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Apr 10, 2005, 10:18 PM
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Playstation 5" LCD screen hood prototype
I just completed a mock up of a screen shade for the Sony Playstation LCD/TFT panel. Trying it outdoors it works very well in blocking out the ambient light. I will now make one from black poster board using black tape. Just thought I would share this for anyone that might be looking for a very cheap screen shade.
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Apr 11, 2005, 01:14 AM
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Whadda YOU lookin' at?
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Nice and simple design... I will need to make one too, only since my screen is mounted in a tool box I will have to make it removable... maybe with velco was my thought...?
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Apr 11, 2005, 01:40 AM
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Are you mounting the screen to your Tx or a tripod?
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Apr 11, 2005, 07:54 AM
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How do you guys connect the A/V cables on that? It needs an adapter, doesn't it? If so, where can one be purchased.
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Apr 11, 2005, 08:03 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...178445940&rd=1 --Scott |
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Apr 11, 2005, 08:51 AM
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Recovering Anorexic
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Thanks Scott! I picked one up on ebay just now.
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Apr 11, 2005, 09:07 AM
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RCFEVER...see here
Crude but it works!! It does add some weight to your TX so using the neck strap is suggested. The final hood will be attatched using velcro around the back of the monitor and I will put some black cloth at the base of the hood to stop stray light from getting in where the hood actually touches the monitor. My idea is to hold the TX/Monitor up high and use one eye to look into the hood. keep the other eye open to follow the model plane and then just glance into the monitor from time to time to set up the AP shot. |
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Apr 11, 2005, 10:39 AM
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Neat idea!
 You might look a bit strange holding up (to most people) a box with a small square attached to it, and a light shade attached to that.  Should work just fine though. Either you can do that or you can get a friend to be a spotter for you whilst you concentrate on looking at the video. |
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Apr 11, 2005, 06:32 PM
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Mike - where did you get the monitor? Saw those on Ebay a while back, but am trying to avoid having to go to the US...
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Apr 11, 2005, 06:38 PM
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Adam, I succumbed to ebay (again) and it ended up costing me about $55 CDN by the time it got to Fort Macleod, which really is pretty good. Hood #2 is ready and I will post pictures tonight after supper
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Apr 11, 2005, 07:41 PM
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This one looks/works like a winner! Made from black poster board and some foam at the bottom of the hood to block out any light that comes from under the hood where it mates to the monitor surface. I will most likely just use some velcro to hold it in place or even a small rubber band. Oh, and I used some automotive vacuum hose around the opening at the top for a cushion effect!
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Apr 11, 2005, 09:39 PM
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Tell that to George Zipp!
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Is this for viewing a cockpit view while flying? I've been wanting to do it. I understand I can connect my Nikon 3700 to a downlink? What else do we need?
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Apr 11, 2005, 09:46 PM
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You can certainly use the Nikon 3700 as your eye in the sky. It is actually quite simple and requires a wireless video transmitter that hooks to the video out on the Nikon. The signal is then sent to the ground to a receiver which can then be hooked to the Playstation monitor. |
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Apr 11, 2005, 11:28 PM
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If I ever saw a use for Bluecor this is it. I think I'll make my hood out of FF. I have a lifetime supply.
Scott- Thanks for the tip on the e-bay cables. |
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Apr 12, 2005, 12:57 AM
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Think about the FFF though. I picked up a Black widow system this week and am fumbling with a hood. You want something very Dark, and you want something that will not reflect light. FFF has that skin on it. I like the looks of the 99 cent flatt black posterboard. --Scott |
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