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WilHarris · 18th Oct 2005, 11:14

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2005...tal_mx6/1.html

ChriX · 18th Oct 2005, 11:21

Yay a proper old skool LCD review! That Haz LCD software was quality.

The PLED does look like a big improvement though, glad MO finally got it on the market.

BioSniper · 18th Oct 2005, 11:45

Lookss nice though obviously the 2 line is kinda limiting as already stated.

Oh btw, typo on the last page:

Quote:

From a usarbility point of view, it is arguably software designed by programmers, for programmers - code-shy novice users beware.

Shadowed_fury · 19th Oct 2005, 01:21

Bah, naughty bit-tech.
Do you know how tempting you've made a 15"/17" LCD mod sound?

Dgephri · 19th Oct 2005, 05:50

I won a 6XX series matrix at a PDXLAN mod contest last year. Very very nice, much better than even the VFD models (I also own a 512-VFD).

Its so much better than the LCD models you won't even believe it. The lack of 4 line option is too bad, but I think MO stated (IIRC) that the availability of OLED stuff is pretty limited, and they can't get a 4 line product to work with, let alone produce for sale.

The_Pope · 19th Oct 2005, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Shadowed_fury

Bah, naughty bit-tech.
Do you know how tempting you've made a 15"/17" LCD mod sound?

I do actually. It's something I've considered in the past, but LCDs were £300 then. Now that you can pick up a 17" for about £130, it's very tempting indeed. Except I'm still using a 17" CRT for work, so I should probably splash out on dual TFTs for work before embarking on a mod like this.

But feel free to give it a go yourself - just make sure you post your progress in Project Worklogs

[USRF]Obiwan · 19th Oct 2005, 09:55

Damn! You made me feel to mod again. And i have 2 pieces of 12" touchsreens laying in the dust that can handle 640 to 1024x768. My brain is going crazy with modding ideas allready.. pffuuwww

Leeum · 19th Oct 2005, 17:42

Another alternative... WCS sell character LCD's at a very good price.

Dgephri · 19th Oct 2005, 18:18

I find the GPOs on the Matrix more useful than the actual readouts. Software and system event interaction for LEDs, and Fiber optics, and the like ends up involved in just about ever Mod I do. Instead of wiring up a bunch of little SPSTs, I just crimp up a plug to the Matrix and then program the Hotkey into LCDC.

That's just my preference tho.

The_Pope · 20th Oct 2005, 01:27

For guys like you Dgephri, the MX6 is outdoubtedly class. However, for people just wanting to display MP3 tracks and their Media Center information, well, my thoughts are in the review.

Shadowed_fury · 20th Oct 2005, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Pope

I do actually. It's something I've considered in the past, but LCDs were £300 then. Now that you can pick up a 17" for about £130, it's very tempting indeed. Except I'm still using a 17" CRT for work, so I should probably splash out on dual TFTs for work before embarking on a mod like this.

But feel free to give it a go yourself - just make sure you post your progress in Project Worklogs

Considering i'm being offered one for Fifty of our English Pounds for a 15" LCD, yes.
Just not sure if it'll fit with watercooling (2rads)

EDIT: Damn you Geoff, 15" LCD screen on the way...

Dgephri · 20th Oct 2005, 04:06

actually, its Jeff

but not many people make the connection with my handle anyway

to you

I need to see what Samurize can do for me, I have a few PS1 LCDs laying around: get the solder gun and GO!

The_Pope · 20th Oct 2005, 11:25

I believe he's talking to me :P

Geoff Richards
Deputy Editor

Shadowed_fury · 20th Oct 2005, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Pope

I believe he's talking to me :P

Geoff Richards
Deputy Editor

Yes, you!
Never make me spend money again

The_Pope · 20th Oct 2005, 14:31

I'd suggest you've got yourself quite the bargain there mate, so if anything, you owe me a pint for getting you to Do The Right Thing

Shadowed_fury · 20th Oct 2005, 15:47

Haha!

Find yourself at the same bit-meet, and yeah go on then

Dgephri · 20th Oct 2005, 16:06

ah, sorry, weird coincidence.

KDB9000 · 23rd Oct 2005, 04:03

not sure if someone asked this or if you guys have talked about it. but do you know if there is linux based software for it? if not i could alwas use wine.

TheMatrixMan · 26th Oct 2005, 16:16

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kiljoi · 26th Oct 2005, 16:21

Who the hell is she, and where can I find her?

18th Oct 2005, 11:14	#1
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19th Oct 2005, 09:55	#7
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	Damn! You made me feel to mod again. And i have 2 pieces of 12" touchsreens laying in the dust that can handle 640 to 1024x768. My brain is going crazy with modding ideas allready.. pffuuwww __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

20th Oct 2005, 15:47	#16
Shadowed_fury Natural Born Chaos Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 7,133	Haha! Find yourself at the same bit-meet, and yeah go on then __________________ Steam: kev_fury New Frag Video - Gigabyte EP43-DS3L - E8200 - XFX 4870 1GB - 4GB Kingston - - Steel Series 7.1s - Logitech G11 - Razer Diamondback 3G - 2209WA -

26th Oct 2005, 16:21	#20
kiljoi I am a computer king. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: pants! Posts: 2,302	Who the hell is she, and where can I find her? __________________ I NEEED YOU AND TEH GUYS HELP ME TO GET TEH ORANGE BOX WITH WHICH I DONT KNOW I NEED TO KNOW FORM YOU

18th Oct 2005, 11:21	#2
ChriX ^ Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North Cornwall, UK Posts: 2,588	Yay a proper old skool LCD review! That Haz LCD software was quality. The PLED does look like a big improvement though, glad MO finally got it on the market.

19th Oct 2005, 05:50	#5
Dgephri Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 196	I won a 6XX series matrix at a PDXLAN mod contest last year. Very very nice, much better than even the VFD models (I also own a 512-VFD). Its so much better than the LCD models you won't even believe it. The lack of 4 line option is too bad, but I think MO stated (IIRC) that the availability of OLED stuff is pretty limited, and they can't get a 4 line product to work with, let alone produce for sale.

19th Oct 2005, 17:42	#8
Leeum Mod Master Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,487	Another alternative... WCS sell character LCD's at a very good price.

19th Oct 2005, 18:18	#9
Dgephri Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 196	I find the GPOs on the Matrix more useful than the actual readouts. Software and system event interaction for LEDs, and Fiber optics, and the like ends up involved in just about ever Mod I do. Instead of wiring up a bunch of little SPSTs, I just crimp up a plug to the Matrix and then program the Hotkey into LCDC. That's just my preference tho.

20th Oct 2005, 01:27	#10
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	For guys like you Dgephri, the MX6 is outdoubtedly class. However, for people just wanting to display MP3 tracks and their Media Center information, well, my thoughts are in the review.

20th Oct 2005, 04:06	#12
Dgephri Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 196	actually, its Jeff but not many people make the connection with my handle anyway to you I need to see what Samurize can do for me, I have a few PS1 LCDs laying around: get the solder gun and GO!

20th Oct 2005, 11:25	#13
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	I believe he's talking to me :P Geoff Richards Deputy Editor

20th Oct 2005, 14:31	#15
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	I'd suggest you've got yourself quite the bargain there mate, so if anything, you owe me a pint for getting you to Do The Right Thing

20th Oct 2005, 16:06	#17
Dgephri Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 196	ah, sorry, weird coincidence.

23rd Oct 2005, 04:03	#18
KDB9000 What's a Dremel? Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	not sure if someone asked this or if you guys have talked about it. but do you know if there is linux based software for it? if not i could alwas use wine.

26th Oct 2005, 16:16	#19
TheMatrixMan What's a Dremel? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wherever the buffalo roam Posts: 1	deleted...