Playstation One LCD screen

[RalphW]

Hi

Does anyone have a set of instructions on how to convert / take these screens apart and make them work with FS/Magenta. Did a search but found nothing. Alternatively anyone have a suggestion on screen make/model. I need two to sit side by side for my magenta PFD/ND setup

Thanks
Ralph

[mndless]

Here is one...

http://tidder.rudyatek.com/lcd/

[Michael Carter]

This first link is the one I'm using:

http://starfox.ucc.asn.au/carcomp/serio_lcd.htm

Here are two others:

http://www.bit-tech.net/article/136/

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1765353,00.asp

Here is the supplier for the connector boards and extension cables for remotely mounting the controller board:

http://www.quadrangleproducts.com/products.cfm?Search=1&Category_ID=2

FDS also offers a mount for the PS1 screen.

The model of the screen is a Samsung LST500Q1 GF1 for US customers. The PAL version is a G3 I believe.

These can be wired for a direct video card input.

[Bob Reed]

This will get it apart for you but.. I would not take the time to make the VGA mod to it. I have seen the video both ways on this screen first hand and the video with the mod is not as good as just using the RCA in! My opionion...

[Gsey]

Yes definately dont do the vga mod. Have a look on ebay for good quality cables. I use a camcorder to tv/vcr monster brand cable and the picture is superb.

For disassembly and setup you cant go past the flight deck solutions forums. Do a search over there and you will see plenty of discussions on the psone screen including the holder which they manufactuer.

Gary

[Michael Carter]

If you are not using an ATI card, or any card that uses C sync, that might be why you are getting less than desirable results with a VGA input.

C sync is required for this to work with VGA.

I've seen the VGA input on the PS1 screen using C sync. The display looks as good as any other full size monitor.

[Bob Reed]

My point here is, for the amount of work it is to convert to VGA, the picture is as good as the monitor is capable of using the RCA in.

[Michael Carter]

I see.

Since I don't have an RCA out on my video card I'm sort of stuck with VGA unless I want to purchase a converter.

I don't mind the extra soldering.

[RalphW]

Thanks Guys. Excellent, informed opinions, as always !

[Bob Reed]

I see.

Since I don't have an RCA out on my video card I'm sort of stuck with VGA unless I want to purchase a converter.

I don't mind the extra soldering.

Ahh now that is different. I just bought a cheap and I mean cheap VGA card with the video out and use that to drive mine. BUT! my LCD is not a PS1 unit.... I have worked with them and set them up for a few guys. Only reason I am not using one is I am using what I had. I may get a couple soon.

[bindook]

I used the tutorial below ........

http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/view_tutorials.php

mine works great using a rca connection.


Michael