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Rotating monitor construction *Project finished*
weisshaupt:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on February 06, 2008, 02:19:44 pm ---Thanks for the info on the monitor angles..
The monitor has an excellent picture, so I dont think I will have any problem getting my money back if I decide to put it up for sell, I cant return it because they have a 20% restocking fee, plus I would have to pay for shipping. :angry:
I build computers for people, so if nothing else Im sure I can use it on a future build. So no problem there.
Anyway, I originally designed the spool to use with my CRT, which would require some front support, I probably wouldnt need it for the LCD, mounting it like you suggested.
I would really like to use the CRT, but the size is an issue for my already made cab. Also the motor has strong magnets, and I was seeing some picture distortion on the CRT.
Plus, as I suggested earlier, the chain idea is not mine, but I do like it..
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There is a reason many folks run with a CRT, authenticity being number 1. But the extra weight, degaussing and shielding (from the motor) issues certainly make that more difficult. Trades offs abound in life. Ditching the Spool means less room required to rotate the screen, and less fabrication required. My plate on the back of mine is only as wide as the monitor casing.. You could even get a larger LCD, but anything greater than 20 inches tends to be stupidly expensive at this point.
I used LCD primarily because I needed the weight reduction so I could pull the top off for use with my projector. I am sure I won't do it often, but its nice to have the ability.. Plus I really dreaded building a degausing circut..
Cornchip:
Am I reading this correctly? LCD's when rotated to the vertical posistion view differently at the same angle from left to right. I really had no idea that viewing angles were so important with LCD's. I have a LCD (Acer 19") at work that I'll be looking at in the morning.
DaOld Man:
I dont know about your monitor. I suggest you turn it up vertical and try looking at it in different angles.
Ritalin:
--- Quote from: Cornchip on February 06, 2008, 10:46:05 pm --- Am I reading this correctly? LCD's when rotated to the vertical posistion view differently at the same angle from left to right. I really had no idea that viewing angles were so important with LCD's. I have a LCD (Acer 19") at work that I'll be looking at in the morning.
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Unless you buy a monitor that's made to be rotated.
I have a Dell 1905FP (19" LCD) that comes with a really amazing stand.
The stand has a small footprint and rotates to horizontal or vertical and locks into position.
Since it's made the be rotated, the viewing angles in any direction are spot on.
DaOld Man:
Well, I think Im done buying LCDs for this project.
Im by no means poor, but I think I have just about reached my budget for this project, so it's back to the crt I think.
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