[Elecraft] K1 3-digital display specs

[Jessie Oberreuter]

      Interesting!  I have a transflective version of the display (and a 
metal shaft pot :) just sitting here waiting for a few free hours.  I 
didn't know the stock display could possibly already be transflective! 
Unforch, while I did think ahead enough during assembly to mount one of 
the caps that boarders the display on the other side of the board (inside 
the MCU socket IIRC), I also seem to recall there being a rubber spacer in 
there that isn't going anywhere while the display is soldered in :).  I'm 
also curious what you're using as a light source / diffuser -- most light 
bars are too thick, and I haven't been able to find any diffusers of the 
right size .. I just figured I'd end up winging it with paper or a nip off 
a plastic cutting board :).

On Thu, 28 Apr 2005, Tom Hammond wrote:

> Hi Andrew:
>
> I'm working on a backlighting mod for the K1 and I just happen to have that 
> info...
>
> The K1 manual specifies it as a V.L. Electronics  VI-321-DP-RC-S-12  display. 
> however that nomenclature is no longer totally accurate. The VL web site can 
> be found at:
>
>     http://www.varitronix.com/
>
> Apparently, Varitronix is the parent company for V.L. Electronics and this is 
> where the LCDs can be found.
>
> The LCD currently sold by Elecraft for the K1 includes a 'transflective' 
> polarizer which both reflects ambient light AND will allow for a rear-mounted 
> backlight. In fact, I'm presently working on documenting a mod to add 
> backlighting to the K1 LCD display. Watch for it.
>
> 73,
>
> Tom   N0SS
>
> At 12:43 PM 4/28/05, you wrote:
>> I'm trying to find specifications on the 3 digital LCD used on the
>> Elecraft K1, since I'm working on a custom application that involves
>> changing it over to a 3 digital LED.
>> 
>> Can someone provide the manufacturer and model information on this
>> display so I can locate the specs?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> --Andrew, NV1B
>> 
>> 
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