Video connectors (was: CGA Modes (Wuz: Win 3.0))

From: jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca <(jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca)>
Date: Wed Feb 4 03:11:02 1998

> Allison J Parent wrote:

Big snip!

> > Allison
>
> Especially from the experience of the AT&T (Olivetti) 6300 video
> interface using what looked liked a standard DB-25, but with one
> line carrying 70vdc to power the monitor. A guy with a standard
> PC printer cable discovered the only way I ever heard of to kill
> a Radio Shack Daisy Wheel Printer II (a tire iron wouldn't!). It
> also killed the 6300, but at the time they were easier to find.
> --
> Ward Griffiths
> Dylan: How many years must some people exist,
> before they're allowed to be free?
> WDG3rd: If they "must" exist until they're "allowed",
> they'll never be free.
>
70vdc in that thing!? Hee hee hee...I'm sure it burnt out one or 2
buffer chip if the printer is decent enough but I'm assured that
printer is hosed if it's recent made.

I have no idea why some guys would need 70vdc for unless it is for
color but that current draw is too much via 1pin?
 
Jason D.
email: jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca
Pero, Jason D.
Received on Wed Feb 04 1998 - 03:11:02 GMT