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07-13-2009, 12:49 PM
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Where to buy a small USB LCD screen?
Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a small (about 3-4") display that would go between the gauges on the dashboard (like you might find in a BMW or Audi). It will be used to display song/artist info. My only requirement: It has to interface with the computer through USB only, because I want to purchase an older Mac Mini, which only has one DVI port (which will obviously be used for the main screen). It would be even nicer if it were powered via USB, but I can get around that if need be. Does anyone know where I can get one of these, and how much it would run me? Links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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07-13-2009, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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I don't think they make anything like that(iono). I am planning on doing the same thing as you but I am using a 20x2 char. lcd and wiring it up through the parallel port. They make programs(Called Smartie I think) that will pull the info from winamp and send it to em. Example of one showing system stats
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07-13-2009, 02:11 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by mdawg  I don't think they make anything like that(iono). I am planning on doing the same thing as you but I am using a 20x2 char. lcd and wiring it up through the parallel port. They make programs(Called Smartie I think) that will pull the info from winamp and send it to em. Example of one showing system stats
Where did you get that, what is it called and how much did it run you?
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07-13-2009, 02:42 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: on the border of northern IL/IN
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depending on your mounting location, this might work, it is usb, but might not have mac drivers--Matrix Orbital Gx Typhoon Black Insert Tri Color USB:
http://www.crazypc.com/products/90610TC.html
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07-13-2009, 03:22 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Colorado, but Canadian!
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Quote: Originally Posted by hutacars Where did you get that, what is it called and how much did it run you?
Also by using an older mac, you are limited to osx. Weird little programs like these are usually much harder to find for non-windows systems.
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07-13-2009, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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you could run it in a VM...
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07-13-2009, 03:40 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by soundman98
This is perfect. I'll nab one once they're back in stock. Thank you very much!
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07-13-2009, 03:41 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster Also by using an older mac, you are limited to osx. Weird little programs like these are usually much harder to find for non-windows systems.
I'm not using a Mac that's _that_ old. I just mean it won't be current generation, meaning I'll only have one video output. I will be running Windows under Parallels-- the main reason for buying a Mini is the compact size, plus the instant-wake capabilities of OS X.
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07-13-2009, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Quote: Originally Posted by soundman98
Thats nice and prob. more practical for someone who doesn't want to bother wiring up the LCD like the way Im doing it, better screen than what I am using but mine only ran me about $10 vs $100. So I am happy. lol
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07-13-2009, 03:52 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by mdawg Thats nice and prob. more practical for someone who doesn't want to bother wiring up the LCD like the way Im doing it, better screen than what I am using but mine only ran me about $10 vs $100. So I am happy. lol
What are you using?
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07-14-2009, 03:03 AM
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lcdmodkit.com screens are 4x20 blue backlit with white text and usb, cost me $33 inc postage to London. Search for them on ebay.
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07-14-2009, 10:52 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by TheGuv lcdmodkit.com screens are 4x20 blue backlit with white text and usb, cost me $33 inc postage to London. Search for them on ebay.
Their website keeps turning up "Not Found" errors whenever I try to click the LCDs link, and searching for "lcdmod" on eBay turns up nothing. I think I'll just stick with that $100 screen. Thank you though!
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07-14-2009, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Quote: Originally Posted by mdawg
If I have to solder it together, it's not for me  Thank you for your help though!
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07-14-2009, 10:58 AM
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