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== Splicing the cable ==
Open the DIN connector to expose the connection plugs for the pins on the inside. The key here is that the pin configuration has to match the signal out of the stereo jack. This information is adapted from the original VESA standard, and has been extended for use with the NVidia 3D Vision system (this author originally found the information from [http://www.stereo3d.com/vesa3.htm this page here] and all credit goes to their hard work discerning the standards). Please refer to that link for a graphic that better explains the orientation of the the pins; however, if you are looking directly at the external side of the connector and the rectangular block is on the bottom, then the orientation of the connection must be: 

{| class="wikitable"
!Signal
!DIN pin
!Jack conductor
|-
|5V Power
|Right side pin
|Tip of jack
|-
|Stereo Sync
|Top pin
|Ring conductor (middle)
|-
|Ground
|Left side pin
|Sleeve (braided shield)
|}

'''''Important!''''' Although the 5V power line is described here, note that the Nvidia 3DVision kit does NOT require the 5V power to be connected (and actually, very likely SHOULD not be connected!), as the receiver is instead powered by the USB connection. In order to avoid potentially damaging the receiver, avoid connecting these lines. 

Finally, a multimeter is a good method to ensure the cable is wired properly and with solid connections. Soldering the connections is ideal, but may not be necessary depending on the connector type purchased. Once you have properly spliced the cable together, try it out and see if hardware stereo is working properly on your Linux machine!