Star Wars/ revenge form Mars Replacemnt LCD retro Kit

[Rickn]

Hi Guys here is a post I made on the CGCA forum I also frequent....

I keep getting inquiries on replacement boards or monitors for these 2 pin machines... thoght you guys may be interested??

turns out Vidiot but down a Revenge from Mars today.

We fixed the CPU, one of the 5 caps ... still a no go. Then checked the power diode, replaced it and "Bingo"

Changed the tube and chassis, now the monitor is up and running.

Now the fun part... we connected the new LCD I have been developing. It does many CGA, mid-res games of course VGA and higher.

Preliminary results:
- Looks like it will be a fantastic retro kit.
- Less heat than the monitor so should improve the relaibility of the CPU
- Direct connection to the CPU so no worries about that troublesome 10 pin Molex.
- it will take CGA and VGA so now you can actaully see the boot screen. It will be forward adaptable to the new core being developed at VGA.
- I have been working with suppliers as how to program the LCD, so this is a custom.
- mechanical fit is easy.

We will keep you posted but I am in the process of doing the first 100 pcs of this LCD. it may take another 8 weeks but what an option for both the Starwars and revence fro Mars Pin.

I will be posting a few of the preliminary pictures on my website in the next couple days

www.niemandisplays.com

By the way Vidiot, thanks for being the guinea pig and leaving your pin at the shop to complete the development. If I missed anything --- chime in.

Rick@Niemandisplays.com
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[SavannahLion]

Estimated Cost?

[Level42]

Although I'm a pretty hardcore "keep it CRT" fan, I think that this may be one of the exceptions where a LCD _may_ be even better than the good-old CRT.

I do worry about the brightness though, since it's a reflected picture....?

[Rickn]

I don't want to appear like spamming, I also posted this on the Pinball forum....

Anyway

Hi Guys, I have been in contact with NU Core and we are both very excited about their new platform and our retro kit. You may want to take a minute to go to this link http://cgcc.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16553 to see more.

Rick Nieman
Rick@niemandisplays,com