ITC#72:- Colecovision - TMS-RGB Install (9-pin Mini Din)

In this video, I go through the steps I took to prepare and install a TMS-RGB video upgrade board into a Colecovision and using a Megadrive/Genesis 2 9-pin mini-din AV port to provide the RGB output along with pairing it with a separately installed composite video upgrade board as well. This allowed for minimal case modification required since I could route the RGB, audio, and the composite outputs from a single AV out port that is common and cables are plentiful for using with it. There is some SMD work involved to prepare the TMS-RGB board for use with this connector.

Note on the 75R resistors: I've spoken to several who did NOT remove the resistors and were still able to use Megadrive 2 cables without issue. However, while this does work, it isn't technically correct and will likely result in a slightly darker picture overall through RGB.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Tools needed (TMS-RGB Overview)
03:10 - Tools needed (9-mini din AV port overview)
04:16 - Tools needed (Wiring and other actual tools)
07:20 - TMS-RGB additional details
09:17 - TMS-RGB removing the 75R SMD Resistors (Feat. Bitonal Landscape)
13:33 - Installing the TMS-RGB into the Colecovision
18:30 - Wiring up to the TMS-RGB
20:51 - 9-pin mini din wiring and installation
28:56 - Case shell and RF shield modification for AV port and wiring
34:12 - 9-pin mini din grounding and breakout board details
35:10 - Audio & composite video wiring detailed
37:01 - RF shield cut and ready to go
38:07 - More soldering and L9 must go!
39:38 - Final wire soldering to the AV out port
40:33 - Composite video examples
42:34 - TMS-RGB video examples
44:20 - Pics and outro

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Tools featured and used in this video:
- Hakko 936 Soldering Station
- Tweezers
- Kapton tape
- 12" 28ga stranded wire
- Fiberglass pen
- De-soldering braid
- A steady hand and patience (Always important!)

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Additional Links and Information:

You can purchase TMS-RGB boards from Mobius Strip Technologies here:
https://mobiusstriptechnologies.com/product/colecovision-rgb-board/

Official installation instructions & additional details for the TMS-RGB can be found on the official website here:
https://tms-rgb.com/

9-pin mini din AV out ports can be purchased from Console5.com:
https://console5.com/store/sega-genesis-mega-drive-2-3-32x-nomad-cdx-jvc-x-eye-a-v-port-jack.html

Breakout boards for the 9-pin mini din can be purchased from OSHPARK here:
https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/MTqcfXNs

Quick ITC Short on how to disassemble and tear down a Colecovision for servicing:
https://youtu.be/aoVHfJUzPyo

Intro and outro music - Chroma Mirage composed specifically for Ivory Tower Collections by Bitonal Landscape.
https://bitolands.bandcamp.com

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*This Video is marked as NOT for Children as the content shown and discussed is for a more mature audience with basic skills and experience in electronics.

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