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    in-dash crt

    since my tft is not working anymore i need to install a temporary replacement unit for the moment untill it is fixed, because no computer means no music in my car and i can't drive it around without any music!

    since i don't want to spend alot of money on a tft for only some weeks (i am still optimistic about earthLCD's support) i took an old B/W CRT TV i had and want to temporary install it in my dash where my lcd was..

    is it very heat critical (i have no ac) so i'd better just throw it in the car and leave it laying (and bouncing) around? or can i install it in the dash?

    greatful for any help
    pascal

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    uuhm... forget it :-) .. the graphics card in my pc does not "see" the b/w TV and does not turn on the tv-out (although it works perfectly when i attach a vcr or any other tv-set to it) .. so i won't use this screen..
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    Why not just add the capacitor so you video card always allows TV output, wether you have a TV there or not? It is a good upgrade to do just in general.

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    dont you mean a resistor?
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    75 Ohm resistor should do the trick
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    My bad... lowers head in shame. Had a looong night.

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    good input.. thank you.. didn't know there was such a hack.. but as of today i got my tft to work again (only half as bright but still better than a crt that does not really fit my dash) thanks for your help.
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    Carputer MK 3
    - Mobo out of Shuttle Barebone System
    - AMD Duron 1300
    - 7" Lilliput
    - Opus Powersupply
    - MediaCar
    earlyer installs
    1996 Ford Explorer Carputer MK 2
    1997 Subaru Impreza GT Carputer MK 1

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    I think the Aston Martin Lagonda used a small CRT for some of it's functions, mainly reversing I think.
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