Project: ViewSonic 2x2 Panorama Display (56k Warning)

Ok, so ive noticed some people are setting up multiple computer displays. I want one too 8).. I have from a past job, 10 ViewSonic 15" flat panels standing by ready for duty... er modding.. :up: very nice.. Since my next setup will have dual ATI cards (from Ferrari themed pc build) I will be able to hook up four monitors for a sweet desktop setup. Here's what I have so far. Check it out and give me some ideas..

Let me know what you guys thing and if you guys have any ideas. All are much appreciated!

Thanks For Looking!
UL_NY

I wonder if you could use 6 monitors with 3 pairs set up with a dual screen deaktop 2048*1536 for 1024*768) sized standards.

Lucky bastard lol, 10 monitors. I would sell the ones you don't need and get that new Alienware curved monitor lol.

What I really want to do is get the black plastic casing from around the monitor and put the lcd's as close together as possible.. Gotta find some 1/2" thick plexiglass and put some bends in it.. Im thinking about going with three monitors instead of 4 but 4 would be bomb.. I will figure out soon snuff if ill be using three or four.. I will be taking apart one of the lcd's today and ill take plenty of pics so you guys can get an idea of whats going to happen..

Till Then..
UL_NY

I need help! lol... I can't decide..

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.. I was swaying towards black.. But I want red.. What do you guys think? Or maybe i should do black with red accent! :D:up:... I wanted to make a snazzy poll but there seems to be no option for that.. nuff fluff from me.. hit it up!

UL_NY

Definately black with red accents :)

Can you get see through black, that would look awesome. I like your idea of removing the frames, should look great when your done.

Ok so ive taken apart a monitor and enough talk look at the pics..

on the bottom here are four tabs that need to be pushed in to allow the front speaker cover to pop off..

Here is the speaker cover off and the speakers and front buttons exposed..

The buttons are well labeled for when I begin to make remote buttons..

5 very tight screws later and the button pcb is off..

After taking out the two screws at the bottom of the screen, the front plastic trim easily snaps off..

This is whats left. I will not be using the speakers so they stay inside the case..

This is the back. The chrome shield is the part that protects all the electronics inside..

With the cover off..

After all the electronic boards have been removed this is what im left with.. Almost naked but not quite..

This is after the heavy duty shield is removed. This gets rid of those tabs sticking out the sides saving an inch..

This is the front of the bare lcd..

As you can see its only 3/8th inch thick on the edges..

These are all the electronics that will have to go back in..

The scrap..

The main product.. Shes beautiful!

My aquarium :D

Some new pics of the naked lcd's!

This is all i have done so far.. Also I ordered a sheet of black acrylic 12x48".. $34 with shipping isint bad for that size.. Next week I will begin work on it again when the acrylic arrives..

Till Next Time
UL_NY

Very cool! I have always enjoyed custom modified LCD logs!

Here is a really nice example from Defyant..
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/f...ead.php?t=3204
I thought his complete worklog was posted here but apparently he only posted its completion.
Here is a link to his construction details if it helps.

Since you happen to have quite a few LCDs at your disposal, you might be interested in this site. http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php
There is a ton of information on using an LCD to build your own custom projector. (ulterior motive-- I would love to see a log on this as well! :D)

Good luck and looking forward to your progress.

Mate with all that junk taken away they look great, can't wait to see how this turns out.

Yeah there was really ALOT of plastic and metal sourounding those suckers! They are thin actually thinner then they look but there is one layer of MRI shield that i'll leave on it. Ones that layer is gone then you start to compromise things.. Itll look great overall. Cant wait till the plexi gets here.

I really envy you. I don't own a single LCD that isn't attached to a laptop (I have 5 of those). LCD monitors look so awesome without the casings.

http://www.9xmedia.com/products/displays/index.php
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I have seen those monitors before, they are awesome.

My acrylic arrived today before work.. When I got home I grabbed my ruler, pencil and went nuts drawing lines... And this is what I came up with...

Above image is the plexi protective paper with some lines on it... ooooohhh

Above is a lcd panel turned over in its intended position..... aaaaaahhhhh

And above is all 3 lcd panels in their intended positions.... wwweeeeee

enjoy.. development will resume next week..
Happy Weekend!

UL_NY

Holy crap lol. I was just thinking, wouldn't it be better to tilt the outside monitors in towards the center just a bit?

they will be... I've got a buddy who has a nice heat strip thats used to bend plexiglass.. Hes gonna put a 2 degree bend in between the monitors.

UL_NY

looking like a great project. nice work

That is very cool. I would like to do something like that myself. *Subscribed

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http://www.9xmedia.com/products/displays/index.php
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*drools*
I....want.....one.....

SUBSCRIBE! I think this is going to be cool...like some of the other guys said, it's nice to see a cool LCD mod. Good work bro!

hey mate u wouldnt happen to want to sell on of them i could use one for my mod :P

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/f...613#post178613

pm me please

munkey_boy the selling of goods directly on the forum is not allowed due to past experiences people being ripped off in the past.

Please refer to the house rules thread.

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Thank you for your cooperation.

oh ok i didnt know that

doesnt matter then just it would go well with my current project

Well then try and convince him to put it up on ebay with a really arbitrary description so it will be private.

Oh you got told lol.

Ohh I was trying to be nice but firm. It's ok we don't bite.

You wanted 4 monitors, but that setup is sweet. What about mounting the 4th above the middle monitor, like a tetris piece. I know vista allows for that type configuration.

Hey guy's sorry I kinda fell off the face of the earth.. Had a kid and work took me across america. I still have all three of those flat panels sitting in a box filled with peanuts. All three came out of working monitors. No dead pixels and no scratches. Back lights work on all three.. I will include three flat panels, three power/video/transformer controllers and three power supplies. If anyone is interested let me know and I will build an eBay page and link to it. Thanks guys. Also I have some liquid cooling stuff left over from previous projects. All brand new stuff. Radiators, Fans, reservoirs and maybe some pumps. Let me know what you're looking for and Ill show you some pics.

These are the flat panels.

:O lol old thread ;p nice

lol last time i wrote here was about this time last year..

Wow man, it has been a while. I can't wait for progress to start on this again.

Is anyone interested in the LCD displays? Let me know.. PM me so I can throw them on eBay..

My LCD displays are listed on eBay!
Check em out!

LCD's

BTW: I don't ship to hell... :lick:

How bout Canada? It's too cold to be hell.

LOL ill ship to Canada no problem..

Not sure don't ship there much. If you're interested im sure Ill figure something out though.