Xpantastic!

Since replacement displays are now effectively unobtainable, 
another option worth investigating is the repair of displays 
that are broken in the manner you describe (i.e. not 
actually smashed). It should be possible to replace the gas 
and re-seal the display, which would hopefully restore some 
visibility.

I have a broken display that I plan to try and have repaired 
in this manner, but it is currently too far down my "to-do" 
list. The first step is to confirm the type of gas 
originally present.

The other alternative is to build an adapter from the 
original VFD display to a newer panel (e.g. OLED) that could 
be driven from the same signals. If I had unlimited spare 
time, I'd tackle this as well, since I know my Xpander 
displays won't last forever...

Cheers,

John :^P

James wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi folks. Something has happened that'll make every Xpander owner
> shudder. I have an Xpander that has suffered some damage in transit.
> Two VFDs have gotten themselves physically broken. The protruding tab
> at the bottom of each has broken off. Ouch!
> 
> I'm looking for new displays or a whole display board (handy if you
> have a dead Xpander and don't want to desolder). Does anyone have any
> or know where I can get some?
> 
> P.S. Yes I know VFD displays is redundant. Sorry about that. I just
> wanted a clear subject.
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> -- 
> James.

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John Pallister
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