Where to buy screens for portable
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Bush
sweet justice
Look on ebay or amazon for 3.5", 4.2", 5" and 7" "car backup monitor" or "car backup camera screen" and you will met with a deluge of cheap screens that take composite. Alternatively, you can look on Adafruit.com. They make nice flax, and its more expensive, but if you want VGA, RGB, DVI, etc they have all sorts of stuff.
Generalindividual
Member
Try this tut I made awhile back on bacforums that no one gave a sh-it about. All you have to do is download this folder and click the HTML file.
Folder (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dy7wycrdj5ul ... ryHna?dl=0)
Folder (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dy7wycrdj5ul ... ryHna?dl=0)
legofan623
Well-Known Member
Bush said:
Exactly what you need right there.
Cllinw
Member
4.3 Inch LCD TFT Rearview Monitor screen for Car Backup Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CFLMNC/re ... Dvb12SDFKD
Would this one work?
And on another note, how is this case enclosure for a portable?
http://www.polycase.com/ag-85
Would this one work?
And on another note, how is this case enclosure for a portable?
http://www.polycase.com/ag-85
Noah
Frequent Poster
Screen is fine, though the cheap Chinese ones tend to be lower quality.
That case is fine, depends on what console though. (Assuming a GC, since this is in the GC section.)
If you're going for your first build you should look into a ZN45 case. It feels pretty nice in the hands for long periods of time, and it's easy to fit things in for a first-timer.
That case is fine, depends on what console though. (Assuming a GC, since this is in the GC section.)
If you're going for your first build you should look into a ZN45 case. It feels pretty nice in the hands for long periods of time, and it's easy to fit things in for a first-timer.
Cllinw
Member
I know that's the one people recommend for first timers, but I want to use a case that's a bit more unique. And I'm really a fan of the design of the AG models. The main thing I'm thinking about is making it as portable as possible, also meaning as "pocketable" as possible. Are there any others you'd recommend that are under 2" deep?
Also another side note, would these be good cases as well?
http://www.polycase.com/jb-series
Also another side note, would these be good cases as well?
http://www.polycase.com/jb-series
Shank
Formerly Known As Dyxlesci
I use buydisplay.com
I've always been satisfied with their screens. If you want HDMI VGA or composite I recommend them. Most cheap eBay displays are not only somewhat low picture quality but also very low resolution, like less than 250p, and only have composite video in
I've always been satisfied with their screens. If you want HDMI VGA or composite I recommend them. Most cheap eBay displays are not only somewhat low picture quality but also very low resolution, like less than 250p, and only have composite video in
Blargaman91
Well-Known Member
Cheap eBay screens are pretty much as cheap as they get, and a better quality screen could make a world of difference even with a composite video signal.Cllinw said:
Cllinw
Member
How well would the PS1 screen work with a DOL-101 GameCube? Because I just found that one for a decent price.Blargaman91 said:
P.S. Very big fan of your work Blargaman! I have been wondering for a while, how well does the gamecube look on 3.5" screen? Is it visible enough to play easily or is it too small?
Bush
sweet justice
Just so you know, those backup screens go for about 10-25 bucks. PS1 is a nice display, but you the backlight is power hungry. There is an LED mod but it is a little involved and I can't say I really like the results. If you have a large battery that would be fine, although keep in mind the PCB is weird and large and circular.
Bush
sweet justice
I'm not entirely sure. If you have a multimeter you can tell really easily by using a static voltage and finding the amperage. You can then use those values to find the wattage, which is nice to know because it is the overall power requirement, regardless of voltage or current. Once you have the wattage, you can find the current requirements of the unit at the voltage you want to power it at inside your system: see here
I'm not sure how much voltage the LCD needs. There is some information on the forums; check the sticky. We are working on updating the stickies so you may need to dig around for more information.
Otherwise, I know the recommended voltage is on the unit. If you have some old power supplies laying around or 5V USB power supply you can try feeding it values under the recommended voltage to see if you can steal power from the GameCube's regulators.
I'm not sure how much voltage the LCD needs. There is some information on the forums; check the sticky. We are working on updating the stickies so you may need to dig around for more information.
Otherwise, I know the recommended voltage is on the unit. If you have some old power supplies laying around or 5V USB power supply you can try feeding it values under the recommended voltage to see if you can steal power from the GameCube's regulators.
Blargaman91
Well-Known Member
Text in most games is readable and objects generally appear sharp enough but it is sometimes just barely enough. That is given you're using the cheapest of the 3.5" screens on eBay because, again, depending on the quality of the screen, it may change.Cllinw said:
Cllinw
Member
Does it make a difference between 4Blargaman91 said:
and 16:9 ratio? I'm trying to decide if I should use a 3.5/4/5" 4 display or a 4.3/5" 16:9.Side note: Does anybody know where I could buy a 4" 4
display? I keep on looking on some websites mentioned in the forums and I can't find any like that.
Blargaman91
Well-Known Member
GC games are made to be played in 4 so in my opinion they look better that way. But I can play with a stretched image in 16:9 too. You get used to whatever you're looking at.
If you do go with a 16:9 screen, you can apply the widescreen hack to most games with Swiss and it will be true widescreen, not stretched.
so in my opinion they look better that way. But I can play with a stretched image in 16:9 too. You get used to whatever you're looking at.If you do go with a 16:9 screen, you can apply the widescreen hack to most games with Swiss and it will be true widescreen, not stretched.
Generalindividual
Member
JFC 
How is this still a question? It's been answered about ten times over now. There's also tons of information available in the first few posts alone. But hey wtfc?
Maybe it's just me but why would you go with an older and less efficient setup? You could find a regular screen with a smaller pcb that runs better, looks better, and consumes way less power than it does. Combine it with a modern amp and there you go.
How is this still a question? It's been answered about ten times over now. There's also tons of information available in the first few posts alone. But hey wtfc?Cllinw said:And how big of a battery would be enough to say last 3 hours with that screen? Can the PCB be cut down, because I like that this is a 4Bush said:
Maybe it's just me but why would you go with an older and less efficient setup? You could find a regular screen with a smaller pcb that runs better, looks better, and consumes way less power than it does. Combine it with a modern amp and there you go.
