LCD screen for a Tandy TRS 80

[fastredx]

I picked this old Tandy TRS 80 up at a flea market for $5.oo .Got this crazy idea of gutting it and installing modern components . This will be my first attempt at something like this but i think I can handle most aspects except replacing the old CRT screen. Would like to replace it with an LCD. CRT is approx. 8 by 10 inches. Need suggestions as to what type to use and what else I would need to buy in order to install.I plan on using an ATX mobo with a mid range video card. Any links for this type of mods,where to buy,info etc. I;m a retired 56 year old construction worker who is a computer geek wannabe.I'd attach a pic if I knew how! Thank,Ed.

[gaz_the_chav]

lol can I just ask one question - WHY!!!

Only messing

Can your tell me what model the tandy is?

[fastredx]

Says Model 4 Microcomputer,but I dont see much thats "micro" about it !!

[Cevinzol]

welcome to the boards Ed.
Retro mods are cool.
for the CRT replacement you should be able to hack a LCD display for a car DVD. MP3PlayerStore.com (http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/index.html) list a bunch of them, Most are 5-7 inches but it gives you a good idea what to look for.

Also I don't remember the dimensions of the trash 80 but it seems to me you'll have a hard time squeezing in an ATX board, you might want to look into and ITX. here's a good place to start for info on them mini-itx.com (http://www.mini-itx.com/)

start a worklog (with pictures) and good luck.

[gaz_the_chav]

http://skylane.kjsl.com/trs80/graphics/model4d.jpg

Is this the one lol?

[gaz_the_chav]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1779534&CatId=164

Do you think that would fit?

[fastredx]

Thanks! This thing measures approx 18 1/2 in wide 20 in deep and 12 in tall,the keyboard takes up about 6 in of the depth. I'm flexible as to what parts to use. at this point I'm just trying to do some research as I am working away from home for a few weeks,puttin in the 320 hrs my pension fund allows me to work.

[Cevinzol]

CRT is approx. 8 by 10 inches so diaganal measurement will be 12.8". That tigerdirect lcd housing is 15.1" x 15.5" so I don't think it would fit.

[fastredx]

Gaz, dont think that would work,be nice if it would,good price!

[gaz_the_chav]

:eek: :(

opps sorry!

[EPYK]

i have a mod ive been planning with the same screen size...its a mini tv... sooo.. i have found some lcds.... try ebay for a 12.1 incd lcd... i found if you make a custom filler for those stupid curved portions for the picture tube it will fit quite nicely

[fastredx]

Thanks EPYK, I'll check those out,would be nice if one that will work,want to go as large as possible so that I can see whats on the screen!!

[fastredx]

gaz-yes the photo you posted is the same as mine-(photo didnt show when you posted but does now!??).I've done some looking and found a place called Earthlcd. They make a card which allows a lcd to accept a anolog signal.Not cheap but I think this would be easier for me than trying to hack an lcd tv or portable dvd player. Have zero knowledge of electronics! Has anyone used the earth lcd cards ? Any advice ,tips thoughts ?? Thank,Ed