Amazing video! Swapping the red and yellow cables finally fixed my problems. Fantastic instruction

Great video! Ironically I was searching all over for this info months ago, had to dig around & sort everything out for myself & decided to make my own tutorial video & now I see this one 😂 great job learned some more here too

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh cool , I'm glad this video helped. I'll check your tutorial out now!

@videothumbtv

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis Would love to see a 240p how to follow up, I think some people have noted less flickering and shimmer this way due to the scaling being more accurate but I got lost trying to get it sorted 😂

If you can find one, the Zune AV cable has the proper pinout so you don’t have to switch connectors.

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

Ah that's interesting to know. I had no idea

At last! Got it working on my SONY Trinitron. Merci! Retrogames look so much more "High-definition" on these CRT's ! In my case -RP3B+- I didn't have to swap the Red and Yellow-cables. But both game and sound where running extremely slow at first.. If this occurs to you, add the following line to your /boot/config.txt: audio_pwm_mode=0 Another challenge remains, to center the screen, atm it is leaning towards the left.. That is probably also a configuration thing :)

@its-amemegatron.9521

Жыл бұрын

Could be the TVs overscan too. Look up your TVs model and find out how to access the service menu

@turtlelabs

8 ай бұрын

Mine was extremely choppy on a Sony Trinitron Wega, and this fixed it for me. Thank you for the advice!

Thank you so much!! I would have never guessed to change the order of the connectors but this finally did the trick! 🙌

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

It took me a while to figure it out too 😂 - I'm so glad it could help you!

Ye because we all knew that you had to plug the yellow cable into the red 😂 that’s why the world needs Retro Crisis!

@RetroCrisis

10 ай бұрын

It's such a wired thing to do right. Who would have guessed?! Took me ages to figure it out

@TheRampageTulk

10 ай бұрын

@@RetroCrisis did it really haha now that’s painful

Awesome video! Very helpful. Now I can make an awesome build with this.

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it. Do you have a CRT ready to use with your future Retropie build?

@ActofFunniness

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis I do. I use it for the light gun games mostly.

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

@@ActofFunniness It's a shame they don't work on modern screens. I think it's got something to do with the screen latency

[edit: READ MORE FOR SOLUTION] hi, I am using a raspberry pi 4. I get a black and white image that is too blurry to read anything. I live in Europe so I definitely need PAL encoding so I chose that on "sdtv_mode=2. Still it looks like it's outputting NTSC. How do I fix this? [solution]: TRRS to RCA cable pinouts are NOT standardized at all! Mine had the video and ground pins inversed resulting in such a weird image. That could have easily result in damage to the TV. I sacrificed an old hands free headphone cable and made the connections according to this order, from the sleeve to the tip: Video, Ground, Right, Left. Now everything works as expected!

Can you go into the details of why the yellow goes into the red? If my memory serves right, and if TRRS goes in the sequence of Audio-audio-ground-video respectively then raspberry should support the cable naively.

Thanks so much for this video! Going to come in very helpful on my build!!

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Wolf, I'm glad it was helpful. I hope the future build works well. I can't wait to see pics!

I cannot get this too work at all, i have a retropie build from virtual man on a 3b+ and a 4 and neither will work for me. I have the ada fruit cables.

I got a better result with sdtv_mode=18 rather than 2. Maybe it's worth it to try both.

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

That's good to know. I just tried it on mine and 18 didn't look so great sadly - I think it might be because my display doesn't support progressive scan. I'm guessing your CRT does?

Excellent breakdown, much appreciated!

Thank you.. even now, it only worked when I used the red jack for video. What the heck?? Haha. At least the sum of it is still easier than Batocera-to-CRT on a mini PC. Gave up on that after a week.

@RetroCrisis

8 ай бұрын

Ah awesome I'm glad it worked!!

So I take it if I'm outputting mono sound it'd be as simple as only using the red and white then, rather than yellow and white? Or is there an additional setting on the rp4 side to make sure it's only trying to output mono?

@RetroCrisis

6 ай бұрын

I would just disconnect one of the audio channel cables to make it mono.

Does this guide work for the Raspberry Pi 2?

Thanks for the very helpful tutorial❤ Is composite the best output signal you can get out of a Raspberry or is also S-Video or component possible (maybe from that hdmi port?)? Thanks

@RetroCrisis

8 ай бұрын

This is my preferred output from a pi kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqFkxLxtm9fXoLQ.html

I'm not sure why I still bother to try, after looking for the right cables for a long while, I managed to get a picture over composite on my CRT TV with my Raspberry Pi, but it's very obvious that the video is being upscaled and then downscaled again for some bizarre reason. Stripes and checkerboard patterns on 240p Test Suite get completely garbled by all that double scaling shenanigans.

@RetroCrisis

7 ай бұрын

Composite from the pi is hit and miss. This is what I use now. It's a world of difference kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqFkxLxtm9fXoLQ.html

@hustlinOverLord

6 ай бұрын

Did you ever fix your scaling issues? I'm experiencing the same thing.

@gcolombelli

6 ай бұрын

​@@hustlinOverLord I still have to give it another try, I'm a little busy on other projects right now, but that's something I should definitely come back to. What are you using on your config.txt file on the boot partition, by the way? Did you set vc4.tv_norm, sdtv_mode or both? Have you tried messing with framebuffer_width and framebuffer_height options? Did disable_overscan had any effect on your output? These were the last settings I've tried for 240p output. It worked, but I still got those weird scaling issues. disable_overscan=1 enable_tvout=1 sdtv_mode=0 sdtv_aspect=1 sdtv_progressive_scan=1 I'm not entirely sure if the problem lies there or if it's somewhere else, a good candidate might be the /opt/retropie/configs/all/videomodes.cfg file on the main system partition. I've found different people recommending slightly different settings for 240p output... things like: lr-snes9x = "NTSC-4:3" lr-snes9x = "NTSC 4:3" lr-snes9x = "NTSC 4:3 P" But after trying a bunch of different combinations, I still have some very weird artifacts that I think may be the emulator scaling it to some resolution I have no clue about, then the system scaling it back to 240p.

@gcolombelli

5 ай бұрын

@@hustlinOverLordupdate: didn't fix it, but took a few screenshots and they were all saved at 640x480, while that ROM usually generates images at 256x224 or 256x239 resolution. Running the same ROM on the MiSTer and taking a few screenshots gave me pixel-doubled 512x224 and 512x239 images that while stretched, didn't have the weird scaling issues I got on the Pi. I'm not sure if the problem is that the Raspberry Pi composite video generation circuit can't change the pixel clock and video timings to closely match different video game consoles, or if it's able to, but no emulator support changing those settings, or if the emulators do support it, but not on the default settings. That's quite a deep rabbit hole to dive into. TL;DR: the Pi is upscaling it to 640x480 and those artifacts are the result of non-integer scaling.

do you know if the audio jack method works with a usb audio jack? since the raspberry pi 5 doesn't have a audio jack. thank you!

amazing! Does it also work similarly with Recalbox?

@RetroCrisis

9 ай бұрын

I've always struggled with composite for recalbox. This is what I use instead for recalbox: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqFkxLxtm9fXoLQ.html

@sebmii393

8 ай бұрын

I live in Thailand and have got a NTSC crt tv. I cannot get any picture after hours spent on it -_-

There's a XBOX 360 cable with the 4 isolated sections. Does it worrks with Raspberry Pi?

Hello. I can't get this to work at all. Maybe my cable is not compatible (it's a 3,5mm to rca, like in the video) I've done the change in config and connected everything. The image that I get on my Sony Trinitron Pal crt is very distored and chaotic. At least I can determine it dispalys in color and not b&w. I also done a fresh install on the sd card, but still nothing. Anyone any ideas?

@RetroCrisis

8 ай бұрын

If it's a distorted image, it might be worth trying a different cable just in case yours is faulty?

@ESEJESEJ

8 ай бұрын

@@RetroCrisis Yeah I guess so.

@ESEJESEJ

8 ай бұрын

​@@RetroCrisisHello again. I have a new cable and a Beovision crt tv. It now works! However, I don't have any sound! Any ideas?

In my case looks RetroPie doesn't take the tvmode even if I do exactly as do you 💔💔💔

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, which Pi are you using?

@rsseguel

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis A humble RetroPie Pi Zero W

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

@@rsseguel Oooh I see. Yes sadly not sure if that has a 3.5mm socket on it. I think you could solder GPIO pins and potentially get a pi2scart type thing for it?

Like for the amazing outro synthwave song

can you do that in an steamdeck? not with those steps, but it should be possible

@RetroCrisis

4 ай бұрын

Something like this would connect a Steamdeck to a CRT - kzread.info/dash/bejne/f3p91816gdi7cZc.html

@igorgiuseppe1862

4 ай бұрын

@@RetroCrisis i know those conversors exist, but it would be cool to make it work without one, maybe the image quality would be inferior? im not sure, but if its equal then you can save some money (especially in poor countries), not to mention how its easy to replace (you can find an cable in any store, unlike one conversor)

The Audio Jack has a Video Output? I didnt knew this.

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

That one port outputs video and stereo audio (if you're using the correct cable)

very good video! a query will it be possible for you to make a video configuring the new recalbox 8.1 for CRT? Cheers

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've been trying to figure out how to connect Recalbox using composite. For some reason it always crashes on me. As soon as I nail it I will definitely make a video

@tomasreyna5710

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis too sad bro, question: which version of recalbox works with the CRT option and if you know where the image of that version can be downloaded, currently they only have the latest version available

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomasreyna5710 I think the latest version of Recalbox works with a CRT. It supports CRT via hats like Scart2CRT and also RGB Dual. Check it out. I've got one on order.

Will the same thing work for raspberry Pi os?

I followed all the procedure and all working good but Dreamcast and Naomi games don't work, what i wrong? Anyone have my same problem? 😞

i cant seem to have right output just a moving black and white display btw why did u swap the red and yellow cables

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

You're getting a black and white game image? Did you select NTSC instead of PAL? I swapped the red and yellow cable because for some reason the Pi sends video down the red cable and sound on the yellow for some reason

@Galaxiancerberus

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis Yeah i tried that but no avail I need it so desperately Can you please share the config file I know i did every possible solution I think it's might be cable problem Btw wich cable ur using Am using one like the cable in the thumbnail of your video

hi sir. i'm using a pal crt with my pi3b, i kinda curious, is that normal to have a letterbox at the top and the bottom of the screen in game? i tried running genesis core, and every game i tried gave me a letterbox, i use integer scale in in RA setting this is my first pal tv, and i always use ntsc tv in my whole life, so i never seen that letterbox pictures before.

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

Ah I see. In the emulator core, try PAR as the aspect ratio, or maybe 5:7. Let me know how you get on

Great video. Can you make (or already have done...) one "how to" to Recalbox 8.1+?

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

Recalbox to a CRT ?

@ojajah

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis Yes, I just tested it on retropie and it worked perfectly.

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

@@ojajah that's great to hear! I hope you enjoy! If you get a chance, this video might interest you - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqFkxLxtm9fXoLQ.html

How to Connect RetroPie Raspberry Pi 4 to CRT TV using Scart with pi2scart?

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a pi2scart, but hopefully this will help: strike-devices.net/pi2scart/retropie-or-pi2scart

i dont have all of those different settings in the config file, nothing video related. do i need retro pi for them to show up?

@RetroCrisis

7 ай бұрын

The instructions in the video assume you have retropie installed. The settings could potentially look very different if you don't have retropie installed.

Thanks for the video, how can I do that in a Raspberry PI Zero (that model doesn't have that 3.5mm port)? I do not need too much power, I only want to play 80's games

@slipstream182

Жыл бұрын

You would need to do some soldering.

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

I've seen some people online manage to do it, but as StanisLOVE mentioned, it's soldering time

@NIGHTKILLER05

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis thanks for your answer, I can do that, but, what I need to solder?

Very clever

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

Ah cool. Did it work for you?

@RetroRewind77

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis I’ve not tried it yet

Great tutorial thanks! Only problem i have is its all in black and white, any ideas?

@RetroCrisis

8 ай бұрын

Which region is your TV and which region did you select on the Pi? You need to ensure they match.

@jackula4903

8 ай бұрын

Ah thanks, my first time using a raspberry pi haha it should be a UK region TV, have the right cables and it works in colour when tested with an hdmi so ill look up how to set my pi region @@RetroCrisis

@RetroCrisis

8 ай бұрын

@@jackula4903 Ah cool. I have a feeling you might have set the Pi video signal to NTSC by accident maybe? running a 60hz signal to a 50hz PAL tv can result in a black and white image. Let me know how you get on

@jackula4903

8 ай бұрын

Hey again! Think you're right but im struggling to find out how to change the video signal in the config 🥲mind if i ask? @@RetroCrisis

@RetroCrisis

8 ай бұрын

@@jackula4903 hi dude the instructions should be in the video. You want to change your settings to PAL on your pi

Can this work for a Raspberry Pi 4?

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

It should do, but sadly the pi4 gets slowed down when connecting to a CRT. This issue doesn't effect the pi3

How's controller latency? Is it noticeable?

This didn’t work for me. I have Sony trinitron crt.

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

Which Pi are you using?

@eccentricviews

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis 3

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

@@eccentricviews it should work if you followed the steps. Is your cable working?

Why change the cablages

@user-dr1tl2vn2e

19 күн бұрын

because some cables have other pinouts

is it possible to have this enabled and still use the hdmi port?

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's one or the other. But if you find a way to have both, do let me know

@spo0nofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis I'll see as my raspberry pi 4 kit is coming in today

is this possible but in a 1080i crt tv¿¿

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

As long as the CRT has RCA input, I think it should work - I've not tried it however.

@shiroumxm2052

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCrisis mm no.. it uses component cables aka RGB

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

AHH yes that would probably make more sense.

Good video , this metod Works on Recalbox or Batocera??? , someone knows?? :D

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

One tried with recalbox but couldn't get it to work. I've never used Batocera

where to buy this cable?¿

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

I purchased mine from The Pi Hut

Vaati! 🙂

what the hell this is so simple

@RetroCrisis

2 жыл бұрын

It really is. Will you give it a go?

Does this work with pi 4?

@RetroCrisis

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's possible to do this with a pi4 too

does this cause input lag? do you have any video about this?