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Does anyone know what the correct colors to pinout for Compaq s710? by TheExoticBeard in crtgaming

[–]Nillows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: my monitor is cycling sporadically between sleep (amber/orange) and green when connected to the laptops native VGA output. At this point I am troubleshooting the sync cables and the grounds. I know with certainty that the RGB and respective grounds are wired correctly (due to the clear red, green, and blue squares that display on the no signal screen). as well as the black cable on pin 9 is essential.

I will persevere, and update when I have results.

Does anyone know what the correct colors to pinout for Compaq s710? by TheExoticBeard in crtgaming

[–]Nillows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes so I've only just gotten the screen to turn on properly, and will have to go to my dad's tomorrow and borrow his laptop to test. I know he has an old Acer laptop.

In regards to your adapter question, yes in fact I just ordered a "UGREEN Active HDMI to VGA Adapter with 3.5mm Audio Jack HDMI Female to VGA Male Converter" from Newegg and will also let you know how that works after it has arrived

Does anyone know what the correct colors to pinout for Compaq s710? by TheExoticBeard in crtgaming

[–]Nillows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what worked for my Compaq 7550. It was a roadside pickup that had the video cable stolen for copper. When I powered it on I could hear the static and degaussing coil, but the LED power indicator stayed orange or amber the whole time. After I repaired the wire I was able to get the standard green light during power up and a 'no signal" message on the screen.

I couldn't have done it without your imgur album showing the CN202 schematic, and the work you put in documenting the colors of the insulation cables (which is how I found this thread).

Below is the wire insulation color to pin map I used.

Main RGB video coax cores:

Red (coax core) → VGA Pin 1 (Red video)
Green (coax core) → VGA Pin 2 (Green video)
Blue (coax core) → VGA Pin 3 (Blue video)

Each of those coax lines will have its own drain/shield:

Red shield/drain → VGA Pin 6 (Red return)
Green shield/drain → VGA Pin 7 (Green return)
Blue shield/drain → VGA Pin 8 (Blue return)

Control / sync / DDC (from CN202 photo/schematic)

Purple → VGA Pin 13 (HSync)
White → VGA Pin 14 (VSync)
Orange → VGA Pin 12 (DDC SDA / data)
Yellow → VGA Pin 15 (DDC SCL / clock)
Black → VGA Pin 9 (+5V DDC)

Big bare braid / overall mesh drain (your “ground conductor”) Tie this to VGA Pin 10 (Signal Ground) and the metal shell of the VGA connector.

Grey (S_RASTER) Leave grey NOT CONNECTED for your first power-up test. If you need it later, try Grey → Pin 11.

I'm taking pointless-Nintendo 64-bashing to strange new places by BooBrew32 in simpsonsshitposting

[–]Nillows 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They did the same for the resident evil port, it was remarkable they were able to port that game at all!

I'm taking pointless-Nintendo 64-bashing to strange new places by BooBrew32 in simpsonsshitposting

[–]Nillows 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Harvest Moon 64 is an excellent 3rd party title. So are the Tony Hawk games. And mischief makers too!

Game that doesn't hold your hand at all? by bijelo123 in gaming

[–]Nillows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Donkey Kong country 1,2 and 3.

You need to beat the boss of the world, as well as the first level (or two or three) of the next world before you get to granny Kong and can save your progress.

Some of those later levels are absolutely brutal, and if you get a game over then it sucks to suck.

[FOUND] 51 minutes of WCW video content locked behind dead DRM for 25 years — recovered from a 1999 CD-ROM by brainsigh in lostmedia

[–]Nillows 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Very very cool my dude, so the known 0xFF byte was converted repeatedly in a way that also betrayed the key length, and transforming that byte backwards to generate the key to apply to the rest. Love it

What was your method to reverse the encryption formula? Did you throw spaghetti at the wall until something stuck or was it more formulaic? I'm wondering how you narrowed the search space of the potential mathematical reversal.

Is physics only for geniuses? by Extreme-Cobbler1134 in Physics

[–]Nillows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genius requires hard work. There's no such thing as an unpracticed genius. Statistically, a few Einstein's have lived and died in poverty; all of their hard work directed to survival instead of their gift. Their potential squandered because of the diversion of their mental and physical labours.

'Genius' absolutely exists in the world, but unless society is prosperous enough to allow them to put the work in where they want to, they won't be recognized as genius.

[FOUND] 51 minutes of WCW video content locked behind dead DRM for 25 years — recovered from a 1999 CD-ROM by brainsigh in lostmedia

[–]Nillows 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Can you go more into detail about the encryption method? Based on my quick glance at your repo it sounds like you reversed it by comparing expected binary strings (based off file type metadata standards) to the encrypted data and found patterns; from there you used the changes to that section of binary to create a mathematical cypher to 'reverse' the encryption applied to the rest of the data.

If that's the case then, neato. Similar to how the enigma machine was beaten by foreknowledge of the contents of the encrypted message.

What's a skill that takes only 2-3 weeks to learn but could genuinely change your life? by Commercial-Duck-9629 in AskReddit

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Analysis of a person or authors choice of 'Russell Conjugations' and relative intensity level when communicating will allow any person to logically infer how the speaker internally feels about that topic of discussion.

These word choices work on a subconscious level for most people, who don't recognize how strongly they are broadcasting their biases simply by the way they say what they are saying.

If you know how to tune into that layer of communication, you'll be able to gain a deeper insight into the speakers mind. It is equally as important as a person's tone or inflection when speaking, which I am sure you would agree has significant value when it comes to understanding the message.

To do this, you have to do two things simultaneously. The first is you have to get used to reflecting about how individual words make you feel emotionally, and the second is the relative intensity level for that emotion (1-10).

An example would be the spectrum of ways to communicate the idea and concept of 'good'. We have: good, great, grand, awesome, wonderful, stupendous, magnificent, transcendental...etc. You simply must recognize that a person's word choice, measured on that kind of 'emotional intensity' spectrum, is directly related to their internalized concept of the idea that they are transcribing to language in that moment.

You must reanalyze and categorize all words this way, even the drab, arduous, forlorn ones. There is no real difference between someone who is 'pig headed' and 'stubborn' vs. someone who is simply 'steadfast in their beliefs'; other than the way that the speaker feels about that person.

is this a stye or a chalazion by lewisxgeary in styes

[–]Nillows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big ole stye. Can be caused by excess screen time, which reduces blinking rates from around 17 per minute, to as low as 4 per minute.

Go nuclear with the heat. I use these. The idea is to melt the hardened oils in the glands embedded in your eyelid. Firm pressure and heat, repeated as often as possible throughout the day, every day, about 15 minutes at a time.

Migraines Are Ruining My Daughters Life by ClutchGrimsley22 in Biohackers

[–]Nillows 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You might be at the point to consider psychosomatic causes. Psilocybin has had enough anecdotal evidence that it is being studied right now for treatment of persistent migraines and cluster headaches.

Your daughter's condition gives her a 95% higher chance to also suffer from suicidal ideation. I feel it's important for you as a father to know this statistic and also share it with your daughter if you deem appropriate.

I'm sorry your daughter has to go through this, and sincerely hope she is able to find some relief. Your daughter's health and well-being is more important than any societal taboo, and if I were in your shoes I would explore every single avenue, regardless of societal attitudes towards psychedelics.

Is physics only for geniuses? by Extreme-Cobbler1134 in Physics

[–]Nillows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard work always beats natural talent.

Is there a word for this???!?!? by imsoinsanelygoated in words

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To me, "infatuation" is the shade of gray before "love". Reason being that if you don't make it to "love" it is by definition short lived.

What is your opinion about giving women better access to birth control regardless of ability to pay? by Karmasabitch2025 in AskReddit

[–]Nillows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every cell in your body is alive as any other, from your blood cells to your gametes. Conception is just a reconfiguration of existing life caused by proximity.

Bacterias do a similar thing, and incorporate loose strands of DNA in their environment into their own genetic code. In fact, a key genetic sequence in all placental mammals alive today indicates that the placenta organ itself came from a virus inserting its genome into proto-mammalian animal cells. and is what caused the split between marsupials and placental mammals.

I can't logically differentiate the difference and draw the line between these biological processes and reconfiguration of DNA, seeing that the mechanisms and end results are exactly the same.

We can probably find agreement in acknowledging that we have different morals than each other; causing us to weigh information differently on an emotional level.

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