[mythtv-users] Standalone VFD/LCD recommendations?

[Nick]

On 21/05/06, Yeechang Lee <ylee at pobox.com> wrote:
> I'm looking for recommendations on an add-on VFD or LCD display for my
> MythTV box. Most of the relevant threads I've looked at deal with
> cases with built-in displays, unfortunately. My criteria:
>
> * Fits into a single 5.25" drive bay. (But if the best solution turns
>   out to be a "velcro on the front of the case" approach I'm OK with
>   it.)
> * As bright and readable 8' away as possible for the dark. (Probably
>   means a VFD rather than an LCD, even a backlit one.)
> * As many lines and columns as is practical.
> * Prebuilt; I don't want to have to solder.
> * Usable hard buttons and status lights (a red light to indicate that
>   a recording is occurring, for example) would be nice, but not
>   essential.
> * Cheap as possible, but I'm willing to shell out a bit for the right
>   display.
> * I don't need an IR sensor.

Yeechang,

I can't offer any good suggestions as the 4x20 displays I've seen so
far occupy 2 5 1/4" bays (e.g.
http://linuxcentral.com/catalog/index.php3?prod_code=M000-015&id=C1Cd3MfZmTRC6).
I too would be interested in finding a suitable 4-liner that fits a
single drive bay.

However, I note that linuxcentral.com do sell an LCD-less 5 1/4" bay
for fitting a suitable 2-line LCD/VFD device
(http://linuxcentral.com/catalog/index.php3?prod_code=M000-012&id=C1Cd3MfZmTRC6).
Perhaps a 4 line display unit is simply too tall to fit into a single
bay?

Apart from that, keeping an eye on the LCDproc supported hardware list
(http://lcdproc.omnipotent.net/hardware.php3) would prob be a good
idea.

Good luck,
Nick
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