Full Version: X3cp - Lcd To Vfd
Has anyone attempted to swap the ugly-ass blue/white XLCD out of the X3CP and replace it with a VFD? I'm trying to get some feedbac on how difficult this would be.
Well, as long as it's a LCD compatible VFD you should be fine.
The only problem with it is that it will probably not fit in a X3CP becouse the PCB is much bigger on a VFD.
I have a 2x40 VFD in my custom case and it works like a charm. Looks much better also
The only problem with it is that it will probably not fit in a X3CP becouse the PCB is much bigger on a VFD.
I have a 2x40 VFD in my custom case and it works like a charm. Looks much better also
As far as I am aware the X3 uses a common language and thus any LCD will do.
As his question was about a vfd, not a lcd I would say that most vfd's are NOT lcd compatible.
The safest way to go is with a Noritake U, V or W series vfd.
Just make sure it's HD 44780 compatible.
I screwed up thinking a parallell vfd would do just fine, but i was very wrong.
The safest way to go is with a Noritake U, V or W series vfd.
Just make sure it's HD 44780 compatible.
I screwed up thinking a parallell vfd would do just fine, but i was very wrong.
VFD and LCD displays can share the same interface thus my point is as valid as your. I assumed he knew about the X3 output requirements before I answered as the data is available
QUOTE(spillage @ Jul 19 2007, 02:12 PM) 
VFD and LCD displays can share the same interface thus my point is as valid as your. I assumed he knew about the X3 output requirements before I answered as the data is available
Yes, I am aware the output requirements. So you're right there.
I was more concrned as far as physical dimensions were required. I can fill any gap or dremel the opening larger if need be. I was more concerned about depth.
Anyone have any sample vfd dimensions?
Ok, didn't know you where aware of that. (Sorry Spillage 
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Here you got the dimensions of the Noritake U-series which is a LCD- replacement line.
The one you are probably looking for is the CU20045SCPB-W5J which is 98.0 x 60.0mm.
I don't have a x3cp, but i think it will be too big.
Noritake U-series
Another company is Newhaven. The one most like the x3lcd is the M0420SD-204SDAR1-3, but that one also is way too big.
Newhaven VFD line
I can't see this happening if you don't use a 2x20 instead of a 4x20. Then there will be enough space.
Hope this helps a little.
)Here you got the dimensions of the Noritake U-series which is a LCD- replacement line.
The one you are probably looking for is the CU20045SCPB-W5J which is 98.0 x 60.0mm.
I don't have a x3cp, but i think it will be too big.
Noritake U-series
Another company is Newhaven. The one most like the x3lcd is the M0420SD-204SDAR1-3, but that one also is way too big.
Newhaven VFD line
I can't see this happening if you don't use a 2x20 instead of a 4x20. Then there will be enough space.
Hope this helps a little.
thanks zephyr. The x3cp's opening as well as the X3LCD carry approx dimensions of (h)38mm*(w)95mm
it does no doubt limit my options, which is rather unfortunate. It would be a hard decision to move to a 2-line display after using a 4 line for so long.
There is a slight chance that the noritake unit you suggested could be used. Unfortunatly the circuit board sticking out so high above my harm that.
it does no doubt limit my options, which is rather unfortunate. It would be a hard decision to move to a 2-line display after using a 4 line for so long.
There is a slight chance that the noritake unit you suggested could be used. Unfortunatly the circuit board sticking out so high above my harm that.
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