*snip*
mnem
*off in search of a better HDMI switch*
If you find one let me know, mine regularly crashes ![Undecided :-\](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/undecided.gif.pagespeed.ce.cCZ6w-jWpR.gif)
Yeah, mine was purchased because it was well-rated and an "Amazon's Choice" for only $15 Canadian; but it seems to have a cyclic glitch every 30-60 seconds. I was going to just hit the local Best Buy for a name-brand replacement, but they were nucking futs; having only one no-name Chinese import model in stock at $113. ![Roll Eyes ::)](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif.pagespeed.ce.XcUK202Yqt.gif)
I've decided to do some testing to see if I can find the cause before I send this one back; I have until March to get a answer.
mnem
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Wow, that's way worse than my problem. I just get no sound and/or picture sometimes when switching sources, or sometimes the sound drops out when the screen blanks (ie on game loading screens).
EDIT: Wow that's some serious negative delta t, you should glue some Peltier modules to your ears and generate some electricity...
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Found the culprit. Was a HDMI cable with a borked pin. Weird; it actually caused a glitch on both devices connected, even tho it was only on the Roku. Straightened the borked pin with a dental pick and all is well; been watching HD content & playing Street Fighter IV with my son for hours.
This is the HDMI switch I have:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07MSG1LXS/ It does both IR remote and auto switches to whatever input just became active. They only include a USB power cable, no power pack. My TV doesn’t provide enough current to run it through the HDMI, so I’m powering it with an old 1A white cube iPwn charger; they seem more reliable than most for continuous use. The remote takes a CR2032 even tho the instructions say CR2025.
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I’ll post followup in a few months; let y’all know if it all keeps working.
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mnem
*toddling off to ded*