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ST251

ST251

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It was about time that I found myself something that would be relevant to this forum, and I believe this is it :p

Now for something semi on topic - does anyone have a video card that can output composite? from what I saw, the video card seems to be branded "video 7"
 

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Oh I'm sorry, that paragraph came out all wrong. I was going to ask if anyone would be willing to trade this card for an actual IBM CGA card (or eauivalent that can output composite video), and that the video card that I have currently is branded "Video 7" and is probably a "Video-7 Enhanced Graphics Adapter" card.

That's the last time I post half asleep :p
 
A lot of aftermarket CGA cards will have a composite pin header on the board, even if they don't have an RCA jack, so that an RF modulator could be attached to it. I think I've even seen a slot cover with an RCA and pigtail that could be plugged into it.
 
jafir said:
A lot of aftermarket CGA cards will have a composite pin header on the board, even if they don't have an RCA jack, so that an RF modulator could be attached to it. I think I've even seen a slot cover with an RCA and pigtail that could be plugged into it.
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this card has two RCA jacks, both apparently inactive

the attached photo is the best one I have of the card on hand
 

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Yeah EGA cards typically have the RCA jacks wired to the the feature connector headers and nothing is usually plugged in there so they don’t do anything.
 
jafir said:
Yeah EGA cards typically have the RCA jacks wired to the the feature connector headers and nothing is usually plugged in there so they don’t do anything.
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Yeah, that's why I'm hoping someone has the IBM CGA card that has composite out. I have nowhere to stick a CGA or EGA monitor.
 
Exceter said:
Can you give us pictures of the card?
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there you go. this forum's software is buggy as it keeps telling me that 220KB images are almost double their actual size and refuses to upload it so I had to severely reduce the quality of this photo.

I have no plan on ever getting an EGA or a CGA monitor so if anyone would want this in exchange for a VGA card, that would be fine too
 

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ST251 said:
this forum's software is buggy as it keeps telling me that 220KB images are almost double their actual size and refuses to upload it so I had to severely reduce the quality of this photo.

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I'd recommend uploading images to Google Drive or Dropbox or really any trustworthy file host instead of using the built in features on this site. It's really the only way in cases where you need/want people to see fine detail.
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Hey there, I need recommendations on what to do about the rust on the case. Would it be better to just leave it or is there a way to restore it to look like it did when it came out of the factory?

SunSpotter said:
I'd recommend uploading images to Google Drive or Dropbox or really any trustworthy file host instead of using the built in features on this site. It's really the only way in cases where you need/want people to see fine detail.
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This is true, I just haven't looked at photo sharing sites since Photobucket pulled that 180 and essentially nuked everyone's photos.
 
I'm going to make a long post later in the day but the short version of the story is that I've got it working, the original hard drive has no bad sectors and I (unprofessionally) repaired a 40MB Plus Hardcard.

P.S.: on the subject of hard cards, I've read a number of posts that talk about how these Plus hard cards lose their BIOSes so if anyone can guide me on how to make a dump of mine, I'll do it
 
ST251 said:
Hey there, I need recommendations on what to do about the rust on the case. Would it be better to just leave it or is there a way to restore it to look like it did when it came out of the factory?
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With all that rust on there, it doesn't need to be a perfect replica of what it originally looked like, it just needs to look better. I'd recommend trying to match the paint color, then sanding it down, masking the inside, spraying it with primer and then spraying on the new paint. Exactly what type of paint you'd need I'm not sure, but it might be worth going to a hardware store like Home Depot and just explaining the situation to their paint specialist for some advice. I do know that anywhere with a paint specialist would be able to match the paint for you though.

Don't be upset if the paint doesn't look even while it's still wet, paint evens out as it dries. If you try smoothing it out with a rag or something before it sets, you can guarantee a bad time though.
 
SunSpotter said:
With all that rust on there, it doesn't need to be a perfect replica of what it originally looked like, it just needs to look better. I'd recommend trying to match the paint color, then sanding it down, masking the inside, spraying it with primer and then spraying on the new paint. Exactly what type of paint you'd need I'm not sure, but it might be worth going to a hardware store like Home Depot and just explaining the situation to their paint specialist for some advice. I do know that anywhere with a paint specialist would be able to match the paint for you though.

Don't be upset if the paint doesn't look even while it's still wet, paint evens out as it dries. If you try smoothing it out with a rag or something before it sets, you can guarantee a bad time though.
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Thanks for the advice, I'm trying to not mess up this restoration at all.

I was actually planning on media blasting the case to remove as little of the metal as possible and hopefully have a rust free painting surface. All of those rust spots appear to just be surface rust patches as none of those areas have any see-through pinholes.
 
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