The problem is that you have to log in to the computer to edit the configuration file to switch from HDMI to composite video. Maybe it already is set to composite. I guess its worth a try to see if there is any display on the monitor. Bill Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:36 AM To: Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic Cc: Evan Koblentz Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Monitor needed for museum
I stumbled on this tidbit in Pi-for-newbies site: "The TV pads allow you to connect an RCA jack to the board instead of using the HDMI out."
Hmmmmmmm.....
That sounds helpful at home and at the museum too.
Continuing to think aloud: the big monitor already installed above our workbench has composite input. I know it works because I tested it with a Laser 128 not long ago. Unlike the HDMI monitor on the museum ceiling (facing the door), the composite monitor in the workshop can be comfortably viewed from anywhere. Plus a long RCA cable is something I have laying around, vs. buying a long HDMI cable. :)