How to build your own external VFD / LCD

Howto by richbastard @ 2002-04-30

If you want to show off with your case, you´d better have a funky looking LCD, or even better, a VFD mounted on your case. They´re pretty, 1337 and above all: usefull. You can display your proc temps, date, uptime, latest news on CNN/TomsHW or even get a notice when you receive new email. That´s great, but it´s not that handy when you have to watch at your case if you want to read your display... most ppl watch their monitor only. That´s why I´ve come up with... *tada!* the external LCD/VFD guide
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Final Product

The final product:

A 4*20 VFD attached to your parrallel & USB port in a nice plexi holder:

Pretty, ain't it?

People with better tools and more patience than me, should be able to make a far more prettier holder, but I'm only giving some pointers on how to do it: I don't say mine is the best. Every casemodding-project is unique... :^)

I'd recommend LCDsmartie easy to use and a lot of options
Winamp LCD plugin is a must see too, really cool equalizer

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