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XyloSesame:

I really don't want to complicate things as I get ready for my first build, and I certainly don't want to prolong the process,

but

while redesigning my Sketchup model to accomodate some minor changes, I realized that my planned monitor/bezel area is the perfect size for rotating my LCD monitor.

I wouldn't want a fancy-schmantzy motor driven clap-on-clap-off monitor, but it might be nice to have a manual rotation. I'll be mounting the LCD with the stock VESA mount that already has a tensioned 90 rotation; is there any reason I shouldn't take advantage of this?

Now is the time, obviously, for me to decide. Help me. Someone. Please. I feel like I'm being sucked in to the undertow of this hobby with my first project...

So, the question becomes, rotate or no?

knave:

It sure is tempting...I've done some playing around with some of the dell 19" LCD's I have laying around and as long as you're cable management is up to it it's cool.  I've even thought of using a disc shaped bezel that will rotate witht the LCD.

But Simple is some times better.  Because of this I'm not rotating....Yet... ;D

XyloSesame:


--- Quote from: knave on October 16, 2007, 05:37:32 pm ---It sure is tempting...I've done some playing around with some of the dell 19" LCD's I have laying around and as long as you're cable management is up to it it's cool.  I've even thought of using a disc shaped bezel that will rotate witht the LCD.

But Simple is some times better.  Because of this I'm not rotating....Yet... ;D

--- End quote ---

I think I'll be OK with the cable management, and the disc-shaped bezel is what started my brain on this train in the first place.

I prefer simple as well, and want to keep the project it as straightforward as possible. But I also realize that one shot at a cab is all I'll probably get. So it's now or never...

javeryh:

I think you need a degaussification doohickey in there of something if you are using a CRT.

gonzo90017:

He's using a LCD.

I say rotate. I'm interested to see how you do it. I might do the same. I'll keep an eye on the thread to see what you come up with.

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