Analogue-sequencer

Hi Colin

Hope your enjoying the hols ;) I'd be interested in one of the adapter
boards once you get them.

cheers
Brett

--- In analogue-sequencer@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Fraser" <colin@...>
wrote:
>
> There is an install guide here:
> http://www.sequentix.com/sq_lcd.htm
> 
> Sorry, should have mentioned it on the list.
> I have a stock of the white on blue displays, but don't yet have the
adaptor
> boards to fit them with a 16 way ribbon cable.
> I should have them in a few weeks, the PCB suppliers are closed over
> Christmas.
> 
> Best regards,
> Colin Fraser
> Sequentix Music Systems Ltd
> http://www.sequentix.com
> 
>  
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: analogue-sequencer@yahoogroups.com 
> > [mailto:analogue-sequencer@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of eigentone2000
> > Sent: 17 December 2007 14:08
> > To: analogue-sequencer@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [analogue-sequencer] Re: PLED replacement suggestions?
> > 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > My PLED is dead, too:(
> > 
> > I've had to change the location of the studio. So the P3 was not
> > switched on for four weeks. After this break --> PLED is black.
> > 
> > I've ordered a "EA Blueline LCD Display". Hope it fits.
> > 
> > I would really appreciate an instruction page on this.
> > 
> > Cheers
> > Mario
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > > > I thought i had survived the curse of the PLED but it 
> > looks like no to
> > > > that :(
> > > 
> > > The PLED displays are no longer available at any of the suppliers I
> > used -
> > > according to one supplier, the makers of the display 
> > material used have
> > > stopped producing it 'for financial reasons'.
> > > Maybe that means they can make more money doing colour PLEDs for MP3
> > > players, or maybe they had problems with high failure rates...
> > > 
> > > Anyway, much as I love the appearance of the PLED displays, 
> > they are not
> > > that much nicer to look at than a good LCD to be worth the trouble.
> > > 
> > > I have been using Electronic Assembly white on blue LCD modules to
> > replace
> > > PLEDs that have failed in production units under warranty.
> > > http://www.lcd-module.de/eng
> > > Part number W162-BNLW
> > > 
> > > I have also looked at using Noritake LCD-compatible VFD displays,
> > but these
> > > are expensive (£30+), use a lot more current, and also have a
> > gradual loss
> > > of brightness over time.
> > > 
> > > Fitting an LCD module to a P3 requires 10mm M3 mounting 
> > screws and 5mm
> > > spacers, since the LCD modules are thicker than the PLEDs.
> > > The LCD backlight also needs R19 on the P3 mainboard to be fitted.
> > > The EA modules I use need a 47R resistor there. Other 
> > makers modules may
> > > vary.
> > > 
> > > On P3s with a serial number earlier than roughly #1040, the 
> > function key
> > > switch board is too wide to allow the LCD to be fitted, so it needs
> > a bit of
> > > width removed with a file.
> > > I'll put together an instruction page on this soon.
> > > 
> > > You can wire the ribbon cable directly to the contacts on the LCD
> > module,
> > > and put a plug on the other end.
> > > I was thinking of getting some of the little PLED to IDC 
> > socket adaptor
> > > boards made up, since it's a pain to remove and re-use the ones
> > already on a
> > > PLED module, and they didn't have connections for the 
> > backlight anyway.
> > > 
> > > > Also is there any
> > > > need for heatsinks on the power transistors etc due to 
> > the increased
> > > > current draw of a LCD?
> > > 
> > > No, it's well within the limits of the power supply.
> > > Pre-production P3s used LCD modules in the first place.
> > > 
> > > Best regards,
> > > Colin Fraser
> > > Sequentix Music Systems Ltd
> > > http://www.sequentix.com
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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> > 
> > 
> >
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