[simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays

[Frank Riedel]

Now... take a look at my site www.rezultat.dk/f16
to see how TFT's fitts the panels....

The MFD is a 5" TFT... it do not fill the hight... i'll replace
it with a 5,6"... then it will fit ;o)

the price for a 5,6" TFT is around 180US$ in Denmark
the ugly one is the 7" TTF's :o( = 260US$..uhhh...

all rock's on VIDEO COMPOSITE and looks fantastic

Frank


----- Original Message -----
From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays


> I really don't understand all the hoopla over this.  As I stated, a 6.4"
> glass LCD (Off the Shelf) will fit inside the MFD bezel and only sacrifice
> just under 0.125" off the top and bottom. You need to do some minor
trimming
> to the case that holds the glass and cut a tap on the PC board.
>
> I should have some prototypes in 2 to 3 weeks to prove concept.
>
>
> On 7/3/03 5:56 AM, "Chris Crowley" <ccrowley@mccrowley.com> wrote:
>
> > Gene, I agree with you, thought the same could be said for
> > http://www.picmon.com . This tannas company developed a technology that
> > starts with a COTS part and modifies it (square) for aircraft use. For
them
> > to be competitive, it will have to be less than what is sold now. Though
> > most likely not affordable from my point of view.
> >
> > Now they also have mentioned industry applications on their site, which
> > would not require the testing of an avionics grade part.  If that were
the
> > case then the price to the public could be on the high end of
reasonable.
> >
> > Also, since they have proven that cutting up an AMLCD is not an
unreasonable
> > thing to consider (meaning it will still work afterwards), perhaps
someone
> > currently struggling to design an MFD solution on this forum would give
this
> > a shot.
> >
> > Sometimes the ideas/process behind these companies is straightforward.
Its
> > sounds like, after a brief scan of their literature, that maybe the
design
> > of AMLCDs lends itself to a simple straightforward solution.
> >
> > Comments?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> > [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Gene Buckle
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 12:32 AM
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays
> >
> > Chances are small they'll be affordable.  Companies that build flight
> > certifiable systems have *hundreds* of regulations to follow when
> > manufacturing things.  They must carry large liability insurance
policies
> > as well.  The end result is gear that only corporate customers can
afford
> > it.  Certifiable gear is VERY expensive.  A 2" backup ADI from Malwin
> > Electronics (a builder of purpose-built simulator avionics) will set you
> > back $5,000.00.  A full size flight director (again, not for flight use)
> > can be as much as $30k.
> >
> > A 1:1 aspect ratio screen would be great, but I don't think you'll find
> > one for a price you can afford.
> >
> > g.
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 1 Jul 2003, Wg Cdr BB Misra, VSM (Retd) wrote:
> >
> >> Dear List,
> >> To go with the bezels, have a look at www.tannas.com for square aspect
> >> displays. Wonder how expensive their services are. Any other sources
for
> >> square LCDs?
> >> - Misra
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Gene Buckle" <geneb@deltasoft.com>
> >> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> >> Sent: 01 July, 2003 8:14 AM
> >> Subject: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...
> >>
> >>
> >>> How many of you would be interested in buying MFD bezels if I can
> > convince
> >>> this company to sell to the hobby market?
> >>>
> >>> They might be able to build them for you Viper jocks at a reasonable
> > cost
> >>> if there is enough interest.
> >>>
> >>> g.
> >>>
> >>>
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