Modding VFD Box

Hey guys I thought you might want to check out my latest mod. I bought one of those huge VFD from http://www.bgmicro.com/ for $20. The VFD unit measures 7.75"x2.58"x1". The VFD box consist of an 8x6x3 project box, headphone jack/plug, on/off switch all from Radio Shack and of course the VFD.

Here is a picture of the front of my VFD box...


Here is a picture of the headphone connector in the back of the VFD box...


Here is a picture of the on/off switch...

 

nice work...wouldnt have gone so tall....but whatever floats your boat

 

Oooo nice, try adding a filter - I think it would make it look a lot sweeter

Looks good tho - got any pics with the VFD running?

 

Why is it so tall anyway? Almost enough space to run a double decker.

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yea definatly get a blue or green filter for it, thatr wud look kick-ass

 

Ohh yea and im very seriosly thinking of ordering one of these babys, and i live in UK. I worked out that in total it would come to £33 (including express delivery to UK)
I know its too big for the front of a case, but im thinking of mounting it in the side, il post pics when i get it & a new camera

 

I ordered one and it didn't work when I hooked it up. I think I did it correctly, but obviously not. Can you email me a schematic or pin connection chart? I'm cmosurfer@hotmail.com.

 

viridius, I could email you the schematic or pin connection chart but this link would probably be better. Here you go!. It's a long thread but it will answer any of your question that you may have.

 

I guess I am going to post some pictures showing the VFD running to get some positive feedback. Well actually it is running it's just I used a friends camera and it's not showing up because of the flash.

I am looking into getting a blue filter so that it looks sweeter. Anyone know where I can get some from?

Oh and it's not that tall. But I like the double decker idea. I might have some use for that second VFD after all. I was just going to keep it as a backup. You just incase something happen my main VFD.

 

I visited Radio Shack and Brookstone at the mall this weekend, and both are pushing these new programmable displays for your desk. Both cost around $30. Primary use they are advertising is a digital name plate of an executive. They have an interesting idea, but theirs doesn't interface with the computer, so just an idea for all those modding buisness execs.

 

Thanks, I'll see if I can get it working tonight.