Difference between lcd and vfd

skotbites · Post by **skotbites** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 4:20 pm

As above really, had a quick look but cant find any info. I know they look different but what other differences are they?

Scott

Pheonix · Post by **Pheonix** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 7:18 am

If your talking about the MX series VFDs (which are now on the website), then I think they have exactly the same features in terms of fan headers, temperature probe sockets, etc...

VFDs are also alot brighter than LCDs, thus meaning they are easier to read from across a room, and they tend to work better under extreme temperatures.

I think thats about it

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:15 am

Hello Skotbites, LCD is a liquid Crystal technology vs (VFD) vaccum Florecent technology. VFD units are usually more expensive due to there higher quality, 180 degree veiwing angles and much more crisp/sharp display contrast.

Many VFD's are used in outdoor applicaton due tho the capability of filtering out direct sunlight with the option of different color (filter) accessories.

I hope this helps...please feel free to contact me with any additonal questions or concerns.

Regards,
Bernadine
berniew@matrixorbital.ca

VJ · Post by VJ » Mon Mar 15, 2004 2:50 am

What exactly is the difference between the MX310 -> MX314 ?
I assume it is the colour of the VFD filter, but it is kind of hard to see on the images... Could you specify which colour the characters on every MX31? is ?

Also, just for comparison, what is the viewing angle of the MX2 series (LCD) ?

Thanks!

J

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 10:12 am

Hello, I do appologize for the pictures..they are confusing. We are working on resolving that issue! Please see below:
MX300 series (Beige Keypad)
MX300- no Filter
MX301- Gray Filter
MX302- Blue Filter
MX303- Red Filter
MX304- Green Filter

MX310 series (Black Keypad)
MX310- no filter
MX311- Gray Filter
MX312- Blue Filter
MX313- Red Filter
MX314- Green Filter

MX320 series(Silver Aluminum, same color/filter pattern as above)
MX330 series(Black Aluminum, same color/filter pattern as above)

Veiwing angle on MX2 series(LCD)= from a 12 o'clock perspective the LCD is
40 degrees at all angles (left, right, up, down).

Regards,
Bernadine
berniew@matrixorbital.ca

VJ · Post by VJ » Tue Mar 16, 2004 1:25 am

Thanks!

Do the characters get the same colour as the filter ? Or is there a difference (judging by the VFD filters on the accessories list, I'd say the only exception is the red filter, which results in white characters) ?

J

Miles · Post by **Miles** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 1:51 pm

The color of the filter gives you a good indiaction of what the color of the text will be except for the red filter. The red filter causes the pixels to become white on near black.

VJ · Post by VJ » Wed Mar 17, 2004 2:48 am

Thanks!

BTW, Miles, the work on that digital-pot system has been delayed because of lack of time + 2 drivecrashes

. I hope to get started on it soon...

J