Sourcing Mega Drive AV Sockets

[samnunn92]

Hi all,

I was thinking of modding my Master System II so that I can get a proper RGB out using an AV socket. I was hoping to use the 9-pin DIN socket found on the MD2 so that I could use the same cable to connect it, but it seems that they're a specialised type of socket and I can't find replacements anywhere. Besides pulling them off dead boards, does anyone know where I might be able to find them?

Thanks

Sam

[Guntz]

What kind of Master System II do you have? If it's the light gray North American one (with the white reset button), then it already has a solder place for an 8 pin DIN socket. All you'd have to do is solder a new socket in and enable it with some modifications to the board.

If it's the Euro version, then you'd be better off getting a panel mount 8 pin DIN socket instead. I don't think any come in the MD/MS style though.

When ApolloBoy used to be here, he used to sell MD style 8 pin DIN sockets sometimes. You could try talking to him over at AtariAge.

[omp]

Ebay has them, type in "9 pin mini din"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290946939209

hope the link works, had to edit from phone.

RGB mod on a sms2 (along with other mods) is very worthy. Have done it to mine and don't regret it. I used the 8 pin for mine.

[db Electronics]

Panel mount:
http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail...2590-ND/352878

Through hole, unshielded
http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail...2490-ND/145320

Through hole, shielded
http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail...2290-ND/145323

[samnunn92]

Brilliant, thanks for all the links & help everyone! Guntz & omp, I'm a bit confused - do you both use the 8 pin socket that would fit a Mega Drive 1 console then or is it the 8 pin mini DIN that looks like the MD2 one?

[Helder]

The 8 pin they are referring to are the 8pin Mini Din which is very similar to the 9pin and is a little easier to find and likely cheaper. The Model 1 is a standard Din (not Mini).

[omp]

Sorry for the confusion, yes in my case I used the standard 8pin din as used in a md1 or sms1. You could use either or, it does not matter.