EEVblog #1246 - Dumpster TV to Retro RGB Monitor Conversion

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How to convert a dumpster Sony CRT TV into a retro computer RGB monitor. Going through the design considerations, schematics, datasheets and the "jungle chip" and how to feed in the RGB signal and switch it. Also a look at the the old school CGA video interface on an IBM PCjr and how to convert it to RGB.
Also a look inside a dumpster Samsung CRT TV

IBM PCjr Teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRc7Qxf4ltM

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