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blog:retro_scart [2019/08/19 09:05] – [Summary of Findings] johnblog:retro_scart [2020/06/30 20:03] (current) – john
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 ====== Hydra Scart Switcher (and OSSC tests) ====== ====== Hydra Scart Switcher (and OSSC tests) ======
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 +//Note: I have given up on the Hydra and replaced it with a [[blog:retro_scart2|Gscartsw]]//
  
 I have lots of systems to connect via RGB scart, at least 15 at the last count. I wanted a single display format (HDMI), so I have everything going through an OSSC Scaler; I needed a multi-way scart switch in front of it in order to handle all of the systems I wanted to connect up. I have lots of systems to connect via RGB scart, at least 15 at the last count. I wanted a single display format (HDMI), so I have everything going through an OSSC Scaler; I needed a multi-way scart switch in front of it in order to handle all of the systems I wanted to connect up.
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 I'm going to try and summarise my findings here, I'll also include the findings of other kit connected through the OSSC, but not dependent on the Hydra - VGA and Component inputs, for example: I'm going to try and summarise my findings here, I'll also include the findings of other kit connected through the OSSC, but not dependent on the Hydra - VGA and Component inputs, for example:
  
-----+==== Conclusion ====
  
-===== Summary of Findings =====+Although it seems like a great solution, until I can work out how to actually get all of these systems working with standard scart cables, and not some mega-expensive versions, I really //cannot// recommend the Hydra. It seems that it is far too picky about signal type for its own good.
  
-As I test each system, either connected to the Hydra, or bypassing it and connecting directly to OSSC, I will update the totals below.+----
  
-  * Number of systems working to Hydra: **3** +====== Testing ======
-  * Amiga 500, Atari STe, Gamecube +
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-  * Number of systems not working to Hydra: **9** +
-  * Amiga 1200, Atari Jaguar, BBC, Master System, Megadrive, MSX2+, Saturn, SNES, ZX Spectrum +
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-  * Number of systems working direct to OSSC: **12** +
-  * Amiga 500, Atari Jaguar, Atari STe, BBC, Gamecube, Master System, Megadrive, MSX2+, Saturn, SNES, ZX Spectrum +
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-  * Number of systems not working direct to OSSC: **1** +
  
-  * Number of systems that remain to be tested: **4** 
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 ===== Amiga ===== ===== Amiga =====
  
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 Works perfectly through OSSC (best Spectrum image I've ever seen!), not detected by the Hydra. Works perfectly through OSSC (best Spectrum image I've ever seen!), not detected by the Hydra.
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 +----
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 +====== Summary of Findings ======
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 +As I test each system, either connected to the Hydra, or bypassing it and connecting directly to OSSC, I will update the totals below.
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 +  * Number of systems working to Hydra: **3**
 +  * Amiga 500, Atari STe, Gamecube
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 +  * Number of systems not working to Hydra: **9**
 +  * Amiga 1200, Atari Jaguar, BBC, Master System, Megadrive, MSX2+, Saturn, SNES, ZX Spectrum
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 +  * Number of systems working direct to OSSC: **12**
 +  * Amiga 500, Atari Jaguar, Atari STe, BBC, Gamecube, Master System, Megadrive, MSX2+, PC-9821, Saturn, SNES, ZX Spectrum
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 +  * Number of systems not working direct to OSSC: **1** 
 +  * Amiga 1200
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 +  * Number of systems that remain to be tested: **4**
 +  * Amstrad CPC, Neo Geo AES, PC-Engine, Turbo Duo
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 +After jumping through many hoops to try and get the Hydra working correctly on the majority of systems I just cannot be bothered to spend further amounts of time to coax it into working with anything //it// considers //non-standard//. The irony is that my collection of Thor and Joytech electronic scart switches:
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 +{{:blog:thor-28570t-av-control-centre.jpg?200|}}
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 +...all //just// worked, with the same equipment.
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 +I hate to do it, since it was so expensive, but based on my findings, the Hydra is not fit for my purpose.
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