LCD & Controller Card FAQ (Beta) aka Datalux M1023 Rev E & Lq64d343
Hello all, I've been lurking for awhile and have decided that a VGA capable LCD is the way to go for me... I can't stand fuzzy test and don't want to kludge a rca cable from a video card into a composite video in LCD. Plus I'm really handy with soldering...
Since I want to custom mount an LCD in a double din space it looks likes the Lq64d343 will be a nice fit. As Odie said the brightness is good with two inverters powering the backlit.
My factors here are clarity and price. I could just spring for the Xenerc unit but then I'd have to mount it externally on my dash and it wouldn't look smooth (actually it would make my car a target to be broken into). Also $575 is steep touch screen or not.
One thing I do believe in is going with what works and giving back to the community that helped you out in the first place.
I have a bunch of questions in which I will compile into an FAQ when finished my project. Hopefully someday soon this will become a "Sticky:" item.
Q: Where can I get a LQ64D341 (which is a 300nit 6.4” TFT LCD Screen)?
A: InStock, Inc 480-921-0234 for $175. It’s rumored that mp3car members have found these for $50 on eBay.
Q: Where can I get a Datalux M1023 (preferably Rev3)? How much should I expect to pay?
A: ? (Apparently datalux doesn't sell this anymore?)
Q: Can you use an EarthVision/ADC Card (CNT-EV-ADC) with this LCD?
A:?
Q: Can someone rip a laptop apart for its inverter to power the backlight for this screen?
A: ?
Q: Is there any reputable touch screen overlays for a 6.4 setup? How about the ”touchscreen controller” to go with it?
A: Miles Industrial electronics has a 6.4” touchscreen overlay available <
http://www.milesie.co.uk/shop/asp/pr...sp?product=404) for £ 59 (94.56 US)and the serial controller available <
http://www.milesie.co.uk/shop/asp/pr...sp?product=258> for £ 60 (96.16 US) <=== If you know of a cheaper/better resource please post ==>
Q: Is there any other 6.4” LCD’s with the quality and clarity as the LQ64D341?
A: ?
When using two different inverters to power the backlight of an LCD, how do you wire the inverters to the backlight for the extra brightness? Serial? Parallel?
A: ? (Hey Odie, could you comment here? Links to picts would be nice…)
I’m hoping this will start an interesting thread. I have a feeling that there are many others just like me that would like some direction on this topic.