kactussjack Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 This is a new interest fro me. I've tried to search this but could find any threads. Would it be possible to use a laptop display for the DMD in a 3 monitor set up? The are brand new 15.6" LED laptop screens for sale on EBay for ~$55. Would these be suitable? What else would be needed to make it work? Seems like an inexpensive way to go. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-15-6-AU-Optronics-B156XW02-V-3-Laptop-LED-WXGA-Screen-Matte-/350592192205?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D146%26meid%3D568691756 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viriiguy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 The problem with using a laptop screen... is they do not have a built in Driver board for the signal. This is generally on the laptop motherboard. There are some test boards out there that WILL drive laptop screens.. but they run between $300 and $5k. I looked into building a wall of screens using the surplus of Laptop LCD's I have a while back. It is just not feasible. Not financially anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spektre99 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 This is a new interest fro me. I've tried to search this but could find any threads. Would it be possible to use a laptop display for the DMD in a 3 monitor set up? The are brand new 15.6" LED laptop screens for sale on EBay for ~$55. Would these be suitable? What else would be needed to make it work? Seems like an inexpensive way to go.http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-15-6-AU-Optronics-B156XW02-V-3-Laptop-LED-WXGA-Screen-Matte-/350592192205?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D146%26meid%3D568691756 Possible yes, Easy and cost effective no. In order to use a laptop screen you woudl need an inverter (to run its internal backlight), and a compatible LCD controller. Will end up being cheaper to use a computer monitor or small television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kactussjack Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks- A small computer monitor is probably cheap enough anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 yeah, a 15.6" is ideal, as it will fit within the head of a pin without the need for cutting into the top of the cabinet to hide it. at last check they were around $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254094 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Seen some 8" 16:9 monitors while surfing. Though they gen a bit pricey unless if you buy bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakenbake Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 The Hannspree 15.6" fits perfectly, has a great picture and you can't beat the price at under $70. tigerdirect had a rebate on the lats week that brought them down to $39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowter Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 if you can get a screen from a broken laptop, and can find the right chinese board to drive it, it is a nice solution i think. Ebay tells me that driver/power boards for just this situation are now really cheap, like less than 30 dollars, http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Controller-Board-DIY-Kit-RTMC1B-VGA-Turn-a-Laptop-LCD-to-a-Desktop-Monitor-/110907056867?pt=US_Server_Boards&hash=item19d29362e3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viriiguy Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Nice!! Those were not available last time I checked. I might have yet another project coming up when this is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTPPC Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I just ordered one for my Virtual Galaxy project. I also ordered a 12.1" screen. It came out to under $50, but I'm still concerned it will be a waste of $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampyreLegion Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 check your local craigslist, I see LCD 15" to 17" monitors for $20 to $40. not many people want these 4:3 anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwyze Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I had success using an entire old laptop as a backglass on my initial mini pin. It was an old 14" - It simply booted to a stripped down version of winxp then ran maxivista. Maxivista is software that turns a secondary pc into a secondary monitor using the network interface. There's a free trial available that *cough* *cough* seems to base it's trial period on the date created/modified attrib of it's dll *cough* *cough*. Worked well and ancient under powered laptops can be had for very little cost. You also get to feel good about recycling all that lead/mercury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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