Thread: 7" Transflective monitor with T/S kit available now at the Mp3Car Store

would this kit fit right in the xenarc case with out any mod???

Originally Posted by rando

Excellent diagram, thanks! Do you happen to know the dimensions of the active area of the touch screen? Presumably this should fall within the B-zone, right?

Okay here's some more detail for you:

7.0" LCD TS:
Frame Area: 169.50 x 106.00
Viewing Area: 158.00 x 95.00
Active Area: 154.00 x 92.00

Originally Posted by Zip-Lock

Yes the Touchscreen comes unattached as shown in the picture of the kit.

If the touch screen comes unattached, how does one securely attach it to the screen? Why would it even come unattached?

Originally Posted by Zip-Lock

Each monitor has hours of engineering time put into it... Oh and I forgot to mention that the touchscreen, is a whole other part of the process. It is individually matched to be optimized with the particular LCD panel is sold with.

If so many hours are spent matching the LCD with the touch screen, why is it removed? I would think it would be easier for both the engineer and the end user if it just came attached.

Originally Posted by Zip-Lock

Yes it will fit! ding ding ding! (regarding the Mechatroniks Subaru kit)

The Subaru kit comes with a bezel. I assume by 'fit' you mean this bezel won't require moding in order to fit this new larger touch screen?

Originally Posted by Podaman

If the touch screen comes unattached, how does one securely attach it to the screen? Why would it even come unattached?

This enhancement process has been implemented in applications wide ranging from that of the auto industry and hobbist. The reason for the COMPLETE seperation of TS is for engineering flexibility. sometimes a gap in the mounting from the display is necessary for extreme temperature convection heating or cooling; and sometimes applications require the LCD to be completely sealed from the other components (another reason, however not the case here, why in our original setup the TS and TS controller is seperate). It is a standardization for the enhancement process that we have established wherein the least amount of after enhancement modification is required (IE: having to removing the TS to suit an individual and reacurring modification like that of different car mountings and bezels. Basicly a "kit". It is just our experience that this "base" setup works the best in most (not all) cases. Flexibility is the key for broad range solutions.

Originally Posted by Podaman

If so many hours are spent matching the LCD with the touch screen, why is it removed? I would think it would be easier for both the engineer and the end user if it just came attached.

There are no off the shelf bezels that fits it correctly. This was a rushed job to supply early adopters who can get by without a bezel. Other versions with bezels will be forthcoming.

The Subaru kit comes with a bezel. I assume by 'fit' you mean this bezel won't require moding in order to fit this new larger touch screen?

Yes it should fit without modification.

Thanks for the prompt replies Zip-Lock and nmbenson. Flexibility is key, I agree, but I wonder how many really need the TS and LCD sepperated?

Anyways,

I'd love to order this screen along with Kit #3 from mechatroniks.com. It's Kit #3 from here: http://www.mechatroniks.com/wrx/ordering.html With this kit he will wire it up for you.

Would this panel be considered close enough dimensions wise and wiring wise to a stock Lilliput 629 for him to install and wire it up?

Man I want one of these but then what to do with my Xenarc 700TSV. I wish I had found out about this while you were still accepting the Xenarcs for modding. Any chance of doing another round?