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New MessageLooking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) Glitch
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Sorry for the off topic post, but I was hoping that someone here could help me.

I'm looking for information to help me get started with flat panel displays. Sort of like a "Flat Panels for Dummies" book.

I have a few single board computers which have C&T 65545 video controllers on them. I also have several surplus flat panels. What I don't have is the knowledge to hook them together.

Also, does anyone know of a cheap source for a PCI or ISA flat panel controller? I would also like to find a cheap a VGA to flat panel adapter. I've found some at www.flat-panel.com, but they are not inexpensive.

Thanks,


Glitch
Electronics run on smoke, if you let the smoke out they won't work
02-04-2001 11:40:39

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) boykster
I hate to say it, but there really are no "cheap" flat panel isa or pci interfaces available. I've looked and looked....I've done the single board computer lcd interface project before, so I could be of some help there.

The key things you need are the tech docs for the lcd's and for the sbc's flat panel interface. I don't know specifically what types of lcd's or sbc's you're working with, but docs should be available from somewhere. Try the discussion group at eio.com for some leads on tech docs.

http://www.eio.com/public/lcd.2000/

Cheers,

boykster

02-04-2001 13:27:13

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) Wirelessly_from_ePod
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Glitch,
I would suggest you take a look at the Epson family of LCD
controllers. I have used the SED-1356 in a product, it has
a combination CRT/TV/LCD graphics controller with a very
flexible host interface.

Take a look at: http://www.erd.epson.com/vdc/html/products.htm


Regards,
Wirelessly_from_ePods.
02-04-2001 15:01:46

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) Doc D
I picked up a flat screen from this site: http://www.allelec.com/VGALCD.html

They sell LCD and controller together but they might be of some help just for the controller. There is also a FAQ that might lead you to some other sources.

02-04-2001 16:20:21

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) codeman
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get me the panel part # and i will try to get you the specs.

i also do work for http://www.flat-panel.com
so i should be able to get most lcd specs for you

i did the picl design for them http://www.flat-panel.com/picl.htm

if any of you are loking for a cool lcd they
have a 12.1 XGA with rgb in just plug into your pc very cool i just got one

http://www.flat-panel.com/SK2005R.htm

codeman

02-04-2001 16:36:39

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) Glitch
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bokster: The SBC's that I have are Adastra NPC-486's. They are PC-104 based with on-board DOC support. I think they were a great deal at $40 a piece (BTW, I bought these over a year ago and the surplus supply is long gone). The panels that I have are listed below. I have access to the various bioses listed on Adastra's web site under flat panel support. I'm not sure what the specific differences between the various versions of the bioses. I assume that there is flat panel timing and/or data format information contained in the bios somewhere. I have not tested any of the flat panel bioses yet. I really don't know what I'm doing when it comes to flat panels.

Wirelessly_from_ePods: Looks interesting. I have a few B&W panels that this might be good for. Any ideas what the eval board costs?

Doc D: Thanks for the link. I'll give them a call and check on the controllers.

codeman: Thanks for the offer. I have the following panels with no documentation. I've tried contacting the manufacturers, but they have not responded.

NEC NL6448AC30-07
Samsung LT104V3-101
Samsung LT121S1-153

The PICL looks pretty cool. I've been experimenting with a similar product at work. The one I use at work is twice the price and seems to have fewer features than the PICL. The sale price of $99 is within my "toy" threshold. I probably buy one tomorrow to play with at home.

I've thought about using the LT121S1-153 in a similar way to the SK2005R. This is why I was interested in a VGA to flat panel adapter. With the price of the adapters, I'm not sure I could put together a package much cheaper than at flat-panel.


Glitch
Electronics run on smoke, if you let the smoke out they won't work
02-05-2001 22:26:40

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) Wirelessly_from_ePod
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Glitch,
If I recall correctly, the PCI form-factor evaluation board
is in the US$300 - US$500 range (if you can 'play up' the
potential of your 'product', you maybe able to get a loaner
eval kit from Epson or your local rep).

The SED1356 (and follow-on chips) are not just for B&W,
in fact, I used the SED1356 in a 64K color DSTN design
(it can also drive TFT panels). The chip has a vey flexible
LCD interface port - glueless to several Hitachi, Sharp,
Kyocera, Sanyo, NEC and Toshiba panels).

Epson has a new version of the SED1356 that is much
easier to design in, but, it can still drive a color
TV, LCD or CRT (monitor). It has color depths of 1 to 16
bits per pixel.


Regards,
Wirelessly_from_ePods.
02-05-2001 23:09:22

New MessageCodeman, can you clarify on SuperKit 2500R? (modified 0 times) NormConquest
The pix and terminology have me a little confused, so let me ask before I plunge:

I need to enclose and insulate the screen/controller somehow (picture frame?)
I need to provide 12v at 1.5a to the barrel connector. Which means I can power down screen.
I need to plug the VGA into a standard 15-pin video card connector.
And I have a 12-inch flat panel runnable at 1072x768 for $349.

Tell me what I'm misreading, 'cause this sounds way too good to be true.

02-06-2001 06:24:12

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) codeman
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you have the right idea just add power and a case and it goes
the picture is very good and bright and it 24bit color
it also works well with my dreamcast (w/vga adapter)

codeman

02-06-2001 12:06:27

New MessageRE:Looking for Flat Panel Information (off topic) (modified 0 times) Curious
Would anybody know where I could get a replacement screen for a Sharp PV-6000 and one for a NEC Mobilepro 800. Thanks
02-06-2001 14:02:11

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