Modding OMFG! €10 for a 4x20 LCD!

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  1. smoguzbenjamin

    smoguzbenjamin "That guy"

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    Hey all

    I just ordered a 4x20 LCD for a mere 10 euros + another 5 for shipping :D :D :D :rock: Now I only need some suggestions on how to mount it. I intend on getting a nicer case than this one after my B-day on the 6th, theres a big modding convention near me on the 20th, so I need some suggestions where/how to mount the LCD without ripping my case to bits. Looking at the size of the LCD, I'm thinking of putting it in my 2 floppy drive openings.... any other suggestions?
     
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  2. antiHero

    antiHero ReliXmas time!

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    where did u get it from? what color?
     
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    Voila, a pic:

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    :D looks the shizzle for a tenner :rock:
     
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  5. willy

    willy What's a Dremel?

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    en how do you connect and make it work? (kinda noob for such things :blush: )
     
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    smoguzbenjamin "That guy"

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    You use your parallel port. Hang on a sec I'll post the link :hehe:
     
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  7. Stompy

    Stompy What's a Dremel?

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    Whoa, that site has a 1x16 for €2.50!
     
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  8. smoguzbenjamin

    smoguzbenjamin "That guy"

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    Gotta love it, huh? :D

    Willy, read this sticky, it'll tell you all you need to know about LCDs/VFDs and how you wire them.
     
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  9. willy

    willy What's a Dremel?

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    i'm gonna study it asa i am at home, i'm now in adobe indesign class :rock:
    willy
     
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  10. RPG

    RPG What's a Dremel?

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    use a cd drive slot it think it looks cooler that way
     
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    smoguzbenjamin "That guy"

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    Yah, but it means cutting up my front and I don't really wanna do that, maybe this case'll serve as a HTPC (sans the LCD) and I don't fancy a big gaping hole in the front of it. I was thinking of clean alternatives but thanks for the input :thumb:
     
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