15" LCD in Car

[garry]

Can anyone tell me if it's possible / how to use a 15" LCD screen as a
TV in a car (namely - VW comby). I was thinking using all the parts
used for normal car video installations but instead of using one of
those small 4 1/2 inch displays and stuff - just use and computer
monitor. I'm not trying to set up a computer in the car just use the
display. My main worry is that, these things won't be able to handle
bumpy rides without getting damaged.

Thanks

Gaz

 

[Rod Speed]

garry <garry124@mail.com> wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me if it's possible / how to use a 15"
LCD screen as a TV in a car (namely - VW comby).

Yep.

I was thinking using all the parts used for normal car video
installations but instead of using one of those small 4 1/2
inch displays and stuff - just use and computer monitor.

The most obvious problem with that approach is the power.

I'm not trying to set up a computer in the car just use
the display. My main worry is that, these things won't
be able to handle bumpy rides without getting damaged.

It'll be fine. Laptops have those and survive fine.

 

garry wrote:

Can anyone tell me if it's possible / how to use a 15" LCD screen as a
TV in a car (namely - VW comby). I was thinking using all the parts
used for normal car video installations but instead of using one of
those small 4 1/2 inch displays and stuff - just use and computer
monitor. I'm not trying to set up a computer in the car just use the
display. My main worry is that, these things won't be able to handle
bumpy rides without getting damaged.

Thanks

Gaz

It'll depend on a number of things. The internal temperature of the vehicle
in summer can get quite high, which isn't too healthy for the liquid crystal
within the display. You can check the storage and operating temperatures
for the displays by referring to their datasheets. Vibration shouldn't be
an issue if it's mounted correctly. If you're looking at bush bashing,
or rally driving, I'd look at a method of isolating the screen against
a high vibration environment. Check out the Shock Rocks at

http://www.parvus.com

I also think there's a law that says the driver shouldn't be able to view a
screen such as these unless the vehicle is stopped, or the handbrake is on.
Others may have more pertinent information on that issue.

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David

 

[eug k]

Rod Speed <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote:

garry <garry124@mail.com> wrote in message
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I was thinking using all the parts used for normal car video
installations but instead of using one of those small 4 1/2
inch displays and stuff - just use and computer monitor.

The most obvious problem with that approach is the power.

My Samsung uses a 14V 3A PSU, so Jaycar's car laptop power supply would probably do
the job for you.


The Panaview LCD monitor has a built-in video input too, no need for any
extra scan converters or whatnot.


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