DIY compatible monitors list

[fluxstream]

cmv ct-723D

17" 1280x1024
16ms
400 cd/m2
450 contrast
vga + dvi input
external power adapter


off topic, how do you make an external image to show up as a thumbnail?

[Laven205]

Just a heads up that Toms Hardware lists the Samsung 152V as being DIY compatible however after I just finished extracting the LCD panel I have found that a FFC ribbon cable is way too short. I guess I will try an extension from Lumen Lab? Has anyone out there successfullly solved an FFC problem using an extension such as those offered at Lumen Lab?

[matandcat]

Firstly;

Philips 150S5F series HAS the FFC issues.

I have purchased one & are very happy with the results achieved. Specs, brand, local availability and lastly price formed my selection criteria.

I got around the FFC prob. with roll of solid core silver patch wire - extending the existing FFC by removing the surface mnt connectors and patching directly onto both horizontal and vertical boards.

I used a temp. controlled iron and a magnifying/lamp combo. It took patience, by hey....i'd do it again. Give it a shot! It is a feasable solution.

Here are some pics of my work (yeah yeah..... by no means the perfect example)

http://www.purtell.org/lcd/1.jpg
http://www.purtell.org/lcd/2.jpg

Oh yeah, and that aluminium clamp you see, its a must have. Dont even begin patching without installing one for support first.

I'll post some more pictures if ppl are interested.

Happy soldering!

Matty

[TaskMaster]

Nice job!

[fluxstream]

Originally posted by matandcat
Firstly;

Philips 150S5F series HAS the FFC issues.
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Happy soldering!

Matty

Now that's what I call a good workmanship. Good job.

[jadziasman]

Kogi L4AX 14" 1024 x 768

Very easy to strip - jewelers philips head and flat head is all you need. You'll need to remove some metal backed tape but that's easy too.

Needs a 20 connector 0.5 mm pitch FFC extension once you get down to the panel. You can use it without the extension also but it's not as convenient that way since you can't see the top of the screen and use it as a big screen desktop for PC use so get the extension.

I used a 6 inch FFC extension and a vertical FFC connector.

Mouser Electronics sells these and it's very low cost. Including shipping it's about $9.

It's a little difficult getting two FFC cables in one connector but they eventually go in and stay that way once you're done.

I also put most of the monitor back together and put it back on its stand. The controller cable reaches through a hole I cut through the plastic case and now have enough room for the panel to reach the OHP stage just fine with slack to spare.

I don't know the specs on this monitor but I only watch DVD and satellite on it and it looks fabulous. I just bought another one for $100 shipping included as a spare!

My next project is with a Samsung SIR T351 HDTV over the air tuner I just bought refurbished for $120 shipping included to connect to it Hello 720p resolution! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it! The Samsung has a VGA output to connect to my panel. As Jack "The Shining" Nicholson once said "GO CHECK IT OUT!

[derouineau]

I am looking for panels in the 1000:1 contrast ratio range.
I have only found 17" like the Dell, Samsung, etc..

a) has anybody found 15" displays in the range of 1000:1 contrast ratio ?
b) has anybody done some testing with 1000:1 panels (15" or 17")

I would expect the results to be very good!

Thanks,

JLD

[geronimo]

Hercules Prophetview 720 15" (XGA, contrast 300:1, >30ms)

I tryed to dismantle this LCD yesterday and it can't be used for DIY projector because it has one mainboard that is connected with LCD matrix in the bottom and at the left side. maybe it would be possible to use it if one hase some extension cable for this flat cable. it's some 18 or 20 lines on this flat cable. i don't know what sort of flat cables are in other LCDs but this one seemed to me very good because it is protected in it's full lenght with some kind of cloth-duck tape so i suppose it's pritty hard to break it, because i heard that many people destoyed their cables when dismantling LCDs. bye.

[djk2000]

I want to find out what the largest monitor is that would fit on and OHP. I have a Dukane 4003 which has a 10" by 10" area where the monitor would go. The reason why I ask is that 17" lcd's are becoming very reasonable and easier to get than the 15". Any ideas?

[Megaman]

Originally posted by djk2000
I want to find out what the largest monitor is that would fit on and OHP. I have a Dukane 4003 which has a 10" by 10" area where the monitor would go.

If the area is 10"x10" and your monitor is 4:3, the maximum diagonal size you could fit on it is 10/4 * 5 = 12.5" without loosing any part of the picture.
A 17" is 17/5 * 4 = 13.6 inch wide and 17/5 * 3 = 10.2" high. This means that it will use all of the light from the ohp but you won't get the whole image from the lcd.