AD: Single Chip Video Generator

Oct 30, 2004 9 Replies

The SV1000 Video Generator IC Controller is a simple to use, low cost, low power embeddable video generator that requires no external memory to operate. Commands are sent to the SV1000 using a serial port. The NTSC video output will drive a TV, VCR or any other composite display.



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Low Cost Single Chip Video Generator Produces monochrome NTSC compatible video Works with Stamp, PIC, 8051, AVR, etc



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9600 N81 Serial Interface Line Draw Command

Thanks, Ken

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Hello Ken,

That looks like a great little chip. Are you going to be posting a datasheet for it sometime in the near future? It looks like something I could use in one of my projects but would like to get some more info on how it is programmed from the host device.

Regards,

Robert

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Hi Robert,

I have updated the page with more details about the SV1000 Video Generator. I am also trying to price in low enough so it is a "what the heck, that looks cool" sort of purchase.

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Thanks, Ken
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At $10 I think you hit the mark! I think I'm gonna get one and combine it with a relay and a caller-ID chip so when I get a phone call in the middle of my favorite show, it will quickly switch to the SV1000 and display caller ID info. It would be even better if I could overlay the SV1000 output on existing video. Maybe the SV2000...

--TE

yes, even monochrome over monochrome would be nifty

I'll be working on video overlay in a month or two but that takes a little more than a single chip.

Ken

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Any chance of a PAL version ????

If there is enough interest I may do one.

Ken

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You asked for it, you got it. SV1000 now supports NTSC/PAL and SECAM. Ken

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Hmm! NTSC - Never Twice the Same Color SECAM - System Essentially Contary to the American Method PAL - Peace At Last

At least that was the view 30 years ago when I was mending tele's. Sheesh! I'm getting old.

Gerry, (who's looking to build a robotic zimmer frame next)

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