LCDInfo.com

http://www.lcdinfo.com
It is currently Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:32

All times are UTC + 2 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 23 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
Author Message
PostPosted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 13:37 
Offline

Joined: Sun May 05, 2002 22:05
Posts: 2063
Location: Lappeenranta, Finland
Also been working on a VFD USB board:

Noritake GU128x64-800:
Image

Noritake GU256x64-355:
Image
As you can see it's not exact fit to the locking connector in the -355 as it was not designed with that display model in mind. But it works.
Board works with GU256x64-372 too and has no fitting problems as it uses same kind connector as the GU128x64-800. Works with some others from the -3xx series also but I haven't tested myself as I don't have the displays.

Board for the Noritake 3900 series VFD displays also available now. Currently supported sizes are 256x128 and 256x64 pixels but other sizes can be added if needed.
Image
http://www.noritake-elec.com/3000_series.htm


Last edited by Henri on Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:11, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:44 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2004 3:33
Posts: 16
Location: Norway
That's fairly awesome. Good work, wouldn't mind having one of those for my Noritake 128x32-311 :p

_________________
- Rexxie


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:58 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:32
Posts: 106
:D Very nice , usb vfd-256x64 goodness :D
Thats my birthday prezzy sorted :twisted:
And do i spy GPO jumpers maybe ?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 16:01 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 17:42
Posts: 467
Location: The Netherlands
Code:
That's fairly awesome. Good work, wouldn't mind having one of those for my Noritake 128x32-311 :p

Maybe Henri can shed some light on that one, if it also speeds up the bugger then it'd be sweet.

I was waiting for you Trev :lol: Yes GPO for future toys :P

_________________
My Plexeon-Insane LCD!-Or this one!-LCDinfo-LCDStudio


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 20:43 
Offline

Joined: Sun May 05, 2002 22:05
Posts: 2063
Location: Lappeenranta, Finland
Hadn't yet thought about the 128x32-311 but could be possible also. There will be additional costs and work if doing a custom board for that display model so that might not be the first option unless there is quite a lot of demand to justify the costs. Of course if money is not an issue anything is possible ;)
But using this board with custom wiring between the board and display and custom firmware would be cheaper to make in small quantity. So if there is demand we can discuss about that.


Yes the expansion header in the board can be used for GPIO so something could be controlled with it or maybe buttons added. Also hardware PWM for few outputs is possible. And there are couple pins connected to the AD converter so analog input is also possibility.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 0:47 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:32
Posts: 106
Just a little vid and a BIG long over due Thankyou to Henri , the USB board for my GU256x64-355 is a First class piece of work , and the Studio driver was a big help too :D , promise to give the Info driver a good run now , Tru Type Fonts would help with the screen creation mate :D , and gpo action to look forward to also :D
Thanks again mate hope you sell Shedloads.
Vid of Studio2 , Info vid coming soon , cpu time tops out at about 5% :D
-removed sorry :oops:


Last edited by mingingbollock on Sat Apr 08, 2006 16:55, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 13:23 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 17:42
Posts: 467
Location: The Netherlands
Impressive stuff mate! Where'd you get that blue filter? I was wondering why those vids look so blue :D

_________________
My Plexeon-Insane LCD!-Or this one!-LCDinfo-LCDStudio


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 22:17 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:32
Posts: 106
coorz wrote:
Impressive stuff mate! Where'd you get that blue filter? I was wondering why those vids look so blue :D


Cheers dude :D , just some deep blue 3mm plexy i had about :wink: , cut you off a bit if you want ?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 22:34 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 17:42
Posts: 467
Location: The Netherlands
Nah it's ok i can find some colored plexi here too. I was wondering if it smoothens the white areas better than without? You know how large white areas look like on this 3900.

_________________
My Plexeon-Insane LCD!-Or this one!-LCDinfo-LCDStudio


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 23:09 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:32
Posts: 106
I Know what you mean , i didnt play with it very much before i mounted it up ,but i guess the blue helps a little .
I will be trying a few other colours next wk , i will keep it in mind when i change plexy colours around.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:34 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:01
Posts: 4
Hi Henri,

Sorry to dig up such an old post, but I just discovered one of these gems in a parts box.

I'm wondering if you've worked on your USB backpack any more, and if you ever produced a kit?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 19:22 
Offline

Joined: Sun May 05, 2002 22:05
Posts: 2063
Location: Lappeenranta, Finland
I still have some of the Noritake USB board PCB's around so it should be possible to assemble a board if someone would like to have one.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Noritake USB Board...
PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 7:59 
Offline

Joined: Sun May 07, 2006 14:13
Posts: 1
Location: Los Angeles
You still have these available? I have an old EMAX POS display which uses the 256x64 VFD - would be cool to actually use it. Contact is good through e-mail at wyletype@yahoo.com


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 23:03 
Offline

Joined: Wed Sep 05, 2007 22:58
Posts: 1
Hey if you still have a board left I would like to get one from you also. I can pay with Paypal or send you money order.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 19:55 
Offline

Joined: Sun May 05, 2002 22:05
Posts: 2063
Location: Lappeenranta, Finland
Yes I should be able to find something for you. Let me check what I have left. You'll get an email soon.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 23 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

All times are UTC + 2 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group