Revisiting the digi dash problem (solution?)
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Drifting
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From: Maurice, LA
Revisiting the digi dash problem (solution?)
Alright, as i stated awhile back, my speedo LCD cluster is going. Well, the spread is nearing the numeric readout. After thats gone, theres no way to tell how fast im going. Alright. Well, i was thinking......I have this old digital clock. The display on it are LED's. Is there a way to hook this up to my dash to the LED display? I know it takes a hight (5V) to light each segment, but im not sure if its the same with LCD. I was going to use this as a temperary speedo readout to save some dough. Let me know if you guys think this is possible. L8r!!!!
Team Owner
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Revisiting the digi dash problem (GiDvEtTe84)
You cannot directly connect a LED 7 bar readout to the LCD cluster. The LCD is totally different . It takes higher voltage, almost no current and not d.c. to operate the LCD bars. For the time and trouble to get a 7 bar readout to work from the LCD driving voltage, you would better spend your time looking into a junkyard LCD to replace your ailing one.
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Drifting
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From: Maurice, LA
Re: Revisiting the digi dash problem
I think Junkyard Warrior on this forum had some. I dont know if he still does. I am thinking about putting an LCD display on it now. I know i wont be able to see it at night, but oh well. COmments on this?
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: Revisiting the digi dash problem (GiDvEtTe84)
TTT. What do you guys think of putting another LCD display connected on the dash?
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