Help me find a replacement LCD
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:10 am
Hi everyone, I've been scouring the internet on a little research project for a while now but being a complete newb when it comes to electronics I have hit a stumbling block.
I have a car audio processor (PPI DCX-730) which has a detachable control module. The display on the module has stopped working and I'd like to find a replacement...even if it looks wrong or doesn't fit in the housing, I don't care, I just need to see what's going on so I can configure it.
The display appears to be a 122x32 BONA CM04085 which according to bonafide's website is a custom job and I'm unlikely to get a replacement from them. I sent them an email but they haven't responded.
After looking at other similar sized displays that they make it looks like they use the SED1520 built-in controller. Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't that mean I can attach any SED1520 display?
The current LCD is connected to the module's board using an 18 pin ribbon cable that plugs into a nifty slot. My ultimate goal would be to find or create a new LCD that will plug into the same spot. However, I don't see many LCDs that have pre-soldered ribbon cables...and furthermore I'm not sure how standardized the pin-outs are on the various LCDs.
If anyone can help me out with this project I would greatly appreciate it! Even if its just a nudge in the right direction!
Here's a photo of the current display for reference:
http://www.huyler.net/tmp/P1010422sm.JPG
PS, there are many others out there with PPI DCX-730 processors going through the same problems as me. PPI (aka Precision Power) was bought by another company a few years back and although this processor is fabulous, there is no warranty or even customer support to help me.
I have a car audio processor (PPI DCX-730) which has a detachable control module. The display on the module has stopped working and I'd like to find a replacement...even if it looks wrong or doesn't fit in the housing, I don't care, I just need to see what's going on so I can configure it.
The display appears to be a 122x32 BONA CM04085 which according to bonafide's website is a custom job and I'm unlikely to get a replacement from them. I sent them an email but they haven't responded.
After looking at other similar sized displays that they make it looks like they use the SED1520 built-in controller. Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't that mean I can attach any SED1520 display?
The current LCD is connected to the module's board using an 18 pin ribbon cable that plugs into a nifty slot. My ultimate goal would be to find or create a new LCD that will plug into the same spot. However, I don't see many LCDs that have pre-soldered ribbon cables...and furthermore I'm not sure how standardized the pin-outs are on the various LCDs.
If anyone can help me out with this project I would greatly appreciate it! Even if its just a nudge in the right direction!
Here's a photo of the current display for reference:
http://www.huyler.net/tmp/P1010422sm.JPG
PS, there are many others out there with PPI DCX-730 processors going through the same problems as me. PPI (aka Precision Power) was bought by another company a few years back and although this processor is fabulous, there is no warranty or even customer support to help me.