Sharp LCD display

**Endo** · 07-18-2005, 03:46 PM

All right guys I've got one for ya. I'm new to this and found a screen on ebay I thought I could use in my truck and well kinda getting my but kicked. I can't seem to find any info on it and was wondering if I could get some help. here is what I know.

LCD Touch panel made by Sharp
# Various uses
# LCD, Video Cable and Inverter
# No Support provided, you are on your own.
# Part Number CA51001-0062, LM64N871

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**Endo** · 07-20-2005, 10:13 AM

Bump.

Anyone? Going to be on vacation this week and am ready short of the display. Hate to purchase another display when this is the right size. Please?

**BigAkis** · 07-22-2005, 11:09 AM

It is better to throw this screen.

First you need a VGA-LCD controller. Search for digitalview for example. The usual price for an LCD controller is $140.

Second, you need the cables to connect the LCD controller to your screen. (+30$ if you are lucky enough and exists a kit for this lcd)

Third i don't think that this is a touch screen. you must buy one. (+150$ with controller)

And last this is probably not a hi-bright lcd. If you put it on a car, you will see NOTHING.

And an advise.
Never buy LCD's, if they don't accept VGA analog signals, unless you know what you are doing.
If a seller on e-bay gives a very generic description of his LCD, is probably trying to fool you, and 99% his lcd will not have inverter, controller and hi-brightness backlight.

**CavityCr33p** · 07-22-2005, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by BigAkis

It is better to throw this screen.

It will work, but not easliy, if you are looking for a long term project, you just bought one!

Read up in the FAQ section

**Boostz21** · 07-22-2005, 01:38 PM

I bought the whole kit and assembled it. It took some time but it is a fun project. It requires soldering on the vga controller card mostly for the output to power the T.S. the other connections you could get connectors at radio shack or Digi-Key.