[simpits-tech] Question

[Gene Buckle]

> I have looked at getting one of the overhead projector lcd screens that
> come up at Tech's surplus auctions. Often, there is nothing wrong with the
> unit other than the resolution is not enough for newer software or they
> have gone to the larger three crt units mounted to the ceiling.
>
> How well do these units work for flight simming? Not fast enough, too poor
> of a resolution?
>

Frank, the pics I posted of the car sim Rob and I built last weekend uses
an 800x600 LCD panel atop a 4000 Lumen 3M overhead projector.  The panel
works really well.  The important part is whether or not the panel uses a
TFT (thin film something or other) LCD.  These are fast displays and are
usable for simming.  I've _never_ seen an 800x600 panel that wasn't TFT so
you should be ok.  Avoild the 640x480 units.  They're basically useless
for our purposes.

I am looking for more of them, so if you find a cache of used ones for a
reasonable price, please let me know.


On another note - I just got a FedEx package from the Panel God, Peter
Cos.  I tasked him with creating a duplicate of the ruined lightplate that
is connected to the lower HUD face in my F-15.

I opened the package and just stared in open mouthed shock.  It's perfect.
It's beautiful!  It's impressive!  I have _never_ seen a replica panel of
this quality anywhere, by any vendor.  I'm utterly blown away.

He took a battered lightplate and created a masterpiece.  I can't wait to
see how the rest of them look.  He'll be doing all the panels I don't
have.

When I get home tonight I'll post pictures of the original and new panel.
I just can't get over how cool it looks.

Wow.

g.