systems such as the NES & SNES Classic I don't like scan lines.

It wouldn't do anything. So out of the box, the eon super 64 taps into the S video output. You don't need to mod the system to do that. Going from a super 64 into an m classic would probably look terrific

Well the soldering iron can be found here: www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXATBK&P=ML Skills, uh, check with John Riggs :)

Wait for Google to make a self-soldering iron.

Not quite

Yes and no, production value is higher, connection is larger, but the soul of the channel hasn't changed

Because you'd kick my butt? LOL

@@RoXolid It's not like I have goldeneye and The World is not Enough. But also it would be just fun todo that.

Hey Kevin, I saw your email as well and responded to it. Yes, I think so. I have no way to definitively test this though however as all of my television support 240p. Pass-through, by its very nature definition, should mean that it's not changing your signal at all

There is another, more complex mod for those with NS-2 Serial Numbers but I am not sure who/where to get that one. II also know the ULTRA 64 HDMI Mod can work on just about any system.

Only for consoles with serial numbers starting with NS1

Fixed it, reflowed some solder and all is well.

Glad you got it figured out!

@@RoXolid Also ordered a Retrotink 2x Pro, should be arriving tomorrow. Im using the HD retrovision SNES cables currently. Some games work on my TV and show 480i and others show 0p. I assume the RetroTink will correct this. Its also weird because the games that work are the LucasArts games.....

No, I run the output through an OSSC which offers scanlines as an option.

Sure! The NS1 is important for THIS mod in particular. Voultar's board is only compatible with NS1-based systems. There is another RGB Mod, I can't remember who from, that is a more universal mod. It is also a more complicated mod to install from my understanding.

@@RoXolid I see, thanks for the reply! I think the universal mod was dine by a couple of guys up in Canada, though I'd have to confirm that.

I think you're right, I want to say the guy's name is like Tim something.

Correct, as long as it starts with NS1 you're good to use the Voultar mod

@@RoXolid Thanks a lot

@@fernando929305 glad I could help

I don't have it, sorry. I was n....W....o.... 4 Life

@@RoXolid Aww. Can you do Revenge? :D

Not sure, I'd say reach out to @Voultar on Twitter, he might have a recommendation

You could also tell your local convention to invite me to their show and I could do it on-site for you! :)

@@RoXolid Thank you :)

@@kybone25 You are most welcome

I don't have this yet, but I imagine that it still does. All this does is amplify the native RGB signals in the unit, and route it to the appropriate pins on the AV connector. The composite output isn't being touched.

It does still work, this doesn't disable anything, simply routes the correct RGB video signals to the pin outs

This is what I use: www.amazon.com/dp/B00068IJPO/?ref=exp_roxolidproductions_dp_vv_d

I don't believe anywhere else sells these. I would reach out to Voultar via Twitter to see if he can help.

The N2s are not compatible with the Voultar mod kit.

RoXolid Productions ok thanks for the reply

In comparison to what exactly?

@@RoXolid so i noticed if i hook up my n64 to an hdtv its crappy looking with a slight input lag with the controller. If i do the rgb mod and get it to hook up to hdmi i wonder if itll also reduce the controller lag

@@ikeavaughan Are you going right into the Composite inputs on your TV? Make sure you have your TV in Game Mode, that should help reduce lag and latency. There really shouldn't be any significant lag difference in your situation

@@RoXolid ok ill try it out. Thanks for the reply! Very quick