BigO Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Cool. I missed reading that. I never found an LCD module that I thought I could mount in a Microvision easily. So I didn't pursue it, but thought about a replacement controller/LCD module as a solution to the dead LCD issue. I did once wire up a relatively huge, square aspect ratio LCD out of some toy to a Microvision. At about 3"x3", maybe bigger, it had 5 times the resolution. I tied together each 5 adjacent row and 5 column contacts to create 5x5 pixel groupings. Apparently the LCD doesn't take much current as the uVision controller drove that LCD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Mini update because my deadline is up... I did some investigation into shipping prices to China - the conclusion is that all methods are expensive. Anyway, the plan is to send this out tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Still interested in 1 screen. Glad things are moving forward. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I saw something somewhere a while back where it was suggested you could use aluminum foil on your Microvision to improve the screen, but can no longer find the video or post. Anyone remember what this is about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mockduck said: I saw something somewhere a while back where it was suggested you could use aluminum foil on your Microvision to improve the screen, but can no longer find the video or post. Anyone remember what this is about? Sometimes. Sometimes the reflector gets corroded, and needs replacing. Usually that's not the only problem, but it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickle241 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Mockduck said: I saw something somewhere a while back where it was suggested you could use aluminum foil on your Microvision to improve the screen, but can no longer find the video or post. Anyone remember what this is about? this doesnt sound real, but it would be nice if it were, the lcd degrading has something to do with the shoddy manufacture and sealing of the original crystal material, it might be able to increase the brightness by acting as a reflector, that might have helped years ago, but unless you do something chemical/electrical with it i dont see how that would do any good now that they have degraded as far as they have now edit: can confirm, the stock reflector is also crap, mine was nearly a flat dark grey instead of metallic, sadly the lcd is still shot regardless, but an interesting detail to find. also apparently the lcd pattern is still visible and mostly intact within the screen even though its not any good anymore Edited April 27, 2020 by nickle241 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageGames84 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 If the new replacement screens are back on for release. Let me know where to preorder them. I would buy a few for the units I have now maybe more. Thank You, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 The replacement screens have the reflector included, all as one piece, by the way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebola Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Just dusted off my old account to say I'd like as many as 3 screens, if the price isn't astronomical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Buddha Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I'm in for at least 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I'm so happy to hear this project is back up and running! I never had a MV (was too expensive when I was a child) and the one I snagged has the screen rot. To make things worse, you can't even find a working one on Ebay, unless you're willing to pay top dollar for one. Can't wait to finally realize my childhood dream of owning and playing one of these babies! I'm down for 2 screens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFinn Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I'm in for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okidoki Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I’ll take 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverendshoebox Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Very excited to see some progress in this! Thanks for the updates!! -=ShoEboX=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonchilddave Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 I just bought a Microvision! Excellent cosmetic shape, but dead screen... So I'm in for 1 for sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I've got one and I'd love a new screen. Following with interest. Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeep Out Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 If this is still going on, I'm very much interested in one! Thank you in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Buddha Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz314 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Hello! I would like to order 5 please. Very glad to read that this project is moving along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENERALJONJON Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I am still interested in 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Interested as well for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENERALJONJON Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Make that one more so 3 total for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2008 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I'd like 2 please. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantist Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) @5-11under I don't know if this has been discussed yet, but do you think you could use the contrast-wheel on the back to control the brightness of the replacement LCD? Edited June 24, 2020 by dantist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik1138 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Yeah, that is what it does, but the problem was the new LCDs aren't dark enough even at the darkest setting. I believe he said they would work if you replace a resistor (or one little component), and I'm starting to think he should just offer that option now. Keep working toward a drop-in replacement, but for those of us that can solder a single device I'd like to get my Microvisions working again no matter what. Unless the company really thinks they can easily fix it, just bring on the extra work! I just want them working again... :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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