Hi,
I am having some trouble getting started with this project.
I think writing the code to map the serial data to a std LCD will
be the easy part. What is giving me trouble is trying to make the
decisions for other people:
1) Does the replacement display need to fit where the other one
was, even if that means having to de-solder the VFD
2) If not, then how/where is the replacement display mounted
3) What would be a reasonable target for the cost of the display
Probably a small pcb will be needed to hold the conversion circuit.
4) Does color matter
Should the replacement be blue, for instance,
or could it be any color
Probably if I had a Matrix 6 with a bad display it would be easier to
make the decisions, since I would have a real need. I have both a 6 and a 6R,
and both displays are fine.
I have looked at displays on the web several times. Some graphic that
would allow emulating the original characters on the Matrix 6, and others
simple character-based displays. It's not all that easy finding something
that will fit where the existing VFD is, that is also backlit. But I think
there are some out there. I found one that looked nice, but it's from Taiwan
and they have no USA distribution.
Anyway, I am still willing to follow through on this, just trying to get
the requirements better defined.
Bob
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Thursday, October 23, 2014 6:18 PM
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[oberheim] Re: Matrix-6 display issues
Glad to hear it's still on the radar. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.