📰 New article from RetroRGB
RGB-Pi 2 Tested: Sync & Video Issues
https://retrorgb.com/rgb-pi-2-tested-sync-video-issues.html
RGB-Pi 2: A Tiny Device with Big Problems — For Now
The RGB-Pi 2 promised the holy grail for retro gaming tinkerers: a super compact HDMI-to-RGB-SCART converter that works with Raspberry Pi–based systems like MiSTer and RePlayOS. And it almost delivered—until reality hit.
First, signal instability plagued testing: constant sync dropouts, even across multiple displays. Initially blamed on ROM compatibility or monitor quirks, further investigation confirmed—this isn’t user error. The hardware itself is buggy. Worse? Even when sync did hold, color balance was way off: the green channel measured over 100mV dimmer than red or blue—ruining color accuracy no matter the calibration.
The reviewer (likely RetroRGB’s Bob) was clearly rooting for this device—it should’ve been ideal. Smaller than the popular HD15-2-SCART, with light gun support and RePlayOS enhancements like improved sync combining. But right now? Not recommended.
Still, hope lingers: a future revision (RGB-Pi 3?) could fix these flaws—and then, it might become the go-to for clean, compact RGB output. Until then… keep your MiSTer connected via DACs—for now.
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