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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: turbokon on May 25, 2013, 05:26:37 AM
Title: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on May 25, 2013, 05:26:37 AM
I bought a HipGear PS2 controller with a 2.5lcd display built-in a while back wanting to use it as LCD replacement. Well I finally got around to dismentaling it. It works and it doesn't. It doesn't work too well with the TE low voltage. It's barely lights up with my rechargeable AA Batteries. It works better when using my AC adapter. Even with the ac plug, the lcd is still not as bright when using its own power supply. I still need to test this with regular alkaline batteries to see if it works better. This LCD is a perfect fit to the stock shell unlike the previous 2.5 LCD I was using. Also it doesn't have the pulsing wave on the top as seen on this YouTube video, .
(http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png)
These are pics with the TE plugged in. (http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png) (http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png) (http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png)
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on May 25, 2013, 10:38:50 AM
Here is another possible LCD replacement.
http://www.adafruit.com/products/912
It's a little pricey but looks to be a good quality LCD. Will order this and give it a shot.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: GohanX on May 25, 2013, 11:44:00 AM
If it ends up being a perfect replacement it will be worth the price.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on May 25, 2013, 05:04:01 PM
I went ahead and ordered it.
I used another power source within the TE for the LCD I pulled from the ps2 controller and now it's lot brighter and works with battery. So the LCD from the HipGear or intact ps2 controller is a good source. I paid like $25 for it.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on May 30, 2013, 03:21:12 PM
Here is a video of the ps2 controller LCD in action in my express.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: EvilEvoIX on May 30, 2013, 03:46:55 PM
Great thread. Always wanted to mod a Turbo Express.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: jperryss on June 02, 2013, 04:01:45 AM
How large can you go with a replacement screen on the TE? I just found one of these Interact PS1 screens (http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5638) and would love to do something with it, but it's either 4" or 4.5" which I'm guessing is too big.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: Duo_R on June 02, 2013, 04:30:14 AM
how ever big you want but 3.5 is about the cutoff to easily fit in a TE. Otherwise you are making something like what Bacteria did.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: jperryss on June 02, 2013, 05:31:29 AM
how ever big you want but 3.5 is about the cutoff to easily fit in a TE. Otherwise you are making something like what Bacteria did.
Yeah, way beyond my intentions. Just figured it being usable might finally push me to get a TE. Probably better that I don't anyway. :D
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on June 02, 2013, 05:34:11 AM
Yeah, the 3.5" is the biggest LCD you can fit. The LCD I pulled from the ps2 is great. No temporary burn-ins, you can see all the texts, better blacks and colors doesn't shine thru like with SSS with the flame weapon.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: FiftyQuid on June 02, 2013, 02:25:29 PM
I've been looking online for two days now and the only thing coming up as a search result are threads from 7+ years ago selling these things off at a discount. I'll take a wild guess and say a grand total of 6 were sold. These might be more difficult to find that Magical Chase! :shock:
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on June 02, 2013, 03:05:07 PM
I ordered this way back in October from amazon. If I knew they work this well with the express lcd mod, I would have ordered more.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: MotherGunner on June 02, 2013, 04:45:31 PM
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: Duo_R on June 02, 2013, 05:55:45 PM
Probably tough since I dont see any video inputs but maybe the video camera line is an option. These are cool though popular in Russia to record accidents and make sure the shady cops don't do anything.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on June 06, 2013, 06:32:56 AM
Yeah I'm not sure how the camera feeds into the monitor. I would probably get one just to take it apart eventually. As for the adafruit LCD, I just started modding another express to use this LCD. Once it's completed, I will do a quick demo video of it to show how it compares to the LCD pulled from the ps2 controller and the stock.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: thesteve on June 06, 2013, 09:30:38 AM
the cam says 720P makes it likely DRGB not composite
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on June 09, 2013, 05:21:43 AM
Well the adafruit LCD doesn't work with the TE LCD mod.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on September 12, 2013, 05:00:45 AM
I just received this 2.5" LCD and tested it real quick and it works with TE LCD mods. It has better colors and contrast than the one pulled from the ps2 controller. Importantly it doesn't have the pulsing wave on top unlike previous 2.5"LCD I have used. Will installed it in a TE and provide update.
http://bit.ly/18Tm5mw
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: MotherGunner on September 12, 2013, 09:36:51 AM
Sweet news man. Can't wait to see the results!
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on October 27, 2013, 04:15:43 AM
I finally installed this LCD. Looks great.
Stock LCD (http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png)
New LCD (http://pic.photobucket.com/bwe.png)
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: MotherGunner on October 27, 2013, 04:22:24 AM
Damn, looks clean! Do you happen to do Nomads, Lynx's, and Game Gears also?
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on October 27, 2013, 04:28:30 AM
I can do nomads. Gamegear is not too easy as you'll need board for a LCD mod. I don't know of any LCD mods for the lynx.
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: roflmao on October 27, 2013, 02:52:59 PM
Looks great, Turbokon!
Title: Re: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: FiftyQuid on October 28, 2013, 07:22:24 AM
Man that looks slick. Any negative effects to battery life with the new screen?
Title: Another Possible LCD replacement option for Express/GT
Post by: turbokon on October 28, 2013, 08:22:18 AM
Thanks guys, I haven't tested it to see what battery life is like. It can't be any worst than the stock screen. I will run a test for it soon.
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