LCD Monitors for matching Apple design

[EtherRad]

I made some mock-ups of the platinum design theme for color LCD monitors. I can use Fusion to create a 3D model for an lcd panel so it matches.

I think using AUO M170ETN01.1 (SXGA) and a controller board with VGA, DB-15, DVI, and HDMI would be a good starting point. Anybody have better company suggestions for a LCD panel? Need to find a good WXGA lcd for widescreen for later computers too.

 

[LaPorta]

Say, that's really good! If one could easily mate a IIfx with graphics card to the panel in question, I'd be all about it.

 

[EtherRad]

Do those cards run on 60Hz?

 

[olePigeon]

@codyNC90 A yesteryear 9" high-res LCD from an iPad. You can buy HDMI and/or DisplayPort adapters for them. They are, unfortunately, only 9" as I haven't seen an adapter for the 13" Pro display yet. My theory is that since the DPI on the LCD so high, you could run the LCD at any resolution without fear of interpolation or having large black borders.

 

[olePigeon]

Also, these are great looking. I just started experimenting with AutoDesk stuff. It's a lot different from SketchUp and I'm get easily frustrated. So it's going to be a long process.

 

[EtherRad]

Also, these are great looking. I just started experimenting with AutoDesk stuff. It's a lot different from SketchUp and I'm get easily frustrated. So it's going to be a long process.

It can be fun to finally see a design at the end. Then when any small change needs to be made it gets really frustrating. I wonder how people tolerate the software as a fulltime job but I guess they've had professional training courses and know the right way to do it. I gave up on redoing the 1400c lid because I realized everything was slightly off from rounding to the closest mm. It needs sub mm accuracy and I think the only way to get those measurements would be a schematic or 3D scanner. The good news about making an lcd monitor is the schematics are available.

There's a kit here https://www.twscreen.com/otherproduct/12487/k170les-t01/17 that seems like a good economic panel and has the schematics. I'm waiting to hear back on a quote.

I'm still unsure of the best way to make the hinge for the tripod leg in the back but it needs to be simple to be 3d printable. Maybe a long extruded gear and the leg just snap in at different angles