Does anyone know if it is possible to upgrade the monitor on the impression to a modern flat panel display? Is there an adapter, or could one be made by if you know the pin assignments? Or is it just impossible?
Does anyone know if it is possible to upgrade the monitor on the impression to a modern flat panel display? Is there an adapter, or could one be made by if you know the pin assignments? Or is it just impossible?
Rick;
Unfortunately the problem is more difficult than that. The Impression console is running an operating system we developed here at ETC, primarily because it predates both windows and smaller processing boards. As a result the video specifications are hard coded and there is no provision to install drivers (Drivers didn't exist then).
The console outputs video in the CGA format..
there are a few articles in the knowledgebase that provide tons of information on the subject. I suggest checking these out..
http://community.etcconnect.com/wikis/products/knowledgebase-cga-monitors.aspx
On a personal note, I have some luck finding older CGA and Multisync monitors at computer recycling facilities and electronics swap meets.
Hope this helps
Rick;
Unfortunately the problem is more difficult than that. The Impression console is running an operating system we developed here at ETC, primarily because it predates both windows and smaller processing boards. As a result the video specifications are hard coded and there is no provision to install drivers (Drivers didn't exist then).
The console outputs video in the CGA format..
there are a few articles in the knowledgebase that provide tons of information on the subject. I suggest checking these out..
http://community.etcconnect.com/wikis/products/knowledgebase-cga-monitors.aspx
On a personal note, I have some luck finding older CGA and Multisync monitors at computer recycling facilities and electronics swap meets.
Hope this helps
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