VESA stereoscopic display connector

 

The "complete" specification for the VESA standard stereo connector is available from the VESA Standards Organization, though this is pretty much "it" right here.

SGI users may recognize that the VESA standard stereo connector is based on Silicon Graphics Indigo series workstation stereo connector. The only noteworthy difference is that the power supply voltage is changed from 12 Volts (SGI workstation) to 5 Volts (PC standard).

Note for CrystalEyes users: If your graphics board uses the VESA compliant 5-Volt spec, you will have to use a new 5-Volt emitter, or else use an older version externally powered 12-Volt emitter. If you happen to have an SGI-style (pre-VESA) 12-Volt connector (Diamond FireGL 4000), you can use the 12-Volt SGI emitter kit directly. Other non-VESA stereo connectors will have to use specific OEM CrystalEyes emitter and cable kits. Contact StereoGraphics for complete info.

Note for SimulEyes users: You can make an adaptor cable to connect between a VESA mini-DIN3 jack and the 1/8" mini-phono connector on the back of the SimulEyes controller (where the VGA dongle normally plugs in).

Warning: If you wish to use the external supply voltage to power SimulEyes instead of the SimulEyes controller's batteries, be sure that your graphics board uses the VESA compliant 5-Volt spec. Earlier graphics boards used the SGI-style (pre-VESA) 12-Volt spec, which is too high for the SimulEyes controller circuitry. Remember to take out the batteries if you do!

Otherwise do not make any connection between the power supply lines. Just connect the stereo sync signal and ground lines, and continue to use battery power.

Disclaimer: This info is provided "as-is" for reference purposes only. As such, what you do with this info is entirely your responsibility. For complete info about a particular product, contact the appropriate manufacturer directly.

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