Modding Some LCD questions.

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  1. Bionic_Tuna

    Bionic_Tuna What's a Dremel?

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    I was thinking about ordering a Crystalfontz LCD, since it is pretty cheap compared to the 70 dollar ones. But I was wondering, what make the more expensive ones... more expensive?

    Also, what is needed to install one? Any guides?
     
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    Cheese Doc

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    If you want to know why a $79 LCD is worth $79 check http://www.icehardware.net/reviews/graphiclcd/ and http://www.icehardware.net/guides/col_lcd_mod/update/

    Custom startup screens, GPO's, keypads... read MO's website www.matrixorbital.com - obviously they tell you what they're capable of :D

    If you buy cheap you'll only regret it when you see pics of nice LCD's :)

    Cheers,

    r.
     
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    Bionic_Tuna What's a Dremel?

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    damn. I guess I will need to wait a while till I get the extra cash for a matrix orbital lcd.
     
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    Cheese Doc

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    They're worth the extra - trust me :)

    Cheers,

    r.

    p.s. the only cheap displays from CF are their parallel one anyway and wiring is a hassle (I've seen three CF displays broken due to wrong wiring now and i haven;t seen many CF displays!).
     
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    oi, it wasnt wrong wiring alright :D ;)
     
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    I think not wiring in the correct resistor is wrong wiring my self... you can of course disagree :p

    Cheers,

    r.

    p.s. And out of the three you were a small one :D
     
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