AW: [simpits-tech] So you wanna build a HUD, eh?

Gene Buckle simpits-tech@simpits.org
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 12:20:17 -0800 (PST)


Yes, you're after the TTL display for this kind of project.  You'll need a
hercules monochrome display controller though.  They only come in ISA
versions and you will have to write your own software...  Should be cool
though!

g.


On Tue, 5 Feb 2002, Marc Weigert wrote:

> Gene, did you mean this one?? 
> 
> http://www.digisys.net/timeline/blowout.html#monitor
> 
> The green one for $19 is the right one?
> 
> Monitors
> 
> Non-Enclosed TTL 
> Comes with pinout 
> 12V at 1.4 Amp input 
> Horizontal frequency 15 KHz 
> Ability to do 40 and 80 columns 
>  Size Color Price 
> 5" Green $19.00 
> 5" Amber $15.00 
> 7" Amber $19.00 
>   9" Green or Amber $19.00 
> 
> 
> 5" Color Monitor $19.00 or 2 for $29.00 
> Flat faceplate 
> 320 x 200 dot resolution 
> CGA & Hercules Compatible 
> 12VDC Operation 
> 15.75 KHz Horizontal Frequency 
> 60 Hz Vertical Sync. Frequency 
> Open Frame Construction 
> Standard Interface Connector 
> Degaussing Coil Included 
> Mfr. Samtron 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Ursprungliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> > [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]Im Auftrag von Gene Buckle
> > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Februar 2002 20:39
> > An: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Betreff: [simpits-tech] So you wanna build a HUD, eh?
> > 
> > 
> > Check this out: http://home.att.net/~jim-bean/doc1.htm
> > 
> > I did some digging and found this gents page.  If you go to
> > http://home.att.net/~jim-bean/doc6.htm you can see the parts he used to
> > build the HUD.  They were purchased from Edmund Scientific.  This is
> > exactly the kind of thing you guys need to build a HUD for your cockpit.
> > 
> > BTW, if you build it exactly like he did (using a CGA or Herc mono CRT),
> > then you can head over to the Timeline, Inc. website (sorry, I don't have
> > a link) and pick up a 5" CGA/Mono CRT for under $30.
> > 
> > I'm going to contact the author of the page and see if he won't do a
> > better write up for the simpits website. :)
> > 
> > g.
> > 
> > 
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