Commonly Used Screens

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Commonly Used Screens

Post by XCVG » Fri May 15, 2009 10:55 am

There are several screens that are commonly used. Here's a (incomplete) list. This is not supposed to be in-depth, just a nice overview.

Key:
C=accepts composite video
S=accepts S-video
RGB=accepts RGB video

1. PSOne Screen (C/RGB) (7-9V)(PAL or NTSC versions)(model no SCPH-131)
The creme de la creme of screens. At 5 inches, it's about the right size for most homemade portables. The board is larger than the screen but can be trimmed. It takes composite and RGB and requires about 7-9V. It is a very well documented screen; plenty of info on it. Consumes about 400mA with a LED mod, 700ma without. Unfortunately, it has become somewhat expensive to get. It can be purchased slightly cheaper as a Zenith PS2 screen. The Zenith is exactly the same screen but has a different input board and speakers. There are other recases out there as well. Probably the best screen for portabilizing.
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2. Pustom 2.5"/3" Screens (C)(12V, has been run down to 5V)(NTSC/PAL)
These screens are cheap and decent. Not great, but decent. Small, good for small portables. It only accepts composite unfortunately. It's designed for 12V but I've heard it being run down to 5V. Has built in mono crap sound I think. Cheap and readily availible from DealExtreme or eBay.
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3. AEIComp 2.5"/3.5" Screens (C)(3.3V-12V)(NTSC/PAL)
These screens are expensive but good. You have to do a considerable amount of hacking- they have a large unnecessary input board and no audio amp. Has an LED backlight already-very power efficient. I'm not going to go through this in detail; instead I will refer you to Rekarp's excellent guide.

4. Hipgear/Intec Screenpad (C/???)(9V+, 5V+ with regulator removed)(NTSC, possibly PAL availible)
I don't know a lot about this screen, other than it is 1.8" and is attached to a PS2 controller. Perhaps someone can fill me in. As far as I know the Intec and Hipgear versions are the same. Power consumption varies with voltage. I think a GC version is availible as well.
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Other Screens you can use:

1. Any AEIComp screen that accepts composite or RGB.
2. A computer monitor or small TV that accepts S-video, composite, or sometimes component or VGA.
3. A pocket TV.
4. Any sort of game screen, but the Intec and most others are total crap.

Screens that you CAN'T use:

1. Game boy, game gear, DS, or PSP screens.
2. iPod or MP3 screens.
3. Most portable DVD players.
4. Cellphones.
5. Pretty much anything that doesn't take a normal signal.
Screens that can sorta be used:
1. Portable DVD players, certain types. You have to keep the main board.
2. GBA. You need an input cart and the whole friggin' gameboy.
3. Nomad screen. Accepts RGB, but expensive and crap.
4. Laptop LCD. If you have a certain type and about $200 to blow on an encoder, that is.

More is coming soon, more links, more screens, maybe more information. Stay tuned!

EDIT: Screens that can and can't and can sorta be used.
EDIT 2: Moar info!
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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by Life of Brian » Fri May 15, 2009 11:19 am

Another important note about AEI screens is that you will need to build your own audio amp. Not hard at all, but it is an extra step.
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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by XCVG » Fri May 15, 2009 11:28 am

Life of Brian wrote:Another important note about AEI screens is that you will need to build your own audio amp. Not hard at all, but it is an extra step.
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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by Valium » Fri May 15, 2009 4:02 pm

Where have you heard about the Pustom screens being able to be run off of 5v?
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Post by Life of Brian » Fri May 15, 2009 4:07 pm

Valium wrote:Where have you heard about the Pustom screens being able to be run off of 5v?
I ordered one a couple of days ago so I'll let you all know what the real deal is when it comes in.
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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by XCVG » Fri May 15, 2009 5:36 pm

Valium wrote:Where have you heard about the Pustom screens being able to be run off of 5v?
I forget, but I think someone said there's a regulator inside that can be bypassed. Of course the backlight won't work at 5V, so you need to LED mod.

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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by themadhacker » Fri May 15, 2009 9:09 pm

I heard from Palmertech.
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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by Mario » Tue May 19, 2009 3:10 pm

PAL PSone screens can take S-Video.
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=20158" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by XCVG » Tue May 19, 2009 5:16 pm

Mario wrote:PAL PSone screens can take S-Video.
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=20158" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I know, but I didn't mention it because it takes quite a bit of modding and only applies to PAL screens. Maybe I'll add it in the next update.

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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by bacteria » Fri May 22, 2009 1:23 am

Read an article the other day saying you can also get S-video from NTSC screens, using the multiport connections. Not tried it though.
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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by schmellyfart » Sat May 23, 2009 1:19 pm

Ok I have some good news on this 3.5" deal extreme screen
It looks pretty good in my opinion.

+Draws 300ma under a load. (240ma standby)
+Should run on anything between 5v and 12v. I have confirmed that it runs on 7.2v and 5v though.
+LED backlit!
+PCB is the same size as the LCD

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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by XCVG » Sat May 23, 2009 3:30 pm

schmellyfart wrote:
Ok I have some good news on this 3.5" deal extreme screen
It looks pretty good in my opinion.

+Draws 300ma under a load. (240ma standby)
+Should run on anything between 5v and 12v. I have confirmed that it runs on 7.2v and 5v though.
+LED backlit!
+PCB is the same size as the LCD
Oh great, now I have to add another screen :P

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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by wajimba » Wed May 27, 2009 9:16 pm

I'm wondering about other names for the psone screen. I know Zenith makes some. Is Intec another? examples: http://www.amazon.com/5-6-INCH-COLOR-GA ... 21&sr=8-12" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.amazon.com/Intec-Black-Game- ... 21&sr=8-16" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also remember seeing a manufacturer that started with a "J" in someone's tutorial somewhere...
BTW- what is the actual diagonal measurement of the screen? 5", 5.4", 5.5", 5.6"? I seem to see slight variations the more places I look.

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Post by schmellyfart » Wed May 27, 2009 10:11 pm

wajimba wrote:I'm wondering about other names for the psone screen. I know Zenith makes some. Is Intec another? examples: http://www.amazon.com/5-6-INCH-COLOR-GA ... 21&sr=8-12" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.amazon.com/Intec-Black-Game- ... 21&sr=8-16" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also remember seeing a manufacturer that started with a "J" in someone's tutorial somewhere...
BTW- what is the actual diagonal measurement of the screen? 5", 5.4", 5.5", 5.6"? I seem to see slight variations the more places I look.
Noooo Intec is not. Those screens are horrible.

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Re: Commonly Used Screens

Post by Mario » Thu May 28, 2009 3:16 pm

Can somebody give a link to those Pustom screens on dealextreme? I can't seem to find them.
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