Matrix Orbital MX610 LCD display

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  1. WilHarris

    WilHarris Just another nobody Moderator

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    WilHarris, 18 Oct 2005
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  2. ChriX

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

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

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

    Oh btw, typo on the last page:

    :thumb:
     
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  4. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

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    Bah, naughty bit-tech.
    Do you know how tempting you've made a 15"/17" LCD mod sound? :)
     
    Shadowed_fury, 19 Oct 2005
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  5. Dgephri

    Dgephri What's a Dremel?

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    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.
     
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  6. The_Pope

    The_Pope Geoff Richards Super Moderator

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    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 :D
     
    The_Pope, 19 Oct 2005
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  7. [USRF]Obiwan

    [USRF]Obiwan What's a Dremel?

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    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
     
    [USRF]Obiwan, 19 Oct 2005
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  8. Leeum

    Leeum What's a Dremel?

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

    [​IMG]

    :D
     
    Leeum, 19 Oct 2005
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  9. Dgephri

    Dgephri What's a Dremel?

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    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.
     
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  10. The_Pope

    The_Pope Geoff Richards Super Moderator

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    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.
     
    The_Pope, 20 Oct 2005
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  11. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

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    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... :rolleyes:
     
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    Shadowed_fury, 20 Oct 2005
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  12. Dgephri

    Dgephri What's a Dremel?

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    actually, its Jeff ;) but not many people make the connection with my handle anyway :clap: to you :thumb:

    I need to see what Samurize can do for me, I have a few PS1 LCDs laying around: get the solder gun and GO!
     
    Dgephri, 20 Oct 2005
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  13. The_Pope

    The_Pope Geoff Richards Super Moderator

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    I believe he's talking to me :p

    Geoff Richards
    Deputy Editor
     
    The_Pope, 20 Oct 2005
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  14. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

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    Yes, you!
    Never make me spend money again :p
     
    Shadowed_fury, 20 Oct 2005
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  15. The_Pope

    The_Pope Geoff Richards Super Moderator

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    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 ;)
     
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  16. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

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    Haha! ;)
    Find yourself at the same bit-meet, and yeah go on then ;)
     
    Shadowed_fury, 20 Oct 2005
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  17. Dgephri

    Dgephri What's a Dremel?

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    ah, sorry, weird coincidence.
     
    Dgephri, 20 Oct 2005
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  18. KDB9000

    KDB9000 What's a Dremel?

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    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.
     
    KDB9000, 23 Oct 2005
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  19. TheMatrixMan

    TheMatrixMan What's a Dremel?

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  20. kiljoi

    kiljoi I *am* a computer king.

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    [​IMG]
    Who the hell is she, and where can I find her?
     
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