Emax

Hi, congratulations on you new Emax display :)
i need one for my SP12 Turbo , where did u purchase it...?
seems hard to find ... all google links show out of stock situation :(

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, el macaco <elmacaco@...> wrote:
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> Thanks for nothing guys....
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> Just kidding!
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> I installed the Noritake VFD yesterday, it all went pretty smoothly, just thought I'd post for future reference.
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> Part number is CU16025-UW6J Noritake VFD 16 x 2 display (it's their LCD replacement kind)
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> The only hitch was the Noritake has the 1-14 inputs in one line, where as the Emax original LCD has them in 2 rows of 8 with just pin 14 designated.  it took me a while to determine how the rest of the pins were numbered before soldering, but I got it right the first time.
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> Emax LCD is like this looking at the front
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> 14 - 13
> 12 - 11
> 10 - 09
> 08 - 07
> 06 - 05
> 04 - 03
> 02 - 01
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> Use the thinnest wire you can so it doesn't cause clearance issues (this is for the Emax Rack btw)
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> Then you have to attach the VFD module to the panel circuit board, I used wire through the screw holes and a little electrical tape to hold it steady, but I know some people used a hot glue gun.  It is bright and beautiful!  it's going to be so much easier to use my EMAX now.  The display area is a little smaller than the EMAX original LCD, shorter across horizontally than the original, but not in a bad way, like this.
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> [________] Emax display window
> [________] LCD
>  [_______]  VFD.
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> I tried to take a picture but my phone couldn't make the letters come out clear, they are bright but not that bright.
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> I hope that will help anyone considering doing this mod.
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> Backlights no more!  Happy Emaxing.
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> Ed
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> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> From: elmacaco@...
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:34:53 -0400
> Subject: [emax] Emax Rack VFD Display Instalation
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> Hey everyone. 
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> So I just got a compatible Noritake VFD display form my Emax rack, and I am wondering if anyone here has installed it or has seen any resources on how to wire it in. It is designed for LCD replacement, so I think it comes with instructions, but it can't hurt to ask.
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> Ed 
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