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  • I was a poor college student and had access to engineering samples from a local manufacturer. Discarded parts gave me twin 15" LCDs for free in the mid 00’s. Also, to see if I could. It was a fun challenge. These are different revs of a controller that were outfitted in several slot machine prototypes. They gave me many years of service. I probably still have inkjet prints of the pinout and signal diagrams, somewhere.


  • I have rematched controllers to displays in the past. It’s neither simple nor easy. You’ll need to dig through spec sheets to ensure you’re sending the correct signals over the correct pinouts, at the correct frequencies and voltages. Be prepared to read some IO documentation for the sending and receiving chipsts, then verify pinouts with certainty. They are not always standard.

    Here are 2 identical LCDs, with 2 very similar, nearly identical looking controllers. Note that one needed to be re-wired. It is not fun butt-connecting 2 dozen 28ga wires.













  • Mac N Cheese Suggested side: Prep time: 20m
    Yield: 8 Servings

    Ingredients

    ▢ 4 oz shredded colby cheese ▢ 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese ▢ 2 oz cream cheese ▢ 4 tbsp butter ▢ 4 tbsp flour ▢ 3 cups milk ▢ ½ tsp salt ▢ ½ tsp garlic powder ▢ ½ tsp onion powder ▢ Dash Nutmeg ▢ Dash Black Pepper ▢ 1-2 slices American cheese ▢ Elbow Macaroni

    Mis En Place

    ▢ Silicone spatula ▢ ½ tsp measure ▢ 2 cup measure ▢ Tbsp Measure ▢ Whisk ▢ Shredder ▢ Medium bowl ▢ Deep Saucepan

    Instructions

    Shred ½ block each colby and cheddar. Set aside in a medium bowl. Combine butter and flour in the saucepan, cook on medium heat until lightly brown and nutty. Add 3 cups cold milk to the saucepan, whisking to cook with roux. While whisking, add salt, onion and garlic powders, dash of nutmeg and black pepper. As the sauce begins to thicken, add cream cheese by chunking it into small bits. Whisk to melt and incorporate. Once cream cheese melts, add shredded cheese, whisk to incorporate. Once Cheese melts, add american cheese, torn into smaller pieces, and whisk to incorporate/emulsify your sauce. Boil Macaroni as needed. You can also add items like pulled pork, bacon, chives, steamed veggies, or whatever you desire. Mix to taste.

    French Onion Soup version: Use 1 cup strained french onion soup and ½ cup of strained onions in place of one cup of milk. Add the soup along with the milk. Add the strained onions after the sauce has cooked/thickened. When making this version, skip using the garlic and onion powders. The dish will have a subtle caramel flavor that has an umame finish.