Video encoder not working...

[JimmyDean]

Ok, I received my Neobitz, hooked it up to my NeoGeo 2 slot, and.... TEH GLITCHINESS IS OVER 9000! But seriously, its not working, and I'm wondering what will solve this problem. I'm thinking a sync cleaner might do the trick...

[Vectorman0]

If you can describe in greater detail both your setup and the problems you are having, we might be able to help you.

[JimmyDean]

Ok, sorry. I have a NeoGeo MVS 2 slot motherboard. I am currently using a Neobitz-S wired directly to the Jamma edge for video. My picture gets red lines and glitches. I have checked my connections with a multimeter and there is no cross-talk or shorting between the wires. I suspect this may be a problem with the sync line, as they say that the Neobitz is finicky with sync signals.

[PC-ENGINE HELL]

In regards to the Neo its not typically. Recheck all of your work and solder points. Also check and make sure everything on the encoder is soldered well.

[JimmyDean]

Jeff Kurtz said I should use some 120 ohm resistors on the RGB lines...

[JimmyDean]

Ok, it looks like there's a spot for a lm1881 sync cleaner ic on the board. Should I slap it on the ol' Neobitz and give it a spin? Of course, I'd have to add a 0.1uf cap and some resistors, (based on schematics) but no big deal.

[Vectorman0]

Was the MVS board tested and working by you prior to the installing the encoder?

[JimmyDean]

Yeah, the guy who shipped it had a pic of it running on a SuperGun. It could have been damaged in shipping, though.

I feel like an idiot for not building a SuperGun first.