Other sources of 3.5" LCDs like that used in the nPod?

scherzo · Post by **scherzo** » Mon May 15, 2006 3:21 pm

I have to admit, 3.5" is a perfect size for a NOAC based NES portable. I used a Hip Gear in the initial designs for my NESp's case, but the screen looks so dinky in a portable that needs to be at least as wide and tall as an NES cart.

So I like Ben's screen, but I just can't agree with the $127 price tag at AEI Components. For a little more I can get a 17" LCD monitor for my computer. Does anyone know of cheaper places? Of course I'm going to hit Google right now. I just thought someone would have some ideas. Thanks.

toby dawg · Post by **toby dawg** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:34 pm

well i heard that a camquarter(sp?) had a composite lcd(but im not 100% )so if you found a broken one it could be cheap

dankicksass · Post by **dankicksass** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:33 pm

ebay came up with nothing exceptional, just similarly priced commercial LCDs.

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:35 pm

What about portable tv's? $127 is a lot of money for a 3.5" screen.

legoboy · Post by **legoboy** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:31 pm

I found a 3.5" LCD at http://www.purdyelectronics.com/product ... tmonit.cfm for $70 that says it's NTSC and PAL compatible. But the datasheet is a bit confusing on how to hook it up. Any ideas anyone?

Post by **Skyone** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:06 pm

legoboy wrote:I found a 3.5" LCD at http://www.purdyelectronics.com/product ... tmonit.cfm for $70 that says it's NTSC and PAL compatible. But the datasheet is a bit confusing on how to hook it up. Any ideas anyone?

Hey legoboy!

On page 3, it shows the pinouts. Important pins are Red Input, Green Input, and Blue Input. It looks like it has some cool features such as Video Rotation.

EDIT: And the Pink wire is Hot (+) and the White wire is Cold (-) - For the powering of the backlight.

shmagoogin77 · Post by **shmagoogin77** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:13 pm

why is it hot and cold for a backlight?
i dont get that

superdeformed · Post by **superdeformed** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:48 pm

The backlight runs off of AC voltage, so it uses the general terminology for it. The positive line is generally called live or hot, and the return path is usually neutral or cold.

More on that (in terms of electrical outlets): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_A ... nd_sockets

scherzo · Post by **scherzo** » Tue May 16, 2006 6:53 am

legoboy wrote:I found a 3.5" LCD at http://www.purdyelectronics.com/product ... tmonit.cfm for $70 that says it's NTSC and PAL compatible. But the datasheet is a bit confusing on how to hook it up. Any ideas anyone?

Thanks for finding that, but the resolution is pretty low, even just to play NES on it. It's 160x234. The NES is 256x224.

Robotron · Post by **Robotron** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:11 am

Who makes the PSone screen, not the complete module, but the actual screen itself. Did sony make it? or did they, as i assume, buy them from some chinese manufacturer?

if so, why do't we just pool our resources and buy a wholesale lot.

Post by **Skyone** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:26 am

Robotron wrote:Who makes the PSone screen, not the complete module, but the actual screen itself. Did sony make it? or did they, as i assume, buy them from some chinese manufacturer?

if so, why do't we just pool our resources and buy a wholesale lot.

Sony, and they are discontinued.

superdeformed · Post by **superdeformed** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:33 am

Samsung made the actual screen module (LCD, backlight, and metal case). It was part of the WiseView line, but as Skyone said it's discontinued. Not sure who made the control boards, but I kind of doubt that Sony made those themselves.

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