Small Computer Monitors <= 10.4 inches

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eitai2001

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Hi Guys.

I'd appreciate if anyone can assist me in finding small LCD Monitors.
Sizes I'm looking for are 10.4" and smaller i.e. 8", 7", 6.4" (They exist
but I don't know where to find them).

Even if they are overseas, but can be shipped to SA, I'd appreciate info :)

They can be either USB or VGA. Preferably not touchscreen to save costs,
but touchscreen is also ok.

Regards

Itai
 
Check BidOrBuy, there's a whole slew of inexpensive LCD kits being sold on there for use in cars for (fairly) little.

Their resolution and PPI (pixels per inch) ratings won't be the best in the world, but then, you're going to pay a premium for any high-quality, high resolution small form factor screen.
Most are made to run on a composite connection, though most graphics cards have a video out in s-video form these days, even some netbooks, and you can simply use a s-video to composite converter for that.
They'll still need to be externally powered, though. Being low voltage/current, you could probably get away with powering them via USB, though you'll want to make very sure of their draw ratings before jury-rigging a USB cable onto the power cable lest you want to burn out a USB controller on your board.

*edit* Also, it'd help if you could explain what you want to use these for. If you're looking at DIY projectors, I can tell you now you're better off just going with the bigger, bulkier versions for a first-time construction. It'll save you a lot of money, time, frustration and is easier to 'sort out' if your initial build doesn't come out perfect. A 17" 1280x1024 monitor will work fine for one of those, just make sure that you can retain aspect ratio with the panel and that it ideally doesn't have an anti-glare coating on it.

If you're looking at the LumenLabs forums' articles, try and find a panel that's been checked out by one of their members to ensure you don't encounter FFC issues.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Flex_Cable

Y'know, just in case that's what you're up to.
 
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Thanks, but the RCA ones don't help ... don't have enough RCA outputs on my PC :P
They are going to be used to build an F16 simulator ... similar to the stuff on www.viperpits.org ... but without most of the buttons :P
 
In my experience, screens of that size are often more expensive than larger ones. I assume you want to use a smaller screen in order to save money?

Ah, scratch that, I see it's for instrumentation.
 
Yup, they sure have some interesting stuff.

I hear you about price, just the mainstream stuff is reasonably priced. How about looking for a volume product that uses small LCD's, I am thinking consumer GPS's here, possible the 4:3 aspect ones before the trend was to go "widescreen". Maybe these are cheaper due to their volume produced.

I also recall another thread on here recently about replacement laptop screens and someone linked to an overseas supplier, maybe they also have some smaller ones at a reasonable price.
 
Yeah ... there's lots of options that are cheaper ... i.e. photo frames, etc ... but I wouldn't have the slightest clue on how to get the LCD panel to accept a VGA input :(
 
these touch screen LCD's that you can buy for cars - do they have dvi/vga inputs?

thinking of building and LCD into the front of my PC Chassis, with some stuff running on it (fan speeds/temps/shortcuts/etc)
 
Messugga said:
In my experience, screens of that size are often more expensive than larger ones. I assume you want to use a smaller screen in order to save money?

Ah, scratch that, I see it's for instrumentation.
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He's getting them to build a simulator cockpit for a Jet, so he needs to be able to replicate the MFDs. In this case, for the Falcon 4.0 flight combat sim, which allows for an amazing array of auxiliary displays and controls. Wish I had the money, equipment and skill to recreate one. :P
 
nanonyous said:
He's getting them to build a simulator cockpit for a Jet, so he needs to be able to replicate the MFDs. In this case, for the Falcon 4.0 flight combat sim, which allows for an amazing array of auxiliary displays and controls. Wish I had the money, equipment and skill to recreate one. :P
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Yeah me too :P

Lol, I'm going for a super cheapy build ... the screens are the most expensive part ... I'm also going to attempt to create the PC Board to emulate some of the buttons ... but I can't afford to do it the way those guys did.
I will be buying detailed plans to make it out of wood ... if you want, we can split the cost on the plans, and help each other out (if u in Jhb) and at least get the main cockpit built for each of us ... then you add to it from there.

I'm getting lots of help from the guys at www.viperpits.org.
 
Wouldn't be able to do that, but thanks for the offer.

We're moving from Cape Town to a place a near Cape Agullhas (sp) soon, and even so a project of this sort comes lower on my priority list than some other things I need to save for. :P
 
Not directly related but have you had a look at Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Pack & Hotas Cougar, you probably have I suspect. Your best bet for the small monitors is probably to import them.
www.b-billion.com the 8" vga should do the trick.
 
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I have. the MFD is without a screen, just buttons ... that's what the screens are for. already have a HOTAS cougar :-)
 
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