Modding VFD or LCD???

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  1. pranks7er

    pranks7er mange tout

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    which do you ppl think is better and why a LCD or a VFD?
     
    pranks7er, 18 Mar 2003
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  2. ChriX

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    VFD - Better contrast, no ghosting so updates are quicker and sharper.
     
    ChriX, 18 Mar 2003
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  3. Hippo

    Hippo Pre-dates 5.25" Floppies

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    Plus VFD's look sooooooo much kewler :rock:
     
    Hippo, 19 Mar 2003
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  4. chill-tek

    chill-tek What's a Dremel?

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    VFD all the way....well i would say that wouldn't I. We are going to be stocking them soon.:naughty:
     
    chill-tek, 19 Mar 2003
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  5. Sc0rian

    Sc0rian Here comes the farmer

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    looks like most people like vcd, SO do I:naughty:
     
    Sc0rian, 19 Mar 2003
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  6. Jordanis3r

    Jordanis3r Jigsaw Master

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    i prefer lcd tbh - had a couple of vfd's - just not convinced they look cool enough .... ie just remind me of old calculators ...
     
    Jordanis3r, 19 Mar 2003
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  7. SteveyG

    SteveyG Electromodder

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    I dislike VFD's because thier intensity fades over time, and they are also not readable in sunlight.
     
    SteveyG, 19 Mar 2003
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  8. Hippo

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    Thats why they are so kewl. Old skool technology rocks

    :rock:
     
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  9. pranks7er

    pranks7er mange tout

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    well im undecided, maybe i could use both lcd and vfd!
     
    pranks7er, 19 Mar 2003
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  10. Cheese

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    Oooo wait a while, got 2 new VFD's from noritake on the way for review, an MO VFD to compare it to and maybe a completely different make of VFD on the way too... :)

    Rob.
     
    Cheese, 19 Mar 2003
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  11. pheonix

    pheonix Toot Toot!

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    Teh expert strikes again :)

    Anyway, it depends what you want it for. If you want something you can read accross the other side of the room, then its VFD all the way. Better selection of colours, LCD is probably best.
     
    pheonix, 19 Mar 2003
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  12. Tribal Dragon

    Tribal Dragon Insomniac modder!

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    if color is important to you, you'll find more colors with a lcd... if color doesn't have any importance to you, then VFD.

    But you could mod a vfd to make it the color you want :D
     
    Tribal Dragon, 19 Mar 2003
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  13. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    How about Nixie tubes? Now there's old school tech! :D
     
    Nexxo, 19 Mar 2003
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  14. Hippo

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    mmmm Nixie link
     
    Hippo, 19 Mar 2003
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  15. Sc0rian

    Sc0rian Here comes the farmer

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    lol, i got to admit that is cool :rolleyes:
     
    Sc0rian, 19 Mar 2003
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  16. AkujinNoNinjin

    AkujinNoNinjin What's a Dremel?

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    The only problem I have with VFDs is they always make me see 'Please Insert Correct Change' .. or 'Please Wait While Can Is Dispensed':lol:
     
    AkujinNoNinjin, 20 Mar 2003
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  17. Moreland

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    I prefer LCDs too, VFDs look cool, but LCD's are pure class, simple and effective :)
     
    Moreland, 20 Mar 2003
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