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Bursar
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Post by Bursar »

Unit: LK204-25-WB-V
Software: LCDC
Difficulty: Easy - more fiddly than difficult
Other: Also created a custom keypad to control the LCD and launch various applications

Had this done for a while now, but was saving the pics/articles for a particular project which seems to have died on me :(

So now I reckon it's about time I shared the pics with you :)

Basically an MO LK204-25-WB-V LCD stuck to a bit of painted and bent perspex.

Then we have a custom made keypad connected through the frame to the back of the LCD.

LCDC is then used to configure the buttons to do what I want.

The first row launch various applications (WinAmp, MBM, Outlook, IE and WinTV).

The second row switches to info screens (WinAmp track info, MBM stats, date and time, RAM usage, Disk usage).

Third row is some more info screens (Network usgae, Weather report, News headlines, launch Calculator, launch Notepad).

Fourth row are system commands (Vol up, Mute, Vol down, Backlight toggle, screen pause).

Fifth row controls WinAmp (Previous track, Rewind, Play/Stop toggle, Forward, Next Track).

Hope you like it :D
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wayn3
LCD?
Posts: 7
Joined: Wed Jul 10, 2002 6:00 pm

Picture frame Monitor

Post by wayn3 »

Unit: LK202-25-USB
Software: LCDProc
Difficulty: Easy
Other:

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(The flash picks up all the dust and smudges from my fingers; it looks better in person than in the pic.) To do this, you need a Dremel tool to cut a window out of the back-part of the picture frame. I use no screws 'cause it's a tight fit.

I used Visio both to create templates for cutting out the window, and to create the blue frame window. I printed the blue frame onto an inkjet transparency; it makes a professional looking job.

This is using the USB version of the display. The single cable is the gray one to the right and to the top.

Materials Needed:

Cheap Lucite picture frame (photo shop)
Inkjet Transparencies (office supply)

WhyPush
LCD Geek
Posts: 36
Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2002 6:00 pm
Location: USA
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Custom Acrylic

Post by WhyPush »

It's not perfect, but it was the first try. I'm working on a complete write-up on this, but here's a teaser:

Unit: NK-204-25-BIT-TECH
Software: LCDC
Difficulty: Medium
Other: Made from scratch...


Materials Needed:8"x10"x1/8" acrylic sheet, cutting tools, heat gun, hux-head bolt set.
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SilmarilS
LCD Guru
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Location: Canada
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Post by SilmarilS »

Unit: LK402-12-V
Software: LCDC
Difficulty: Medium...
Other: Will be remake because of shitty appearance...

I have to use 2 project box because of the lenght of the module....
I will try to find a better box...
I can searsh mp3 files directly from my Hdd...
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VFD2041-V -- System Status -- Internal
LK402-12-V -- MP3 Remote -- External
LCD2041-WB-V -- 2nd System Info -- Not installed

FernandoD
LCD!
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Joined: Sun Dec 23, 2001 4:00 pm

Post by FernandoD »

Unit: NK-204-25-BIT-TECH
Software: None yet (LCDC when it is ready)
Difficulty: Medium
Other: Plastic case is giving me a lot of headaches. I will use some Sunbeam laser leds controlled by the GPOS (green, red, blue, and UV) as well as two high intensity leds (red and white) already mounted in the front part with two chrome holders. More pics will be posted when it is alive and kicking.

best regards / Fernando Doutel
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mindless
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Post by mindless »

UNIT: LK202-24-USB-WB
SOFTWARE: LCDC
DIFFICULTY: Very easy
COSTS: (
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deejavu
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Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Apr 23, 2003 5:02 pm
Location: Italy

Post by deejavu »

Unit: MX212
Software: LCDC
Difficulty: Easy
Other: It's fit perfectly in the holder under the car stereo!!!

It's the screen for my mp3 pc car :)
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bye
deejavu

Anton
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Joined: Fri Nov 21, 2003 3:10 pm
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Post by Anton »

Unit: LK202-25-BW
Difficulty: Simple!
Other: Made From Lego. Very Simple.
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bigjeffa182
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Joined: Fri Jan 30, 2004 1:04 pm
Location: Hyde Park, NY
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MX 213 Sub Box

Post by bigjeffa182 »

Unit: MX 213
Software: LCDC
Difficulty: Medium

I had no more free drive bay for this LCD so I decided to go external. Here it is:

Materials used: Balsa wood, CA cement, exacto knife, ruler, very fine sand paper, carpet used to build a sub box.
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Chance favors the prepared mind!

Atarien
JackyPC
JackyPC
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Joined: Fri Feb 01, 2002 4:00 pm
Location: Paris, France
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Post by Atarien »

Unit: MX 204
Software: LCDC
Difficulty: Medium

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The box is in plexiglas, painted.
This article in french describes all the mod building (including the LCD box) :
http://www.jackypc.com/index2.php3?rub=articles&num=250

dj619gior
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Joined: Fri Jun 04, 2004 5:53 pm

Post by dj619gior »

Unit: MX212
Software: LCDC
Difficulty: Easy
Other: I tried makeing a plexiglass one but it diddent work out :(

Materials Needed: Dremmell when cutting tool, And a Project Enclosure that can be bought at Radio Shack.

I had my dad measure the mx212 and he picked out a project enclosure for me once it was time to install it if you look at the measurement of the box it is smaller at the bottom!
So that ruint it and as you can see in the photos it sticks out but I think it came out ok.

Also I plan to put a fan in there and I allready made a allanumin top for it that has been but out in the midddle and I put pelexi glass in it, so you can see in
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SoJoS
LCD?
Posts: 8
Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2004 3:28 pm
Location: The Netherlands

MO in a Box

Post by SoJoS »

Mo In A Box

Needed something to hold the lcd while getting to know it.
After a quick look around I found this carton box, did the job perfectly :)

LK204-24-USB
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110220Volts
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Joined: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:07 pm

Emax POS Pole Display/Matrix Orbital Mod

Post by 110220Volts »

Unit: VK204-24-USB
Software: LCDSmartie & LCDC
Difficulty: Medium
Other: I used an Emax POS Pole that I got from work when they upgraded to a new touch screen POS system I painted the enclosure black and I then moved the mounting posts to accommodate the Matrix Orbital VFD (I also used the Blue VFD filter Part BLU204)

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Materials Used: Emax POS (Point Of Sale) Pole Display, Krylon Fusion (Black)
Matrix Orbital VK204-24-USB and a Blue Filter BLU204, 2.1MM x5.0MM DC Power Jack Micro SPST switch DS18S20 Temperature Sensor (Attached to the Orange & Red Wire Harness) , misc other bits to complete the project
PM Me for if you need more details

PoGdiN
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Joined: Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:30 am

Post by PoGdiN »

Unit: GX Typhoon and LK204-25-V
Software: LCDStudio and LCDSmartie
Difficulty: Easy if you got access to a CNC punch, if not, could be a bit tricky.
Other: I have a Media Center PC hidden away under a bench and was after a way of being able to see what was playing without having to have my TV turned on. I decided the best place to mount the displays was in the front of the bench.

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Henry
OMNIPRESENT
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ELK204-7T-MT

Post by Henry »

This is our new ELK series metal enclosure.
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