HDMI to VGA

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I was wondering if anybody has a clue how to solder a VGA connector to a HDMI cable. A wiring diagram or anything would be greatly appreciated.

gadget.iom · Accepted Answer

You could make something yourself. If you choose to pursue this avenue, then the following page may be useful: http://www.analog.com/library/analogDialogue/archives/47-02/HDMI_VGA.html.

For the sake of simplicity you may be better off using a stock adaptor.

gadget.iom · Answer

You will have issues soldering a VGA connector directly to a HDMI connector. The VGA is an analogue standard where HDMI is digital. Yon will need a device that can perform the digital to analogue conversion for you, such as this adapter;

PIVIEW - ELEMENT14 - ADAPTER, HDMI TO VGA, FOR RASPBERRY PI | Farnell element14

HDMI to VGA

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