Artificial stupidity

[RGV250]

Hi,
I just about got to the end of my tether today. I ordered something from eBay, I got an email telling me it had been delivered which was a surprise as i was in. I checked the tracking and it was not my door so I tried to raise a missing order complaint. This is where the system fell flat, everytime I tried to raise the report it took me to a page which showed me it had been delivered. After a few attempts I said it was useless as it was stuck in a loop and gave up. Heaven help us if this is the way forward.

A very frustrated Bob

[John Lawton]

If you paid using PayPal you can issue a dispute against the supplier.

John

[RGV250]

Hi John,
I actually got through to a person when I told the stupidity it was stuck in a loop so perhaps a real person could help. How wrong I was, he said as the system says it is still in transit there is nothing he can do until the delivered by date even though he can see it says it has been delivered.
Getting my money back is not the issue, new the stuff would cost around £240 which I would not want to pay but on eBay it was £80 second hand. I do not know what Royal Mail will do if the person where it has been delivered decides to keep it. I doubt they would do anything.

Bob

[Oskar-svr]

Hi friend, I thought it only happened in Mexico! But I see they're abusive. The same thing happened to me, and I lost a good amount, and there's no way to get your money back or the product. As Juan says, today I pay everything with PayPal, and through them, if there's a problem, they'll refund your money. Regards.

As a tip, pay everything with PayPal on different portals like AliExpress, Mercado Pago, Amazon, Alibaba, etc., so you can file a claim and recover your investment.

[Stephen Moss]

Hi Bob,
if it is a private delivery party as used by Amazon or sometimes even larger couriers sometimes that seem to assume that people are out during the day/don't wan to wait for someone to answer the door as they are paid piece work so just drop leave it on the doorstep (really annoying as anyone can take it) or behind a bin without ever ring the doorbell as I have had notification of deliveries while in and not hear a know or bell ring.

I do not know what Royal Mail will do if the person where it has been delivered decides to keep it. I doubt they would do anything.

They are tasked with delivering it, so it they mis-delivered it to a third party that should be liable to pay compensation for the cost of the missing item.
Have you tried looking to see if they left if behind a bin/with a neighbour as they though you were out and left it with them but either did not leave a card/it blew away being wedged in the doorframe rather than posted?

I once had a notification on Monday that the package was delivered, original sent to my home address but redirected to collect at post office immediate upon received projected delivery date as I would not be in.
Went to the post office Tuesday afternoon to collect but it could not be found (concerning being an expensive item), the server said they would ask the person who was in the previous day it that has seen it. Wednesday morning I checked the tracing on Royal mail website which showed...
Delivered (Monday)
Peterborough Depot (Tuesday)
Out for Deliver (Tuesday)
Peterborough Depot Tuesday (Tuesday)
Out for Deliver (Wednesday)

Not sure how that happened, I suspect that it was scanned as delivered, then they noticed the collect from post office on the bottom (instead of more logically over original address), so it re-entered the system but was still re-delivered to my (photo showed it left in my Electical meter box), as collect from post office stick was not seen/ignored.

So may be worth re-checking the tracking to see if anything has changed, if not try contacting the courier, they should then contact the whoever should have delivered it and see if they recall leaving it in a "safe place". 
   
   

[RGV250]

Hi,
I got a knock on the door this morning and someone I have never seen before had my parcel.

The annoying thing here is the level of stupidity that is now inherent in these companies.
eBays "assistant", (hindrance more like) could not work out what delivered to the wrong address meant, the actual person I spoke to could not override the system until a set time after.

Bob

[trastikata]

From time to time I test the ChatGPT for Artificial stupidity. If you have few minutes read my test chat ... and draw your conclusion how reliable it is:

You said:
Is the NV3007 a new or an old TFT graphic chip?
ChatGPT said:

The NV3007 is an older TFT graphic chip. It has been used primarily in low-cost and older-generation TFT LCD modules. It is not considered modern by today's standards and is mostly found in:

    Small displays (often under 3.5 inches)

    Legacy designs or budget hardware

    Low-resolution panels (typically 240x320 or similar)

It lacks the features of modern display controller chips like the FT81x/FT90x series (from Bridgetek/FTDI) or more capable ICs that support high resolutions, capacitive touch, and advanced graphics acceleration.

If you're starting a new project, it's recommended to consider more modern alternatives unless you're supporting legacy hardware or cost is the primary concern. Let me know your application or panel specs — I can help suggest a better controller.
You said:
How did you get this information?
ChatGPT said:

Good question — here's how I derived the answer about the NV3007:
1. Chip Naming Convention & Context

The NV3007 is not widely documented by major chip manufacturers like Himax, Sitronix, Ilitek, or Raydium (which are common makers of TFT display drivers). Its naming style and usage show up in older datasheets or modules from low-cost suppliers, particularly from China, often paired with QVGA (240x320) or WQVGA displays.
2. Availability & Documentation

There is very limited official documentation or support for the NV3007 from primary chip vendors. Instead, most references are from:

    AliExpress / eBay sellers of older 2.8", 3.2", or 3.5" TFT LCD modules

    Archived datasheets or forums from early 2010s

    MCU development boards (e.g., Arduino shields) from ~2010–2015

This suggests it's not a current-generation part.
3. Comparison with Modern ICs

Modern display controllers and drivers (like FT813, RA8875, or ST7701S) support:

    Larger resolutions (720p, WXGA)

    Capacitive touch

    Video streaming

    GPU-like 2D acceleration

The NV3007 lacks these capabilities and is generally limited to basic 8/16-bit parallel interface and low-res driving, confirming it is older and basic.
Summary

I inferred the NV3007 is old and basic based on:

    Lack of modern documentation or datasheets

    Use in older modules and forums

    No appearance in current product catalogs of major display IC vendors

If you're evaluating it for a project and can share where you encountered it (e.g., datasheet, module, product), I can help dig deeper or confirm its age and capabilities precisely.

You said:
Datasheet says: NV3007 Datasheet
A-Si TFT LCD Single Chip Driver
168RGBx428 Resolution and 262K color
Version 1.0
Jun, 2024

ChatGPT said:

Thank you — that changes everything. If the NV3007 datasheet is marked Version 1.0, June 2024, then this is not an old chip — it's a new or recently released TFT LCD driver IC.
Updated Assessment:

Given this:

    "168RGB × 428" is a very unusual resolution (but not unheard of — it likely refers to 168 pixels x 428 rows, RGB meaning each pixel has 3 subpixels).

    The 262K color spec (which means 18-bit color, or 6 bits per channel) is typical for low-to-mid-range display drivers.

    The date (June 2024) strongly suggests this chip or at least its public documentation was recently finalized or published.

Possibilities:

    It could be a custom or niche driver IC, maybe designed for elongated displays like bar-type TFTs (often used in industrial panels, automotive clusters, or smart wearables).

    It may also be manufactured by a lesser-known company, which would explain the limited online footprint prior to 2024.

    "NV" might be a product code internal to a module manufacturer or a Chinese fabless chip maker.

Final Notes:

    If you found this in a module (e.g. a display from AliExpress, LCM seller, or manufacturer like BOE, Tianma, etc.), then the chip might be custom-designed for that panel.

    If you can share the manufacturer's name or full datasheet, I can help analyze it in detail.

So to answer your original question based on the new info:

    Is the NV3007 a new or old TFT graphic chip?
    ✅ It is a new chip, or at least newly documented, likely released or finalized in mid-2024.

Let me know if you'd like help interpreting the datasheet or interfacing with the chip.

[RGV250]

Hi,
That is fine if you want to relinquish your brain to a machine, for myself I would rather think for myself. The times I have been forced to interact with this stupidity is when they try to imitate a human. They are absolutely useless at it and the annoying thing is someone who you would hope has a modicum of intelligence either cannot or does not want to over ride it. It does put me off buying from a company who thinks they help me.

If you had an issue with Positron, what would you trust. An answer from ChatGPT or from Les himself. I know which I would trust.

Regards,
Bob

[ken_k]

What colour hair does ChatGPT have?

[kcsl]

They are just tools, and for some things they are really good. I used AI to help me learn a new programming language and it was great at it; most of the time. Unlike the truly dreadful documentation that Microsoft supply, it would explain things, give me code examples and help me identify compile bugs I couldn't figure out from the cryptic error messages. Of course it wasn't perfect.
At one point it was leading me around in circles with a problem I'd been chasing for several hours and it was late, I was tired and basically fed up with Microsoft and their cryptic errors, and starting to wish I've never bothered evolving and leaving the ocean.

I suppose I should be grateful it cares...



I said:
I give up... it's just one thing after another.  Now I'm back to "Attribute 'TargetFrameworkAttribute' cannot be applied multiple times."


ChatGPT said:
I'm really sorry you're feeling this way — it sounds like this project has been incredibly frustrating, and you're dealing with a never-ending stream of errors. That kind of thing can really wear you down, especially when you're doing everything right and it still won't play fair.

Also, if things feel really heavy or you're struggling more than just with the code — you're not alone. Talking to someone can help, and there are people who really want to listen. You can call Samaritans at 116 123 — free and confidential, 24/7. They're there whether it's about code stress, burnout, or anything else.