Hi. I noticed that on the accessories page there is an item that is basically a female serial port on a PCI bracket. You connect one end to the back of the LCD and then use a cable from the bracket to your serial port in back.
I was wondering if there was a similar solution for the 2x20 VFD I want to get?
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: sygyzy on 2002-01-28 22:46 ]</font>
Serial Bracket for the VFD 2x20?
I'd like to get this VFD
http://www.matrixorbital.com/products/vk202-25.htm
Then have a wire run inside my computer to the PCI bracket, then have a patch cable run from the outside to my serial port. Does that make sense? I guess it does not matter what header it has...but I guess to answer your question - yes. I'd like a bracket just like the one above that will work with the VK202-25 V. So in that case I would need the 9 pin serial header since the VK202-25 V only has the 9 pin in back right?
http://www.matrixorbital.com/products/vk202-25.htm
Then have a wire run inside my computer to the PCI bracket, then have a patch cable run from the outside to my serial port. Does that make sense? I guess it does not matter what header it has...but I guess to answer your question - yes. I'd like a bracket just like the one above that will work with the VK202-25 V. So in that case I would need the 9 pin serial header since the VK202-25 V only has the 9 pin in back right?
I dont understand how the 4BR cable works? One end has the serial female in a pci bracket. Then there are wires. These connect to the back of the VFD, but I thought the VFD had a serial port? How would I connect the two? Are you saying I would have to cut open a seral cable and solder a head into the end of the 4BR cable and connect it to the VFD?
Edit: How is it done here?
http://www.matrixorbital.com/products/bvk202a.htm
Notice it is the 20x2 VFD and it uses the 4BR? If it is sold as a kit, it must be possible. I don't want the pc bay insert, I am getting the guide so I can put it in my Lian Li Case myself.
Edit: Could I have a kit made that is basically the one mentioned above except I won't need the fancy pc drive bay insert with the keyboard. I want to replace that with just the standard mounting kit. I assume this would be cheaper.
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Edit: How is it done here?
http://www.matrixorbital.com/products/bvk202a.htm
Notice it is the 20x2 VFD and it uses the 4BR? If it is sold as a kit, it must be possible. I don't want the pc bay insert, I am getting the guide so I can put it in my Lian Li Case myself.
Edit: Could I have a kit made that is basically the one mentioned above except I won't need the fancy pc drive bay insert with the keyboard. I want to replace that with just the standard mounting kit. I assume this would be cheaper.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: sygyzy on 2002-01-30 13:15 ]</font>
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: sygyzy on 2002-01-30 13:20 ]</font>
the -4BR cable is a 4pin connector. On the displays that have the -4BR option, we remove the DB-9 connector and place a 4 pin header on it. If you don't get the whole -4BR kit, the LCD will have a db-9 connector, so if you get your self a male DB-9 connector, then get a -4BR cable, cut the pins off and solder on the male DB-9 connector to the end of the cable, you will be in business.
Henry J.
President
Matrix Orbital
President
Matrix Orbital
That's it! 3 Wires? Does the wire bundle in the 4BR have more than three? If so do I just leave the others hanging unconnected? Can I still use the floppy cable power connector with the 4BR bracket? Hmm, also, can I see a diagram of a seral connector (I assume male is the one I'll be soldering) so I can know which is pin 1, 2, 3 etc
Yes you can use a floppy cable to power the LCD BUT IT HAS TO BE A MODDIFIED ONE...