Ratte Auto Monitor Switch
SOLD OUT!
Perhaps a new batch will be made in Jan/Feb 2016 if there is enough interest.
I have 0 pieces (Last sold to Phulmge) of Ratte's famous Automatic Monitor Switch. If you have an Amiga with RTG and Indivision or other scandoubler, this is the One switch to use. Instead of having two cables from your Amiga to either two monitors or an external monitor switch, this will do it internally meaning only one cable to one screen.
*Please note that some RTG cards and Native Amiga on Amiga 3000 requires routing of the cable from outside to inside.
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The Ratte Auto Monitor Switch
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CIA Adapters
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Cables and Markings
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News! MK2cr is now supported!
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It has three operating modes.
- Automatic where it is controlled by a small program that is installed in the C: folder and called from within S:Startup-Sequence.
- Manually RTG-mode
- Manually Native mode (Indivison etc)
The price I ask for this is €40/piece + shipping. The package includes the following:
- 1x of Ratte Automonitor Switch.
- 1x of Indivison MK2 addon (MK2cr is now supported).
- 1x of CIA-socket for Amiga 1200 / 4000D / 4000T or 3000 including cable.
- 1x Set of cables if asked for, connecting either Indivision (MK1/MK2cr) and/or RTG-card (VGA) or using Amiga 3000 VGA output.
All units has been tested before shipped and please note that the installation will require knowledge on working with hardware (ESD protection etc).
For those who want to make tune it a bit more, I would recommend to look at this solution. I made an Arduino version of mfilos excellent Ratte-switch that you can read about here: https://www.ikod.se/ratte-control-switch/ (not for sale or included in the Ratte Auto Monitor Switch).
I wrote a short blog of my experience here if you are interested to read more: https://www.ikod.se/ratte-auto-switch/
All credits goes to Ratte for releasing this awesome item as a DYI.
Installation Guide Included! :)
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FAQ
Q: I do not have any Indivision / Scandoubler installed internally in my Amiga, can I use the Ratte Auto Monitor switch anyway?
A: Yes, but you will need to have a DB23-to-DB15 converter for the RGB port on your Amiga. Also, the connector for this will be a cable going from the outside to the inside.
Q: Does the Ratte Auto Monitor Switch work as a scandoubler?
A: No, it is only a monitor switch.
Q: Can I use the Native Amiga from an Amiga 3000?
A: Yes, but you need to route the cable from the outside to the inside.
Q: I have an Indivision AGA MK2, what cable do I need?
A: Connect the included MK2 adapter to the Ratte Auto Monitor Switch and then use you'r original Indivision AGA MK2 cable.
Q: Can I use a socket "A" cable in socket "B" on the Ratte Auto Monitor Switch?
A: No, the pin-out differs so you will get any picture on you'r monitor.
Q: Where do I get the installation guide?
A: You can download it here.
Q: What can I download the recommended SwitchControl software?
A: You can download it here.
