Newbie question: VGA cable

[pmack]

I finally purchased a x68k and now need to figure out what I will do about monitors. My priority is to find a solution that doesn't require buying a old and heavy monitor.

I got a VGA capable LCD TV that I want to try before I purchase something like Ambery converter. I've never made a cable before so my first idea is to try to find a RGB to VGA cable to buy. Is there such a thing?

If not, is there any guide that would help a newbie get this thing done?

Thanks

[eidis]

 Hi !

Here are the pinouts. You can purchase the connectors at your local radio shack.

http://www.hardwarebook.info/X68000_A/V
http://www.hardwarebook.info/VGA_%2815%29

And here's an old post of Lawrence:

"Just connect the dots: Red to Red, Green to Green, etc.  You need:

RGB, H + V Sync, Ground.  Connect all the grounds you can find.

That's it!  You don't need audio 'cause the X68 has a stereo headphone jack on the front. "

Best of luck !

P.S. I have made several video cables for my personal computers and had good results when using UTP 5CAT cable. If possible, buy the shielded one.

[pmack]

Thanks Eidis. if anyone is still up to get one of these done and selling it to me I would take it :-) Just send me a PM. Thanks