Video driver thoughts

[exxos]

I thought that too. Changed res and it still has that purple dark mode.

Odd if desktop doesn't work, but loading a game does :stars: :stars: :stars:

[exxos]

Does the diagnostic cart have a RGB test ?

[Icky]

Does the diagnostic cart have a RGB test ?

Yes there is a colour test. I also reverted to original configuration to compare.

Colour test using Diag cart with Video DAC board in place:

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Colour test using Diag cart with original circuit in place:

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[exxos]

How odd.. half looks like its not bright enough.. but doesn't explain odd colours getting mixed in...

maybe I have screwed up one of the RGB lines on the chip or something :shrug:

[Icky]

Also using DiagCart in original mode the background is blue with white text.

Using the Video DAC board the background is black with slightly yellow text.

Original:

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Video DAC Board:

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[exxos]

Well here is the diagram..

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and the pdf...

https://www.exdwh.com/data/STV8438CV.pdf


There is also the wiring between the schematic and the actual device.. will try and post that shortly to check...

[exxos]

pinout for the package...

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[Icky]

Well here is the diagram..

sch.png

and the pdf...

https://www.exdwh.com/data/STV8438CV.pdf


There is also the wiring between the schematic and the actual device.. will try and post that shortly to check...

I'll start to take a look. In the mean time here is the boot to desktop using the Video DAC board.

[PhilC]

Is there any benefit from me duplicating the results at the mo? Or should I wait on assembling it?

[exxos]

Is there any benefit from me duplicating the results at the mo? Or should I wait on assembling it?

I would build it, see if you have the same issues.. I mean maybe its a bad chip :shrug: